Replacing Stone, Reviving Bone | Part 6 | Ezekiel 13

Title: False Prophets and True Discernment: Guarding Against Spiritual Deception

Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the dangers of false prophets and teachers, drawing primarily from Ezekiel 13. It emphasizes the importance of discerning truth from falsehood in spiritual matters, adhering to God's Word, and recognizing the characteristics of false prophets. The pastor warns against those who speak presumptuously in God's name, exploit others, and align with worldly ways rather than God's instructions. The sermon concludes by offering guidance on how to guard against false teachings and remain faithful to God's truth.

Key Points:
- False prophets speak from their own hearts, not God's will
- They leave people unprepared for God's judgment
- False prophets use religious language to cover empty speech
- They exploit others rather than ministering sincerely
- False teachers distort what God has said in His Word
- Believers can identify false prophets by their fruits
- Holding fast to God's Word is crucial for discernment
- True freedom is found in following Christ, not in sin

Scripture Reference:
- Ezekiel 13:1-23
- Matthew 7:15-20
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
- 2 Timothy 4:3-4
- Galatians 5:1

Stories:
- The pastor's experience with people changing their speech patterns upon learning he's a pastor
- Anecdote about repairing a hole in the wall as a child, illustrating false prophets' superficial solutions
- Examples of modern false prophets and teachers, including Kenneth Copeland, Paula White, and others
- Comparison of identifying false teachings to recognizing counterfeit currency by studying the authentic