In this message, we explore the Apostle Peter’s powerful warning in 2 Peter 2 about false teachers who secretly infiltrate the church and lead people away from the truth. Throughout Scripture, Jesus and the early church leaders repeatedly warned believers to test what they hear and remain grounded in God’s Word. This teaching highlights key red flags of false ministers—teachings that minimize Jesus, manipulative tactics around money, and lives marked by hidden sin—while encouraging believers to grow in spiritual discernment rather than suspicion. Most importantly, it reminds us that even when human leaders fail, Jesus remains the Good Shepherd who faithfully loves, protects, and restores His sheep.

Jesus warned us that not everyone who says “Lord, Lord” truly belongs to Him. In this message from Matthew 7, we continue our series on discerning false teachers and false prophets within the Church.What does a wolf look like in sheep’s clothing? How do false leaders misuse spiritual authority? And how can we tell the difference between servant leadership and spiritual abuse?By examining Jesus’ teaching on humility, authority, honor culture, and accountability, we learn that true shepherds serve — while false teachers crave power.

Jesus ended the Sermon on the Mount with a warning: not everyone who speaks in His name truly belongs to Him. In Part 1 of this new series, we open Matthew 7:15-23 and begin discussing false prophets — why they exist, how they operate, and why they can be so convincing. With more preaching available today than ever before, believers must learn to recognize spiritual manipulation, sensationalism, and teaching that doesn’t match Scripture. This message isn’t about fear — it’s about discernment, and learning to follow the true Shepherd instead of the wolves.