Sermons on Absolutes:

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 3, 2007

As he presides over Jesus’ trial, Pilate asks a poignant question. It is a question with which philosophers, orators and men of all walks of life have wrestled. It is a question that begs an answer. Let’s see what is truth and what is not truth.

As he presides over the trial of Jesus Christ, Pilate asks a poignant question. It is a question with which philosophers, orators and men of all walks of life have wrestled. It is a question that begs an answer, and many people have gone to extreme measures to find it. The question is, “What is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Six Things In Hell We Need In The Church Today

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 5, 2007

A message for a burning desire of the church to get moving

Six things in Hell we need in the Church today Luke 16:19-31 1. Lost People: Luke16: 23…read Luke 14:23 And the Lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highway and hedges and Compel them to come in, that my house may be full. Compel: what means he used is not stated, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Truth

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

We have heard that truth is relative, what’s true for you may not be true for me, what’s true for Americans may not be true for Iraqi’s, what’s true for some religions may not be true for other religions.

What Is Truth; John 18:37-38 Two men had an argument. To settle the matter, they went to a judge to let him decide. The plaintiff made his case. He was very eloquent and persuasive in his reasoning. When he finished, the judge nodded in approval and said, "That’s right, that’s right." On hearing ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

#1 The Truth - Take A Deep Breath And Say It Anyway Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 29, 2007

There are plenty of difficult times in life. Some are more breath-taking than others. What do you do when faced with life’s difficult tasks?

21Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” 22All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, “Is not this Joseph’s son?” 23He said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘Doctor, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Finding Truth In An Age Of Lies

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Mar 24, 2006

To show that truth can be known and that we must be willing to tell the truth to a world walking in deception.

-We live in what I would call an age of lies -It’s difficult, if not impossible at times to discern the truth from the lies, the fact from the fiction -General Statistics -In 1963, according to Gallup, 65% believed the Bible literally; today the number is only 32%. There was a time when most ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Truth Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Truth(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

The facts depend on a person’s perspective. Listen to the following: The Metropolitan Insurance Company has published this list: Reasons/Excuses for Auto Accidents: (1) “An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car, and vanished.” (2) “The pedestrian had no idea which direction to go, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lukewarm Christian

Contributed by James Pless on May 2, 2006

To live as a Lukewarm Christian is a dangerous place.

The Lukewarm Christian Revelation 3:16 (KJV) 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Introduction The city of Laodicea was located roughly 45 miles south of Philadelphia. It occupied an almost square plateau several hundred ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Or Cursed – It's Your Decision

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006

The truth about my rights.

INTRO: This past week I was skimming the news and I noticed there seems to be so much turmoil in the news and I noticed a lot of it revolved around rights, our rights. : Whether it was: -NFL owners fighting with NFL players over their rights on revenue sharing. -Women picketing outside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Best Knowledge

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

The best knowledge is to have the genuine knowledge. We have the genuine knowledge. The apostles tell us through their testimonies in the Scriptures that what we have is the authentic knowledge about the Lord Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION The best knowledge is to have the genuine knowledge. We have the genuine knowledge. The apostles tell us through their testimonies in the Scriptures that what we have is the authentic knowledge about the Lord Jesus Christ. Apostle John said, “What existed from the beginning, what ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Sets You Free

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006

The source and effect of experiencing true freedom.

Freedom I wonder how you and I might respond if someone showed up on the scene and began say things like: Follow me and you can be free! or I’m going to show you the path to true freedom! And then what if this same person told you that you were living a lie and then made exclusive claims to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Itruths: Iknow

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Sep 10, 2007

Our responsibility is always to make sure that we are basing our lives on the truth.

iTRUTHS: iKnow Life Lessons for the iPod Generation, part 1 Fact versus fallacy. This is something that we deal with every single day. We try to determine what is real, what is genuine in our lives…and what is not. And, in our world today, these types of distinctions are not always as easy as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Expedition Of Enjoyment Series

Contributed by James Mcdonald on Sep 18, 2007

Solomon’s personal testimony of his empty expedition to find satisfaction without God.

The Empty Expedition of Enjoyment Illustration This past Tuesday, Stacy and I went up to Freeport to encourage a local homeschooling support group. The group had advertised the event in their area, seeking to increase attendance a bit. I received an email from a friend of mine, Bob, who attends a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Inseparables

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Sep 13, 2005

There are two eternal things that God has committed to the trust of the church: truth and love.

THE INSEPARABLES Mark McCool 2 John 3 3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. KJV There are two eternal things that God has committed to the trust of the church: truth and love. Truth is eternal. Truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Do You Believe? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 30, 2005

We are called to test the spirits, we cannot blindly follow every teacher.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • When a person decides to go on a search for truth, a search to find God where do they turn? • If you are trying to grow in your relationship with Christ, where do you turn, who do you listen to? • When the critics attack our faith, when the liberal scholars launch another ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Things Will Never Change

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 25, 2005

We are experiencing change at a dissying rate, bBut some things will never change.

SOME THINGS WILL NEVER CHANGE TEXT: Romans 6:23 1. Never in the history of the world has change been thrust upon humankind at such a dizzying pace. 2. Recently a resident passed away at the Church of Christ Care center at the age of 102, she was born into a world of horse drawn carriages, out ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ