Sermons on Absolutes:

The Doctrine Test Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 28, 2007

How do you know you are a Christian? John’s third suggestion is called the Doctrine Test and focuses around knowing the Truth!

Tonight we are going to dive right into our lesson for tonight. We’re continuing to look at John’s guides for answering the question, “How do you know if you are a Christian?” Rather than refresh our memories with what we have talked about the last couple of weeks now I want to wait and sum ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Quest For Truth

Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007

Truth alone can set one free and therefore should be sought with all diligence.

THE QUEST FOR TRUTH John 8:31-32 4/22/07a RRC Senior Recognition Day Throughout men’s lives most are on the quest or the search for something. Some peoples’ quest is focused on money, some on power, some on fame. Some people’s life’s mission is to save a tree or the environment. Some have ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing In Truth Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

The power of the Truth sets us free to serve God

Standing in Truth Ephesians 6:14 Series: Armed and Dangerous July 1, 2007 Morning Service Introduction A couple of hunters chartered a plane to fly into the Canadian wilderness. Two weeks later when the pilot came to pick them up, he saw the two animals they had bagged and said, "I told you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Free Gift Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 25, 2008

The word "grace" is used in this chapter more than any other in the Bible. There are some specific truths about grace given here that we really need to realize...

The word “grace” is the Greek word, “charis,” meaning gift. Romans 5 uses this word more than any other chapter of the Bible. The reason for this is, a specific point is being made, and that is that what we have in God, we have as God’s gift, and not because we deserve it. I want to point your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Riding The Spiritual Roller Coaster Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 9, 2008

The book of Judges reveals the spiritual roller coaster that Israel rode through 300 years of history. We can repeat their mistakes if we are not careful.

Riding the Spiritual Roller Coaster Judges 2:6-3:6 Essential 100 Series February 10, 2008 Morning Message Introduction Have you ever ridden a roller coaster? There are some that I love and some that I hate. I loved the Batman Knight Flight at Six Flags and I hated the Tomb Raider at King’s Island. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Two Americas

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 20, 2008

This message compares and contrasts that godly national conception which our founders handed down, with that which is being foisted off by the revisionists of today.

TWO AMERICAS Pastor Eric J. Hanson. July of 1999 Read Romans 1:18-32, especially 24-27. The bad direction our country and our state has been headed in for over 35 years has been well documented and chronicled from this pulpit across the last twenty years. In the last year, there have been the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priceless Treasure

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jan 16, 2008

This sermon was developed when the big question was brought to my attention. What is Truth?

“Priceless Treasure” Text: John 8:32 “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Proverbs 23:23 “Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.” Introduction: Pilate ask the question when Jesus was on trial; “What is truth?” There are ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: *other

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

Putting Down Roots Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 19, 2006

The importance of doctrine for the growth of the church.

Theme of 1 Timothy: Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 1 Timothy 3:14, 15 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Problem Facing The Church

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Sep 16, 2006

What is the greatest problem facing the church? It is money, politics, morals, or false teaching? In this message, Pastor Steve accesses our greatest need.

For the past two Wednesday evenings we have looked at the subject of unity in the church. Such unity, as I said, can never come at the expense of the truth. Gordan Clark wrote, “Since God is truth, a contempt for the truth is equally a contempt for God.” He’s right! An attack on the truth is an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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 Crowd Doesn't Count When It Comes To Christ

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 3, 2007

Discussion of the two crowds at Jerusalem - the one at the Triumphal Entry and the one at the trial before Pilate.

The Crowd Doesn’t Count When it Comes to Christ Matthew 21:6-11; 27:15-26 April 1, 2007 I’ve mentioned before that when I was younger, I made a number of foolish decisions, some of which could have cost me my life or at least land me in jail. As I was working on this message, it occurred to me ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan