Sermons on Awesome Truth:

Speaking The Common Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 5, 2004

How Paul spoke about the benefits of communion in the fellowship that it brought about.

April 8, 2004 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? 17 Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Speaking The Sure Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 6, 2004

How the centurion and the soldiers said, "surely he was the Son of God," after Jesus had died.

April 9, 2004 Matthew 27:45-54 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. 46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”—which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 47 When some of those standing there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Lutheran

Speaking The Unstoppable Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 8, 2004

How Gamaliel spoke the truth about the Gospel of Jesus Christ against the hatred of the Sanhedrin - but also in his own indecisiveness.

April 11, 2004 Acts 5:34-39 A Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. 35 Then he addressed them: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Truths About Sin

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 26, 2003

Sin will take you further than you want to go; keep you longer than you want to stay; and cost you more than you want to pay.

Michael Kalman, a dermatologist issues a word of warning to those in our country who constantly strive for that golden brown suntan, "Today’s deeply tanned beauties are tomorrow’s wrinkled prunes." In thinking about sin, sin is kind of like getting a suntan. It may look great today, it may be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ephesus: Truth And Love Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 18, 2003

The Church at Ephesus knew the truth, but Jesus would shut them down for lack of love

Revelations 2:1-7 September 14, 2003 Ephesus: Truth and Love “Those who have ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” There are seven messages to the churches of Asia Minor – One message fore each of the Seven churches, and each one ends with the command, “Those who have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Truth, Trust, Triumph

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Jun 12, 2003

God desires His children to live a TRIUMPHANT life. The way to do this is to first learn the TRUTH, this will bring about a TRUST in the Almighty, which in turn leads to TRIUMPH.

I. Know The TRUTH. "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32) A. Truth is a fact. It is something that is real and existent. B. The Bible tells us that truth is: (1) A Person - Jesus Christ (John 14:6; 1:17) (2) The Word of God and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

How Truth Works Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 7, 2003

There are lots of reasons why people are rejecting the faith. Here’s the number one reason. People are rejecting the Bible and its truths because our lives are so ineffective. Here’s why truth doesn’t work: Who you are speaks so loudly that I can’t hea

Josh McDowell tells about a conversation with Amber, a 16 year old girl – a Christian from a solid youth group. “Is it wrong to engage in premarital sex?” “Well, I believe it’s wrong for me.” “But do you believe that the Bible teaches that premarital sex is wrong for everyone?” Amber’s eyes ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Jesus Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 10, 2003

I talk about the importance of having a correct understanding of Jesus and other important truths about him.

THE TRUTH ABOUT JESUS July 13, 2003 A.M. Service Riverwood Church Introduction: A mother told her little boy to go wash his hands. He said, germs and Jesus, germs and Jesus, that’s all I ever hear about around here. I have never seen either one of them. (Paul Powell) A minister delievering the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003

This is part 6 in a 7-part series I did on the "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

June 22, 2003 John 14:1-7 “The Way, the Truth, and the Life” Intro I’ve got some good news and some bad news this morning. Let’s start with the good news! In The Gallup Guide: Reality Check for 21st Century Churches, author D. Michael Lindsay concludes, “Surveys record an unprecedented ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Buy The Truth And Sell It Not

Contributed by David Parks on Jul 24, 2003

The Truth is so imporant we should be willing to pay any price to obtain it and refuse to sell it for any price.

BUY THE TRUTH TEXT: Proverbs: 23:17-23. INTRODUCTION: There are several great principles in our text. However, this morning, we wish to emphasize only two of them. The two principles are, “ BUY THE TRUTH AND SELL IT NOT” (Proverbs 23:3). This is such an important principle that you will hear the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:17-23, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth Of The Good News

Contributed by Michael Trask on Jun 11, 2007

In a general way, compares Christianity with all other relgions in the world and demonstrates the uniqueness of the Gospel.

What if its not true? What if everything that you have learned about the Lord Jesus and the Salvation he provides is a combination of wishful thinking and fantasy? What if you have been programmed, duped, hoodwinked, and otherwise misguided? This thought has most certainly crossed your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Truth About Devotion Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

We have a tendancy to quit; not God, who has a tenacious love for you.

ME/WE HOSEA 1-3 You’re a quitter! – What would you think if someone said that to you? Yet, we are, really… when it comes to anything outside of self: • The kid with the bat. • Running away from home • Suitcase (lets not embarrass ourselves) – or under roof unplug • #1 Drivetime request – ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Truth About Judgment Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

How is seeing God as judge good and life-giving, and what does it mean for us to "rend our hearts"?

20070506a – Joel – The Truth About Judgment Opener Humorous story of piled-up disappointments (good news/bad news, etc) You Been mowed down ever? Disappointments piled up? Where’s abundance? How do you feel with that kind of storm hits? God Joel’s people wave after wave of ‘locust ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Truth About Power Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

We all crave power, admit it or not; so how can we make sure we don’t abuse it?

The Truth About Power – Micah (6.8 key vs) Main Idea: We’re to use power, not usurp it. Like Jesus, our Glorious One! INTRO What’s the truth about power? We all have trouble with power, even when we feel powerless. Motorcycle stuck in sand illustration… freedom, grounded. You [Need] We all ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The Truth Series

Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004

Jesus made some clear statements introducing Himself to the world and letting us know who He is. This series explores a few of those statements.

I Am the Truth Text: John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Jesus said “I am…the truth.” In today’s world the definition of truth is under attack. The prevailing worldview says that what is truth for you may not be truth ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Holiness