Sermons about Contending For Truth

Discerning Truth

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

based on 79 ratings

| 5,525 views

Four ingredients on the discernment of truth.

INTRODUCTION. A. The obvious fact is that people disagree. B. Teachings ranging from minor doctrinal error to downright apostate; from the harmless mistake to the doctrine of devils. C. Yet, every Christian wants (or should want!) to be able to separate fact from fiction. HOW TO ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of Truth Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 30, 2001

based on 66 ratings

| 8,874 views

What is truth? God is truth and the world needs to know that God is truth.

INTRODUCTION  A husband stepped on one of those penny scales that tell a person’s fortune and weight. "Listen to this," he said to his wife, showing her a small, white card. "It says I’m energetic, bright, and resourceful." "Yeah," his wife nodded, "and it has your weight wrong, too." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth Matters Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 25, 2001

based on 120 ratings

| 12,005 views

To call people to discover or re-discover absolute truth. I talk about why truth matters and what happens when people don’t live their lives under the banner of truth.

The Truth Matters 4-28-01 New Community Church By Lynn Floyd “Jesus said, ‘My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place. You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You are right in saying ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Bible Truth?

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 19, 2001

based on 246 ratings

| 8,871 views

If the Bible is not truth then we have nothing to believe in and no hope of eternal life, but if it is truth then many have something to rejoice in and many have much to be concerned about.

FOR SUPREME INFORMATION ON CREATIONISM GO TO WWW.ICR.ORG INTRO: The Bible has been called the Greatest Book in the World. It is, at the same time, both the most read and most loved Book of all time, and the most hated and most ridiculed Book of all time. -Cable Television’s czar, Ted Turner, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Truth? Series

Contributed by Mark Vanburen on Jan 10, 2001

based on 76 ratings

| 5,102 views

Biblical look at truth

Truth (Part 1) John 14:6 Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me What is truth? · Christ John-14:6 Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me The Way-Why? · Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

It's The Truth !

Contributed by Doug Brown on Feb 5, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 3,890 views

Various kinds of practical everyday perspectives of Truth

It’s The Truth ! alhqeia John 14:6 Psalm 51:6 Illus: The Greek philosopher, Socrates?, in giving his perspective on truth uses the following illustration to prove his point... Imagine a man spending his entire life in a cave. And he is so placed in the cave that he cannot turn around and see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6, John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

To Hear The Truth Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 14, 2001

based on 79 ratings

| 5,809 views

In our trials and temptations we often yell for help in many ways but the question is, will we listen to the One who can help us in our times of trial and temptation?

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. So then, my beloved brethren, let ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Nugget Of Truth Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 13, 2005

based on 13 ratings

| 5,381 views

What are some modern day ways that we can fall into the same error as the Hebrews? Also - carving down to the nugget of God’s truth - and - letting the Spirit live out the Law of God in our lives.

How do you sum up a letter like Hebrews? I see two ways that the author takes this chapter to make his final points to a people who were afraid to leave Judaism behind and fully plant their feet in Jesus. His first point is that they are not really leaving all they knew behind - but they will see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Testing The Truth

Contributed by Brad Rigney on May 6, 2006

based on 16 ratings

| 3,432 views

This sermon looks at the call by John to Test the Spirits and how we can do that today. It introduces and challenges people to test the Da Vinci Code book and movie through the what we learn in the passage.

Testing Truth 1John 4:1-6 Intro.: A. Ecclesiastes 1:9, “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” That is certainly true of parenthood (as I raise my kids, it is interesting to see and hear some of the same excuses I gave my parents, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Adventist

Truth And Consequences

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

based on 67 ratings

| 8,472 views

This is about God’s forgiveness.

Last week we looked at the sin of David. He had an affair with the wife of one of his best soldiers. She wound up pregnant. He tried to cover it up. He sent her husband back to the war carrying his own death sentence. In verse 24 of chapter 11 we find the words of the messenger to the king, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Girded With Truth" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 26, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 9,703 views

The first part of the Christian’s armor, the belt. Sound biblical doctrine on which to stand firm (#18 in The Christian Victor series)

“Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth…” I mentioned to you last week in some closing remarks, that these next four verses in chapter six should be approached with some degree of caution. Some have gotten carried away with the application of the Christian armor as an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Orthodox

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 27, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 8,680 views

This sermon discusses the the need for Christians to make integrity the foundation of their lives.

The Belt of Truth Ephesians 6:11-14, Rom 16:20, John 3:21 March 5, 2004 I. There is one thing that I believe all Christians want, we all wish we could be all that God wants us to be. A. At the very least I believe that people want to have peace with themselves, and whether we realize it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is Truth?” Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Apr 1, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 26,076 views

In the midst of a cynical world; cynical about politics; cynical about moral values; cynical about religion; we need a foundation of truth to sustain us.

200416.ser “What Is Truth?” CLBC March 28, 2004 a.m. Subject: Truth Theme: Living in Truth Passage: John 18:28 - 38 Text: John 18: 38 Do you hear the note of cynicism in ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38, John 18:38

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is Truth?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 12, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 5,937 views

Pilate asked, but he didn’t really want to know. Knowing the truth calls for decision. Easter sermon.

“Pilate therefore said to Him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.’ Pilate said to Him, ‘What is truth?’” Two ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: Orthodox

The Reality Of Truth

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 22, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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Truth is real.

A. Introduction: Dialogue introduction to “Pilate and His Wife” in the Lenten Series, “Overheard: Conversations by the Cross” written by Arden W. Mead. Copy written by Creative Communication for the Parish, 1983. B. “Dialogue” between Pilate and His Wife. C. Remarks “What is truth?” Is it merely ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Church Of God

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