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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Rejection Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 72 ratings
     | 17,136 views

    In the story of Satan in the Garden we see the beginning of Relativistic Morality and the absurdity it now has reaped upon our society

    OPEN: A famous preacher once joked from the pulpit: “In English they teach us that 2 negatives make a positive statement (i.e = "there’s no way I’m not going to go"). So the way I figure it, if I know I’m lying, and God knows I’m lying – I gotta be telling the truth.” APPLY: That strikes us as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Speaking The Truth

    Contributed by Jeff Glenn on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,528 views

    In a world filled with falsehood, we as believers not only need to recognize the truth, but know it, stand on it and speak it.

    Speaking the Truth Ephesians 4:11-16 By way of introduction, here are four scriptures that deal with the truth: John 8:32 (The truth will set us free) John 14:6 (Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life...") John 17:17 (Jesus prayed in the garden, "Sanctify them with Your word. Your word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Or Consequences Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,557 views

    7th in First John Series

    TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES? 1 John 2:18-27 INTRO: John teaches us in these verses that we can either ground ourselves in the truth or suffer the consequences. It is important for us to understand the days we live in. ILLUS: I heard about an old farmer that had a grandfather clock that went haywire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Telling The Truth

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,370 views

    We can afford to be honest about our flaws and failings, because we are completely loved and accepted in Christ.

    "Most Christians are habitual liars." Let me repeat that: "Most Christians are habitual liars." And quite proficient at it, too. Now, of course we don’t call it lying. And we don’t think of it as lying. In fact, we don’t think of it at all; we just do it, and that’s part of the problem. We’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth And Pressure

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,200 views

    What does it mean to be a hearer AND doer of the Word?

    Last week we saw at some length that the main difference between a trial and a temptation was the source. Trials come from the Lord, and the purpose is to strengthen, to make sure our faith. To endure these trials ensures the crown of life (see v.12). On the other side, the temptations we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Truth Or Consequences"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 7,309 views

    Ananias and Saphira were right to equate giving with spirituality, but wrong to think giving was a substitute for spirituality.

    “Truth and Consequences”(Ananius & Sapphira) Acts Rev Dr Robert G. Leroe Have you ever kept a gift that you had planned to give away? Acts 5 tells of such a gift. This incident reveals that even in the earliest days of the Church, New Testament believers were not a society of perfect people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Truth In Advertising Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,203 views

    The same angel gives the same basic message to Zechariah and Mary. Zechariah reacts with skepticism while Mary responds with calm acceptance. Why the difference?

    OPEN: I recently ran across an article that gave some of the signs of the Christmas season: - A toy store advertised: “Ho, ho, ho spoken here.” - In a bridal boutique sign declared: “Marry Christmas.” - Outside a church – this proclamation: “The original Christmas Club.” - From a department store: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Truth?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 227 ratings
     | 19,240 views

    In the presence of Jesus, Pilate asked "what is truth"? Each of us must decide what is truth and then, we must decide what we’re going to do about it.

    April 2, 2000 John 18-19 ¡§What is truth?¡¨ 1. It is true that many people are ___________ but do not know _________. (18:28) 1. It is true that _____________ Jesus said would happen ________. (18:32) 1. It is true that people would rather embrace the _________ of their _____ than face a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confronted By Truth

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 491 ratings
     | 27,473 views

    The woman at the well is confronted by the truth which Jesus presents her.

    Charles Swindoll, in his book Growing Deep in the Christian Life, tells the true story of a man who bought fried chicken dinners for himself and his girlfriend to enjoy on a picnic one afternoon. He was in for a surprise because the person behind the counter mistakenly gave him the wrong paper ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Discerning Truth

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,736 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Truth? Series

    Contributed by Mark Vanburen on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,525 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's The Truth !

    Contributed by Doug Brown on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,394 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Hear The Truth Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 3,846 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,062 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is The Bible Truth?

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 19, 2001
    based on 246 ratings
     | 8,303 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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