Sermons on Contending For Truth:

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 Spirit Of Truth

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Human beings of all culture and races throughout history tried to figure out how to know what we want to know.

John 16:12-15 12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14 He will ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Tell The Truth Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 19, 2007

36th in a series from Ephesians. Why it is so important to put off falsehood in the church.

Last week we saw that Paul described how those who are followers of Jesus Christ are to dress the part based on who they already are in Him. In verses 22-24 of Chapter 4, Paul wrote about how we are to put off of the old man and put on the new man by allowing God to renew our mind. In the next ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Bittersweet Truth Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 19, 2007

An Exposition of Rev. 10

The Bittersweet Truth Rev. 10 George came home from work after a very long and terrible day. Everything had gone wrong. His secretary called in sick and he couldn’t figure out how to use the fax machine. The photocopier jammed and the paper caught on fire. The district manager scolded him for not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Standing For The Truth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

The challenge for us, as it was for young Titus, is to stand for the truth so we won’t fall for something else.

This past Wednesday Beth and I joined with a handful of other adults across the street from the high school in order to pray for the students who had gathered for See You At The Pole. More than 40 teenagers congregated in front of PTHS in order to pray for their campus, their community and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Truth Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Jan 17, 2006

The introductory lesson of a study through the book of Ephesians that is centered on discovering the truth of who we are "in Christ" - this sermon gives us 5 truths from the introduction that will guide us through the study.

Ephesians – “Focusing on Truth” Lesson One: Eph. 1:1-2 “Living in the Truth” I want to talk today about Truth. We are beginning a new series in the book of Ephesians called “Focusing on Truth.” Truth is a word that we hear a lot about, but which unfortunately too many people don’t apply. What ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 22, 2006

1. Truth is known through revelation. 2. Truth is knowable. 3. Truth creates passion.

Pilate’s question from our scripture today is the defining question of our culture: What is truth? Leslie Newbigin, in his book The Gospel in a Pluralist Society, reminds us of the ancient fable from India of the blind men and the elephant — popularized by American poet John Godfrey Saxe ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Methodist

To Tell The Truth Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 29, 2007

We need to tell the truth on the masters other than God that threaten to enslave us.

Remember the show, “To Tell the Truth?” There would be one person who did something strange or different perhaps for a living while two others would try to pretend to be that person. The object was to try and fool the panel of stars and the audience. Sometimes the person would be something strange ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Church Of God

Truth Or Tradition? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 30, 2007

Guess who’s come for a visit? It’s the big whigs from denominational headquarters. Isn’t it sad that Jesus had more problems w/ the religious than the lost? They made it all an outward matter and not an inward experience. Link inc. to text, audio, and Ppt

Truth or Tradition? Matthew 15:1-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TruthOrTradition.html Guess who popped in for a visit? It’s the scribes and Pharisees … the big whigs from denominational headquarters in Jerusalem. They are likely part of the Sanhedrin, the heavy hitters if you will. They have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prevailing In Truth Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

This spiritual warfare series handles the topic in a different way: using Paul’s teaching on each piece of the armor from the previous chapters helps us to see the meaning of this war--less about attacking Satan and more about pursuing God! Truth is the f

“I Will Prevail!” Spiritual Warfare Series Ephesians 6:10-18 “I Will Prevail In Truth” I have found that spiritual warfare is less about naming demons and more about living a life totally drenched in the desire to follow Jesus Christ! A life that is right with God is what threatens the enemy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

An Inconvenient Truth Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Sep 2, 2007

It is not always convenient to be a Christian, as is revealed by the character of the people whom Paul greets at the end of his letter to the Romans.

An Inconvenient Truth A Sermon on Romans 16:3-16 Zig Ziglar once visited the Washington Monument on a trip to DC. As he arrived with some friends, he heard a guide announce, “Ladies and gentlemen, there is currently a two-hour wait to ride the elevator to the top of the monument.” The guide then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-16

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

An Inconvenient Truth

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

Many Christians don’t like to hear the word "Servant" or "Servanthood" because it implies a less than attractive feature of God’s kingdom. Yet it is the very essence that draws true power from a mighty God.

OPENER: Object Lesson: Usefulness of the Broom Hold a broom up for all to see. Rather than beginning to sweep up themes, take out one strand of the broom and start to clean up the mess. It will only take seconds before they realize you need to use the whole broom or it will take you too long to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Or Dare Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

The church must hold to the right doctrine. In Pergamos, they held to the name of Christ, but it had no content or real meaning to them.

As the messenger who was carrying this letter from the island of Patmos where John wrote it, he would have come to Ephesus first. He would have stayed there while it was read and then left them a copy. Then he would have headed north to Smyrna and done the same thing. The third stop on his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Handling The Truth

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jun 12, 2008

Truth is a key to every health relationship, although it is sometimes hard to handle. This message is about how to receive and give truth in a healthy way.

Handling the Truth Proverbs 27:6 “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” One of the most famous lines from the movie ‘A Few Good Men’ is, “I want the truth! You can’t handle the truth.” Whether you want to hear this or not, truth has to be a part of every healthy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6