Sermons about Contending For Truth

Reclaiming The Truth Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 14, 2007

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This series explores the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, based on Jesus words that it was to our "advantage" that He go away so that the Helper could come.

Reading of the article that initiated thoughts towards this series: “If you want to declare your beliefs to the world, you probably won’t find a more effective public forum than YouTube. Is everyone familiar with YouTube? Describe – a global media outlet for the common man “If you want to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

When The Truth Of Jesus Dawns Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 16, 2007

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The story of Nicodemus helps us see that until the truth of Jesus dawns on us, we remain in the dark.

Because of Daylight Savings Time, some of you probably feel like you got up an hour early today. Some of you may be here and not even know it because you are not awake yet! I’ve told this little story before, but I’m going to tell it again because it helps to make a point I want to make ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

Truth That Will Save Our Life.

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

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In a cultgure that prefers to work in shades of grey, the Bible presents a different picture. The choice is clear and the results are real.

Passage: James 1:19-27 Intro: In our culture, the tendency is for everything to become a shade of gray. 1. it seems that the list of things that are “wrong” has become shorter and shorter. 2. we have become eager to excuse every alleged fault, to redefine our ethics based on polls and the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Is Truth? (Jesus Is Messiah) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

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This is a sermon focusing on who Jesus really is... it points to Christmas and casts a shadow of the Cross over the nativity.

John 18:33-37 Pilate entered the praetorium again and called Jesus, and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you say this of your own accord, or do others say it to you about me?” Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and chief priests have handed you over to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Amazing Truth About Angels Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

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When it comes to the topic and subject of angels, there seems to be two extremes. On one hand, many of us are ignorant about angels. On the other hand, some people are obsessed with them. As with a lot of spiritual issues, the truth remains between these

INTRODUCTION I am very excited to begin today our series on angels. I am hoping that at the end of this series you will be much more informed about what God’s word has to say about these special supernatural helpers. I first became informed about angels a few years ago when I read Billy Graham’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Truth Matters: The Shift Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

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A look at what has happened to Truth in our society.

Intro: Over the next three weeks we’re going to look at an issue that most of us don’t think about on a regular basis but that is fast becoming a serious problem in our society. The issue is that of truth in our culture today. What is True, what makes something true, Is truth universal? This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why Truth Matters: The Solution Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

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A look at what has happened to Truth in our society.

Why Truth Matters: The Solution Joshua 1:7-9 I. Intro: We have taken the last two weeks and looked at the idea of Truth in our society. We have looked at and learned a lot of different things. I have probably done this topic an injustice by trying to squeeze it into a three week series but I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Truth About The Gospel Series

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 18, 2006

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Expository intro to Colossians with a strong focus on God’s grace.

Intro: “The seductive allure of the counterfeit has confounded men throughout the ages. Homer, in his mythological tale The Odyssey personified the perils of deception in the story of the Sirens – mythological ½ women, ½ bird creatures who lived on an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God Reveals The Truth Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 30, 2007

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A sermon for the Resurrection of our Lord, Series C.

The Resurrection of our Lord, April 8, 2007, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord of all life, on this day you burst the bonds of death, defeated the power of evil, and came back to your grieving disciples in all of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Radical Truth About The Resurrection

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Apr 12, 2007

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Discover two truths Paul taught the Corinthian believers about the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15.

The Radical Truth about the Resurrection 1 Cor. 15:12-34 [Come in from That’s My King video] And you know why he is King? Because the tomb is empty! That’s right, First Family, others have claimed to be king, and prophets and leaders have tried to be pseudo-Messiahs. But only One has come back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

Denomination: Baptist

7 Truths About The Church

Contributed by Ron Callen on Apr 26, 2007

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The church is the body of Christ. It is not a building or an event. 24/7 x 365 days a year, we are the church!

7 Truths About the Church Ephesians 5:25-32 Introduction: What is the church? Is it a building? Is it an event? Does church begin when the doors are unlocked on Sunday morning? Does it end when the last light is off and the doors are locked? Does church begin when the music director begins ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Permanent Love And Solid Truth Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

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Who are we as the people of God? We are a people who are loved permanently, with a solid truth.

Permanent Love And Solid Truth: Series: The People Of God 1 John 2:15-27 Oct 2, 2005 Intro: The question, “who am I?”, is really about two things – it is about our own identity, make up, personality, temperament, and priorities; and it is also about where we fit in relationship to others. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Towards  Truth Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

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The lies are subtle, and they go deep down. They are rooted in painful experiences of hurt, of rejection, and the antidote is to discover what God’s truth says to those lies, and to hear that truth speak to those experiences.

Turning Towards  Truth April 9, 2006 (Palm Sunday) John 18:28-38 Intro: Today is Palm Sunday, where we celebrate Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, where the people welcomed Him and celebrated Him as a King, singing hosanna’s, laying palms and even their cloaks on the ground for His donkey to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

How Truth Changes Us Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010

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God saves our lives by conforming us to his Word by his Spirit.

Scripture Introduction “The only way to keep a broken vessel full is by keeping the faucet turned on.” We are broken people. We may dress nicely to be seen by others, but the cracks remain even when plastered over. So Jesus asks God the Father to continue to sanctify us in the truth. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power Abuse & Half Truths

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010

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The story of an honest man, Naboth, killed as a result of an abuse of power and perhaps, because of a king... Ahab ... telling half truths. It also warns of the potential of abuse of power/influence by Christians.

This is one story of several that trace the confrontation between the prophet Elijah and king Ahab. Ahab is usually a pretty bad guy. These stories have there origins in chapter 17. There, Elijah seems to burst on the scene from out of nowhere, and curses a drought into existence in the presence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

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