Sermons on defection from the truth:

Love And Truth Series

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 6, 2011

LOVE and TRUTH

TOPIC: LOVE AND TRUTH. TEXT: 2 John 1:1-4 (CEV) 1 From the church leader. To a very special woman and her children. I truly love all of you, and so does everyone else who knows the truth. 2 We love you because the truth is now in our hearts, and it will be there forever. 3 I pray that God the ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1

Denomination: Holiness

Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Today we want to explore some interesting words about truth-telling that Jesus gives us.

A few weeks ago, President Clinton spent Saturday and Sunday huddling with his lawyers preparing for his grand jury testimony. As I thought about that, it seemed a bit odd. If your goal in going before a grand jury is to tell the truth, to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth, why does it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 15, 2020

WHAT IS TRUTH? In this short outline I point out that there is only one way to heaven and to our Father God.

WHAT IS TRUTH? I. This is what Pilate had to say. John 18:38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all. A. This is what Jesus says. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38, John 8:31-32, John 14:6, John 16:13

Truth Be Told

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 23, 2023

You can speak the truth without love and it is still truth though offensive, but love without truth is deceit, not love.

Ephesians 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: Truth must be spoken and it must be in love though at times delivering loving truth may be harsh or seem harsh to the hearer. Paul wrote this passage by inspiration of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

Truth And Consequences

Contributed by Zera Young on Feb 16, 2006

Just as the prophet Samuel thought Eliab was the True one, it turns out to be one you would least expect. This sermon will help you see the real you as God sees you. He looks on the heart.

Truth And Consequences: 1st Samuel 16: 6-12 Intro: Now we begin here with Samuel who was the earliest of the Hebrew prophets after Moses, and the last of the Judges. And we have Saul, the first King of Israel, and Eliab, Jesse’s oldest son, David’s older brother. Now Samuel was a devout man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-12

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

Our society has developed the mind-set that we can live above the Law.

Scripture: Galatians 6:1 – 10 Title: “Truth or Consequences!” (The Laws of The Harvest) Introduction: Our society has developed the mind-set that we can live above the Law. 1. LAW NUMBER ONE: “We Reap Much We Did Not Sow” o Mankind spends a lot of his time trying to defy the Laws of God. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by Mike Spain on Feb 20, 2003

Here is a teaching on the importance of truth and how God DETESTS lies. There’s even an eye opener in regards to the character of God and lies.

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH When a witness in a court of law takes the stand, he or she makes a solemn pledge to “tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” • Not to dilute the truth • Not to expand on the truth • Not to interpret the truth • Just to tell the plain truth At least ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Galatians 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 7, 2019

Ephesians 6:10-14

GEARING UP FOR WAR - The Belt of Truth September 11, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-14 Introduction: In the book “Pastoring the Powerful.” Lloyd John Ogilvie, chaplain of the United States Senate, recalls: Senator Max Cleland, who lost both of his legs and his right hand in Vietnam, came to the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Search Of Truth Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 13, 2009

This Christmas rather than seeking gifts and office celebrations seek the truth of Christmas.

“In Search of Truth” Matt 2:10-12 This is the is the season of giving and all of us are pondering creative ways in which to demonstrate our love and concern for other people through giving and sharing One of the reasons that the story of the wise men is significant is that it illustrates that God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 8, 2003

The second message in a series on the Whole Armour of God

THE BELT OF TRUTH NUMBER 2 IN SERIES ON ARMOUR Ephesians 6:10 - 20 INTRODUCTION: In Romans 13:12 Paul tells us to put on the armour of light. In Ephesians 6, he lists the panoply, or whole, or complete armour for us. He begins with the Belt of Truth. "Stand firm therefore, having ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Tellers

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 28, 2012

Everyone needs someone who is going to tell us the truth, no matter the consequences.

Truth Tellers August 26, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Everyone needs someone who is going to tell us the truth, no matter the consequences. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 14:1-20 Supplemental Passage: Truthful lips will be established forever, But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Truth

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 29, 2011

We are to know the Holy Spirit for He is the truth giver.

The Spirit of Truth. By Gerald Van Horn Text: “Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth is come, he will guide you into all truth.” John 16:13. We are to know the Holy Spirit. John 14:17. “Even the Spirit of truth: whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Speaking The Truth Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2012

Jesus engaged in people's real life questions, issues and challenges. As followers of Jesus we are challenged to engage in caring conversations with others in order to share God's love and grace.

John 4:37-30, 39-42 “Speaking the Truth INTRODUCTION One of the gifs of the technological revolution is that of communication. We are now able to communicate over greater distances, with more people, in a shorter time, than has ever been possible. • No more five day mail ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Inward Truth

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message deals with the importance of living in spiritual truth

I. "BEHOLD, THOU DESIREST TRUTH IN THE INWARD PARTS" A. The fifty-first Psalm unfolds: 1. The deep penance of David 2. He traces his backsliding to his outward rituals and a lack of inward sincerity B. He realizes: 1. That God desires truth in the heart, and not just lip service - Is 29:13 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:26, Isaiah 1:6, Psalm 38:3, Romans 7:14-24, John 3:7, John 8:32, Romans 6:16, Matthew 15:19, Zechariah 4:6, 1 Corinthians 15:31, 1 Corinthians 15:50, Jeremiah 17:9, Philippians 3:13-15, Matthew 23:28, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Revelation 3:14-17, Matthew 6:5, 1 Samuel 15:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 1 Chronicles 29:17, 2 Kings 20:3, Psalm 51:1-7, Isaiah 29:13, Psalm 51:6, Psalm 51:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Facts And The Truth

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 7, 2017

Jesus spoke emphatically to Thomas (and us) “Stop Doubting – Start Believing”.

THE FACTS AND THE TRUTH Last week we talked about Doubting Thomas in John 20. Jesus spoke emphatically to Thomas (and us) “Stop Doubting – Start Believing”. Evidently some doubt while others believe. 1. Doubting – closely connected with how we rationalize things in our brain. We rely on our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God