Sermons on Denying The Truth:

The Courage Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

THE CRY OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE CHURCH, IS FOR MEN AND WOMEN COMMITTED TO CHRIST, IN THE FACE OF THE SWORD, TIED TO THE STAKE, IMPRISONED, AWAITING THE AXE, ALL WITH THE SAME COURAGE, NOT TO DENY THEIR FAITH.

THE COURAGE OF THE CHURCH ACTS 4:1-35 OFFERATORY PRAYER HEAVENLY FATHER, IN THE QUIETNESS OF THIS SACRED HOUR, WE HEAR YOUR VOICE CALLING US AWAY FROM THE AFFAIRS OF LIFE THAT OFTEN CLOUD OUR VISION OF YOU. AS WE TURN OUR EYES UPON JESUS, LET THE THINGS OF THIS WORLD GROW STRANGELY DIM IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sunny Side Sermon Iii: Who You Listen To Makes A Big Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, many voices vie for the attention of the masses - and pagan voices seem to be the loudest - but mature people of faith value their spiritual well-being and pay attention to Him who is the Truth and the Life.

WHO YOU LISTEN TO MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD SPIRITUALLY Have you seen any ghosts lately? Thirty-four percent of Americans believe in ghosts, and fifty-six percent believe ghosts are spirits of the dead. Did you ever live in a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-18

In God We Trust

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 24, 2016

A message to encourage people who may be having difficulty with the uncertainty of these times.

"In God We Trust" Proverbs 3:5-6 Pro 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Introduction: I. The Attitude (...trust in the Lord...) When the good Lord led me to this text I was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014

Jesus teaches of the ways people receive the truth.

A pastor once preached on this passage: A mother of 12 came forward, concerned that her life has not produced any eternal fruit. She told the pastor, “I am not sure that with my responsibilities, I have time to do anything of value to God.” The pastor tried to comfort the lady, prayed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Covered Sin

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 24, 2011

Sin is a fact of life and is the most horrible thing in the universe. In fact, if it was not for the issue of sin, Jesus had no business dying. Sin is so terrible that God had to surrender his own Son as a scapegoat so that He could be dealt with to elimi

This week, we are looking at the message entitled, “The tragedy of covered sin.” One of the most serious verses in the Bible is found in Proverbs chapter 28 verse 13: “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper but he that confesseth and forsaketh them shall have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13, Psalm 32:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Response Matters Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 17, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Your Response Matters" Luke 11:24-36 A sermon for 7/10/22 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 11 “33 “No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light. 34 The lamp of the body ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:24-36, Isaiah 5:20-21, Isaiah 5:24-25, James 1:22-25, Mark 7:20-23, Revelation 19:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

But, Good Friday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 20, 2019

The truth of Good Friday is revealed after the but.

It was supposed to be a day marked with celebration, but it was a day defined by tragedy. It was supposed to be a day friends gathered together, but it was a day that friends scattered. It was supposed to be a day when people paused to remember what God had done for man, but it instead people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:27-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Do You View The Cross?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 31, 2009

You may be have been foolish at the cross by the mockery of your life and lips and your actions. These people get so close to the cross but choose to deny the blood it shed.

How do you view the Cross? It is the grandest single chapter in the entire Bible. And at the center of the Christian faith stands the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We sometimes think that Easter should be celebrated only once a year. But actually every Sunday—the first day of each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Deity Of Jesus In Israel's Prophets Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 30, 2015

Isaiah to Malachi saw Jesus as God. The prophets of Israel join the group of Jehovah's TRUE witnesses. Who are these folks today claiming to be witnesses of Jehovah, but denying his Deity?

FROM ISAIAH 36. Lord of the New Jerusalem What a precious preview of events is given by Isaiah in his 2nd chapter, verses 2-4: “...the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains...and all nations shall flow unto it...and ...people shall say, Come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Messiah Who Deals With Opposition Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 10, 2010

When dealing with opposition speak the truth in love.

A Messiah Who Deals With Opposition Text: Matt. 12:22-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: Sailors in the northern oceans have frequently observed icebergs traveling in one direction in spite of strong winds blowing in the opposite direction. The icebergs were moving against the winds, but how? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Sets High Standards For Discipleship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me."

Jesus set standards high for His disciples. "If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up cross and follow me." Illustration:I went into church and sat on the velvet pew. I watched as the sun came shining through the stained glass windows. The minister dressed in a velvet robe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-27, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel In A Postmodern World

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 18, 2008

How does Jesus expect us to live in today’s world? DESIRE Him, DENY yourself, DIE to self and DECIDE to follow. Are you doing it?

Matthew 16:21-28 The Gospel in a Postmodern World From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Human

Contributed by Billy Kangas on Jun 21, 2007

When we treat each other like dirt we are denying that God has made them in his image. We are eliminating the spiritual element of their existence.

When the world was six days old God decided that he was ready to pull out the big guns. He rolled up his sleeves and created humanity. He took some dust and breathed on it, and the bible tells us that the dust became man. He called the man of the ground Adam, which was a good name for him, but I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Droughts

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 9, 2024

Last week I asked “Am I the fear-filled Spirit void Peter denying Christ, or the Holy Spirit filled Peter proclaiming the gospel of Jesus”?

For a large part of 2010 and 2011 our area experienced a major drought. In fact, it was the most severe in about 50 years. Rainfall was well below the seasonal average for both years, with long stretches of 90+ degree days and almost that high for the lows. There was a record stretch of triple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-4

Make The Choice Of Blessing

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 7, 2024

Many deny that our lifestyle can make a difference in walking in God's blessings. Our choices will determine how many blessing we will walk.

BLESSINGS: MAKE THE CHOICE --- WILL WE RECEIVE? 6/7/24 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I HAD A DREAM, I HAD A BOWL FULL OF WATER. IN THE DREAM I WAS SPRINKLING WATER OVER PEOPLE. THE ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Deuteronomy 30:14-16, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God