Sermons on Discerning Truth:

Victory In Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 14, 2008

Paul’s wonderful theological truths on the Victorious Christian Life

VICTORY OVER SIN ROM. 6:1-5 Three buddies were discussing death and one asked the group: “What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?” One said: “He was a great humanitarian, who cared about his community.” Another said: “He was a great husband and father, who was an example for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Do The Good Die Young? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 15, 2012

Is there any truth to the old saw, "Only the good die young?"

“Just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” “Only the good die young!” This old saw was commonly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Grounds Of Unity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 14, 2013

Unity built on something other than Bible truth will not stand.

The Grounds of Unity Ephesians 4:4-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130515.mp3 The Graces of Unity are in v. 2. Now, the grounds. vv. 4-6 Seven uniting forces for all believers. They are foundational...they provide the grounds of our unity. They are the 'bond of peace' written of in v. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Parables

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 19, 2014

Jesus teaches that the purpose of his parables is to reveal or conceal truth.

Scripture We are studying the life and ministry of Jesus as it has been recorded in The Gospel of Luke. Two main features characterized Jesus’ ministry: teaching and miracles. We have already examined a number of examples of each. Jesus used illustrations masterfully in his teaching. His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

About Time You Got Here

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 9, 2013

We need to hear the truth about Jesus from the Scripture.

About Time You Got Here John 7:14-24 Introduction Last week we heard the gossip from the crowds about Jesus. There were all kinds of speculation about him. Some of the comments were good, but many were critical. Who was right? This could only be solved by Jesus Himself. Exposition of the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Dragnet Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012

A look at the parable of the net in three stages and personal applications of this truth.

INTRODUCTION In Matthew 13, there are seven parables Jesus told about the Kingdom of Heaven. We looked at two long parables, the Parable of the Sower and the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds. Then we looked at four short parables, the mustard seed, yeast, a buried treasure and a pearl of great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 13, 2015

The outgrowth of a personal relationship with Christ is a commitment to truth, love, and morality.

Several years ago I traded at a dry cleaner that has since gone out of business. One week I intended to drop off my clothes, but for some reason or other I never stopped by. Finally, on my way to the office that Friday morning, I had time. When I walked in, two ladies were at the counter. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Messiah Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 1, 2015

Jesus begins to call His disciples and they testify to the truth of the Messiah.

Jesus, Messiah John 1:35-42 Our text today describes Jesus’ third day of ministry as the Kingdom of God is inaugurated in the very Person of Jesus Christ and it gives the context of becoming a disciple of Jesus; we read in John 1:35-42: “The next day again John (the Baptist) was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

True Freedom

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 21, 2015

A sermon on the importance of truth, faith, and virtue for personal and national freedom.

The Fourth Sunday in Lent March 15, 2015 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. 2 Chronicles 36:14-23 “True Freedom” As I began to think about today’s sermon, I was a bit perplexed. Some weeks, I get a clear sense of direction and I pray that God will guide my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:14-23

Denomination: Lutheran

God Has The Final Word Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 9, 2018

God speaks to save, not to terrify or condemn. God speaks the truth.

God did not give up on Judah, despite her disobedience and sinful ways. • God continued to speak to them, again and again, through prophet Jeremiah. • God extended grace and showed mercy, still urging them to repent. Judah did not listen, but that did not stop God. “The LORD is compassionate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 24:18-20, 2 Kings 25:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Blindness - Physically And Spiritually

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 28, 2018

Can we see truth within and beyond God's Word?

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 10:46-52 October 28, 2018 Overcoming Blindness – Physically and Spiritually Today’s gospel reading is Mark’s account of Jesus restoring the sight of blind Bartimaeus. This account provides us with the importance of being persistent in prayer; holding on to our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46, Mark 8:22, Matthew 21:14, Matthew 20:30, John 9:1, Matthew 9:27, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 7:21, Matthew 12:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tell It Like It Is

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 25, 2017

Ye shall know the truth and it shall set you free.

TELL IT LIKE IT IS 2nd Peter 2: 1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Lutheran/Biblical Mind Understands That Christians Are Sinner-Saints Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 2, 2017

This truth about our double identity both warns and comforts.

Albrecht Dittrich and Jack Barsky (show pictures). These men are from the same town in Germany. They even share the same parents. But they are not brothers nor are they adopted. How can that be? How can you share parents but not be brothers or at least be adopted? That’s because Albrecht Dittrich ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Presenting The Gospel From The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 31, 2015

The truthfulness of Christianity is made unbreakable because of Old Testament prophecy.

How do you present the Gospel to someone who places Christianity as one of many religious options? Such a person might be an agnostic, a secular humanist, a Jewish friend, or a person practicing any number of religious beliefs. We see our faith very differently from the way others see it. From ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Who Dwells In Unapproachable Light Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 14, 2014

A study of God so that we may worship in Spirit and truth.

“I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will display at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:13-16

Denomination: Baptist