Sermons about Discerning Truth

The Powerful Old Covenant (Part 2)

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jun 19, 2002

based on 70 ratings

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You may not realize the wonderful truth that we live in covenant with the Almighty King of Kings. God’s covenant with Abraham applies to us.

"The Powerful Old Covenant (Part 2)" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Genesis 22:1-19, KJV Purpose: You may not realize the wonderful truth that we live in covenant with the Almighty King of Kings. God’s covenant with Abraham applies to us, and Christ’s fulfillment of the New Covenant certainly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Holiness

When Jesus Interrupts The Outcast Series

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 9, 2001

based on 90 ratings

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Jesus was not afraid to reach out to the "outcasts" of His society. When He did, important truths were revealed that we need to know.

"When Jesus Interrupts the Outcast" Luke 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION Have you ever felt like an outcast? Some people are rejected by people because of their race, color, or background. Some are rejected for their beliefs. Some rejected because of behavior. You can be poor or rich, powerless or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Comparing Styles Of Worship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 27 ratings

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Jesus said, "True worshippers will worship in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) 14 different styles of worship service for various audiences

Jesus said, "True worshippers will worship in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) * Seeker-Sensitive Worship Services Those who follow the Willow Creek Community Church model who seek to present and explain the gospel in non-religious terms using contextually relevant methods to non-christians. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk Dont Run

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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2 John gives us some specific commands on how we should live our lifes. Walk in love and Walk in Truth

2 John 1-13 Walk, Don’t Run Introduction A. One of the least covered events in the Olympics is race walking. I remember watching it once on TV and laughing at it. Well then I tried to do it. I could not. (Demonstrate how to do it). Heather’s Pastor at Houghton was in the trials B. We often ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Milk And Meat: Moving Toward Christian Maturity

Contributed by David Haun on May 27, 2004

based on 97 ratings

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There are many in church who hunger to grow. They desire a deeper awareness of Christ’s truths and a stronger faith and maturity. This sermon deals with that longing.

"Milk and Meat: Moving Toward Christian Maturity" (I Corinthians 3:1-11) A sermon delivered by Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida May, 2004 When you were a child, didn’t it seem to take a long time to grow up? I remember always wanting to be older and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-11, Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World Hates The Word

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 19, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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The enemy of your soul does not want the truth of the Word of God to be known, so he is doing all he can to suppress it.

July 18, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Romans 1:16-32 Subject: The Wrath of God Title: The World Verses the Word When I talk about the world, I am referring to the world system of which satan is the ruler. Do you know that satan is still the God of this world? I found an alarming statistic the other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Skepticism Or Commitment? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 30, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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You can read "What is truth?" as cynical skepticism, as playful intellectualism, as the plaintive cry of a battered soul, or as the hopeful sound of a hungry heart.

It was our first Thanksgiving on our own; always before we had traveled to our parents, but now, with a baby in the house and with other responsibilities, we had elected to do it our own, complete with a full-fledged roasted turkey. Margaret had done a magnificent job. Brother turkey presented ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

"In The Likeness Of God" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 15, 2003

based on 11 ratings

| 5,069 views

We were recreated in His likeness; what was lost in the Fall was restored. Holiness, righteousness, and truth. (#19 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“…and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.” We spent the last several minutes of the last sermon in this series, talking about having our minds renewed as to the difference between our old corrupt nature, and the creation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:24

Denomination: Orthodox

The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Aug 20, 2003

based on 134 ratings

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From Jerusalem to Emmaus. From Promise to Despair.Why does it happen and how do you turnaround.Truths from Luke 24.

THE ROAD TO EMMAUS Luke 24:13-35 Our Lord assured His disciples that though He must leave them, He would not leave them comfortless or without enablement. He promised them that He would come to them through the ministry and work of the Holy Spirit for fellowship, guidance, comfort, and strength. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beaten To Bear Light

Contributed by Derek Anglin on Mar 4, 2003

based on 71 ratings

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Every Christian should understand the importance of being beaten to bear light in the is world because of the following truths outlined in Exodus 25:31

In this portion of scripture, the candlestick can be compared to a Christian. The candlestick was made with a purpose and that was to bear light. We learn from the text that the candlestick started out as something valuable, gold. It was not bearing light as gold but the gold was used as it was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Shaking The Foundations

Contributed by Mike Hays on May 2, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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False teachers in Paul’s day were rattling the foundations of the faith, but Paul was quick to stand up for the most basic truths of Christianity.

“Shaking The Foundations” Galatians 1:6-9 In 1521, everyone was talking about Martin Luther. The talk was centered around Luther’s stance against the religious authorities of his day. Four years earlier, Luther had nailed his now famous 95 theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg. The act ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Its A Question Of Ownership Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 13, 2003

based on 49 ratings

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Jesus uses the occasion of the Pharisee’s question about paying taxes to Caesar to important truths concerning a believers obligations to the State and to God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 56 “It’s A Question of Ownership!” Luke 20:20-26 Someone once said, “While there are just two certainties in life: death and taxes, at least death doesn’t get worse every time Congress is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Us

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 26, 2003

based on 10 ratings

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Is the Christian life a constant challenge to improve and please God, or a soft rocking chair of comfort as we wait for heaven? The truth is somewhere in the middle.

Sometimes it seems that the Christian community is divided into two different camps. One camp views the Christian life as one of a constant challenge to do better, to try harder, to work to please God. And the other extreme tends to see the Christian life as basking in the warm glow of salvation ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Status Of The Church

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 5, 2004

based on 20 ratings

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This is a simple outline composed while I was on a mission trip to Vietnam and the Philipinnes. This message deals with the status of the church relative to God’s truth

THE STATUS OF THE CHURCH 1 JOHN 1:1-10 INTRODUCTION: What is the status of the church? This morning I want to proclaim to you what I have seen, what God is doing, who he is using, and the struggles they face. My recent trip to Vietnam and the Philippines has affected me powerfully. And I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings: The Resources Of A Successful Steward Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 3, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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God has blessed his people with gifts. This sermon explores three truths we need to know about our giving God.

Scripture Let me tell you a story that will put today’s message into a picture to which you can relate. Many years ago when my son Jon was very young, I took him to McDonald’s and bought him some French fries. While sitting together enjoying each other’s company, I idly reached over to take some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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