Sermons on distortion of truth:

Don't Overthink Truth

Contributed by Don Campbell on Apr 20, 2023

Overthinking the truth can result in the paralysis of analysis or it can result in distorted truths that are torn from the context in which they were spoken and made to serve as handmaidens for many false doctrines.

DON’T OVERTHINK TRUTH “Be not overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?” (Eccl 7:16) INTRODUCTION A. Solomon is not suggesting a lukewarm relationship with God nor a lackadaisical pursuit of knowledge or wisdom, but we can overthink the truth, resulting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-34, Matthew 23:23-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Truthful Person Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 21, 2023

The importance of honesty in the life of a Jesus follower.

Being A Truthful Person Matthew 5:33-37 OKAY MGCC – let’s do this, WEEK 21, in our verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew. THIS MORNING WE - are going to unpack Matthew 5:33-37… NOW - as I began my week I thought we would dive into Matthew 5:33-48 (16 verses) and finish chapter 5… So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-47, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Proof And The Promise (Transfiguration Sunday 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 17, 2023

Peter had his experience of the transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ against his opponents whose credibility could not hold water!

THE PROOF and the PROMISE (Transfiguration Sunday 2023) 2 Peter 1:16-21  For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.  (17)  For he received honor and glory from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Truth

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 8, 2012

A sermon on the importance of truth: Its reality, the ability to know it and the difference it makes.

At one point in the history of the world, truth was very important and people sought to know truth and thereby gain wisdom. It used to be that people who searched after truth were called “lovers of wisdom”: Philosophers (phileo meaning to love, and sophos meaning wisdom). Today, philosophers are ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

We Remember The Fish, Leeks, & Garlic

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

Do we recall the fish, cucumbers, melons. leeks, and onions of this world and forget about the slavery and bondage? God has a better idea.

WE REMEMBER THE FISH AND GARLIC By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: There was a beautiful young dove. She was not only beautiful she was smart and very educated. Pretty Dove was raised in church and Sunday School was a love for her. Pretty Dove was taught the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

62. The Purpose Of The Law Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

Because of humanity's sin the relationship with God would have to be conducted purely on a legal basis.

IN HIS IMAGE 62 - THE PURPOSE OF THE LAW This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19, Galatians 3:23, Romans 3:20, Galatians 4:4-5, Galatians 3:13, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:10, Galatians 5:1-4, Galatians 5:13, Galatians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Legalism - How It Distorts Our View Of God

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 14, 2004

When there is an undue focus on the "will" of God to the exclusion of the whole "Being" of God we will end up with a distorted perspective of God

• Doctrines can be defined as those things we cannot do without and still be a Christian • Beliefs are those things that make a Christian a Christian o Salvation is through Christ alone, by faith alone through grace alone o The Bible is the Word of God So our focus should be on the essentials of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Iron Man = A Wolf In Iron Clothing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 16, 2010

Paul told the Ephesian elders that wolves would arise from among the own number. How were they to be able to tell when someone (like an Elder) had become one of the bad guys?

OPEN: Last week I told you I loved superheroes. And I have done extensive research for this sermon series for years. I’ve read superhero comic books/ watched superhero TV shows/ went to superhero Movies. I’m what you might call an “expert” in superheroes. And one of the things about superheroes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What About The Bible? Part-2 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2008

The Old Testament is the seedbed for the New Testament and salvation and truth is the fruit thereof. Let your love of and trust in God’s divine revelation to humanity be renewed!

What About The Bible? Part-2, II Timothy 3:16 The New Testament – Truth Introduction A clergyman took a seat in a dining car on a train traveling along the Hudson River. Opposite him was an atheist who, seeing his clerical collar, started a discussion. “I see you are a clergyman.” “Yes,” came the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Principles To Build Upon: Truth Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Jan 22, 2008

If we are going to grow we must grow with the truth and not compromise the Truth preserved for us.

Principles to Build Upon: Truth Introduction: As we begin a New Year I imagine that we all have set goals and have aspirations for the New Year. I have always had high expectations for the church. I love the church and am passionate about the church making a great impact in society. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call To Arms

Contributed by Dale Norman on Jul 14, 2007

The battle defending TRUTH

CALL TO ARMS THE BATTLE DEFENDING TRUTH As a Christian, we are soldiers called into a war, into a battle like no other. We are called into a battle to defend the TRUTH. The battle is not easy; the enemy is very tough, strong and cunning. They know our weaknesses and know how to use them at ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

Christians love to listen to and live the truth that Jesus offers them.

Lying seems to be a way of life for many people in America today. The book The Day America Told the Truth says that 91 percent of those surveyed lie routinely about matters they consider trivial, and 36 percent lie about important matters; 86 percent lied regularly to parents, 75 percent to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Truth, The Whole Truth, Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 21, 2007

The tragedy of the church today is that we have only proclaimed a partial message. The proclamation of salvation without repentance is a tragedy because it is a mockery to the cross. But the proclamation of salvation without the Holy Spirit is the greates

King David was one of the most perplexing paradoxes of biblical history. • He has been called the highest star in the Old Testament. • He has provided our most beautiful scriptures in the Psalms. • He was the greatest King of Israel. • His life was such a paragon of all the virtues of leadership ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 21, 2020

Pilate's statement reveals what truth is. The truth is that we can find no fault in Jesus Christ at all. That's the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth!

WHAT IS TRUTH? - The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth John 18:36-38 [36] Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. [37] Pilate ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Charismatic

Pure And Unadulterated

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 21, 2011

It doesn't matter how active you are in ministry if you are teaching a distorted Gospel.

Some of you may remember my telling of an incident that took place in our Presbytery last fall. A woman pastor from the Netherlands was received into membership in our Presbytery even though she does not believe that Jesus is God, or in the atonement - that is, that the death of Jesus on the cross ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed