Sermons on Examples Of Truth Suppressed:

The Liberating Truth Is Christ

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 6, 2006

Just how important is the truth? Is it possible to know it? How do we know if it’s the truth?

“To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ They answered him, ‘We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Ruth

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon is a study into the concept of relative-redeemer as portrayed in the story of Ruth

The Truth About Ruth One of the most evocative stories in the Bible is the story of Ruth. While scholars may debate the literary genre and authorship of the book, the story touches everyone who reads it. This is the story of a young woman caught up in a set of rather trying circumstances, whose ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

A Troubling Truth Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 31, 2005

Walking according to the truth of the Gospel can be inconvenient and uncomfortable at times. It can happen to the best of us, just ask Peter.

Follow me in this extended reading from Galatians: Galatians 1:11 For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 13 For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth About Thanksgiving

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Thanksgiving Day Sermon

THE TRUTH ABOUT THANKSGIVING A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truth Trumps All

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 30, 2006

Where is the grace in ecclesiastical separation?

Truth Trumps All Recently, someone I care deeply about asked me about the doctrine of ecclesiastical separation because she was concerned that no grace was being shown in that doctrine. Of course, the first passage that comes to mind is, Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Truth Decay Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Aug 22, 2005

Being like Jesus starts with truth, love and obedience

The ThreeAttitudes: 2 John Dealing with Truth Decay 2 John Being like Jesus starts with truth, love and obedience Drama: Teacher espouses: "Class, thre are no absolutes in life. 3 students speak of creation, sin and the Bible. The teacher states again: "Well class, we must conclude that there ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Hell

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 24, 2004

There are three undeniable biblical truths about hell and they are covered in this message.

THE TRUTH ABOUT HELL Luke 16:19-28 In a recent survey, it was determined that 35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians do not believe in a literal place called hell! I. IT IS A PLACE OF ETERNAL TORMENT A. The Lies About Hell 1. A place of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking The Regal Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 30, 2004

How the chief priests spoke the truth when they said, "we have no king but Caesar." The government is no king to have as Christians.

March 31, 2004 John 19:12-17 “Where do you come from?” he asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer. 10 “Do you refuse to speak to me?” Pilate said. “Don’t you realize I have power either to free you or to crucify you?” 11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given ...read more

Scripture: John 19:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship In Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 5, 2004

What worship is about, and how to worship in spirit and truth.

Jesus’ words: worship in spirit and truth. WBC 4/4/4 am Jn 4:21f Reading: Jn 4:19-26 Intro/ Illustr: Black man’s prayer - hands up all of you who love true worship! (tee hee) - THAT was true worship of God, eh? o From the heart …and head….. and life SACRIFICE OF PRAISE And it’s something we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking The Common Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 5, 2004

How Paul spoke about the benefits of communion in the fellowship that it brought about.

April 8, 2004 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? 17 Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Speaking The Sure Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 6, 2004

How the centurion and the soldiers said, "surely he was the Son of God," after Jesus had died.

April 9, 2004 Matthew 27:45-54 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. 46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”—which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 47 When some of those standing there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Truth Series

Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004

Jesus made some clear statements introducing Himself to the world and letting us know who He is. This series explores a few of those statements.

I Am the Truth Text: John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Jesus said “I am…the truth.” In today’s world the definition of truth is under attack. The prevailing worldview says that what is truth for you may not be truth ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Holiness

The Truth About Love

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 25, 2004

Most Christians have a completely false understanding of God’s love which is based on our own life experiences.

The Truth About Love Dr. George Wald is a Harvard biologist who won a Nobel Prize. I would like to share with you what he wrote. “What one really needs is not the Nobel prize, but love. How do you think one gets to be a Nobel prize winner? Wanting love, that’s how. Wanting it so bad one works ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Adventist

Anchor Yourself To The Truth

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 2, 2004

The truth of Christ sets us free.

I have a question that I think you can help me with, Michael. I have some climbing equipment here that I’m not sure what to do with. What I mean is if I were on the edge of a 100m cliff and wanted to rappel down, how would I use this equipment? Of course, I would need to put the climbing harness on ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

"Five Unfathomable Truths"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 4, 2004

Seeing is not believing nor is understanding a requirement for believing. Jesus, the Master teacher, told Nicodemus there are many things in life that you will never understand, but you had better believe.

Title: "Five Unfathomable Truths" Introduction: Nicodemus was confused. As a teacher, he felt impressed to "stay after class" and talk to the master teacher. His basic complaint, "I don’t understand." The reply of Christ is the basis for today’s outline. Nicodmus there are many things that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist