Sermons on Half Truths:

What Is Truth Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 5, 2005

John writes about truth more then any other Biblical writer but what is the truth he writes about?

It was a tough spot to be in, especially for a career politician who had based his entire life on compromise. On one hand he had the crowd to please and in the other hand he held the life of an innocent man. The story is a familiar one, Jesus has been arrested and hauled before Pontius Pilate ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Battlefield Of Truth Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 19, 2010

If we’re going to save ourselves and our churches from moral ruin, then we must preach, practice, and persevere in God’s Word.

Several years ago, Art Linkletter had a TV show where he would interview children about various subjects, and those children would say “some of the darndest things,” as the name of the show suggested. There was humor in their statements and sometimes quite a bit of wisdom. Well, this last week, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 30, 2010

The ninth commandment calls for us to balance truth-telling with protection of and the good welfare of others.

“Law & Order: SPU – Truth or Consequences” Ex. 20:16; Eph. 4:14-16; Col. 3:5-10 I love the story from Derek Helt about a minister who, one Sunday morning, said to his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. In preparation for that message, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Simple Truth

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2010

The crowds were on their way to Jerusalem. It seemed like a normal passover celebration. However, on their way, they hear Jesus. They have grown accustomed watching Him as He performs one miracle after another. Once again, the crowd had gathered to watch

The Simple Truth Text: John 6:22-29LB The crowds were on their way to Jerusalem. It seemed like a normal passover celebration. However, on their way, they hear Jesus. They have grown accustomed watching Him as He performs one miracle after another. Once again, the crowd had gathered to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Tell The Truth

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 12, 2009

We can and must speak truth to power. We can do so if we receive our own power through prayer; and so speaking makes a difference if there is compassion in it.

You’ll remember the old fable called "The Emperor’s New Clothes". In that story there is a crafty tailor, who persuades the emperor that he can make a suit of clothes out of a magic fabric, a fabric which can be seen only by the wise and intelligent. Stupid people, foolish people supposedly cannot ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Truth And Power

Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009

How would you know if a revival happened? The best place to look is in Acts--a tiny group of peasants and slaves had no political, economic, cultural or religious power, but within three centuries the Christians were the only ones keeping the world togeth

The Great Awakening prevented the French Revolution from happing in England. As a result, social healing took place. The rich became just and generous with their resources. The poor became more self-disciplined after conversion. Britain abolished the slave trade. There were lots of reforms, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revelation Of Truth Series

Contributed by Keith Church on Oct 13, 2009

This message explains the character of the book of Revelation as the revelation not merely of future events, but of Jesus Christ the Lord of history.

Revelation of Truth Revelation 1:1-3 ATTENTION GRABBER Play “Perception” video. This is a video clip where the audience is instructed to count the number of times two basketballs are passed between six students, three wearing white shirts and three wearing black shirts. At the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Truth And Deception"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 14, 2009

Christians must know the truth in order to guard and proclaim the truth. Do we?

“I was very glad to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have received commandment to do from the Father. 5 Now I ask you, lady, not as though I were writing to you a new commandment, but the one which we have had from the beginning, that we love one another. 6 And this is ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:4-11

Denomination: Orthodox

What Is Truth Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message looks at the age old question: what is truth? From the Bible truth is defined and found in Christ Jesus

What is truth John 18:38-40 In the court of law before a person testifies they place their hand into the air and swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God. And it is assumed that fallen man by saying that oath will tell the truth when they stand before the judge. But ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-40

The Truth Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This message is a fresh look at the basic truth of Christmas and also teaches practical application of that truth.

The Truth of Christmas Luke 2:1-21 Over the years Christmas has become so commercialized that today I would like to re examine the Biblical truth about the birth of our savior a recent article I read on the CBS NEWS website said that Americans spend an average of 66 billion dollars on Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Exchanged For Truth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 14, 2011

When man's rebellion against God grows strong, he determines to go his own way. God will allow man to have his own way but turns him over to the results of following his own way.

ROMANS 1: 24-28 (32) EXCHANGED FOR TRUTH / THE TRUTH EXCHANGE As God put a homing device in migratory birds so that they know to fly to warmer weather when the temperature gets too cold, so He has put within man the homing device so that they should fly to Him away from evil. But God also ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

To Tell The Truth

Contributed by James May on Mar 16, 2011

Would we rather hear the Truth and find eternal life; or believe a lie and be condemned? Ahab chose the latter and nearly took Jehoshaphat down with him except for the mercy of God.

To Tell the Truth Wednesday, March 16, 2011 By Pastor James May 2 Chronicles 17-18 Jehoshaphat began his reign in Judah as a man who followed God. He became a mighty king in Judah – brought a great revival – destroyed the works of the devil through idolatry- had powerful and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love And Truth Series

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 6, 2011

LOVE and TRUTH

TOPIC: LOVE AND TRUTH. TEXT: 2 John 1:1-4 (CEV) 1 From the church leader. To a very special woman and her children. I truly love all of you, and so does everyone else who knows the truth. 2 We love you because the truth is now in our hearts, and it will be there forever. 3 I pray that God the ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1

Denomination: Holiness

Living The Truth

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 6, 2011

God has given specific attibutes to believers so we can be what He has called us to be.

October 2, 2011 Morning Worship Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Subject: The Christian Faith Title: Living the Truth For three days last week I spent time finding out who I am and seeking to sense the presence of God more in my life. For three full days we sat on a front porch of a cabin in the little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peace & Truth Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 7, 2011

This world is constantly seeking and searching for PEACE, but the cold stark reality is that until they submit to REAL TRUTH, there cannot be any TRUE PEACE. Paul understood this and laid out a template for discovering and experiencing the TRUE PEACE God

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 29, 2011 Date Preached: October 2, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Peace & Truth Sermon Text: Philippians 4:5-9 [ESV] Introduction: If I had a title to give this sermon this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9

Denomination: Baptist