Sermons on Half Truths:

Knowing Christ

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 3, 2017

Christ is imminently knowable, not just as he appeared in the flesh, but in his innermost character and as ultimate Truth.

Note 1: This sermon can be used as a companion sermon to "Knowing God," which is also posted on Sermon Central. They are not redundant, and may be used separately or presented on consecutive occasions. Note 2: I have developed some simple PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. If ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11, John 1:16-17, John 8:12-59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why I Need A Purpose Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008

Focusing on me will never reveal the truth about the purpose of my life. My Theology Professor at SWBTS told us….you cannot begin with man. You must begin your search for God with God.

Joke: Two men were seated next to each other as they were flying across the US, along with each of their sons. During the flight, they became acquainted and were discussing their respective occupations (something men tend to talk about). One man was an evolutionary biologist at a major university. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Miracle: Thanking God For Salvation Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009

If our giving thanks are functional, perfunctory, ho-hum, half-heartedness, and joyless, it is because we have ceased pondering the specifics of just what God has done for us in salvation at the cross.

1. Title: It’s a Miracle! 2. Big Idea: We can be captivated by joy rather than captured by unworthiness. 3. Introduction: a. Read: Colossians 1:12-14 b. Prayer: c. We are continuing our sermon series from the book of Colossians. So far we have applied the gospel to vision, mission and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: *other

Cracked Pots

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

small army . . . big TRUTH!

“300” Pt. 3 – Cracked Pots I have been drawing your attention to the now infamous battle for Thermopylae where the 300 Spartans held off over 20,000 Persian hordes for 4 days while inflicting heavy casualties upon the Persians. Of course, if you read your history book or watch the movie you also ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:7-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Did You Say?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 3, 2010

True communication begins with what God has been trying to tell us for thousands of years. And now, He uses Jesus Christ to portray the truth to us.

Have you ever miscommunicated your thoughts when trying to convey them to another? Most of us have, and then the following confusion can be very irritating, if not dangerous. Sometimes, miscommunication can be very frustrating. ‘A man called his neighbor to help him move a couch that had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: *other

Sunny Side Sermon Iii: Who You Listen To Makes A Big Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, many voices vie for the attention of the masses - and pagan voices seem to be the loudest - but mature people of faith value their spiritual well-being and pay attention to Him who is the Truth and the Life.

WHO YOU LISTEN TO MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD SPIRITUALLY Have you seen any ghosts lately? Thirty-four percent of Americans believe in ghosts, and fifty-six percent believe ghosts are spirits of the dead. Did you ever live in a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-18

Sharing Christ With Hindus

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Nov 28, 2003

The following article is meant to give you some practical suggestions in sharing Christ with Hindus. Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. (II Corinthians 9:6)

Hinduism is the major religion of India and Nepal. The diaspora of Hinduism means great populations of Hindus are found in almost every part of the world. With one out of every seven people of the world being Hindu there are numerous occasions to share Christ with Hindus. The need for Hindus to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Man Of God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 17, 2012

Final advice for Timothy by Paul. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Flee (vs 11a). (2). Follow (vs 11b): (3). Fight (vs 12-16) (4). Faithfulness (vs 20-21). SERMON BODY: Ill: • In September 194 the Sunday Mail newspaper reported that; • George and Tina Rollason, of York, Pennsylvania; • Have steered clear of Biblical names ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Denomination: Brethren

"Judging Righteously"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

Jesus teaches to judge by truth not by appearance

“Jesus answered them, “I did one deed, and you all marvel. 22 “For this reason Moses has given you circumcision (not because it is from Moses, but from the fathers), and on the Sabbath you circumcise a man. 23 “If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath so that the Law ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Orthodox

Scandalous

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Do you really want to be like the Jesus who spent His life touching the lepers, going to the parties held by the sinners, letting His feet be anointed by the prostitute who washed them with her tears and dried them with her hair and kissed them with her l

Scandalous January 11, 2008 Mark 2:13-17 Intro: A friend of mine began his ministry quite well. He had some good early successes. He was a really strong teacher – he had a way of bringing the Bible to life, explaining it in fresh ways, which people could relate to. Maybe you’ve experienced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Leading By Example Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

Today we’re going to look at the second half of the list of qualifications for Elders from Titus 1:8-9 and then we’re going to take a brief look at the role of Deacons in the church.

Today is my 25th birthday! Some of you look skeptical because you’re sure I’m older than that. Through the witness of my college roommate, I was born spiritually on October 3rd, 1979. Actually, I wish I acted older than I am. While I’m thankful for all the changes that Christ has made in my life, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Absolutes Give Us Confidence Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 4, 2013

Jesus wanted His followers to have absolute confidence in the absolute truths He taught.

The absolutes of religion concerning the after-life are: Absolutely no after-life > You absolutely cannot know about the after-life because no one has ever reported back >There is absolutely an afterlife, but you cannot know absolutely which way you are going until you get there >There is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

O Taste "God's Seven Course Meal"

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Sep 6, 2016

Seating down at the Banquet event with God as the Host. His Angels are our waiters and waitresses, We have the Appetizers, the soup, the salad, the transitional (wine), the intermezzo (sorbert), the main course, and the desert. So we have to TASTE.

As I pondered this message today God clearly placed in my spirit these words Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take him at his word, Just to rest upon his promise, Just to know, Thus saith the Lord. Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er! Jesus, Jesus, precious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Corinthians 13 Part 4: Love Is Not Unjust But Rejoices When Truth Wins Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 22, 2004

A look at love and justice and seeing how they are not opposed but work together, what this means for God and us.

Introduction Love, it is the key principal in a Christian’s life. God is love and we should respond in love. Jesus said that by our love would people know that we are his disciples. And here in 1 Corinthians 13 Paul shows that everything of value has to be done in love and motivated by love and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Salvation Is Here

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 7, 2012

A talk on many of the great truths of salvation.

Text: Luke 19:1-10, Title: Salvation is Here, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/6/12, AM Opening illustration: share my testimony Background to passage: I was just reading my bible through this week, and God seemed to speak loudly through this passage. And the doctrine of salvation, and our experience ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist