Sermons on Half Truths:

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

Guarded By Truth Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

Truth is both objective and personal; it stands alone, but when embraced becomes transformational in a person’s life.

Guarded by Truth Ephesians 6:10-14 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Search Of Truth Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 13, 2009

This Christmas rather than seeking gifts and office celebrations seek the truth of Christmas.

“In Search of Truth” Matt 2:10-12 This is the is the season of giving and all of us are pondering creative ways in which to demonstrate our love and concern for other people through giving and sharing One of the reasons that the story of the wise men is significant is that it illustrates that God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10-12

Denomination: Christian Church

"What Is Truth?"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about Pilate’s question to Jesus.

“What is Truth?” John 18:36-38 October 18, 2009 General introduction Dr. Norman Geisler and Dr. Frank Turek make some important points regarding truth in their book I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist (Crossway Books, 2004). Some of their material is quoted below: "We demand truth in ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jan 3, 2010

A sermon about truth in postmodern society. How Satan perverts the truth and how we can protect ourselves from the lies. With hand-out notes at the end.

Truth or Consequences? Mapleton, Jan 3, 2010 Scripture: Genesis 3 & 4 How many of you remember the game show, “Truth or Consequences”? It was a show that actually started out as a radio show in 1940 and then went to television as well. Bob Barker made his television debut on Truth or ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

According To Truth Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2011

God's judgement is according to truth.

Introduction I never grow tired of the story of the man who came down from the North Carolina Mountains. He was all dressed up and carrying his Bible. A friend saw him and asked, “Elias, what’s happening? Where are you going all dressed up like that?” Elias said, “I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Spirit Of Truth

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 29, 2011

We are to know the Holy Spirit for He is the truth giver.

The Spirit of Truth. By Gerald Van Horn Text: “Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth is come, he will guide you into all truth.” John 16:13. We are to know the Holy Spirit. John 14:17. “Even the Spirit of truth: whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nothing But The Truth Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 30, 2010

In most of our experiences, we find that it does not pay to be truthful and we end up not liking and not trusting the truth. We need to learn to love the truth, learn the truth and live the truth. We are most like our Lord when we are truthful.

Show video clip: Heart2Heart [Take A Look At Me] People hide their true selves. It's been said that honesty is the best policy. • It sounds like the simplest thing in the world; but being truly honest – with God, with others and even with ourselves - is a real challenge. In the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:16-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible