Sermons on Half Truths:

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

The Truth Of The Matter

Contributed by Tim Diack on Oct 29, 2012

What is the truth about Heaven, Hell and Faith? Join us as we look at the story of the rich man and Lazarus and the lessons Jesus is teaching us through their story. Ends with a communion service.

The Truth of the Matter - Luke 16:19-31 - October 28, 2012 Many, many years ago, a man once spoke to his friend saying, "There is one thing that mars all the pleasures of my life." "And what is that one thing?" asked the friend. The first man answered, "I am afraid the Bible is true. If I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: *other

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 22, 2012

Peter has just ended the last chapter saying that no prophecy (no real word of God) has ever come from man or his own understanding, but only the Holy Spirit. Even Jesus himself claimed that everything he said came from the Father. Now Peter says “BUT”… t

There is a great escalation in the middle East as we speak, and it is the old battle between religions. Down at its core is the spiritual battle between Satan with other false gods, and the true God of the universe. Every religion on earth follows a man, whether it’s Mormonism, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Paul had a balanced ministry. In these letters, he moves from prophecy to practical Christian living.

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 INTRO: Paul had a balanced ministry. In these letters, he moves from prophecy to practical Christian living. He turned from the negative (Satan’s lies) to the positive (God’s truth). and from warning to thanksgiving and prayer. We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Truth? Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 17, 2016

In this series, we attempt to build a worldview from scratch to arrive at Christianity. First question, is truth true?

INTRO: WHAT’S A WORLDVIEW? We’re building a Christian worldview from scratch this month. (SLIDE) So first let’s ask, what is a “WORLDVIEW”? (SLIDE) A worldview is a set of assumptions we hold about the basic makeup of the world. Such as - (SLIDE) What is the nature of reality? o Some ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live The Truth Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 7, 2020

We are called to live the truth. Hypocrisy and pretensions do not belong to the life of a Christian.

Good morning. Let us look to the Word of God in ACTS again. • Today’s passage is an important one. We are going to see, for the first time, the judgement of God in the community of faith. We have 2 deaths in a span of 3 hours. • And for the first time in the book of Acts we are seeing threats ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3, 1 John 2:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Truth Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 29, 2021

What does it mean that Jesus died for my forgiveness? This is an exploration of that idea.

The Truth of Forgiveness Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 12:28-37 28 One of the scribes came and heard them arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, “What commandment is the foremost of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The foremost is, ‘HEAR, O ISRAEL! THE LORD OUR GOD IS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-37

Denomination: United Methodist

A Hunger For Truth Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 16, 2022

'A hunger for truth' Acts chapter 13 verses 13-53 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Preparation (vs 16-25) Declaration (vs 26-37) Application (38-41) SERMON BODY: Ill: • "Just one more thing..." • Was the TV detective Columbo's catchphrase. • Columbo, was a homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department • When you first saw him on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52, Acts 13:13

Denomination: Brethren

The Surety Of The Truth

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 25, 2022

False teachers will attempt to mess up the truth about Christ. Their primary goal is to deceive. God's word, however, declares who Christ is and what He has done. We can know the truth!

We've been involved in a series of messages concerning what we can be sure of. We have found so far that we can be sure of God's forgiveness if we ask. And we can be sure of a relationship with God if we walk daily with Him. Today I want to take it one step further. Can we be sure of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 18, 2021

If you do not seek truth or contend for it, there will be consequences here and at the BEMA.

Matthew 5:38-39 Ye have heard that it hath been said,... But I say unto you,... KJV We have heard many things said since our birth. Some have proven to be true and others are flat out lies or just old wives tales. Many of us have heard many things about God, for and against, and what He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-39, 2 Timothy 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Is Truth Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 27, 2018

We can trust the Word because the Word is Truth.

Video: Stewarding the Truth (3:15 min. - available on Sermon Central) 2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. How do we rightly divide the word of truth? For much of the world they would ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

Inward Truth

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message deals with the importance of living in spiritual truth

I. "BEHOLD, THOU DESIREST TRUTH IN THE INWARD PARTS" A. The fifty-first Psalm unfolds: 1. The deep penance of David 2. He traces his backsliding to his outward rituals and a lack of inward sincerity B. He realizes: 1. That God desires truth in the heart, and not just lip service - Is 29:13 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:26, Isaiah 1:6, Psalm 38:3, Romans 7:14-24, John 3:7, John 8:32, Romans 6:16, Matthew 15:19, Zechariah 4:6, 1 Corinthians 15:31, 1 Corinthians 15:50, Jeremiah 17:9, Philippians 3:13-15, Matthew 23:28, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Revelation 3:14-17, Matthew 6:5, 1 Samuel 15:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 1 Chronicles 29:17, 2 Kings 20:3, Psalm 51:1-7, Isaiah 29:13, Psalm 51:6, Psalm 51:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Light Of Truth

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 16, 2018

The light of Christ must show in our lives, it cannot be suppressed, and must be seen by our actions.

The light of truth Mark chapter 4:21-25 Introduction- Good Morning everyone, if you would turn to Mark chapter 4:21-25. We will be listening to advice Jesus gives us from the Gospels concerning our lives, concerning our behavior, concerning things that should be important to us as we live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Liberating Truth

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 28, 2019

"The truth shall make you free." Grounding ourselves in the reality that we are captive to sin is the only truth that will turn our eyes to the one and only source of salvation, Christ Jesus. His grace comes to us free and undeserved.

October 27, 2019 Reformation Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson John 8:31-36 Liberating Truth Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Reformation Sunday. This religious holiday has a very specific Lutheran flavor. You won’t find it ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Walter Thomas on Nov 26, 2019

There are so many truth claims bombarding Believers today. What is a saint to do? Pilot had Jesus on trial, but Jesus said truth was on trial. Pilot asked, "What is truth?" Not much has changed since that John 18:37 episode.

WHAT IS TRUTH? Dr. Walter Thomas I define truth as whatever God says and whatever God knows. God is the source of all truth. The Omniscient One is the Repository of all truth and the Arbiter of all truth claims. Everything else is merely a truth-claim at best, waiting to see if it agrees with what ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38, Romans 3:4, John 14:6

Denomination: Other