Sermons on Half Truths:

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 3, 2006

This sermon examines the teachings of false teachers and how to counter them.

Introduction: There used to be a television game show entitled “Truth or Consequences.” Most people who are old enough to remember will associate that show with Bob Barker. He was the game show host for approximately twenty years. The contestants on the show were given the responsibility of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6, Galatians 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:10-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, John 1:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Twisted Truth Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Sermon examines compromises and deception found in story of Micah and the Levite which serve as warnings against self-justification.

Twisted Truth Series: Lessons from Judges #3 Judges 17:1-18:31[1] 7-31-05 Intro What happens to God’s people when they loose sight of their God-given calling? What happens to God’s people when they fail to honor the word of God as their standard of lifestyle—when they mix worldly ideas with ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Testing The Truth

Contributed by Brad Rigney on May 6, 2006

This sermon looks at the call by John to Test the Spirits and how we can do that today. It introduces and challenges people to test the Da Vinci Code book and movie through the what we learn in the passage.

Testing Truth 1John 4:1-6 Intro.: A. Ecclesiastes 1:9, “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” That is certainly true of parenthood (as I raise my kids, it is interesting to see and hear some of the same excuses I gave my parents, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Adventist

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2007

This sermon deals with the reality of false teachers and how to safeguard ourselves from them.

A. How many of you remember the game show called “Truth or Consequences? 1. Truth or Consequences was an American quiz show, originally hosted on radio by Ralph Edwards from 1940 to 1957, and later on television by Edwards himself, and later by Bob Barker. (This picture shows Edwards and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 3, 2007

As he presides over Jesus’ trial, Pilate asks a poignant question. It is a question with which philosophers, orators and men of all walks of life have wrestled. It is a question that begs an answer. Let’s see what is truth and what is not truth.

As he presides over the trial of Jesus Christ, Pilate asks a poignant question. It is a question with which philosophers, orators and men of all walks of life have wrestled. It is a question that begs an answer, and many people have gone to extreme measures to find it. The question is, “What is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Thanksgiving Truths

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

8 things we need to know

THANKSGIVING SERMON Scripture: Psalm 100; 145 Thanksgiving Truths Introduction: Thanksgiving is the day when we pause to reflect, remember, and respect the abundant blessings that God has bestowed upon us. Millions will use this special day, which has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:145, 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

To Tell The Truth Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 29, 2007

We need to tell the truth on the masters other than God that threaten to enslave us.

Remember the show, “To Tell the Truth?” There would be one person who did something strange or different perhaps for a living while two others would try to pretend to be that person. The object was to try and fool the panel of stars and the audience. Sometimes the person would be something strange ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Church Of God

Prevailing In Truth Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

This spiritual warfare series handles the topic in a different way: using Paul’s teaching on each piece of the armor from the previous chapters helps us to see the meaning of this war--less about attacking Satan and more about pursuing God! Truth is the f

“I Will Prevail!” Spiritual Warfare Series Ephesians 6:10-18 “I Will Prevail In Truth” I have found that spiritual warfare is less about naming demons and more about living a life totally drenched in the desire to follow Jesus Christ! A life that is right with God is what threatens the enemy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

An Inconvenient Truth Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Sep 2, 2007

It is not always convenient to be a Christian, as is revealed by the character of the people whom Paul greets at the end of his letter to the Romans.

An Inconvenient Truth A Sermon on Romans 16:3-16 Zig Ziglar once visited the Washington Monument on a trip to DC. As he arrived with some friends, he heard a guide announce, “Ladies and gentlemen, there is currently a two-hour wait to ride the elevator to the top of the monument.” The guide then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-16

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Apr 24, 2007

The importance of the belt of truth (Bible) in the Christian life.

The Believers Boot Camp Series The Armor Explained: The Belt of Truth Ephesians 6: 13-14a Illustration: Do you know and love the author? The story was told about a young college woman who read a book that she found to be extremely boring. Reading each page of the book was cumbersome and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

What Is Truth? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

There is a very serious lie rampant in our culture: there is no moral truth, no right or wrong that universally applies. Truth is a person.

What Is Truth? In But Not Of John 18:28-40 May 22, 2005 Intro: When Pilate met God, he ended up articulating a timeless question. Listen to the story from John 18:28-40 (NLT) “Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas ended in the early hours of the morning. Then he was taken to the headquarters of the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

Our society has developed the mind-set that we can live above the Law.

Scripture: Galatians 6:1 – 10 Title: “Truth or Consequences!” (The Laws of The Harvest) Introduction: Our society has developed the mind-set that we can live above the Law. 1. LAW NUMBER ONE: “We Reap Much We Did Not Sow” o Mankind spends a lot of his time trying to defy the Laws of God. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

If The Truth Be Known

Contributed by George Noble on Aug 11, 2007

Do you know the Truth?

IF THE TRUTH BE KNOWN John 8:31-36 Many of us have some serious secrets. We have things in our history, and background that we want to just keep hidden. We don’t want no one to know about the time we did this or did that or when we acted like this or like that. Or the time we went somewhere we ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 14, 2006

This is a topical sermon on biblical truth from "The Exchanged Life" perspective which is both evangelistic and discipleship in approach.

Sometimes I wonder whether there is really a search for the truth today. Circumstances and situations cause me to ask, “Do people really want to know the truth? As far back as Biblical times there is the indication of a search for truth. There were people called the Gnostics who thought that all ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Unpopular Truth

Contributed by Martin Odom on Dec 25, 2006

Using John the Baptist as a model, this sermon challenges us to become serious about making a meaningful difference in our neighborhood and community.

THE UNPOPULAR TRUTH MARK 1:1-11 There is an old gospel song we used to sing some of you may know it. I’m running for my life, I’m running for my life, I’m running for my life. ---If anybody asks you what’s the matter with me, just tell them I’m saved, sanctified, Holy Ghost filled, and fire ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist