Sermons on Honesty Truthfulness:

Apostles' Creed: The Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

God's forgiveness is 1) Truthful, 2) Just, and 3) Transformational

APOSTLES’ CREED: The Forgiveness of Sins “I believe in the forgiveness of sins.” Most people believe that forgiveness is a good thing. It may be therapeutic to forgive yourself, because guilt and shame sap energy, distort relationships, and poison life. Yet what is forgiveness? Some people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Incarnate Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 20, 2018

In John 1:1-18 we learn seven truths about the Word.

Scripture I recently reread J. I. Packer’s classic book titled, Knowing God. It is a wonderful book designed to help its readers learn what it means to know God. One of the chapters is titled, “God Incarnate.” I would like to draw the material from that chapter for today’s message. Let us learn ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salvation

Contributed by Michael Lashaway on Oct 17, 2021

Salvation is a Work of God. Salvation involves Knowledge of the Truth.Salvation involves Action.

Salvation Acts 16:25-34 The Doctrine of Salvation I Salvation is a Work of God. 1Tim 2:3-6 “…God our Savior, 4 who desires all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator …the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself as a ransom for all...” • God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

God Is One And Only! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 12, 2020

The Ten commandments starts with the truth that there is only one God and not other exists on the earth

The First Commandment is God as the object of worship. It logically flows from understanding who God is and what He has done for us and we have the obligation to obey Him. Nothing can come before God and He is the only God whom we worship and serve. “I” is an absolute word belongs ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Freedom From Worry Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 29, 2020

In this message we will discover truths of God that will set us free from WORRY

Finding Freedom From WORRY Good morning MGCC! And welcome to week 2 of our series… It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. – Galatians 5:1 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:31-36, Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Find Strength In The Lord

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 27, 2021

What does it mean to be a strong Christian? The truth is that our strength is in the Lord - not in ourselves.

How to Find Strength in the Lord 1 Timothy 1:12-2:4 Introduction What does it mean to be a strong Christian? We might answer that in terms of activities - how much do we DO for the Lord. We might answer that in terms of faith - how much do we BELIEVE in the Lord. We might answer that in terms of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation: The Loveless Church Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 11, 2021

The message to the church at Ephesus teaches us the importance of having both truth and love.

Revelation: The Loveless Church Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction A dear friend of mine works for a company that mines salt. He has given me a few gifts related to salt. One is this salt crystal that he brought back from a deep mine in Louisianna. Another is a New York Times Bestseller by Mark ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is God Seeking? (John 4:16-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 15, 2022

The answer: People who worship, in the Spirit (not "spirit") and in the truth.

Let's start this morning by rereading last week's passage, starting from John 4:1: (4:1) Then, when Jesus knew that the Pharisees heard that Jesus, many more disciples he is making and baptizing than John-- although Jesus himself was not baptizing, but his disciples-- (3) he left ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-24, Ephesians 5:17-21

Confidence In The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 14, 2023

Jesus used the Word of God to testify about truth; how about us?

open your Bibles to Mark 12…… Take a quick look again at v12…… Eventually, Jesus was crucified on a cross, but sadly, many missed the point of Jesus being a sacrifice for man’s sin as planned by God. I pray that all of you never miss the point of why Jesus died. This is one of the reasons why we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is The Gospel?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 24, 2020

Many times, the Gospel, or the word Gospel has been used as a standard of truth.

If a church is a bible preaching you would expect them to preach “the Gospel”. The Gospel is what will save your soul, make you a child of God. There are many things being substituted today for the preaching of the Gospel 1. Drama plays 2. Secular activities You have a God-given right to hear the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Mark 1:1, Matthew 11:1-6, Romans 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Says About Worshipping False Gods In The Scriptures. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 17, 2024

Let us commit to worshiping God in spirit and truth, as He alone is worthy.

Let us explore a vital teaching from Jesus Christ about worship. In Matthew 4:10, Jesus responds to Satan's temptation by declaring, "Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only." This statement highlights the importance of exclusive worship. Jesus emphasizes that our worship must ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3, Deuteronomy 6:13

Go! And Rest In His Finished Work Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 14, 2025

Communion Service that focuses on the beautiful truth of Christ’s finished work on the cross.

Go! And Rest in His Finished Work Introduction Today, as we prepare our hearts for communion, I want to focus on the beautiful truth of Christ’s finished work on the cross. Let’s begin by reflecting on a thought-provoking quote from Rob Turner: "Trying to atone for your sin is like scooping ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Isaiah 59:2, John 19:30, Hebrews 10:10, Hebrews 10:4, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 5:1, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 8:1-2, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Only Walk In The Light

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025

To walk in the light means to live in the truth, in obedience, and in transparency before God and man.

ONLY WALK IN THE LIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 1:5-7 "This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Before Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

Let’s tell people our story through reason, truth, and love.

LIFE BEFORE JESUS Text: Acts 21:37-22:5 Introduction 1. Illustration: A young man in his 20s came to faith in Christ after many years of bad choices and consequences and of breaking the hearts of his mother and others around him. The reality of his genuine conversion was proven over the dramatic ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Chapter Division- A Boon Or A Bane???

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 30, 2025

Bringing out some Scriptural truths hitherto hidden by inadvertent Chapter Division

*Chapter Division a boon or a bane?* Dear Ones' in the Lord, While the exercise of Chapter Division by Archbishop of Canterbury Stephen Langton in the 13th Century was ostensibly done with good intentions of enabling Bible readers to more conveniently navigate through the Scriptures, has it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:5, Genesis 23:1-2, Romans 4:24-25, Romans 5:1, Hebrews 10:38-39, Hebrews 12:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

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