Sermons on Mercy And Truth:

The Reality Of Truth

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 22, 2004

Truth is real.

A. Introduction: Dialogue introduction to “Pilate and His Wife” in the Lenten Series, “Overheard: Conversations by the Cross” written by Arden W. Mead. Copy written by Creative Communication for the Parish, 1983. B. “Dialogue” between Pilate and His Wife. C. Remarks “What is truth?” Is it merely ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

A look at the 9th Commandment dealing with the source of lies, the seriousness of lying and the solution to lying.

INTRODUCTION A pastor announced one Sunday that next Sunday he was going to preach on lying. And as preparation for the message he wanted the congregation to read the 17th chapter of Mark. The next Sunday the preacher began by asking those who read the 17th chapter of Mark to raise their hands. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Truth Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 25, 2003

Sermon in Series on Spiritual Warfare

Introduction: a. To be able to stand as Christian soldiers we must have the belt of truth around our waist. Actually, we can hang our shield of faith and the sword of the spirit on this belt as we travel. b. This is an age in search of the truth. But, where do we get it? The News Media, Store ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 2, 2003

Consequences faced by characters in the first half of Genesis

“Truth or Consequences” Genesis 1-24 Intro: What memories do you have of growing up and watching TV as a family? In our home, I remember Saturday night at 7PM was a sacred time -- Dad faithfully watched Hee-Haw. If he couldn’t watch it, he would set up a little tape recorder in front of the TV ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Politics Of Truth

Contributed by John Ross on Dec 5, 2003

Pilate’s question to Jesus is our question as well: What is truth?

“The Politics of Truth”, Based on: John 18:28-38a 11/23/03 (9:30 & 11:00) Undercurrents…today…Unseen, but very real…beneath surface… Today: Surface…Heritage Sunday/Spec Off…Under: first live web cast to 55 mil Am & Buckeyes Text: Surface…Jesus arrested; on trial before priests; handed over to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truths In The Tabernacle

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

The symbols of the tabernacle

“Truths from the Tabernacle” Exodus 16-40 Intro: Let’s play a little Bible trivia! What do the following all have in common? Ebenezer, Ezel, Zoheleth, Galeed, and Mizpeh? Answer - They are all the proper names given to certain stones in the Bible. They are marker stones, memorial ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking The Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 1, 2004

The Bible is replete with directions about verbalizing truth, but it seems that many people are afraid of being accused of talking to themselves.There are numerous benefits that come from speaking the truth out loud that need to be considered and applied

Speaking the Truth - Eph. 4:15 Illustration: It is good to speak the truth out loud, even if it may be a bit late. My son Zachary, 4, came screaming out of the bathroom to tell me he’d dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. So I fished it out and threw it in the garbage. Zachary stood there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth Be Told Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2004

This message is the second in the series and deals with the importance of truth, both biblically to God and practically towards us.

THE TRUTH BE TOLD Col 2:4 Exodus 20:16 INTRODUCTION: Here is an interesting bit of information I came across -- One of the most telling examples is our view of truth. In the 1960s, 65 percent of Americans said they believed the Bible is true; today that figure has dropped to 32 percent. Even ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4, Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Truth@work Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 1, 2003

Work. It’s a four-letter word to many people. But it doesn’t have to be that way. God wants us to go through even our work life energized, passionate, and joyful. Here’s how.

Yesterday, I was in the checkout line at Guan Eagle. I said to the cashier, a young man in his 20s, “How are you.” “I’m here.” Work. It’s a four-letter word to many people in NE Ohio. But it doesn’t have to be that way. God doesn’t want it to be that way for you. He wants us to go through ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Buying Truth

Contributed by Koushik Biswas on Sep 19, 2003

The points about truth that we so often forget.

Buying Truth “Buy truth and do not sell it, also wisdom and instruction and understanding” (Pr 23:32) Could you recollect last when you were out buying something? Then suppose someone had intervened to ask, “why are you buying this?” You would have at least replied this, “I need this”. Need! ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truth Be Told Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 6, 2003

Ninth Commandment: Do not bear false witness. Sermon focuses on the importance of seeking and speaking the truth.

Truth Be Told Introduction Mike & Harry are sitting at a bar. They get into a heated argument. Mike grabs Harry around the throat and starts to choke him. As Harry fights back, he throws Mike off him, and Mike smashes up the side of his face on a chair. An ambulance is called, and when all is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Truth Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 4th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN TRUTH 1 John 2:18-29 It makes no difference what you believe, just as long as you are sincere!” This is the philosophy of many people today. Does being sincere automatically make something true? Here is an example that may answer this question. A nurse in a hospital gives ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Tell The Truth Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Aug 12, 2003

To note the necessity of being truthful at all times.

The 10 Commandments #9: Tell the Truth Text: Exodus 20:16 Thesis: To note the necessity of being truthful at all times. Introduction: (1) In a book, The Day America Told the Truth, 91% of those who were surveyed admitted that they lied about matters they considered trivial and 36% admitted that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 7, 2006

Give or die...not tithing but truth. God requires truth and will judge, what would happen if we were judged today in our normal business day?

Truth or Consequences Acts 4:32-5:11 We are in the process of going through the book of Acts and refreshing our minds and hearts as to what happened in the earliest church. In the scripture time line we are only weeks or perhaps months away from the birthday of the church, Pentecost. And we are ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

The Nugget Of Truth Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 13, 2005

What are some modern day ways that we can fall into the same error as the Hebrews? Also - carving down to the nugget of God’s truth - and - letting the Spirit live out the Law of God in our lives.

How do you sum up a letter like Hebrews? I see two ways that the author takes this chapter to make his final points to a people who were afraid to leave Judaism behind and fully plant their feet in Jesus. His first point is that they are not really leaving all they knew behind - but they will see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel