Sermons on Neglected Truths:

Your Pastor Is Crazy

Contributed by G. D. Helton on Sep 22, 2012

This is a sermon about truly believing what Jesus said, and living what we believe even at the cost of being thought "crazy".

Your Pastor Is Crazy Sunday Morning, 08-26-12 Text: John 14:1-19 Intro: During one of our Wed. Night Bible studies a comment was made that to really be a “Christian” as the Word was telling us you would have to be “weird or something.” I have been thinking about that and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Should I Believe The Bible? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 26, 2009

Looks at evidence that supports the fact that the Bible is the word of God and should be believed.

Why Should I Believe the Bible? How do we determine the reliability of things? Scrutinize the Sources of the Bible Are the Manuscripts Reliable? Test the Truthfulness of the Bible Are the Apostles Reliable? Is the History Accurate? Can the Prophecies be checked? Examine the Effects of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Trustworthy Saying Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 1, 2011

The word of God contains nothing but trustworthy sayings. 1- If we died with Him, we will live 2- If we endure, we will also reign 3- If we disown Him, He will disown us 4- If we are faithless, He remains faithful

INTRO.- Is this a trustworthy saying? “When I served in Vietnam....” ILL.- It’s called “Blumenthal’s Blunder” (Conn. State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal) but it’s a not a trustworthy saying. Here’s the story and here’s what he said. "We have learned something important since the days ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 23, 2013

Wikipedia states that, “Who's your daddy? is an expression used as a boastful claim of dominance over the intended listener. We see it in sports when someone beats their opponent. It’s like another saying, “I own you”. It’s fitting to use in a spiritual s

WHO’S YOUR DADDY? John 8:31-47 Introduction: According to Wikipedia, “Who's your daddy? is a slang expression that, in one use, takes the form of a rhetorical question. It is commonly used as a boastful claim of dominance over the intended listener.” We see it often in the sports ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thou Shalt Not Lie To Thyself!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Oct 22, 2013

The tragedy is people lie long enough they start believing their own falsehood. Who are you really? What do you see when you look into the mirror?

THOU SHALT NOT LIE INTRO: Everyone looks really good from up here this morning. But did you look this good when you woke up this morning? You have that morning dazed look · Your hair is sticking out in strange places, · We men get to shaven that rough looking over night growth of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Mythology 101 Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016

Spiritual myths are abundant. My goal today is to acquaint you with some introductory information that will help you navigate these spiritual myths.

Series: Mythbusters “Mythology 101” John 8:31-32 Open I have really good news this morning. We won’t have any financial concerns for quite some time to come! We’re going to have enough money to do anything we’ve ever dreamed of doing. The good news came ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Very Important Question To Ask, What Is Truth?

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jul 28, 2022

Jesus said, John 8:31b-32, “If you hold to my teaching, you are truly my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." This is an often-quoted scripture; so, what did Jesus mean by the word "truth”?

Title: It is Important to Ask, What is Truth? Central idea: contrast Jesus' truth with truth in American culture today Specific purpose: define the culture in which we must live Christ Jesus said, John 8:31b-32, “If you hold to my teaching, you are truly my disciples. Then you will know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:13-15, John 8:31-32

The Transformative Power Of Truth John 1:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 30, 2023

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This profound statement sets the stage for understanding the pivotal role of truth in our lives.

"The Transformative Power of Truth" Introduction: Today, let us embark on a journey into the transformative power of truth as we delve into the Gospel according to John, chapter 1, verse 1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This profound ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Psalm 119:89, John 1:4, Psalm 119:105, John 1:14, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Integrity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 11, 2019

How do you live in a culture that regards truth as relative? Jesus says, “Don’t swear. Just speak the truth.” But in order to do that, you must submit to Him!

On the first day of school in a Peanuts comic strip, the teacher asks her class to write an essay about returning to school after summer vacation. Linus writes, “No one can deny the joys of a summer vacation with its days of warmth and freedom. It must be admitted however that the true joy lies in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, James 5:12, Galatians 2:20, Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 5:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Higher Fools

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011

There is power to mount up and there is power to pull down, but the best power is the power from on high, which will make you to mount up like the eagle. That is the kind of power that we should ask for. There are some Christians whose names have been tak

HIGHER FOOLS Dr. D. K. Olukoya The Bible says that “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like the eagle. They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40: 31). There is power to mount up and there is power ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Shall We Escape

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

Answers the question: How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation

Title: How shall we escape Text: Hebrews 2:1-4 Hebrews 2:1 ¶ Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Always Prayful Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

One of the most neglected parts of being a Christian is often our prayer life

“PRAY CONTINUALLY” 1 Thess. 5:17 Pray without ceasing. A young boy once made a point on the importance of praying with a family who had invited him to dinner. The boy at age six had been taught that it was important to give thanks to God before each meal. As the host family sat at the dinner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sin Of Prayerlessness Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 27, 2008

Prayerlessness is neglecting God the ability to guide us and use us and his children.

The Sin of Prayerlessness 1 Samuel 12:23 Intro Samuel, the prophet of God, considered prayerlessness as a sin against the Lord. To live a prayer less life is to be disobedient to the command of God. The spirit and habit of prayer is commanded and encouraged throughout the Bible. READ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23, 1 Samuel 12:24

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Symptoms You Should Never Ignore Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 30, 2009

Symptoms of spiritual neglect that need to be diagnosed as exhibited in the life of Haman in the book of Esther.

I’ve known people, people I loved, family and friends, who would probably still be alive today if they had not ignored symptoms of poor health. If they had only gone for a checkup sooner. I’m sure some of you have had a similar experience. I think fear and misinformation keep a lot of people ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Exhortation

Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 25, 2011

The Gift of Exhortation is a neglected necessity for an effective church. We need a revival of encouragement!

This particular book of the Bible is simply known as “The Acts”. The full title is, “The Acts of the Apostles” and records the various ‘actions’ of those prominent individuals included. However, if we were to be completely accurate and completely specific with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Baptist