Sermons on Searching For Truth:

Take The Plank Out Of Your Eye

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 27, 2014

Before we start speaking to an unbeliever, we need to pray, often in secret without saying a word to the person we are praying for in our prayer closet.

Take the plank out of your eye! Luke 6:41, 42 "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 42How can you say to your brother, ’Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when you yourself fail to see the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:41-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Live At The Shallow End Of The Pool / Transfigured Moments

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 22, 2017

This yearning within us is not really about life's circumstances. It is about us! This restlessness this desire for something more generally means we have been living life at the shallow end of the pool. Updated August 2023..

Each year ...we as Anglicans ... set aside a date to hear the glorious story... of the transfiguration. The Scriptures Speak to the transfigured nature of our Lord... in the books of Mathew, Mark, and Luke. Here God's Word (Pick one) ....... BIBLE "And he (Jesus) was transfigured before ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, Matthew 17:1-9, Luke 9:28-36, Mark 10:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 17:15-16, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Transformed By Truth: The Time Between Two Advents Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2024

We live between two monumental events: the first Advent, when Jesus came as a baby in Bethlehem, and the second Advent, when He will return as King of kings and Lord of lords. This period is not a passive waiting game; it is an active, purposeful, and hope-filled time.

Transformed by Truth: The Time Between Two Advents Introduction Today, we stand together in the blessed in-between time of history. We live between two monumental events: the first Advent, when Jesus came as a baby in Bethlehem, and the second Advent, when He will return as King of kings and Lord ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13, Hebrews 6:19, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, 2 Peter 3:11-12, Romans 12:1, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Capitol Hill Or Calvary's Hill

Contributed by Darryl Heath on Oct 20, 2001

Dealing with the National Tragedy of September 11, 2001

Text: Psalm 121:1; Luke 23:33 Message: Capitol Hill Or Calvary’s Hill I. Psalm 121:1; “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.” A. GOD’S HELP IS SOUGHT LOOKING TO THE HILLS 1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1, Luke 23:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 15, 2004

This is an introduction to the book of Proverbs.

The Wisdom of God Introduction to the Book of Proverbs Today we are beginning a brand new study of God’s Word. The Book of Proverbs is a gold mine for those who desire to live life to its fullest in the will of God. Proverbs has been studied, memorized, quoted, and applied to life for thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Empty Expedition Of Enjoyment Series

Contributed by James Mcdonald on Sep 18, 2007

Solomon’s personal testimony of his empty expedition to find satisfaction without God.

The Empty Expedition of Enjoyment Illustration This past Tuesday, Stacy and I went up to Freeport to encourage a local homeschooling support group. The group had advertised the event in their area, seeking to increase attendance a bit. I received an email from a friend of mine, Bob, who attends a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Way To Treat The Pope Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 18, 2005

Why would Paul stand up to Simon Peter and correct him if he were the Pope? It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have

THAT’S NO WAY TO TREAT A POPE! Gal. 2:10-21 NASB {11} Now when Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed; {12} for before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:10-21

Denomination: *other

The Real Prize

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 1, 2003

The Prize that we are all searching for in life... Jesus Christ.

JN 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Armour Of God 1 - Truth, Righteousness, Readiness Series

Contributed by James Jack on Apr 11, 2009

Putting on the full armour of God is the only way to fight the spiritual battle against the devil.

Lots of Christians don’t like war imagery. They object to hymns like “Onward Christian Soldiers” which, they say, glorify war. They claim that Jesus is a pacifist, God is a pacifist and that talk of battle and armour and swords compromises this message of peace. Given that we just sang that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-15

Denomination: Anglican

Crossroads: Listening To And Obeying God Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Nov 1, 2008

A series helping churches who are searching for a new pastor.

When traveling on any road eventually you will come to an intersection, a crossroads. At this intersection one is forced to choose to travel in a particular direction. This morning I would like to use the metaphor of an intersection or crossroad to offer to you an incredibly basic Biblical truth. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctrine Test Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 28, 2007

How do you know you are a Christian? John’s third suggestion is called the Doctrine Test and focuses around knowing the Truth!

Tonight we are going to dive right into our lesson for tonight. We’re continuing to look at John’s guides for answering the question, “How do you know if you are a Christian?” Rather than refresh our memories with what we have talked about the last couple of weeks now I want to wait and sum ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fiction V Non-Fiction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Guide believers in discerning God's truth from fiction, and finding God's peace amidst chaos by focusing on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I'm excited to welcome you all to today's sermon about discerning God's truth, distinguishing between fiction and non-fiction, and finding God's peace amidst chaos. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "Discernment is not a matter of simply telling the difference ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33, Hebrews 12:2

Topics: God's Truth

Only God Knows Our Hearts Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 19, 2016

ask God always to search your heart in everything

We have learned so much from the Book of Joshua; we are now in the last chapter; we will look at the major part of the chapter and finish out the Book next week. Please open your bibles to Joshua 24; we will read what God did to choose a people, the Nation of Israel, and what Joshua the leader ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Conform To The World - Throw Out The Darnel

Contributed by Kevin Heath on Sep 3, 2004

False teachings and doctrines are flourishing at the moment, teachers need to respond.

All of us, as Christians, have been greatly blessed. We have been given a gift that has given us strength, courage, kindness, joy and life. We have been set apart from those who are still constantly searching for things to fill their life with. So many people are looking at material wealth, drinks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope In Times Of Disaster Series

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Sep 24, 2001

God gives us hope in this time of disaster...And in all disasters.(The Sunday After "911")

Psalm 119:49-61 Hope In Times Of Disaster Introduction. The date was September 11,2001 or 9/11/01: Now to be remembered as “911.” Tuesday was the beginning of days, perhaps an era, of emergency for America and the world community. Fanatical, fundamentalist, hateful, evil, suicidal, sinful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-61, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene