Sermons on See Truth:

What Is Faith? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2009

Knowing Christ is where true faith begins. From there we grow through the essentials of discipleship: Bible study, prayer, preaching, worship and Christian friendship and fellowship.

What is faith? A Sunday-School teacher asked her class one day, “What is faith?” the class sat there quietly - which was a surprise in itself, so the teacher asked again, “can anyone tell me what is faith?” You could see the little minds working and one boy stuck up his hand. The teacher said, ‘Ok ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Resurrection Protocol

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 2, 2012

A sermon about the Second coming and Resurrection to clear up misconceptions for those who are confused.

A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air like fleshy fireworks. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

If You Believe, You Will See God's Glory (John 11:1-54) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 21, 2022

And if Jesus can raise Lazarus from the dead, anything is possible.

Today, we are going to read through a great story. For the most part today, I'm going to keep my hands off of it, and just let it speak for itself. [It's also a big story, and I have to fly higher to grab it in one week]. John 11:1: (1) Now, there was a certain sick one, Lazarus from ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-54

Part 15 - Matthew 10:16-18 - Gospel Terrorists! Incoming Truth Grenades! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 20, 2010

Matthew 10 records how the disciples become GOSPEL TERRORISTS, terrorists of a very different kind who are going to fire some LOADED TRUTH GRENADES right in the middle of the nation of Israel, not to destroy but to save.

Part 15 - Matthew 10:16-18 - GOSPEL TERRORISTS! TRUTH GRENADES! Last night on the news I heard a report from Afghanistan - how the religious terrorist group called the Taliban killed many people with a suicide bomb. It is a common occurrence to see such news reports and deeply disturbing. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Clarion Call For The Last Days"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 1, 2009

The true church has a clear call to preach the Word in these last days of earth.

“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. 1 I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Before The Watergate

Contributed by Charles J. Tomlin on Nov 11, 2020

In this message the need for the Word of God as the moral and spiritual foundation of of our Christian life and hope is related to the story of Ezra reading the Law to the exiles who had returned to rebuild Jerusalem.

…Before the Water Gate Nehemiah 8: 1-12 A sermon preached by Charles J. Tomlin, DMin All the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had given to Israel. 2 Accordingly, the priest Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Come To Me

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 2, 2008

The Gospel message today gives us the “Good News” that God loves us just the way we are when we are yoked to His death and resurrection.

Lectionary 14 A Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Some of you may have seen the joke that circulated this week on e-mail that tries to explain why Moses and the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for forty years. The punch line of the e-mail read, “Even then, men would not stop for directions.” While ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Book For Life Series

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 28, 2009

This sermon looks at the Bible as our foundation of faith. It also helps us know how to read and understand scripture.

This second message in our series “Building a foundation for Life” deals with the Bible as our book for life. The Bible that you have in your hands is like no other book in the entire world. This is because there are only two things in this world that are eternal – God’s Word and people. Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

It's All Greek To Me Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 13, 2009

Explanation of the Greek documents behind our New Testament

Text: 2 Peter 1:16-21, Title: It’s All Greek to Me, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/14/09, PM A. Opening illustration: speak to the uniqueness of the bible—Josh McDowell, New Evidence, pg. 4-15 B. Background to passage: Peter is explaining the reliability of the gospel and the testimony of the apostles. It’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God's Timing Genesis 16:1-6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 6, 2024

Genesis 16:1-6 is a passage that presents a pivotal moment in the lives of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar. This story reveals the complexities of human impatience and the importance of trusting God's timing.

Trusting God's Timing Genesis 16:1-6 Introduction: Today, we delve into Genesis 16:1-6, a passage that presents a pivotal moment in the lives of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar. This story reveals the complexities of human impatience and the importance of trusting God's timing. Let's explore ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6, Genesis 16:1-2, Proverbs 3:5-6, Genesis 16:4-5, Galatians 6:7-8, Genesis 16:6, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love In Action Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 21, 2016

1) Assurance of being in the truth (vv. 19–20), 2) Give confidence that prayer will be answered (vv. 21–22), and 3) Assure the believer of union with Christ (vv. 23–24).

Have you ever been praying and suddenly your conscience says something like this to you: “Look at you! Who do you think you are to come before God and ask anything from him! Why just this week you did things and said things that would disqualify you from ever receiving anything from God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Other

The Desire Of The Father Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 11, 2010

God has some expectations for His children and His creation.

The Desire of the Father James 1:16-18 * Parents want the best for their children. In the 21st century American culture, parents go beyond the call to make sure that their kids have ‘all the things that I didn’t have.’ Candidly, this is done with the best of intentions but ‘too much too soon’ ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

What My Dad Should Not Have Taught Me

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 19, 2009

How we as adults reflect on our past sin influences the children in our lives, to expect censure or approval when they sin in similar ways.

What my dad should not have taught me Genesis 26:1-12 My father has told me many stories. Most of them took place before he became a Christian, because I can remember his life since then. Some of these stories have elements of sin in them. My father and all fathers must ask this question: Does ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

God Is Not A Man

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 30, 2014

To show that GOD is not man in terms of lying and repenting (changing minds), HE is GOD forever, and whatever He says and promised, He will do it and has the capacity and ability to do.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you lie? Do you change your mind? GOOD. You're not my savior but JESUS is my Savior. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is not man in terms of lying and repenting (changing minds), HE is GOD forever, and whatever He says and promised, He will do ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Prays (Week 3 Of 4): In The World Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 21, 2021

By extension of Jesus’ prayer, we are warned about compromises. By extension of Jesus’ prayer, we are challenged to live in the Truth.

JESUS PRAYS (WEEK 3 OF 4): IN THE WORLD John 17:13-19 #JesusPrays RAFT STORY PART 1 Come listen to my story about a young man named Jed. Jed wanted to set off on his own and wanted to see what kind of man he was going to be because he was about to move out of his parent’s house and he wanted to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ