Sermons on Sources Of Truth:

Our Baptismal Mission: Goodness, Beauty, Truth

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2010

If we are to minister to a world in need, we must give it what Jesus gave: goodness, beauty and truth

The Baptism of the Lord January 10 2010 The first thing we should do today is correct a Hollywood-produced misconception about John’s baptism. Many of us grew up watching one or the other movie in which Jesus was baptized, or a large group of Protestant Christians were baptized in a river, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11

Denomination: Catholic

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

“thou Shall Tell The Truth (9) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Apr 25, 2011

"Hello Sister Tabitha, this is Ananias and Sapphira calling you; are you going to be tomorrow for the church? Just asking… we sold the property and we will give ALL the money to the church. I thing you qualify to be helped… so don’t miss the opportunity.

ILL. The story is told of Joe the Butcher who had crafty ways of selling his chickens. He had one chicken left, and he didn’t want to keep it over the weekend. The priest of his church came into the store. He said: “my wife sent me to buy a good size chicken to roast for dinner. ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Trash Talking Devil And A Truth Talking Savior

Contributed by C. Darron Killingsworth on Feb 26, 2014

A trash talking devil throws lies in your path to try to convince you to turn away from God, but the Truth Talking Savior has the final say!

II Chronicles 32 9 After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (but he himself laid siege against Lachish, and all his power with him,) unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying, 10 Thus saith Sennacherib king of Assyria, Whereon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:9-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Vital Truths On The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 23, 2014

1.PROOF 2.POWER 3.PURITY

3 VITAL TRUTHS ON THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST OUTLINE 1.PROOF 2.POWER 3.PURITY THE MESSAGE 3 VITAL TRUTHS ON THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST 1.PROOF The Lord Jesus gave proof of his resurrection to his disciples by appearing before them. Jesus did not expect his disciples to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hard-To-Swallow Truth About Obedience Series

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Sep 11, 2013

Maybe you are in a storm today. Perhaps it has come because of your disobedience to God. Don’t panic; it’s a loving storm from a loving Father calling you back home.

For more resources related to this sermon, go to go.harvest.org. ******* Jonah and the whale: there probably is not any other story in the entire Bible more ridiculed than this. However, the focus of the biblical story of Jonah is not about the whale or great fish. Fact is, there are only three ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning The Truth...his Way Or The Hard Way Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 8, 2012

Why is it that we so often choose to learn things the hard way? We often look back and see that it would have been much easier if we had followed what seems so clear to us now. What hinders us from learning and what can we do to learn the things God wan

Daniel 4:1-37 Learning the Truth…His Way or the Hard Way Why do we choose the Hard Way Pride Procrastination How do we choose His Way Humble yourself Obey the Word Honor Him What do we Need to Learn God is God and You are Not Slide Good morning. Do you remember when you were growing up? ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Creation: Crucial Truths About God And You Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Sep 25, 2008

The first in a series of 6 sermons that look at these foundational chapters of the Bible (Gen 1-11).

Introduction You’ve seen it in the news. Thousands of the world’s top scientists are collaborating in experiments on the Large Hadron Collider. The Collider is the world’s most powerful particle accelerator. It’s in a 17 mile long tunnel, 328 feet beneath the Swiss and French borders. The Collider ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Even Great Faith Struggles With Hard Truths

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 6, 2009

Job illustrates the answer to, "what is reality".

Even Great Faith Struggles with Hard Truths! Job 14 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Job 14. Have you ever experienced a run in with reality? The reality that life is tough and no matter what you do it remains tough… Have you noticed that your body is decaying and you can’t stop ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

"I Have Not Been Truthful" Part Ii Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 18, 2014

Preaching in the flesh might make people excited but there is no change in the people when they leave. It is only by the power of The Holy Spirit that the message of Salvation will cut to the marrow of the heart and soul.

The Ultimate Decision September 17, 2013 A number of weeks ago I spoke at a church and was told that everything was different when preached. I had people come up to me afterwards and say "You are changed". "Wow, God was in this room tonight". This past week we have reached over 100,000 new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Speaking The Truth In Love - Loving The Mentally Ill Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 17, 2013

If we love the mentally ill, we won't judge them, blame them or suggest that they are simply suffering through a spiritual battle. If we love them, we will help, we will listen, we will accept them.

A few weeks ago we discussed what it means to speak the truth in love and how we do so with unbelievers and how we love those who embrace immorality. Today we're going to continue to speak the truth in love for another group of folks that we don't talk about much. This is what we want to discuss ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wrath Of People Against The Truth Tellers Of God

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 16, 2016

People will hate you for sharing with them the correction they need from God's Word. It is persecution, but God expects us to uphold righteousness.

The Wrath of People Against the Truth Tellers of God by Kelly Durant 2 Tim 3:12 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. The prophets of God in the Bible, pastors of today, or any truth living Christian who will speak what is correct from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Love Does Not Rejoice In Wrongdoing But Rejoices With The Truth Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves I am gratified when grace triumphs over guilt

ENGAGE Whenever I’m driving and someone goes whipping by me at well over the speed limit or is constantly cutting in and out of traffic or runs a red light, my immediate thought is “I sure hope there is a policeman in the area to catch that person”. And on those rare occasions ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

And Jesus Said, "I Tell You The Truth”

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 4, 2020

we learn from Jesus the universal truth of love

Every time Jesus wanted us to listen to what He had to say, He would say “truly I tell you” or “verily I say unto you” or “I tell you the truth” All of Jesus’ parables use one of these phrases, as well as many of His teachings. He wants us to ‘get it’ - that what He was saying is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14, Matthew 6:5, Matthew 24:2

Denomination: Episcopal

"the Way And The Truth And The Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 5, 2020

Jesus Christ is the only way.

“The Way, the Truth and the Life” John 14:1-9 Recently, I came across a cartoon in which a man was lying on the couch of his psychiatrist. When the psychiatrist asked the man what his problem was, the man told him he had all kinds of fears about the future. “Doctor,” he said, “I’m worried ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist