Sermons on Speaking The Truth In Love:

Sermon Outline - Actions Speak Louder Than Words Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016

We can talk about Jesus, claim to know and love him, and say that we are serving him, but are our actions proving it to be true. The next generation will learn from what we do more than from what we say.

Actions speak louder than words The people served the LORD throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and who had seen all the great things the LORD had done for Israel. After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Can’t Make Up The Truth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2009

Truth is neither planned, nor willed. It imposes itself on human beings.

December 14, 2009 St. John of the Cross Caritas in Veritate The conversation we overhear today between the chief priests and the elders is very instructive as we continue to reflect on the papal encyclical, Charity in Truth. When Jesus asks them whether John’s teaching was divinely inspired or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Catholic

Job

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Aug 6, 2007

Job’s three friends will speak alot of truth but they will also speak alot of error.

If you are experiencing defeat , you will be encouraged by Job’s perseverance in the middle of great suffering. At this point in our study, Job is no longer blessed, and wealthy man. He has lost all his children, wealth and health. His wife is waiting for him to die. And although his ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

She Never Found Paul Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 19, 2011

An introductory sermon on Romans and grace (4 fears and misunderstandings comes from Ron Forseth [http://www.sermoncentral.com/document_extras/RonForseth_09_11_06.asp] and 4 appropraite responses comes from Richard Beam in the Lookout Magazine)

Introduction: Genelle Guzman McMillan wanted a change from her home in Trinidad, so she moved to New York in 1998. In order to stay in New York, McMillan knew she needed to get a good, steady job. She couldn’t believe it when she was hired at one of the World Trade Towers and was excited as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Saw Jesus Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eddie Sheehan on Mar 15, 2023

I saw Jesus Christ full of grace {John 1:14}.

Sermon I Saw Jesus Part 2: Follow Me! {Edited 3/15/2023} How do we follow Jesus in this day & age? > In last weeks gosple Luke 12:1 taught us that “A crowd of thousands upon thousands had gathered so that they were crushing each other!” {Common English Study Bible} < The New English ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Old Truth In A New Age

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 23, 2009

When I read John 14:6, I face a dilemma...with the challenge of following Jesus as Truth at a time when the concept of universal truth is in question.” (Chan, 2007)

When I read John 14:6, I face a dilemma. I believe the truth, that is not the challenge. Dr. Mark Chan, scholar, theologian, author and professor at University of Nottingham, captures the problem for me. He wrote, “Our concern is with the challenge of following Jesus as Truth at a time when the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Encountering Jesus - Thinking Clearly - Realising The Truth. Series

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 18, 2020

We all have loved ones who die. Grief drags us down.

Encountering Jesus - Thinking clearly - Realising the truth. Luke 24:36-49 The passage from Luke's Gospel chapter 24 about the two distraught disciples on the road to Emmaus and the happenings in the upper room keeps playing on my mind, and I find myself returning to it on a daily ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49, John 14:16, Luke 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Truth Matters: The Solution Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A look at what has happened to Truth in our society.

Why Truth Matters: The Solution Joshua 1:7-9 I. Intro: We have taken the last two weeks and looked at the idea of Truth in our society. We have looked at and learned a lot of different things. I have probably done this topic an injustice by trying to squeeze it into a three week series but I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Person In The Mirror Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 31, 2015

This series focuses on the truth that we see when we look at ourselves in the mirror and the lives we live when we forget what we saw in the mirror.

The Person In The Mirror Scriptures: James 1:21-24; Judges 6:11- 8:35 Introduction: The title of my message this morning is “The Person in the Mirror.” My original title was going to be “The Man in the Mirror” but I did not want to give the impression that this message ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Letter To A Lady And Her Kids.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 11, 2020

sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Question #1: Who was "the elder"? • Question #2: Who was "the chosen lady"? • Question #3: What was the situation? • Question #4: What is the Big Idea of this letter? • Question #5: What is the message of 2 John? • (5a). Knowing the truth but not practicing ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Brethren

A Well Without Water

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022

The word of truth is the water of life. In which, it refreshes the souls that receive it. But those who deceive (false prophets/teachers) speak error because there is no truth in them.

The word of truth is the water of life. In which, it refreshes the souls that receive it. But those who deceive (false prophets/teachers) speak error because there is no truth in them. As clouds hinder the light of the sun, so do the false prophets darken counsel with words that have no truth. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transformed By Truth: A New Life In Christ Colossians 3:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 25, 2024

Colossians 3:3 is a profound verse speaks to the essence of our Christian identity and the transformation that occurs when we embrace the truth of Christ.

Transformed by Truth: A New Life in Christ Colossians 3:3 Introduction: Today, we explore a powerful and transformative truth from the book of Colossians. Our key scripture is Colossians 3:3 (NLT): "For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God." This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:3, Romans 6:6, Galatians 2:20, 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dear Chosen Lady...walk This Way! Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011

3rd message in the series Letters from John. John is urging us to walk in TRUTH, LOVE and OBEDIENCE.

TEXT: 2nd John 1-13 TITLE: Dear Chosen Lady…”Walk THIS Way” SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Walking in truth OCCASION: Hessville Christian Church, November 28, 2010 PROP.: John’s main purpose for writing this letter is to make sure we walk: In Truth, In Love and In ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving The Bretheren Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

2, May 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part Two: Loving the Brethren – A. Opening Illustration: What is the church? Russ Blowers is a minister who is active in his local Indianapolis Rotary club. At club meetings each week a member gives a brief statement about his job. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Speak Lord, Your Servant Is Listening Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 15, 2023

How you will be perceived tomorrow begins today.

1 Samuel 3:1-13 “Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening” October 15, 2023 Have you ever heard me say that mean old people were mean young people? Though I do realized that pain has a way of changing ones behavior. That is why I often say that, “hurting people, hurt people.” What that means is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist