Sermons on Spirit And In Truth:

Tradition Verses Truth Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 15

TRADITION VERSES TRUTH Matthew 15 v. 1 - 20 in this portion we have :- 1. The confrontation with Jesus v. 1 & 2 "then came the scribes and Pharisees." (a) The grounds of this confrontation v. 2 The Tradition of the elders, the oral law or Mishna (b) The guile of this confrontation v. 1 - of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

Simple Truths In Genesis Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 27, 2001

Greatness of God’s power; Goodness of God’s creation; Self-centeredness of man; Consequences of sin; Inevitability of death; Total depravity of the heart; Way of salvation; Necessity of faith.

SIMPLE TRUTHS from GENESIS Gen. 1-22 Last week, Joy and I had the privilege of hearing Marquis Laughlin quote the first 22 chapters of Genesis. These were all familiar stories about Creation, Adam & Eve, Cain & Abel, Noah, Abraham & Sarah, etc. But ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Trials

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

A sermon about the purpose of trials in our life

TITLE: The Truth About trials TEXT: James 1:2-12 THEME: trials, faith, believers under test, testings, perseverance P.S. The Christian does not have to be a victim of his circumstance, but can have victory even in times of trials and testings. INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, James 1:13-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth Trumps Temptation

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 22, 2008

Overcoming temptations. Getting a better view of how satan works. Using Scipture to defeat satan.

Have you ever wondered how to get past sin? Have you ever wondered what makes sin so easy to fall into? What about that one thing makes it so desirable? If you have ever wanted to know a way of breaking through a sinful habit in your life, you might do well to listen today. Satan has his ways of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Truth Matters

Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008

Why Truth Matters An Excerpt from The Faith By Charles Colson and Harold Fickett In February Zondervan published The Faith, Given Once, For All: What Christians Believe, Why They Believe It, and Why It Matters. An excerpt from Chapter 4: “Truth” is p

This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- Truth Matters Because the Heart of What We Believe Is at Stake The path of postmodern Christianity bears some chilling resem¬blances not only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free Because Of The Truth

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Mar 13, 2008

Truth Sets Us Free.

Free Because Of The Truth!!! Text: John 8:31-32, 34 (I Was All Tied Up With Ropes) Well as you can see I’m a little tied up this morning and so I have to make a few adjustments to get through the morning. I really can’t get up the stairs right now and I’m going to need a little help with my sermon ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Tremendous Truths

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 2, 2009

If someone asked you to briefly define the Christian message, what would you say? Here are 5 tremendous truths that summarize the Gospel.

Five Tremendous Truths I Peter 3:15-18 PASTOR BILL AND HIS WIFE HAD JUST FINISHED A DAY OF SAILING and were about to leave the dock area when they got involved in a conversation with another couple that had also been sailing. After a pleasant exchange they were invited to join this couple aboard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Evolution - Truth Or Con?

Contributed by Ray Geide on Apr 9, 2012

Is evolution a fact supported by science or is it a con popularized by atheistic scientists?

A popular biologist, Ernst Mayr, wrote, "No educated person any longer questions the validity of evolution, which we now know to be a simple fact." (Scientific American, July 2000). It is an interesting statement which mainstream society accepts, but is it true? The first part of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Truth About Lying

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 26, 2012

Although the movie, "Liar, Liar" is a comedy, the issue of lying is anything but funny. Max’s birthday wish was for his father to stop lying. God has that same desire for us. He understands how serious of an issue lying is and how important it is for his

THE TRUTH ABOUT LYING INTRODUCTION: Jim Carrey movie, “Liar, Liar”. “Jim Carrey plays Fletcher Reede, a career-focused lawyer and divorced father. Fletcher loves to spend time with his son Max, but he has a habit of giving precedence to his job, breaking promises to Max and his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Tell The Truth - Baptism

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 29, 2012

Very simple sermon on the basics of Baptism

TO TELL THE TRUTH Matthew 3: 13-17 THE PURPOSE OF THIS SERMON IS TO TELL THE TRUTH. .. TO REMOVE THE VEIL OR CLOUDS AROUND BAPTISM. Some remember the old game show… To Tell the Truth With Kitty Carlisle and Orson Bean My purpose is not to remember that old game show But to break ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing Truth And Love

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

Have you been weighed in God’s balance and found wanting on the side of Truth? Or have you been weighed and found wanting on the side of Love? Biblically speaking, falling short in one is falling short in both! May we seek God’s grace and mercy today for

Intro: The Apostle John personally wrote to the “elect lady” who seemed to have erred on the side of love and also needed to take heed on the side of truth. Note: the word “truth” is mentioned 4X in this epistle (vv. 1, 2, 3, 4). The word “love” is also mentioned 4X (vv. 1, 3, 5, 6). The number ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-6

Denomination: *other

Greatest Truths In The Bible

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 4, 2011

Fresh look at the best know verse in the Bible

John 3:16 I . A FACT - God so loved the world II. An ACT - that he gave his only begotten son III. A PACT - that whoseover believeth in him should not perish ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Collision Of Life And Truth

Contributed by Monty Mora on Dec 7, 2011

The Parable of the Prodigal Son brings people to place where, “Their life and His truth collide”.

Title: The Collision of Life and Truth Text: Luke 15:1-31 Theme: The Parable of the Prodigal Son Introduction A Parable is a short story that conveys a moral truth in a person’s life. Every parable (1) sketches a setting, (2) describes an action & (3) shows a result. Most parables contain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Truth About Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 15, 2013

We as Christians have the truth found in the person of Jesus Christ. What is the problem in communicating that truth? Many people in our culture and world today don't even know the question to ask so that we can give the answer in Jesus.

Intro: As the new year approaches we need more than ever to know who we are and what we are supposed to be about. We know in the great commandment we are told to Love God with every fiber of our being, and love each other with every fiber of our being. We also know in the Great Commission we are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Here’s The Truth . . .

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2011

We study what the real truth is, as found in John 17:17

JOHN 17:17 “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” The word “truth” in this verse comes from the Greek word “aletheia” which means “factual”, “a reality” or “real.” And we understand that God’s Word is a reality. But another English equivalent is the word "genuine" - God’s Word is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: *other