Sermons on Substitutes To Truth:

Truth Be Told PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

The sermon's main point is to emphasize the power, freedom, and necessity of truth in our lives as revealed through Jesus' teachings in the Bible.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Our topic for today’s sermon is a powerful one: The Power of the Truth, The Freedom of the Truth, and The Necessity of the Truth. I am reminded of the quote by John Stott, who once wrote, “Truth becomes hard if it is not softened by love; love ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-33

Topics: Power, Truth

What Is Truth? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Truth, as embodied by Jesus and revealed in God's Word, is objective and unchanging, and rejecting this truth leads to dire consequences.

Good morning, family. Today, we embark on a journey through the scriptures, specifically John 18:37-38 and Romans 1:18-23. We are going to explore a profound, yet sometimes neglected truth - the reality of objective truth, that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and the consequences of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38, Romans 1:18-23

Topics: Objective Truth, Reality

Defending The Truth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

To explore the power, necessity, and impact of Jesus' truth, and our responsibility as Christians to understand, defend, and live by this truth.

Good morning, Church! Today we're going to tackle some tough but absolutely essential topics: The Power of Jesus' Truth, The Necessity of Defending Jesus' Truth, and The Impact of Defending Jesus' Truth. Opening Scripture Reading – We'll be diving deep into the heart of John 14:6, where Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Topics: Defending, Jesus, Power

Get Truth Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking truth from the word of God, reflecting on our relationship with the Bible, and incorporating its teachings into our daily lives.

Today we are in week three of our series “Collide.” In week one, we laid the foundation for standing firm on the word of God, the only truth we can find in this world. Then in week two, we talked about the first thing God desires out of our lives once we initially learn to stand firm in our faith, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23

Topics: Truth In Scripture, Biblical Wisdom, Living The Truth

Sermon Series: Collide

Uncomfortable Truth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025

True discipleship means trusting and following Jesus even when his words challenge us, because only he offers the life our hearts truly need.

Friends, I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us arrive with hearts humming like a highway—noise and nagging worries at every mile marker. Others walk in weary, wanting a word that steadies the soul and stills the storm inside. Jesus meets us here. He speaks not to impress but to impart life. He ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Topics: Hard Truths, Difficult Teachings

Christ’s Suffering, Our Salvation: A Love That Redeems 1 Peter 3:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 14, 2024

1 Peter 3:18 is a verse packed with truth about Christ’s purpose and mission, and serves as both a beacon of hope and a reminder of the depth of God’s love.

Christ’s Suffering, Our Salvation: A Love That Redeems 1 Peter 3:18 Introduction Today, we’re diving into a profound and powerful verse that brings us right to the heart of the gospel message—1 Peter 3:18. This verse, packed with truth about Christ’s purpose and mission, serves as both a beacon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 10:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Precious Is Our Redemption?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 12, 2014

sin left a crimson stain because Christ paid it all.

How precious is our redemption? Psalms 49: 8 (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:) Isaiah 59: 20 And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD. Precious what a word; costly, valuable, very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean That Jesus Was A ‘ransom’ For Us? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 22, 2014

A look at the correct understanding of "ransom" (it's not an extortion) and four key ideas that help us understand it.

PAYING "RANSOM"? Does this mean that God gave into extortion? - 1 Timothy 2:6. - A ransom is a price paid for someone’s freedom. - It’s an easy idea to get off-track on if you don’t watch it. - How so? Sometimes a ransom is basically extortion. Someone kidnaps someone and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel. Part 2: The Solution

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 25, 2020

Jesus deals with our debt and with God's anger. He makes it possible for our relationship with God to be restored. But there is something we have to do. We have to repent.

Two weeks ago, I gave the first of four talks titled ‘the gospel.’ I said that the word ‘gospel’ means ‘good news.’ What is this good news? We looked at a passage in John 6 in which Jesus said, absolutely clearly, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes HAS ETERNAL LIFE.’ Jesus then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Your Savior Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2019

Five accomplishments of salvation.

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. INTRODUCTION: WHY A SAVIOR? 1. People were cut off from God – in darkness. “I am the life of God, who is the light to all” (John 1:4). 2. People love sin more than goodness and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29, Leviticus 16:22

Denomination: Baptist

On Our Behalf

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Apr 26, 2019

Good Friday. What was so 'good?' Unless we first realize how 'bad' it could have been for us, we will never fully grasp the 'good.'

Does it bother you that God is Just and Holy? It bothers most people. They want to determine what is right or wrong based on what they think is right or wrong. They don’t understand that one day they will stand before the only true and living God and be judged by the standard of He who is, “Holy, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Vicarious Death Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 2, 2025

If you are like me, there so many things that we do not see that we would like to see. For example…

Illus: On one of the GUNSMOKE episode Matt Dillon is in a serious gun fight in one of the episodes. Matt draws his pistol out of his holster to shoot the bad fellow with one hand and his other arm was slightly behind his back which was unusual for him. Since this was unusual for him someone asked ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth, The Whole Truth And Nothing But The Truth, So Help Me God

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Dec 6, 2003

Hold on to the truth in an age where truth has become anything you want it to be.

The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God Isaiah 56:1-2 Isa 56:1 Thus says the LORD: "Keep justice, and do righteousness, For My salvation is about to come, And My righteousness to be revealed. 2 Blessed is the man who does this, And the son of man who lays hold on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-2, Psalm 119:160

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Truth Decay Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Aug 22, 2005

Being like Jesus starts with truth, love and obedience

The ThreeAttitudes: 2 John Dealing with Truth Decay 2 John Being like Jesus starts with truth, love and obedience Drama: Teacher espouses: "Class, thre are no absolutes in life. 3 students speak of creation, sin and the Bible. The teacher states again: "Well class, we must conclude that there ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bits And Pieces Of Truth

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 2, 2015

Pilate asked, "What is Truth?" It is our Biblical command to offer that truth all of mankind.

Title: Bits and Pieces of Truth What is Truth Your Ideology, True or False, Part One Jesus said, For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to My voice.” Pilate said to Him, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational