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True Wisdom

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 26, 2012

In today's passage James highlights the difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom.

TRUE WISDOM James 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION: Four people who were the only people on board one of those small planes. There was the pilot, a pastor, a Boy Scout, and the smartest man in the world. All of a sudden, the pilot came back to the cabin and informed everybody that the plane was going down. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Understand and appreciate the revelation of Jesus Christ, the True Shepherd, as the cornerstone of our faith, and the blessings that come from following Him.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into God's word, specifically into Zechariah 10:4. The focus of our sermon today is The True Shepherd. Now, Zechariah 10:4 says, "From Judah will come the cornerstone, from him the tent peg, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler." It's ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:4

Topics: Revelation, Shepherd

True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 21, 2017

Like faith, true wisdom is seen in our actions.

TRUE WISDOM Text: James 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: Have you ever heard the phrase, "Out of the mouth of babes?" Certainly you have. It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: · Patrick, age ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

True Love

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

God demonstrates his true love for us in sending his Son to die for us even while we were still sinners.

“My father died today. I do not want to celebrate my father’s life right now. I want to mourn his death, and the dirty trick that was played on him. I do not want to trade sentimental anecdotes or well-intentioned euphemisms to hide from the fact that a terrible thing has happened. We live in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

True Love

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

God's love and ours. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 John chapter 4 verses 7-16: Ill: • An elderly man stopped at a hearing aid centre and asked about prices. • The salesman said “We have them from £25,000 down to £1.50,” • “What’s the £25,000 one like?” • The salesman said ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Brethren

True Confession Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 4, 2015

If you want God to clean up the mess in your life, you must truly confess your sins: acknowledge that God is right; admit that you are wrong; and commit to change.

Max Lucado talks about the time he decided to go to his office very early one morning. He had been on vacation for a couple of weeks and was well rested. So he rolled out of bed early…real early. He dressed to go to the church office, and his wife tried to convince him not to go. “It's ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

True Worship

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Jun 10, 2010

Church is more than just showing up, it's about meaningful worship.

One Sunday morning the pastor noticed little Johnny was standing and staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The young man of seven had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up and stood beside him and, gazing up at the plaque, he said quietly, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Freedom

Contributed by Morris Guiendon on Jul 6, 2022

I am convinced that there are people that are walking around thinking that they are free when they are not. It has been said that the hardest prison to escape from is in your mind.

Introduction We were blessed to be born in a free nation. A place that does not restrict its citizens to believe in a certain way, or to live under oppressive rules. The truth is, our freedoms are not what they once were here in America. Even though freedoms are being eroded in our nation, it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

True Christianity Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 28, 2017

What does it really mean to be a Christian? 1. Relating to the Father’s family. 2. Receiving the Lord's touch. 3. Rising to serve the Savior.

True Christianity The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:14-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 11, 2017 (Revised July 31, 2021) MESSAGE: *Many people think you're a Christian if your parents were Christians, or if you have been baptized, or if you have been going to church. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

True Freedom

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 21, 2015

A sermon on the importance of truth, faith, and virtue for personal and national freedom.

The Fourth Sunday in Lent March 15, 2015 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. 2 Chronicles 36:14-23 “True Freedom” As I began to think about today’s sermon, I was a bit perplexed. Some weeks, I get a clear sense of direction and I pray that God will guide my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:14-23

Denomination: Lutheran

"A Few Good Men!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on May 29, 2007

This is a message for Memorial Day, reflecting on David’s Mighty Men. The challenge to the Body was for them to be Mighty Men/Women too!

“A FEW GOOD MEN!” 1 Chronicles 11:15-19, Now three of the thirty chief men went down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adullam, while the army of the Philistines was camping in the valley of Rephaim. [16] And David was then in the stronghold, while the garrison of the Philistines was then in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:15-19, 1 Chronicles 11:15

Denomination: Other

God Is Mmm Mmm Good!

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

Like the old Campbells soup commercial, those who serve God know that He too is "Mmmmm Mmmmm Good!"

GOD IS Mmmm Mmmm GOOD! INTRO: HOW MANY REMEMBER THE OLD CAMPBELL SOUP COMMERCIAL WHICH SAID THE SOUP WAS ________ __________ GOOD! THAT'S RIGHT IT WAS MMMMM MMMMM GOOD! JUST LIKE THE SOUP, THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED THE LORD FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME HAVE LEARNED THAT HE TOO IS MMMM MMMM ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Freedom

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

Uses patriotic theme to discuss spiritual freedom.

“TRUE FREEDOM” Gal. 4:28-5:1 INTRO – What is your mental picture of freedom? On this Sunday after the 4th of July, maybe the picture of our flag, “Old Glory,” flying in the wind, or the Marines on the island of Iwo Jima hoisting the flag comes to your mind. Or maybe our military personnel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

True Freedom!

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

A July 4 sermon

True Freedom! Galatians 5: 1-15 Introduction: We have celebrated our Nation’s birthday, but do we truly understand Freedom? The men who signed the Declaration of Independence were essentially signing death warrant on themselves. As he signed it,, John Adams said: "Whether we live or die, sink or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

True Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

We’re on a mission from God. The motivation for our mission is the fear of the Lord and the love of Christ. The message of our mission is that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself. The magnificence of our mission is that God has made us his

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone about something really important and you’ve been interrupted? Perhaps the phone has rung, or someone has come into the room with something that just can’t wait and the conversation is stopped dead in its tracks. What do you do? Well if it’s me, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Anglican