Sermons on True Goal:

True Repentance

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 16, 2013

As Christians we're called to repent of our sins but what does that really entail? In this lesson we'll explore that it means to truly repent.

Beginning with the first sin of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3), God has been calling for humanity to repent of their sins. Repentance was the message that the prophets of old preached to the world (Isaiah 55:7; Jeremiah 8:6; Ezra 14:6; Hosea 11:5; Amos 5:4-6; John 3:2-10). Men like Isaiah called for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: *other

True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 14, 2014

Aspects of true wisdom; where it comes from and what it does. 1- True wisdom comes from God 2- True wisdom gives discernment 3- True wisdom saves from wickedness

INTRO.- ILL.- ATLANTA – December 2013 - It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Ira Curry. The Stone Mountain woman purchased one of two winning jackpot tickets in December 17th’s $648 million Mega Millions drawing. She claimed her prize Wednesday morning at Georgia ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Worshipper

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jun 14, 2013

What is worship? How to worship God in spirit and in truth?

True Worshipper John 4:23 Good morning church! How are you all doing this morning? Praise God for another opportunity to worship Him. I would like to begin our time together with this question: What is the BEST thing that you have received from God lately? Do you think you can give it back to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Humility Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018

Fifth in a series from Philippians dealing with maintaining the right attitude of humility

REVIEW Paul wrote this letter from a Roman prison along with letters to the Jesus Followers at Ephesus and Colossae known as the “Prison Epistles (letters). By the frequency of reference, the overall theme of his letter seems to be joy. But not just joy, it is joy in the face of the obstacles and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

The True Treasure.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 13, 2022

Godliness with contentment is great gain.

THE TRUE TREASURE. 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 6:17-19. 1. A Word To Poor Christians (1 Timothy 6:6-10.) Paul’s response to those who suppose that ‘gain = godliness’ (cf. 1 Timothy 6:5) is the exact opposite: “But godliness + contentment = great gain!” (1 Timothy 6:6-7). This contentment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Repentance

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 25, 2022

When we think about the Ninevites we generally think of two things:

(1) First we think of Jonah, who was swallowed by a large fish because he refused to obey the Lord’s command to go preach to them. (2) Secondly we think of their ranking with the most wicked people who ever lived on earth. Illus: Once the Ninevites would capture a town they committed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:32

Denomination: Baptist

True Love Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Valentine's Day: Human beings have distorted the meaning of love. Some of the distortions about love are that love is purely physical, or that love is only a temporary state. These interpretations about love are way off base.

The Greek writer Lucian who lived from 120-200 A.D. made an observation about Christians. He said, “It is incredible to see the fervor with which the people of that religion help each other in their wants. They spare nothing. Their first [leader, Jesus], has put it into their heads that they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

True Greatness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2021

Who are the true greats? You may be surprised! You may know some of them personally. Let’s learn the basic ingredient of true greatness. Let’s look at what Jesus taught in Mark 9:30-37.

Prelude Who are the true greats? You may be surprised! You may know some of them personally. Purpose: Let’s learn the basic ingredient of true greatness. Plan: Let’s look at what Jesus taught in Mark 9:30-37. Jesus Mark 9:30-31 “Then they departed from there and passed through Galilee, and He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Stay True Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 28, 2021

Jesus as a person is loving, caring, compassionate, forgiving and encourages, appreciates and awarding expects us to stay True.

Text: John 15:7-9 Theme: Stay True Greetings: Our theme verses for today is John 15:7,9 People, followers, believers quit because of: - stressed-out people without clear priorities. - Wasting knowledge and skills by keeping in wrong roles - Lack of motivation and experience of negative ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-9

Denomination: Methodist

True Leadership Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2021

As the culture of power and death sees it today, leaders have to be tyrants without hearts or they can’t get anything done.

2nd Sunday of Advent Cycle C “Lead, or follow, or get out of the way.” This bulldozer philosophy of leadership sat prominently on the desk of sports-and-media maven Ted Turner. Almost a century earlier, another notorious anti-Catholic, Havelock Ellis, wrote a sneering thought about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6, Philippians 1:4-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Be A True Friend Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 24, 2021

The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all over the world? One of the reasons is that it reflects the sentiments of the present age.

Be a True Friend! Squid Game Part 3 James 1:22-27 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org We are in part three of this series, “Squid Game.” The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The True Vine Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Jun 19, 2020

This week we continue our series into Discovery who Jesus says He is through the I Am statements in the book of John. This week looks at

Welcome to the last week of our I am: Discovering who Jesus says he is. Over the last 8 weeks we have explored the differing I am statements made by Jesus in the book of John. Let me start this morning with a little review. The First week we looked at Jesus as the Great I am, while each of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Worship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 8, 2023

Worship is not about the moment; it’s about the lifetime.

INTRODUCTION • I'm sure you've heard the saying, "God is good all the time, and all the time, God is good!" • Many times, we hear someone say something like: • "I got the promotion; God is good!" • "The cancer is gone; God is good!" • "My child came back ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Worship.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 25, 2023

Worshippers know something. They have some (Insight) because worshippers have experienced the tangible presence of the Lord. P.H

True Worship. John 4:23NKJV There are different types of thirst. It could be a physical thirst, or a thirst could be spiritual. It can be both, as in the case of the unnamed woman who meets Jesus by Jacob’s well, given to us in John 4. Yes, She is an unnamed woman. She represents each ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, 2 Corinthians 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal