Sermons on True Life:

True Grit: Traits Of A Godly Mom

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 18, 2011

In honor of all the moms here today, we are going to look at a woman who faced some difficult challenges, but became a model of motherhood to show how moms can be Godly moms. This applies to each one of us because it is about how we can be godly people.

True Grit: Traits of a Godly Mom 1 Samuel 1:1-2:2 Intro: [Tribute to the Pastor’s wife by H.B. London] -Being a mom today is a tough job. It is hard, it causes sleepless nights, it brings trouble into your life, it is often a thankless job. -God has designed moms with a caring heart and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is The Son Of God. True Or False Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 19, 2004

I want to thank Brian Mavis for his inspiration for this series and Josh McDowell for his great book on Evidences. This is the first of 4

INTRODUCTION • Mel Gibson’s new movie, “The Passion of The Christ” has stirred up a lot of controversy. The movie has also touched the lives of many people in a profound way. • The focus of this movie is the last twelve hours of the life of Jesus. The last twelve hours of the life of Jesus are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus-The True Faith Healer

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 24, 2015

When we receive God’s grace, we end up taking Jesus seriously. When we do, Jesus will change our tears into joy and our skepticism into amazement. At that time we will find out what it means to be made whole.

A man was not feeling very well, so he decided to go to a doctor. While he was waiting in the doctor's reception room, a nun came out of the doctor's office. She looked very ashen, drawn and haggard. The man went into the doctor's office and said to the doctor: "I just saw a nun leaving who looked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

Finding True Blessedness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 24, 2023

This message covers the first six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."

I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 1).” The words of Jesus seen in our passage today are called “The Beatitudes,” and this does not mean “beautiful attitudes,” even though this phrase might have catchy ring. “The Beatitudes are blessed sayings.”(1) “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Bondage Of Legalism And Freedom Of True Righteousness Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy The Bondage of Legalism and Freedom of True Righteousness

Philippians - Manual of Joy The Bondage of Legalism and Freedom of True Righteousness Philipians 3:1-11 David Taylor Legalism is as deadly as it is dangerous. It brings about spiritual bondage and frustration in the Christian life, it hampers the inner transformation that God intends; and it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Rumors Become True: Easter Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 15, 2009

EASTER AND THE RUMOR OF THE RESURRECTION AND OUR RESPONSE TO IT IS THE PIVOTAL POINT IN EVERY PERSON’S SPIRITUAL JOURNEY.

When the Rumors Become True -- Easter INTRODUCTION I’d like you to take a quiz. Which of the following stories is true? Woman Marries Eiffel Tower. Erika Eiffel said Her love of the Eiffel Tower is somewhat recent, and two years ago the San Francisco woman had a commitment ceremony and changed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who Is A True Disciple Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008

We will begin our study of the Sermon Jesus delivered, call the “Sermon on the Mount”, why is it called the sermon on the Mount, well because he delivered it while standing on a Mountain side. We also need to understand tonight that Jesus’ main target aud

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part I of 2 Who is a true Disciple? Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction Today we are going to look at what is commonly referred to as the Beatitudes. Another way of describing them is “The keys to receiving God’s approval” Are you having difficulty experiencing the approval of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Paschal Mystery And Our True Ends Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 28, 2024

Raised with Christ means being moved into a new level of existence, an existence that is best studied in the Book of Revelations, the Apocalypse.

Easter Sunday 2024 (The Paschal Mystery) God is entirely transcendent. God is so different from us that there is no way we can comprehend Him, that is, get our arms around Him. We are a combination spiritual and material beings, body and soul. God, Who is Most Real, is also Immense. We understand ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, John 20:1-9, Revelation 21:1-8, Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Is The Son Of God: True Or False? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 18, 2006

Part 1 of the series, The Truth About Jesus Christ.

[Much of the material in this sermon was taken from a sermon by Brian Mavis of SermonCentral.com.] Who was Jesus Christ? “Almost everyone who has heard of Jesus has developed an opinion about Him. This is to be expected, for He is not only the most famous person in world history, but also the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-66

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Mother: Living A True Religion

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 25, 2007

A Mothers Day Sermon discussing what the "true" religion of parenting displays.

Mother’s Day John 2:1-12 ANSWERS to BLANKS: B—1—love of God and Neighbor; 2—“I believe in you!”; pain; 3—mother and grandmother. A--Experiments of famed American psychologist Harry Harlow: o Harlow conducted experiments on the nature of love using infant rhesus monkeys. o Harlow’s interest ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

True & False Conversion In Christ. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 21, 2024

I want to write to you about a crucial topic that is close to my heart is true and false conversion in Christ.

As followers of Jesus, it's essential to understand the difference between a genuine transformation and a superficial one. In Matthew 7:21-23, Jesus warns us, "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 7:21-23

Jesus, A True Friend, Chooses Us.

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 19, 2006

Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, series B. In calling us "friends" Jesus discloses the how intimately God loves us, and gives us an example to emulate in our being friends to one another.

6th Sunday of Easter May 21,2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal your will and grace for our lives. He is our Lord and Savior, who gave his life ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The True Source Of Your Spiritual Strength

Contributed by James May on Jul 20, 2014

Where is the source of our Strength in God? It comes from Joy, and that Joy comes from hearing the uncompromised Word of God and allowing it to have an impact upon our hearts and lives. Without the Truth of the Word, there can be no Joy and strength.

The True Source of Your Spiritual Strength By Rev. James May We are living in a time when there seems to be a great lack of strength in the hearts of men. Everywhere you turn you can see the prophetic words of Jesus coming to pass and I am reminded of what Jesus said would be happening just ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David: His First True Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 21, 2020

We sometimes forget that David was human and would enjoy companionship. One day he found his first true love and she was closer than he ever thought possible.

Introduction: David was a young man when Samuel anointed him to be king over Israel and only a few years older, most likely, when he went into battle against Goliath. In the days and months afterwards, God was with him and blessed him in every way. But something that was not mentioned is David’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:20-27, 1 Samuel 19:1-17, 1 Samuel 25:44

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 26 - The True Blessings Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 11, 2023

Everyone wants to be blessed, but the question is, 'What are the true blessings of God?' Let us understand what these blessings are and also get to know the purpose for God's blessings on us.

We read in 1 Chronicles 4:10, “Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from harm that it may not pain me!" And God granted him what he requested.” (NASB) The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10, Genesis 1:22, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 22:15-17, Genesis 22:17, Genesis 27:1-4, Genesis 27:28-29, Genesis 27:33, Genesis 27:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other