Sermons on True Righteousness:

True Communion

Contributed by Greg Allen on Apr 16, 2006

I honestly don’t know if Jesus is glorified through crackers and grape juice. And I wonder what he must think when we come together, go through our little religious ritual and leave with the same me-first mentality that we came in with.

Today I want to look at the different viewpoints of the last supper from the 4 gospels. Traditionally only 3 of the gospels are credited with recognizing the last supper, Matthew, Mark and Luke. Let’s look at those: Matthew 26:20-30 20When it was evening, Jesus sat down at the table with the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"True Success”

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Apr 23, 2006

What is success? What does it mean to you this morning to live a successful life? If you asked 10 people you would most likely get 10 different answers.

“True Success” John 3: 22-36 What is success? What does it mean to you this morning to live a successful life? If you asked 10 people you would most likely get 10 different answers. Success to some would mean financial security. They would say being successful means they no longer have to worry ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

True Obedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006

We must be obedient when God calls us...

Date Written: May 29, 2006 Date Preached: May 31, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Basic Bible Studies Sermon Title: True Obedience Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17:15-20 Introduction: What is obedience? The world seems to believe obedience is simply doing what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

True Ownership Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Sep 25, 2006

True Ownership is #1 in a stewardship series called True North. True Ownership deals with the fact that everything we own belongs to God anyway. All good things come from Him.

TRUE OWNERSHIP Text: Luke 12:13-21 This morning we begin a journey. A journey that will take us in the direction of TRUE NORTH as we travel together over the next few weeks seeking God’s truth. Our journey begins this morning by thinking about TRUE OWNERSHIP. What comes to your mind when you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

True Generosity Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Sep 25, 2006

TRUE GENEROSITY is #2 in the stewarship series True North. It tells how generosity is vital to our walk as a follower of Christ. It shares how we are blessed when we learn to practice True Generosity.

True Generosity Philippians 4:14-23 Today we continue the journey we began a week ago. A journey in which we are traveling under God’s guidance. What direction is He taking us on this journey …? True North… that is the direction we are headed. What will we find? God’s plan for us in being the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

A True Memorial

Contributed by Gordon Maxwell on May 26, 2006

memorial day sermon with witnessing as the goal.

Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day, a day this great country has set aside to remember those that died to maintain this freedom we all enjoy. Just the fact that we can set here today without having to worry about being arrested is a testament to the men and now women also. One of the reasons our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

True Manhood

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 18, 2006

True manhood is marked by: 1. Sacrifice 2. Responsibility 3. Faithfulness

The Arrow shirt company ran an ad in magazines for Father’s Day. It used an acrostic using the word FATHER. It is a takeoff on the acrostic for mother: “M is for the miracle of Being. O is for its origin in love. T is for the tenderness of seeing. H is for a home no wind can move, and so on.” ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A True Refuge

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 25, 2007

We all at one time or another are fugitives, running, with pursuers at our heels. There is a refuge we can find in Jesus Christ

The culture of the orientals of Bible times help us to understand our text. In a fit of anger, a man injures another citizen of his own people. In desperation, he takes off running. A group of avengers have banded together to hunt down and bring justice upon this individual. The fugitive runs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The True Islam

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007

An exploration of the true nature of Islam by looking at what is actually taught within the Scriptures of Islam - the Quoran. Islam is a dangerous religion both in what it teaches as its doctrines and in the activities it promotes towards non-Muslims.

On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001 nineteen men affiliated with al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial airliners in the New York region. Two of the airliners were flown into the World Trade Center, one was flown into the Pentagon, and the fourth crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying True

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

Communion meditation for May 7, 2006

One of things that I thought about doing in my 20’s was running a marathon race. There was something appealing and challenging about running 26 plus miles. (It’s not appealing now but I did think about it.) I remember that as I ran during my college days, my endurance got better as I ran more and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Church Of God

True Repentance

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 4, 2008

There are some steps to be followed where there is true repentance.

TRUE REPENTANCE Text: James 4:7-10 (NLT) So humble yourselves before God. Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, you hypocrites. Let there be tears for the wrong things you have done. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Church Of God

True Generosity

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 3, 2008

This sermon deals with why be generous and the results of being generous. All of us have been blessed by the generosity of others.

I have used sermoncentral along with many other resources in this sermon TRUE GENEROSITY February 17, 2008 Jay Davis Robison Philippians 4:12-20 Today talking about True Generosity, word Generosity means marked by abundance or ample proportions above & beyond All of us have benefited from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

True Faith

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008

True Faith; looks for God at work around us, leaves the glory to God alone, and lasts in the face of suffering.

I have used sermoncentral as one of the many resources in preparing this sermon. TRUE FAITH March 2, 2008 Jay Davis Robison ACTS 14:8-22 Few weeks ago began Lenten journey toward Easter Time of reflecting on our faith Considered being Generous, Last week living on Purpose This week ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-22

Denomination: Baptist

True Freedom Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 10, 2008

God offers freedom to those who admit their slavery.

Scripture Introduction The world defines freedom as the license to do whatever we want. God (on the other hand) says it is the ability to do whatever is right. Human freedom flows from obedience. I can sit at that piano with “liberty” to pound each and every key; but I lack the freedom to make ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Colors Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

An introduction sermon to a series on the Sermon on the Mount; overview of the beatitudes and how they describe true Christian living.

True Colors Matt. 5:1-12 The word, “colors” has numerous meanings. An early use of the word is flag, pennant, or badge. Early warships often carried flags from many nations on board in order to elude or deceive the enemy. The rules of civilized warfare called for all ships to hoist their true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist