Sermons on truth and freedom: showing 151-165 of 118,816

The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

Christians love to listen to and live the truth that Jesus offers them.

Lying seems to be a way of life for many people in America today. The book The Day America Told the Truth says that 91 percent of those surveyed lie routinely about matters they consider trivial, and 36 percent lie about important matters; 86 percent lied regularly to parents, 75 percent to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 21, 2020

Pilate's statement reveals what truth is. The truth is that we can find no fault in Jesus Christ at all. That's the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth!

WHAT IS TRUTH? - The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth John 18:36-38 [36] Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. [37] Pilate ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Charismatic

The Pattern Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 23, 2022

This sermon focuses on the idea that in the United States (i.e., the land of the free) it is impossible to truly be free without the freedom that is granted us by Jesus Christ.

If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, today’s passage comes out of the book of John, chapter 8, starting at verse 31. We will get to it eventually, I promise. But we are going to start off with a little bit of an introduction. As most of you know if you have been here a while, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18, John 14:6, John 8:31-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007

This is a Fourth of July Sermon that focuses on the fact that through Christ we are granted freedom.

John 8: 31- 36 (NIV) To the Jews who believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

An Uncommon Freedom

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

Real freedom is only found in Jesus. Independence Day Sermon.

AN UNCOMMON FREEDOM As you know, this weekend we celebrate the 224th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence that was signed on July 4th, 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 56 men from 15 states laid down their lives, their fortunes, their homes, their honor and the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gift Of Freedom

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 4, 2016

Only God can give us the gift of freedom 1 Peter 1:17-21

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21 BACKGROUND: A. We can define freedom in many ways. 1. A phrase like "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" covers a wide range of ideas. 2. "I want to do what I want, whenever" often begins at the age of 2 years, and extends well into adulthood. 3. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Fate Or Freedom Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Every day the word comes to us, choose you this day whom you shall serve, and every day we choose either for Christ or for some lesser value.

One of the best known stories of the ancient Greeks is that of Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. The story is had an influence on both theology and psychology. Briefly the story is this: A child is born into a royal family, and the oracle brings bad news, for he says the child is destined to murder his ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

The Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

July 3, 2005 Communion Meditation

In yesterday’s News-Sun, there was an article on page A9 entitled, “After 35 years in prison, man finds freedom frustrating.” It was the story of Georgia resident Junior Allen. Allen was arrested, charged, and sentenced 35 years ago for stealing a black-and-white television from an elderly woman in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Fighting For Freedom

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 27, 2005

Many have given their lives for my freedom; only One has given His life for my soul!

Fighting for Freedom Ephesians 6:11-18 Ephesians 6:11-18 “Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Freedom's Influence Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 19, 2009

This message describes how we gain the right to be heard in a pluralistic society by communion with Christ and the power of a changed life.

Freedom’s Influence (Galatians 1:11-24) Once upon a time, a man walked into a little mom-and-pop grocery store and asked, “Do you sell salt?” “Ha!” said Pop the proprietor. “Do we sell salt! Just look!” And Pop showed the customer one entire wall of shelves stocked with nothing but salt – ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Freedom And Responsibility Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on May 10, 2001

This is an installment in the continuing series on Galatians.

The Triumph of Grace ¡§Freedom & Responsibility¡¨ July 30, 2000 This Morning¡¦s Text ¡V Galatians 5:1-15 ¡§It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. ¡§Behold I, Paul, say tot you that if you receive circumcision, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Empty Freedom Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2014

Freedom is a concept that is very important in today's world, yet not everybody really understands what the word means. False teachers promise liberty, but this not a promise they can fulfill. The freedom they offer is an empty freedom

2 PETER 2: 17-22 [Our Precious Faith Series] EMPTY FREEDOM [John 7:37-38 / Revelation 21:1-8] Though the ultimate judgment of heretics is assured, Peter wrote as he did because of the damage they wreak in the church. It is a frightening fact that many people who are now zealous members of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundations Of Freedom

Contributed by Richard Lee on Jun 23, 2009

This sermon addresses the foundations of spiritual and national freedom and uses stories from American history to illustrate the freedom we enjoy in Christ.

Study more on this topic and other related topics in the American Patriot’s Bible (Thomas Nelson), edited by Dr. Richard Lee, at www.americanpatriotsbible.com. ********* "If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" Psalm 11:3 The year was 1833. The place was the island of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Freedom

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 5, 2009

1. Freedom from Sin’s Guilt 2. Freedom from Sin’s Dominion 3. Freedom from the Law’s Bondage 4. Freedom from the Law of Sin and Death

- United States could just as easily have become an American monarchy rather than a democratic republic. - At the close of the American Revolution, George Washington was more popular in this country than any man in any time before or since. - As the war ended, some of the Continental army ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist