Sermons on Truth Creates Boundaries:

Inadequate Truth, Insufficient Faith Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

Once again, “religion” has made the news. Unless you live in a cave somewhere, you by now know the name of Barack Obama’s former pastor, know the controversial things he said, know the reaction that those words have received. “Religion” makes the news all the time, whether it involves Islamic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What A Difference The Truth Makes

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jan 11, 2009

When we encounter Christ and hear, accept and respond to the truth we are changed.

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 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” • ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Truth That Sets You Free

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 23, 2009

Mankind has altered the truth about reality, by convincing us that there is no absolute truth. That truth is what you say is truth.

Truth That Sets You Free November 23, 2008 Monte T. Brown John 3:17-21 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction In a world that is searching for truth, searching for freedom, there is an answer to this search. Mankind has altered the truth about ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About The Path To Egypt Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 28, 2009

Regardless of how the Lord blesses us, there is still a part of us that looks back longingly to the world we have left behind. As we see this man make his journey into Egypt, there are some truths about the path he took to Egypt that we need to notice th

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE PATH TO EGYPT Genesis 12:10-20 Intro: We have before us this evening what is probably the saddest event in the entire life of Abraham. We see him making a decision that will bring tremendous trouble into his life and into ours as well. Our text tells that during a time of famine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Old Truth In A New Age

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 23, 2009

When I read John 14:6, I face a dilemma...with the challenge of following Jesus as Truth at a time when the concept of universal truth is in question.” (Chan, 2007)

When I read John 14:6, I face a dilemma. I believe the truth, that is not the challenge. Dr. Mark Chan, scholar, theologian, author and professor at University of Nottingham, captures the problem for me. He wrote, “Our concern is with the challenge of following Jesus as Truth at a time when the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Truth) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011

Jesus expects us to uphold the truth and refuse to compromise, no matter the pressure.

[To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] TRUTH OR COMPROMISE? “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write....” (v. 12a). Jesus describes the city of Pergamum as “Satan’s throne” (v. 13). It was a city consumed with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

"The Truth About Sin " Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 20, 2008

Deals with three False Statements About Sin. Each of the false claims about sin is introduced by John’s use of the term “if we say” (vv. 6, 8, 10) and is followed by John’s denial of that claim.

A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 2 “The Truth About Sin” 1 John 1:5-10, 2:1-2 Several years ago the noted psych-iatrist, Dr. Karl Menniger, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Rich People

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008

Wealth is only a problem if hording becomes a way of life

The Truth about Rich People James 5:1-6 Watching all the financial news this week, I heard names of wealthy people mentioned that I did not recognize. One of the people mentioned had thrown his support behind one of the hurting financial companies. The said that he was putting up “9 billion ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Telling The Truth From A Lie Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2019

There are those today, both outside, and unfortunately, inside the church, that are functioning like computer viruses. Through false teaching and unbiblical belief they are destroying the church.

TELLING TRUTH FROM A LIE Text: 1 John 2:18-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: I remember hearing about computer viruses. Could a computer catch a germ? I then learned that computer viruses were often malicious programs, developed by evil-doers, to destroy computers. They are often downloaded ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Truth Will Set You Free

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 18, 2019

THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE

The Truth Will Set You Free ( JOHN 8:31-34) TEXT: ( JOHN 8:31-34) 31 Jesus told the people who had faith in him, “If you keep on obeying what I have said, you truly are my disciples. 32 You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered, “We are Abraham’s children! We have ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Without Truth Is Not Love

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Jun 19, 2019

The best expression of love is Grace and Truth.

What do Alex, Erin, and Tim need to know? INTRO Good Morning… Blah blah blah… Simple yet profound (Reword)… We chose to do an in depth on John's gospel because although it's often time the first suggested book to read to brand new Christians because of its simplicity, it also is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection Of Christ - A Foundational Truth

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 12, 2020

Today we will focus on the main fundamental truth of the Christian Faith. – Christ is Risen!

INTRODUCTION • "Easter Sunday" is mentioned only one time in the Bible – cf. Acts 12:4 o What we generally refer to as Easter is mentioned elsewhere in the Bible as “Passover.” o Children wake up in delight as they find “Easter Baskets” beside their beds. o Some call it a pagan holiday. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:4, 1 Corinthians 15:14-19, Acts 2:32, Acts 10:39-41, Romans 4:13-24, Matthew 26:26-29, Romans 8:33-34, Colossians 2:6-15, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Romans 8:12-15, 1 Peter 1:3, Romans 14:8-9, Ephesians 1:15-23, Ephesians 1:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Truth About The Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 6, 2020

God does all things well. God’s work always bears with it a twofold mark. His work is always perfect and His work is always complete.

1. God does all things well. God’s work always bears with it a twofold mark. a. God’s work is always perfect. 1) Verse 3, Peter says salvation is being begotten again, being born again. 2) John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23; There are no abnormal births in the family of God. 3) Salvation is a work of God. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Just Enough Truth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

What would it be like to live in a world where deception was shunned?

AN AMAZING THOUGHT: What would it be like to live in a world where deception was shunned? - Zechariah 13:2-6. PART OF OUR GOAL RIGHT NOW: Passionately pursue truth. - What gets in the way: a. We settle for our comfort over truth. b. We docilely accept the things we’ve been taught. c. We ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Spreading Grace, Peace, And Truth Series

Contributed by Gene Newberry on Oct 24, 2019

So Jesus Christ, the Son of God, paid for your release, your freedom from Satan’s trap, with His own life, on the cross at Calvary. The door is open, and anyone, whom Satan has deceived and caged, can be set free.

I. Being a Reflector A. John the Baptist the herald 1. Pointing the people to the Messiah 2. He is the herald for the approaching king 3. Duties of a herald a. Remove all roadblocks b. Make the road smooth for the coming chariot c. All curves straightened and hills flattened 4. John the Baptist ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18