Sermons on Truth Vs Deception:

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 2, 2003

Consequences faced by characters in the first half of Genesis

“Truth or Consequences” Genesis 1-24 Intro: What memories do you have of growing up and watching TV as a family? In our home, I remember Saturday night at 7PM was a sacred time -- Dad faithfully watched Hee-Haw. If he couldn’t watch it, he would set up a little tape recorder in front of the TV ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Politics Of Truth

Contributed by John Ross on Dec 5, 2003

Pilate’s question to Jesus is our question as well: What is truth?

“The Politics of Truth”, Based on: John 18:28-38a 11/23/03 (9:30 & 11:00) Undercurrents…today…Unseen, but very real…beneath surface… Today: Surface…Heritage Sunday/Spec Off…Under: first live web cast to 55 mil Am & Buckeyes Text: Surface…Jesus arrested; on trial before priests; handed over to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truths In The Tabernacle

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

The symbols of the tabernacle

“Truths from the Tabernacle” Exodus 16-40 Intro: Let’s play a little Bible trivia! What do the following all have in common? Ebenezer, Ezel, Zoheleth, Galeed, and Mizpeh? Answer - They are all the proper names given to certain stones in the Bible. They are marker stones, memorial ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

Our society has developed the mind-set that we can live above the Law.

Scripture: Galatians 6:1 – 10 Title: “Truth or Consequences!” (The Laws of The Harvest) Introduction: Our society has developed the mind-set that we can live above the Law. 1. LAW NUMBER ONE: “We Reap Much We Did Not Sow” o Mankind spends a lot of his time trying to defy the Laws of God. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

If The Truth Be Known

Contributed by George Noble on Aug 11, 2007

Do you know the Truth?

IF THE TRUTH BE KNOWN John 8:31-36 Many of us have some serious secrets. We have things in our history, and background that we want to just keep hidden. We don’t want no one to know about the time we did this or did that or when we acted like this or like that. Or the time we went somewhere we ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 28, 2007

Jesus said “No one comes to the Father except by me.” It is clear then that not all religions are equal; that not all religions are true; and that not all religions lead us to God. Those that reject Christ lead us away from him.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In our pluralistic society today, we often hear people say that what someone believes in isn’t as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Truth Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Tyler Larson on Oct 10, 2006

We need to understand the importance of the message of the Gospel.

The Truth of the Gospel Galatians 1:6-9 Intro.: C.H. Spurgeon said, “Human nature’s way of salvation is, “Do, do, do.” But God’s way of salvation is, “Done, done, it is all done.” You have but to rely by faith on the atonement that Christ accomplished on the cross.” Since the message of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoicing In The Truth

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 26, 2007

A positive response to truth results in rejoicing.

REJOICING IN THE TRUTH Acts 8:26-39 By Cleavon Matthews November 2004 INTRODUCTION It was a time of persecution against the church at Jerusalem. Stephen was stoned. The saints were scattered abroad. Saul was making havoc of the church. Those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Truth Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Jan 17, 2006

The introductory lesson of a study through the book of Ephesians that is centered on discovering the truth of who we are "in Christ" - this sermon gives us 5 truths from the introduction that will guide us through the study.

Ephesians – “Focusing on Truth” Lesson One: Eph. 1:1-2 “Living in the Truth” I want to talk today about Truth. We are beginning a new series in the book of Ephesians called “Focusing on Truth.” Truth is a word that we hear a lot about, but which unfortunately too many people don’t apply. What ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 22, 2006

1. Truth is known through revelation. 2. Truth is knowable. 3. Truth creates passion.

Pilate’s question from our scripture today is the defining question of our culture: What is truth? Leslie Newbigin, in his book The Gospel in a Pluralist Society, reminds us of the ancient fable from India of the blind men and the elephant — popularized by American poet John Godfrey Saxe ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Methodist

Sanctified In Truth

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

"What if God was one of us? Just a slob like one of us. Just a stranger on the bus. Trying to make his way home"

John 17:1-19 Jesus prays for his disciples - for us God talking to himself - Trinity - God is in himself a relational being - not just an unmoved mover but one of us - Alanis Morissette: "What if God was one of us? Just a slob like one of us. Just a stranger on the bus. Trying to make his way ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Congregational

Uncompromisable Truth

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 27, 2009

There can absolutely be no compromise when proclaiming the means by which man may obtain eternal life.

UNCOMPROMISABLE TRUTH "He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life." 1 John 5:12 (NKJV). Compromise is a tool that we often employ in life. It is not only a vital part of many business transactions but compromise is quite often a fundamental method used to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Truth? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 2, 2008

We can know the truth about God, ourselves and the world.

ECCLESIASTES 1 WHAT IS TRUTH? Ecclesiastes 1.3-11 S: Truth C: Revelation Th: Confusion Pr: We can know the truth about God, ourselves, and the world. CV: We will clearly communicate the transforming truth of the Bible. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Find the truth and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Passionate Truth

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

If you’re a follower of Jesus then He has work prepared for you to do, exciting work because it will lead to the riches of glory, a sure and certain hope; the treasures of knowledge and wisdom; people coming to maturity in Christ; and hearts being encoura

Do you see yourself as one of God’s ministers? Are you excited by the thought that God might have some ministry for you to exercise in his church, or would you rather just sit back and let others do the work? Perhaps the idea of being a minister frightens you? Is ministry the task of those more ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 28, 2008

58th in a series from Ephesians. Why truth matters in the church and how to put on the belt of truth.

Last week, we focused on the idea that all of us who are followers of Jesus are enlisted in a spiritual battle against the devil. And, as we discovered, our foe is a powerful enemy, one that we cannot vanquish on our own. The only way that we can defeat him is to make sure that we are properly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist