Sermons on What Is Truth:

Matthew 13:51 - Understand?! - Part 19 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 4, 2011

Is it "WHAT you know or WHO you know"? Or is it that "what you know helps you know He who knows you better than you know yourself". UNDERSTANDING = PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER ABOUT CHRIST.

Matthew 13:51 - UNDERSTAND?! - Part 19 Why is He asking me this question? Yes, I understand! Well, not everything but I get most of what He is trying to tell me! Actually I miss quite a lot of what He is saying. OK, OK. I admit it. At times I so don't get it. My teacher in primary school slammed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Fake News: How Can I Know The Truth?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 18, 2017

500 years ago people were asking the same question. The year was 1517 and people were asking the question, how can I know if what I believe is actually the truth? The Bible answers this important question.

NAIL IT DOWN “Fake news: how can I know the truth?” 2nd Peter 1:116-2:3 Glad you are all safe today. You may have heard Just last week there were reports that if Irma kept growing it would become a category 6 Hurricane. Sharks were being sucked up into the air from the water and we would see ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 17, 2024

In uncertainty and chaotic times, it is so comforting to be reminded that God is in control. No matter what this present world may think or do; we draw strength knowing that the LORD really is involved in our lives.

“God Is In Control” Acts 5:16-25 In uncertainty and chaotic times, it is so comforting to be reminded that God is in control. No matter what this present world may think or do; we draw strength knowing that the LORD really is involved in our lives. Illustration: Jim Elliot, along with four of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Homiletics 101 -- "What Preaching Should Be” Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 17, 2005

Paul wants us to understand that preaching is not based on the contribution of the preacher, but on the message being communicated. Preaching, in the mind of Paul is to be valued in the core truth, not in the charisma of the speaker!

Homiletics 101 “What Preaching Should Be” 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this passage of Scripture, and in doing so leave the first chapter of the letter, it is important that we understand what it is we are leaving behind. Chapter 1 has Paul laying foundation concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 2:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Come To Bear Witness To The Truth

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 21, 2005

Sermon 7 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

John 18:37 I Am Come To Bear Witness To The Truth Woodlawn Baptist Church August 21, 2005 Introduction Today as you consider this message, the last of seven messages that have tried to answer the question, “Why did Jesus come to earth?” I trust that you have had the opportunity to get a better ...read more

Scripture: John 18:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

Grandpa, Tell Me 'bout The Good Old Days

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

There were many things that were not good about the old days; racism, mothers and children lost at birth, poor medical care, two world wars. But, there was also much that made the old days good.

Grandpa.. Tell Me ’Bout The Good Old Days Introduction 1. Last week while on vacation we went home to visit my parents. 2. My uncle Leonard had just been sent home from the hospital so we went down to see him. 3. As I stood up to leave I saw a picture that I had forgotten about many years ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 5:21-30, John 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tweets From God (Part 3: 2 John) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 29, 2021

If God had a Twitter account, what would he tweet? The Bible contains five short, one-chapter books. I the third, 2 John, God speaks to us about walking in truth, love, and obedience.

Tweets from God: 2 John Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/29/2016 A couple of weeks ago I began a series I’m calling Tweets from God. What we’re doing is going through the five shortest books of the Bible. Each of these books is a single chapter and can be read in less than ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Sent With Power And Authority

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

it can be hard to see what something really is, so we have to back up and look at what it really is and what its really trying to say. we have to do that with scripture too.

Sent With Power And Authority: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:1-6 March 22, 2008 Lent #4 Intro: (extreme close up pictures guessing game) Obviously, it can be hard to tell what something is when we get too close to it, so then what we need to do is back up a bit so we can see the bigger picture. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Relatively True

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002

We believe things because they are true - they are not true because we believe them.

Relatively True TCF Sermon November 17, 2002 Open with the illustration below using jar of M&Ms and favorite food choices (NOTE: adapt this and do it with your own examples among the congregation - it’s an effective "grabber") A pastor named Stephey Belynskyj, starts each confirmation class ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Are You Going To Do When The Wind Ceases?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 17, 2006

Simple three point outline with a dynamic truth: 1. Saved by Grace. 2. Kept by Grace. 3. Motivated by Grace!

Title: "What are you going to do when the wind stops?" Introduction: On Wednesday nights at our Church, we have been studying the life and letters of Peter. Our text this past week was from Galations the second chapter. In this text, Paul rebukes Peter for not openly worshipping with the gentile ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 15, 2011

FOCAL POINT: THE CHOICE IS WHO OR WHAT.

JOSHUA PART 2 OF A 2 PART SERIES KEY VERSE: JOSHUA 1: 6-9 JOSHUA: JOSHUA 24: 14-15 FOCAL POINT: THE CHOICE IS WHO OR WHAT. INTRODUCTION: READ JOSHUA 1: 6-9 THE KEY THEME THROUGHOUT JOSHUA IS THE KEEPING OF THE LAW. THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF THIS THEME. EXHORTATION ON JOSHUA 24: ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Root Of Warfare

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 24, 2023

Though we were delivered from sin, most of us continue to listen to the voice of Satan. We are deceived by him, we believe what he says, and we are entertained by his schemes. That does not need to be the case

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We just finished a series in the Sermon on the Mount, and if you remember, Jesus started his sermon by listing the Beatitudes for the Kingdom of Heaven. Well, recently, I found the Devil’s Beatitudes, and it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Is This The Hill On Which I Want To Die? What Really Matters?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 15, 2017

What is real love? Is this the hill on which I want to die? When things matter that should not? Then when things that should matter do not matter? What are we thinking?

WHEN THINGS THAT DON'T MATTER MATTER... AND WHEN THE THINGS THAT DO MATTER DON'T MATTER ANYMORE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS THIS THE HILL I WANT TO DIE ON? LOVE NEVER FAILS... 1 Corinthians 13:8 Charity never faileth: 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-25, Matthew 14:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From The Seven Churches

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Apr 28, 2022

Revelation was written to seven specific churches at a specific time in a specific place for a specific reason. However, what lessons can we learn from this valuable book of the bible?

1. Ephesus: The Ephesian church is commended for its works—the preaching, perseverance and serving by the early disciples (Revelation 2:1–3). Even they had to discern between false teachers and teachers of the Truth. However, the church was told that "you have left your first love" ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does Easter Mean To Me?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 16, 2022

Some say that Easter is a pagan holiday and should not be celebrated by Christians. The truth is, I never have celebrated the day. I celebrate that because Jesus got up from the dead, I can live also.

What does Easter mean to me? First of all, let's see what it means to the world. To the world Easter means money. Because the world turns everything  into a selling point. To the world Easter is about commercial gain. When you walk into the store around Easter, the whole stock changes. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal