Sermons About Truth
TRU
In a meeting. At dinner. Driving down the road. No matter when or where you hear the familiar "ding" on your cell phone, a text message gets your immediate attention. You're compelled to pull the phone out of your pocket and read it. But what if God sent you a text message? In this part series, Chris says that God has, in fact, sent you a message--it's called the Bible. And though we jump at the sound of a text from a friend, we tend to ignore the message God sent us in His Word. In this amazing collection of writings, you'll find poetry, prophecy, biography, war, sex, and betrayal. And most importantly, you'll find the story of a loving Father who goes to incredible lengths to redeem his children. The message is waiting. Have you read it?
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"One Man, Two Arms"
The world is prone to overcompensate one way or another when it fails to perceive truth and experience grace. God has done all he can to restore harmony to humanity in His Son Jesus Christ with both of His arms--grace and truth. Listen and see how you might experience the fullness of God in the person of Jesus who extends both of his arms--grace and truth!
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Something About George
We all miss Our Beloved Pastor George, each of us in our own way. Steve brings a unique message, dealing with a few of his qualities and how we each have, or can have those same qualities in our own life. Remember, you must move on and live your life in God's will.
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Addictions.......Overcoming the Gorilla
We all have areas in our lives that are broken, areas where we struggle with sins that bog us down and hinder us from living life to its fullest. In this message, we go to the heart of God's awesome plan for overcoming and defeating addictions and sin. So let's listen and be inspired to live out God's truth in our lives!
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Nehemiah #10 - Keeping Worship Pure
When Ezra reads the Law to the people of Jerusalem they see how far they have strayed from God's commands. Nehemiah records how true worship was restored through the reading and study of the Word of God.
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Half Full
We have been called as whole people (our lives - mental, emotional, pysical and spiritual). That is, we have been called as God's people to be those through whom God works to bless the world. What does it mean to begin practicing this way of life? Where is your cup half full? Where does God need to pour in more wholeness in the kind of follower you are?
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Games People Play
Sometimes, people's lives aren't what they seem. The Bible word for it is hypocrisy. Today Jesus makes the same challenge to us because we struggle with the same temptations to play religious games. Today, we'll take a look at three problem areas--three hypocritical games we often play that stand in our way of becoming what God wants us to be, and we'll look at how to squash out some areas of hypocrisy in our lives.
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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Your Word Is Truth (PM)
Guest speaker David Whitcomb preaches John 17:14-17. God's plan to make a unique people is accomplished through His Word.
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That Lying Devil
There are many people enslaved by urges, habits, and sins that they seem powerless to overcome. Many have in fact given up. The good news is that there is hope for even the most seriously bound, but we must learn to recognize the enemy’s tactics. Too often we do not begin to fight until the battle is over. Discover how to engage Satan much earlier and much more effectively. Key Versus: Rom 7:15-17, Gen 2:16-17, Gen 3, John 8:44, John 8:31, Eph 6:11, 1Cor 6:18-20, 1Cor 15:33
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The Story of Ruth
Part two of the series on Fellowship, involving the element of kindness through the story of Ruth & the truths about kindness revealed in the relationships she had with Naomi, Boaz, and God.
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The Flow of Worship
365 WORSHIP The tabernacle was the most important object lesson for Israel during a period of 500 years to know how to worship God and come into His presence – “Let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.” (Exodus 25:8) Since then it has become the reference point for 365 worship down through the centuries. 6. The Ark of the Covenant – God shows up and accepts your worship (Exodus 25:10-16) ↑ 5. Altar of Incense – Stay fresh (Exodus 30:1-10) ↑ 4. Presence bread – Have a life (Exodus 25:23-30) ↑ 3. Menorah – Shine a light (Exodus 25:31-40) ↑ 2. Laver – Get washed (Exodus 30:17-21) ↑ 1. Brazen Altar – Say I’m sorry and mean it (Exodus 27:1-8) ↑ “THE FLOW OF WORSHIP” Scripture: Exodus 25-30
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The Rising Power: God's Word
God's Word is almighty, effective, condemns, offers grace, guides, the truth, and eternal. The Rising Power series continues with The power of God's Word. It is an amazing promise, and spoken clearly through the Prophet Isaiah: "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.'
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Kingdom Demands for Truth (AM)
Adam preaches Matt. 5:33-37. Christ makes the highest demands possible on kingdom citizens to be people of truth.
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The Truth and Proof of the Resurrection
Jesus’ resurrection is the cornerstone of what we believe because it proves that Jesus’ sacrifice was acceptable to God, that He really is God’s Son, that we have been forgiven of all our sins, and that we have a future hope that is greater than anything we could have imagined. The power of the resurrection can only become a reality in our lives if we believe it’s true. It’s not just a good idea or a nice celebration, it is everything, but only if it’s true!
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Skepticism and the Search for Truth
Each of us has a particular paradigm or way of looking at the world, but what do you do when an event occurs outside your paradigm? Perhaps no other event in history has rattled more cages than the resurrection. Those who first discovered the empty tomb responded with skepticism, surprise and a search for Truth.What is your response?
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A Prison of Our Own Making
Anger is our body's God given response to perceived threats. God placed it there to alert us to a potential problem and to give us the energy to deal with that problem. The problem is that we sometimes vent our anger on innocent bystanders, or internalize it so that it consumes our thoughts. When this happens, we are in a prison of our own making. There is a way to freedom. Key Passages: Matt 18:15ff, Matt 18:21ff, Eph 4:26
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Pilate's Palace
How light vs. dark is played out in the conversation between Jesus and Pilate.
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The Mysterious Comfort of a God Who Fights Against Us
This sermon unpacks one of the strangest stories of the Bible: Jacob's wrestling with God. Join us as we explore the mystery of confronting the Terrible-Beautiful God. God sometimes comes as an adversary, but broken and sinful people who surrender to Him find new life and blessing. As C. S. Lewis once portrayed Him: "He's good, but not safe."
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Supernatural: The Holy Spirit
Believing that what we see is not all that there is, we examine the person and work of the Holy Spirit
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What to Do When You Face Mission:Impossible
When life feels like "Mission:Impossible," it's time to call for outside help. With God on our side, we can walk through life's challenges rather than running away from them. In this sermon, we explore Jacob's prayer for God's help as he faced the seemingly impossible reunion with his brother Esau.
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The Secret Seeker, or Nick at Night
To encourage listeners to be honest seekers of God's truth and to help others do the same. Nicodemus came to Jesus by night, seeking answers to his spiritual questions. He displayed several characteristics of an honest seeker of God's truth.
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Facade
A.W. Tozer, in his book, The Pursuit of God shared this prayer: "Lord, I would trust You completely; I would be altogether Yours; I would exalt You above all. I desire that I may feel no sense of possessing anything outside of You. I want constantly to be aware of Your overshadowing Presence and to hear Your speaking Voice. I long to live in restful sincerity of heart. I want to live so fully in the Spirit that all my thought may be as sweet incense ascending to You and every act of my life may be an act of worship. Therefore I pray in the words of Your great servant of old, ‘I beseech You so for to cleanse the intent of mine heart with the unspeakable gift of Your grace, that I may perfectly love You and worthily praise You.’ And all this I confi dently believe You will grant me through the merits of Jesus Christ Your Son. Amen." Key Passage: Matthew 5:33-37
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Grace + Truth + Time = Life Change
We all want to change. Oprah wants you to change. Dr. Phil wants you to change. The bookstores offer us 365 Daily Secrets to Change. Your spouse wants you to change. Your kids want you to change. You want to change. We want to change our clothes, our hair, our waistsize, our breath, our love life, our cholesterol, our carpet, our car, and our iPod version. We also want to change our tempers, our greed, our laziness, our giving, our attitudes, our service, our selfishness, our habits, our sanctification, our worship, our faithfulness, our devotion, our love. So, how do you change? The answer: GRACE + TRUTH + TIME = LIFE CHANGE
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Grace and Truth
Jesus Christ is revealed as "grace and truth" and this phrase is loaded with thousands of years of God's dealings with Israel and His excellence of character that has now come to earth in God the Son, Jesus Christ. This confronts us culturally as we are likely to feel entitled to His grace.
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Nothing But The Truth
"You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free"...in this day and age it's getting hard to tell how many people remember exactly what truth is. Right and wrong can only be determined by truth and truth is based on God's word. Without God and the Bible, right and wrong just becomes a matter of personal opinion.
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Communicate Truthfully: Speaking the Truth in Love
The art of conversation is relatively lost in our day of email, text messages, life by soundbite culture. For believers' lives to be "sticky," our concern for people should be expressed through our communication to them. Listen to this message about the careful conversation we should have about what is most important: God's character and humanity's condition.
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Zealously Gaurd the Truth
This message is a reminder that God's truth has been given to us. We need to zealously and jealously guard the truth where ever we find ourself.
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Marriage, Divorce and the Gospel
This week we examined God's overarching plan for marriage, as well as the ugliness and pain of divorce.
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Podcast #9: How Can You Know You Are a Christian? (1 John 2:12-14)
Podcast #9: Welcome to the Treasure The Word Podcast. Once again, we have Mark Combs with us who will preach about "How You Can Know You Are a Christian" from 1 John 2:12-14. Prepare to be blessed and encouraged!
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A Vision Worth Dying For
A Vision Worth Dying For Scripture: Acts 2:41-47 What is our unique DNA? We are an evangelical church theologically, but we are not very traditional. We experience spiritual unity in the midst of broad diversity. We engage our culture on their level without “watering down” our message. We appreciate order and excellence along with freedom of the Spirit and the gifts. We take sin seriously but extend grace to the sinner. We have specialized training for all ages and gender, but believe strongly in the integrated church family. We believe the church, as God intended it to be, is the hope of the world. Why I would die for this vision of 34 years: The Word of God trumps everything in this media saturated world heralding the absolute TRUTH that sets us free. Worshiping God and enjoying Him in the midst of all other enticing distractions is the ultimate fulfillment in life. Connecting with other Christ followers in spiritual community is to experience the “greatest family” here on earth. Learning to pray and then praying will guarantee living life a notch above the ordinary. Taking the initiative to walk across the room to get acquainted will earn the privilege to share the greatest gift in life.
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The Law and the Law of Love
This week, Pastor Kevin examined three questions on life and faith. How good is good enough? How good is Jesus? How then should we live?
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Being About the Heart of Jesus
The final prayer of Jesus in John 17 is a window into the heart of God's Son. It should therefore be the very thing which drives the church forward as God answers that prayer anew in every generation.
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This Trumpet Blows For You
THIS TRUMPET BLOWS FOR YOU NEW YEARS MESSAGE 2008 Scripture: Luke 4:14-21 The blowing of the trumpet at New Years was a big deal! All debts were to be cancelled. (Deuteronomy 15:1-6) Slaves were offered their freedom. (Deuteronomy 15:12-18) The “LOVE SLAVE” had a big decision to make. (Deuteronomy 16) The land was given a year of sabbatical of rest. (Leviticus 15:3-6) Property was restored back to the original owner. (Leviticus 25:8-12) Jesus makes a big deal about blowing the trumpet for you! (Verse 18) If you really want to change your situation you can! If you experience any kind of bondage you can be set free! If you want to know the truth you can experience freedom! If you are oppressed (bruised) you can be healed! Every day is a day in the “Year of our Lord’s Favor” (Jubilee)! (Verse 19) “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
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Family Traits: Missional Living
The first sermon in the "Family Traits" series. Preached by Lead Pastor Paul Vroom on January 6, 2008 at Missio Dei Church in Mokena, Illinois (www.mdchurch.us). Various Scripture.
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Standing Until The End
United By The Moment - Week 18. In this final message of "United By The Moment, Mark tackles the issue of spiritual warfare.
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Presence
This Christmas season is really about presence. Not the presents we give or receive, but the presence we experience through a relationship with Christ. Mike gives an introduction to this Christmas series and is joined by John Chisum who shares about the truth of Christmas. Are you seeking this truth, or are you threatened by it?
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Why I believe the Bible Is the Word of God
This sermon lists facts that prove that the Bible is the Word of God. It uses common sense reasoning, scientific truths, fullfilled prophecies, and individual truths to prove that the Bible was not written by man alone. The bible was written by men who were inspired by the Holy Spirit of God. The Bible is the Word of God - AMEN.
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Success
Join Pastor Duane as he delves into one of the most known passages in the Bible: The Sermon on the Mount. This week, What Jesus Had to Say About...Success.
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God's Top Ten-Truth or Consequences
God's Top Ten list-Truth or consequences: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
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Deeper
Are you fed up of drinking spiritual milk? This is about moving deeper in our Christian faith and onto the meet. Three areas where we can move deeper: a deeper view of the bible, a deeper view of sin and a deeper discipleship.
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The True Light
In a world of false lights such as Muhammad, Joseph Smith,and Mary Baker Eddy, Jesus shines forth as the True Light. Will you