TRUTHhttp://www.sermonaudio.com/rss_search.asp?keyword=TRUTH on SermonAudio

The solid foundation of the Christian faith...what we build upon: God's Son and God's Word.

The investigation of truth contrasts the scoffer and the wise by their receptiveness to God's Word. 1. The Scorner's Antagonism 2. The Saint's Achievement

This sermon explores the critical importance of placing trust and faith in God rather than in physical objects, titles, or human strength, using historical examples from Israel to illustrate the dangers of misplaced devotion. By examining the stories of Samson, the Ark of the Covenant, and the brazen serpent, the message highlights how believers can inadvertently turn God's provisions into idols when their hearts are not fully aligned with His will. The preacher emphasizes that true spiritual strength comes from a deep, personal relationship with Christ and a diligent study of Scripture, which serves as a living sword and heart keeper for the believer. The tone is convicting yet pastoral, urging the audience to examine their own hearts to ensure their faith is rooted in truth rather than outward appearances or ritualistic habits. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a return to a perfect heart that seeks God's wisdom, enabling believers to be effective witnesses and soldiers in God's army.

God promised the Church. But he didn't promise a singular institution.

This sermon examines Galatians 2:1-10 to reveal three core truths about the nature of the gospel: it advocates for the sinner, joins hands in fellowship, and builds one unified house. The text highlights Paul's defense of Titus against legalistic demands, illustrating how the gospel removes the burden of self-justification and welcomes Gentiles into the covenant without partiality. It further explores the right hand of fellowship extended by Peter, James, and John, emphasizing that the church operates under a singular mission despite diverse strategies and backgrounds. Finally, the passage is interpreted through the lens of temple typology, presenting the church as God's dwelling place constructed from both Jews and Gentiles. The tone is pastoral and instructional, encouraging believers to rest in Christ's finished advocacy and to pursue unity in the shared mission of advancing the gospel.

The sermon explores the intense spiritual longing described in Psalm 119:131, where the psalmist opens his mouth and pants for God's commandments. It argues that this physical metaphor represents a deep, transformative hunger for Scripture that goes beyond intellectual knowledge to a heartfelt desire for God's presence and truth. The message challenges believers to move past formal, cold religion and embrace the excitement and vitality that comes from experiencing the quickening power of God's Word. By using the analogy of a long-distance runner with an enlarged heart, the text emphasizes the necessity of perseverance and endurance in the Christian life, urging believers to keep running the race rather than becoming weary or complacent. Ultimately, the sermon calls for bold faith and wide-open prayer, trusting that God is willing to fill the believer's desires abundantly when they approach Him with confidence and expectation.

If we're in fellowship with God, we'll walk in His light 1. Light and truth 2. Confession and cleansing