Clearbranch UMC
ClearBranch is a United Methodist Church serving the Trussville/Argo area of northeast Jefferson County, Alabama.
Our Mission is to ENGAGE people through relational ministry,
to EQUIP disciples for Christ,
and to EMPLOY their gifts through missions.
The Vision of Clearbranch UMC is Transformed Lives offering the Transforming Love of Christ
Series: Super Powered
Sermon Title: Stand Firm in Truth
Key Scriptures: Ephesians 6:13-14a (NRSV)
13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14a Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist
Big Idea:
True love requires loving truth
Truth MATTERS
Ephesians 6:14 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 13:4-6 (NRSV)
John 14:6 (NRSV)
Ephesians 6:14 (NRSV)
14 Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist
1 Corinthians 13:4-6 (NRSV)
4 Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth.
John 14:6 (NRSV)
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Truth FREES
John 8:31-32 (NRSV)
John 8:31-32 (NRSV)
31 Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
Godly Truth involves AND
John 1:14 (NRSV
John 1:17 (NRSV)
John 4:24 (NRSV)
John 4:24 (NRSV)
24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”
John 1:14 (NRSV)
14 And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.
John 1:17 (NRSV)
17 The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Challenge Questions:
What areas of your life need to be brought into the light?
How could speaking truth bring freedom into your life?
Does your life most need more truth, grace, spirit, or love?
Worship Set:
Forevermore;
Love So Great;
O Praise the Name;
Thank You Jesus;
I Want To Know You