Sermons
At True Words Baptist Church, we provide biblically sound teaching through sermons, Sunday School Lessons, and Bible Studies designed to help you grow in your faith. Access a variety of resources, including text, PDFs, Word documents, audio, and video, to deepen your understanding of Scripture and strengthen your walk with Christ.
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What really happened when Jesus died? Was it just His body that suffered—or was there more? The Bible says His soul was not left in hell, and His spirit returned to the Father. But why did His soul go down at all? And what does that mean for us? Most Christians talk about the cross but miss what happened after. This sermon reveals the full picture: body, soul, and spirit—and how Jesus conquered all three realms. Do you know where His soul went for those three days and nights?
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Are you worshiping God—even when it hurts? When a leper approached Jesus, he didn’t complain, blame God, or question why he suffered. He worshiped. Covered in disease, rejected by society, this man teaches us a powerful truth: hardship is not a reason to turn from God—it’s a reason to draw closer. What’s your response when life gets hard? Do you murmur like Israel in the wilderness—or sing like Paul and Silas in prison? This sermon challenges you to stop whining and start worshiping. Because when you glorify God in adversity, He moves in power.
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Did Jesus’ soul actually go to hell—or is that just a misreading of Scripture? Acts 2:31 says, “his soul was not left in hell,” but what does that mean? Was He ever there to begin with? And if so, was it a place of torment—or something else entirely? This sermon launches a deep dive into one of the most debated doctrines in Christianity, challenging you to examine what the Bible truly says about where Jesus went after the cross—and why it matters.
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What does the Bible really say about angels? Forget the Hollywood myths of winged babies and glowing spirits—Scripture paints a very different picture. Angels are real, created by God, and serve His purposes—not ours. They are powerful, numerous, and sometimes terrifying, but they are not to be worshipped. This sermon explores their origin, purpose, and nature, and why Jesus—not angels—deserves all glory.
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Is sin stealing your joy, wrecking your testimony, and ruining your life? Salvation is a free gift—not of works, not of cleaning up your life. But after you’re saved, God calls you to grow. Sin won’t take your salvation, but it can destroy everything else you love. This message gives real spiritual power and practical steps to overcome sin—straight from God’s Word. Learn how to cut the fuel line, starve the flesh, walk in the Spirit, and live in victory through Jesus Christ. You’re not powerless—sin has no dominion over you.
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For 16 weeks, Jesus has been teaching us in the Sermon on the Mount—about living a blessed life, prayer, forgiveness, laying up treasures in heaven, and walking the narrow way. Now He closes with a challenge: Will you hear His words and do them—or hear and ignore them? He compares the wise man who builds on the rock to the foolish man who builds on sand. Storms are coming. Lives will be tested. This sermon calls every believer to examine their foundation and make sure it’s built on Christ—the Rock that cannot be moved.
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Is the Bible just a collection of ancient stories—or is it one unified story with one central figure? Many read Scripture as disconnected books: laws, history, poetry, prophecy. But the truth is far greater: from Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is one continuous story—and that story is about Jesus Christ. This sermon pulls back the veil to show Christ in the Old Testament—from creation to the covenants, from the ark to Abraham, from the promises to the pictures. Once you see Him, you can’t unsee Him. Sixty-six books, one Savior. Every page points to Jesus.
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What happens when you change God’s Word? The very first sin started with, “Hath God said?”—and the serpent still whispers that today. Does it really matter if a preacher adds one idea or removes one phrase? Can altering a single word rewrite who Jesus is? Scripture warns: Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar (Proverbs 30:6). If Jesus is the Word made flesh, what does it mean to tamper with His truth?
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Is Jesus just a good man—or is He God in the flesh? Some call Him a prophet, a wise teacher, or a moral example. But the Bible declares something far greater: Jesus is the eternal Word, the great I AM, the Creator of all things, and the fullness of God in bodily form. If you get this wrong, you miss everything. This sermon walks through the clearest Scriptures on Christ’s deity and calls every listener to answer one eternal question: Who do you say that He is?
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If the check came, why are you still broke? In this hard-hitting sermon, we confront a painful truth: the problem isn’t that God hasn’t provided—it’s that we’ve wasted what He gave. From nails and fast food to lottery tickets and luxury, too many are burning their blessings on vanity while claiming lack. God calls us not to live for pleasure but to steward His provision with purpose. Will you keep feeding the culture of waste—or will you repent, take ownership, and start building a legacy? Your money is a test. What does your spending say about your faith?
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Can you spot a wolf in sheep’s clothing? False prophets don’t come wearing horns—they come smiling, quoting Scripture, and claiming to speak for God. But Jesus warns us in Matthew 7:15–23 that they’re ravening wolves, producing fruit that leads to damnable heresies and destruction. This sermon exposes how false teachers twist the gospel, the signs to look for, and how to measure every so-called “word from the Lord” against the written Word of God. Are you trusting appearances—or testing fruit? Eternity could depend on it.
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If God is a Spirit, how should you worship Him? What if your worship is more physical than spiritual—more ritual than real? This sermon confronts the invisible nature of God from John 4:24 and exposes how idolatry begins when we forget He cannot be seen, carved, or confined. Discover why true worship must come from the heart—not just the hands—and how the omnipresent, invisible God is seeking those who will worship in spirit and in truth. Are you offering Him what He actually desires—or just what feels religious?
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Was Paul just a preacher—or was he something more? Many today wrongly claim Paul was ordained as an evangelist in Acts 13, but Scripture makes it clear: Paul was an apostle—not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ. This sermon walks verse-by-verse through Paul’s writings to prove he never called himself anything but an apostle. Don’t be deceived by man-made offices. God’s Word settles it: Apostle was the highest calling—and Paul was the final one.
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Ten were healed, but only one returned. Why is gratitude so rare, even in the church? This sermon walks through Luke 17 to reveal how unthankfulness is more than bad manners—it’s spiritual decay. From entitled hearts to wasted blessings, God sees it all and asks still, “Where are the nine?” Learn why a thankful spirit isn’t optional—it’s the will of God. Are you taking and walking, or turning back to give thanks?
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Are you walking the broad path to destruction or the narrow road to life? In this powerful message from Matthew 7:13–14, we zoom out to review the Sermon on the Mount and zoom in on the choice every person must make. Jesus warned that few find the narrow way—but those who do will walk in truth, light, and lasting joy. Don’t follow the crowd off a cliff. Choose life. Let God’s Word guide you like the ultimate GPS, and discover the eternal rewards found only on the strait and narrow path.
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Is the office of apostle still active today? This sermon answers with Scripture, not tradition. Apostles were personally chosen by Jesus, saw the risen Christ, laid the Church’s foundation, wrote Scripture, and confirmed their message with miracles. Their office was the highest—and it’s closed. No modern title can replace it. The Bible says, “First apostles,” and that foundation is already laid. There are only two church offices today: pastors and deacons. This message exposes false claims of apostleship and reminds us to stand firm on the doctrine the real apostles left behind—unchanged, unchallenged, and complete.
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What if the foundation of your faith rested on one unshakable truth? Not a feeling. Not a tradition. But a bold declaration: The Lord our God is one Lord. In a world flooded with spiritual counterfeits—crystals, karma, pop culture gods, and personalized religion—this sermon confronts the confusion with clarity from Scripture. From Deuteronomy to Isaiah, from Jesus’ own words to the epistles, the Bible thunders: there is only one God. But this isn’t cold theology—it’s a call to undivided worship. This message walks through the doctrine of God’s oneness, the Trinity, and why false teachings that dilute His nature must…
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What happens when helping others turns into enabling sin? Could your generosity actually be fueling rebellion instead of obedience? In this sermon from 2 Thessalonians 3, Paul lays it down straight: if a man won’t work, he shouldn’t eat. This isn’t about punishing the weak—it’s about correcting the willfully disobedient within the church. Have we confused kindness with compromise? Are we tolerating laziness in the name of “grace” when God calls it disorderly conduct? You’ll walk away knowing why biblical love sometimes means stepping back—and why discipline is part of a holy church.
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Have you ever thought about what kind of prayers actually please God? Could it be that many people today sound more like spiritual leeches—constantly asking God for material things, but never seeking what truly matters? This sermon dives into Matthew 7 and Luke 11 to expose the emptiness of “name it and claim it” Christianity and challenges believers to stop asking for more stuff—and start asking for the spiritual gifts that glorify God. Are you praying for riches, or for a heart that hates sin, walks in the Spirit, and boldly preaches the gospel? The answer reveals whether you’re living for self—or…
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Have you ever stopped to compare what Jesus said about the end times with what most churches teach? Could it be that the popular timeline of a pre-tribulation rapture doesn’t line up with Scripture—but instead falls apart under the clear order Jesus gave in Matthew 24 and Revelation 6? This sermon walks through the six seals step by step, revealing how deception, war, famine, persecution, and cosmic signs unfold before the wrath of God is poured out. If the tribulation comes first—and the rapture after—then the real question is: are you ready to endure what’s coming before Jesus gathers His…
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Have you ever wondered what it really means when the Bible says, “Judge not”? This sermon tackles that question by showing how Jesus warns against hypocrisy, not discernment—and how we can judge righteously without being self-righteous.
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Are you just trying to clean up the old you—or have you truly been made new? This sermon confronts the lie that Christianity is about self-improvement and boldly declares that salvation transforms you into a brand-new creation, not a better version of your old self.
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Have you ever wondered how something that seems harmless—like “just one drink” or a single pill—can turn into a prison? This sermon pulls no punches, exposing the cunning grip of substances that numb pain but ultimately steal your heart, relationships, and joy, and it dares you to trade that temporary buzz for the freedom and fullness found only in Christ
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Have you ever wondered what the phrase “abomination of desolation” really means—and whether it’s talking about events in the past or ones yet to come? This sermon delves into Daniel’s prophecy and Jesus’ warnings (Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21), explaining how it refers both to ancient temple desecrations and a future end‑time crisis, challenging listeners to understand the signs and take them seriously.
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Have you ever wondered what role prayer really plays in a believer’s life—just a spiritual routine, or something more demanding? This sermon lays out a bold answer: prayer isn’t passive meditation, it’s spiritual labor—an act of obedience, sacrifice, ministry, and warfare that flows from salvation but doesn’t earn it.