Sermons on Better Substance:

"betrothed To God"

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 21, 2024

Continuing this journey of transformation God has called us too. This week we’ll be looking at ourselves and the church as being the Bride of Christ, and the betrothal process where our desire is to know Jesus even better and start to change into those men and women of God He has called us to be.

Betrothed to God  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQUVUws0ggg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100064615454428/videos/904954737746222 Today, we’re continuing this journey we started at the first of the year as we begin the transformation that God has called us to. Last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:2, Hosea 2:19-20, John 14:1-3, Matthew 24:36-37, Romans 7:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

7 Crucial Crucibles Series

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Feb 10, 2024

The Apostle Paul lays out 7 words to describe difficult situations that could threaten our intimacy with the Lord. The purpose of this study is a quick peek at each of the 7 words Paul uses related to challenges in Romans 8:35 to better orient us to face them unseparated from the love of Christ.

7 Crucial Crucibles 7 is the number of God’s perfection. So, how does he use difficult situations to perfect us? There are 7 descriptors (7 Crucial Crucibles) that Paul lays out in Romans 8. Below is a description and deeper dive of each of these words. These words can be related to a crucible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35

The Best Plan To Save Man Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

We need a real Savior! We need someone who can fix people! We need someone who can change hearts! We need someone who can give hope and encouragement that there is a better way to live and there is power to help us live that way. Jesus is the only plan th

The Best Plan to Save Man Romans 10:13 - 21 Intro: During this election year we have heard and will hear a lot of flowery words on how this person or that person has come up with an amazing plan to save our economy, to secure our borders, to fix our healthcare system, to reduce poverty and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blame Game

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2011

We’re good at being blame-shifters. We blame fast food restaurants for making us fat. We blame tobacco companies for giving us cancer. But are we better off because of it? Let’s see what playing the blame game really accomplishes for us?

THE BLAME GAME INTRODUCTION: We’re good at being blame-shifters. We blame fast food restaurants for making us fat. We blame tobacco companies for giving us cancer. We blame the church for our lack of spiritual growth. We blame God for the results of our poor choices. But the question is: do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Terrible Trio Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 23, 2010

There is nothing wrong with being holier than thou, if we do it with humility, acceptance, and love. The problem is when we have a holier than thou attitude that says I am better than you, because I live like this. We have gotten so afraid of being seen i

Here we are back in Revelation after a couple weeks off and what an appropriate passage of Scripture we have today for Halloween. The Dragon and the beasts, this is a literal horror show with evil that can’t even be replicated by Hollywood. Let’s begin by looking at The Dragon, or as ...read more

Jesus-The Son Of David Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 19, 2009

If you look at it one way, Jesus came from a very dysfunctional family and a dysfunctional family line. If God has set about to save the world, shouldn’t He have made things a little better along the way? Actually, it’s really a cool part of God’s salvati

Matthew’s gospel was one of the first written in the decades after the resurrection (50 A.D.). At the time the many forms of Judaism were on the wane. After the fall of Jerusalem, in fact, only two remained: one was Rabbinic Judaism (which came from the Pharisees) and Jewish Christianity. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Starting Point Of All

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 17, 2008

When you give your child back to God, you are openly declaring that this child is a gift from God and only on loan to you. We’d better be careful how we treat and care for God’s property! God trusted you enough to place those children in your care to ra

The Starting Point of All Genesis 22:1-18 The Bible says that children are a blessing from God. Psalm 127:3 3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. (NIV) The Bossier City First Church of God is thrilled to partner with your family in raising your children in a Godly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010

If we are going to play follow the leader in this life, we had better be sure we are following the RIGHT leader, Jesus. Anyone else could and will lead us away from where God would love to have all of us arrive in the end…in His arms. Will you follow Him?

How many of us have played the game, Follow the Leader? It’s a simple game where one person plays the ‘leader’ and all the other participants have to ‘follow’ wherever and whatever the leader does; walk where they walk, walk HOW they walk, or run or crawl or hop. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remember That One Time??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 3, 2016

Truth be known, we have all been guilty of playing Thee one ups Manship game. The words, I remember the time have all rolled off of our lips and while it's good to remember, it's better to remember the one who took you thru safely to the other side

Remember that One Time? Illus. I've Always Liked The Story Of The 3 Old Widows ..... I’ve always liked the story of the 3 old widows who lived together. One sister got up to go to bed, half way up the stairs she stopped and asked "was I going up or was I coming down" One sister replied with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Best Prayer Partner - The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 8, 2020

We can have no better prayer partner than God's Holy Spirit. This sermon shares what can happen when we allow the Holy Spirit to lead us, guide us and become our prayer partner. Our lives and the very air we live in can be transformed!

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28; Jude verse 20; Ephesians 6:10-18 Theme: Prayer Title: Your Best Prayer Partner – The Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! The Bible tells us that two are better than one: We see this spelled out in the book of Genesis with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Nazarene

2019 The Year Of New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Jan 15, 2019

A new year is upon us, 2019 is officially here so rather than giving you a Christian horoscope about the coming year I want to talk about how we can embrace change and new beginnings in our lives so we can better serve and follow after God.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com A new year is upon us, 2019 is officially here so happy birthday Earth?!? Now rather than me giving you a Christian horoscope about the coming year I want to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:10, Daniel 2:21-22, Malachi 3:6, Jeremiah 2:11, Isaiah 48:3-5, Ecclesiastes 7:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

To Whom Else Shall We Go?

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 20, 2019

Sometimes we may get disillusioned with church, but we all need a divine teacher; can you think of a better than Jesus? He understands us, knows all our faults; yet He loves us more than any other. And He alone can give eternal life.

TO WHOM ELSE SHALL WE GO? John 6:66-68 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE KARATE DOG 1. Henry went to a pet shop to buy a watchdog for his wife Helen. “I have just the dog for you!” and brought out a miniature Pekingese. Henry, “That little thing? It couldn’t hurt a flee!” 2. The store owner said, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-68

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lukewarm Church Of Laodecia

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 17, 2019

Lukewarmness is like a dud bomb. Accomplishes not a thing. Jesus Christ prefers us to be passionately against God or, much better, passionately for God. And He disciplines us because He loves us so very much. Thanks to William Barclay's insights which are reflected throughout this message.

November 17 Sermon - The Churches of Revelation - Laodicea So we have come to the end of our look at the churches of Revelation, today being the last day. And it’s been a fascinating journey to see some of the challenges that the early church faced, and how Jesus directly, through this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20, John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Comparison

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 24, 2019

Comparing ourselves to others creates problems-anger, envy, hatred, division and even murder. There are solutions to the problem: Take the Eternal Perspective 2. Count others as better 3. Follow Jesus 4. Be so busy being cool that you don’t notice what others are doing 5. Give Thanks

No Comparison Today I’d like to tell a few stories from the Bible, As well as read some of the Bible’s teachings concerning comparisons. Then, at the end, I’d like to consolidate some of the lessons we can learn from what the Bible teaches concerning comparison. This 5-Point message you’ll only ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-9, John 21:15-19

Denomination: *other

Mind Your Language! (The King's Speech) Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 30, 2016

What we say reflects what is inside. What we say also affects what is inside.When we are careless with our words we grieve God. We also transform ourselves. When we are careful about our words we please God, and are transformed to reflect Him better

Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Mind Your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30

Denomination: *other