Sermons on Better Substance:

The Ripple Effect Of A Committed Life Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Mar 6, 2016

Everything that we do on this earth has a corresponding consequences whether for good or evil that we do to ourselves or to the people close to us. This is the ripple effect of our lives on the people that we come in contact with.

Every action we do on this earth has a corresponding reaction whether for good or for evil. Many people don't really understand it or they are not aware of it, but that is the truth of life. Every thing we do on this earth has a corresponding consequences whether for good or evil that we do to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Dealing With Life's Gray Areas

Contributed by Rick Adams on Feb 10, 2002

Four practical questions to ask yourself when faced with a questionable situation.

NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Safe Harbor

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace.

Last week in looking at the importance of being a part of a local church, we read from Ephesians 4 where Paul speaks of the privilege and responsibilities of church membership. In our text today, we find Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace. Many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Immutability Of God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003

The Immutability of God Explains Why We Can Depend Upon God, and Why God is Worthy of Our Worship and our Submission

The Immutablity of God (topical) Intro 1. When it comes to matters of theology, most dictionaries do not recognize the vocabulary. 2. Take two words we will use today: aseity and immutability. Only my large 3 volume dictionary has those words. You can check yours when you get home. 3. But why ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, Isaiah 46:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas-- It's The Real Thing (Confessions Of A Christmas Lover)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

A sermon about sensing the hope of Christmas even amidst dark times.

Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sick Society

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 30, 2002

The secular values which today’s society is based upon, are a formula for disaster....especially if we, as Christians, buy into these values.

(Phil. 2:15 - “That you may become blameless and harmless, children of God, without fault, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.”) (Rom. 1:24-32 - “Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Me-Monsters Don't Worship Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jan 25, 2006

What is real worship? Well, let’s first consider what it isn’t...

“Beware of the Me-Monster,” says Comedian Brian Regan towards the end of his DVD called I Walked On The Moon. We are all very familiar with this Me-Monster of selfishness from encountering him throughout our lives. I think one of the biggest areas I see the Me-Monster pop up is when I am driving ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Fervor, Our Faith And Our Future

Contributed by Judith Hand on Aug 7, 2010

Attending church does not mean you have actually worshipped. What please God is not fervor but faith. Our faith is placed in God who promised us a future with Him.

Our FERVOR our FAITH and our FUTURE In our reading from Isaiah, we see that it was a time of great sin and rebellion. The people were still going through the motions of worshipping God, but their hearts were not in it and their behavior was no different from the ungodly folks around them. They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

"Set-Right With God"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 8, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to Trustfully Believe in God and get "Set-Right with God"

8 August 2010 West Fort Hood Community Chapel U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Hood Texas BIG IDEA: Believers should avoid relying on their own wits – and understanding – by Trusting and Believing God to keep his promises. REFERENCES: Genesis 14:22-24 NIV (But Abram said to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call To A Life Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

We are on a journey that began the day we received Jesus into our hearts and that will continue until the day we arrive in Heaven. This pilgrimage is, at times, a wonderful thing. At other times, it is difficult. Yet all the time, it is a pilgrimage that

Theme: The Commitment to a Life of Faith Text: Genesis 12: 4-9 Introduction A. Last week we have learned that out of Abram’s miserable spiritual condition God called him to live his life in faith. This gives us the truth that indeed, no one is beyond the touch of God. He is able to come where we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God In His Proper Place Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 30, 2008

Sometimes, we do not have a right perspective of the Christian life because we do not have God where He belongs in our lives. He is not in His proper place.

God in His Proper Place Griffith Baptist Church – 6/15/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 33 Main Verse: Psalms 33:13 - The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. The Introduction A man was driving in the country one day and he saw an old man sitting on a fence rail watching the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Between Reasoning And Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

There is a constant battle between reasoning and faith, which moves mountains?

THE BATTLE OF REASONING AND FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Isa. 1:18, Come now let us reason together. Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of the things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.--- Numbers 13: 30: Caleb stills the people and said," Let us go ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seed Pearls

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023

Every act that you perform is a seed of one kind or another. Something will grow from it. What will your seeds produce?

Wars have been fought over differences seemingly smaller than the contrasts we see between the five parables in this passage from Matthew’s gospel. There were riots in the streets of Constantinople during the 4th century over whether Jesus was of “like” substance with the father or “the same” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding Hidden Treasure Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 24, 2022

This message looks at a great treasure - the kingdom of heaven. To some people, this treasure is so valuable they will choose to risk their life in finding it. But for others, they just ignore it and let it remain undiscovered.

Have you ever dreamed of finding buried treasure? When I was a child, I did. I read books on John Swift’s lost silver mine in eastern Kentucky. I panned for gold, and bought a metal detector and waded up and down the creek on our farm. I also hunted arrowheads and Indian artifacts. Why did I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

You Got Issues Pt. 1 Mental Strong Holds Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

We are dealing with a lot of mind games in the church. You don't have to play those games with the devil. It's time to ban him from the playground.

Intro: This morning I want to talk to about some issues we are dealing with. This sermon will address the mental strong holds we face and tonight I will talk about the physical limitations we may face I. Her issue. Here we have a woman that is suffering from an infirmity for 12 years. This issue ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34