Sermons on Better Substance:

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 19, 2020

As Peter concluded this very practical letter that addressed the difficulties the church faced while seeking to encourage them to remain committed, he drew their focus back to the one who could provide all they needed regardless of the situation - the Lord Jesus Christ.

Victory in Jesus 1 Peter 5: 6-11 We have considered much in our time moving through Peter’s first epistle. Being aware of their struggles, Peter addressed their need while challenging them to remain steadfast in spite of the opposition they faced. He knew the world was watching their lives, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You See Post Covid -19???

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 13, 2020

This is not for everyone, this is for people who are going through a dark period of discouragement, failure and uncertainty, bravo friend, God has got your back!

The voice of a prophet, what do you see post COVID -19??? Friday night, (June 12, 2020) I was in my room doing an all-night prayer and my daughter was also praying in another room. After reading the Bible, I started intense prayer from midnight 12 am, I was weeping at His feet, I needed many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming Vigilant PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

This sermon encourages vigilance and perseverance in the face of addiction, emphasizing the freedom and strength found in faith and God's armor.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today with a heart brimming with anticipation, not because the message is easy, but because it is necessary. It is a message about a battle we all fight, a struggle we all face, and a victory that is available to us all. It is about addiction, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 5:8

Topics: Freedom, Addiction

The Women Who Supported Jesus' Ministry

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 13, 2022

God does not play favorites, not does He consider what societal norms are when He chooses His ministers.

The Women who Supported Jesus' Ministry Luke 8:1-3 Sometimes, a passage of Scripture gets overlooked because it is seen as simple background information to the narrative. This is true of the passage we read this morning. At first it seems to act as a transition from the story of Simon the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Help My Unbelief Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 21, 2022

Message deals with what happens when we have doubt.

Title: Help My Unbelief Opening Text: Mark 9:14 – 24 Introduction Isa 61:3 To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-20, Mark 9:14-24

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Sovereign Support In Dark Times (1 Samuel 21:10-15)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 27, 2024

David, the hero of Israel and God's chosen vessel to be the next king, came to a point in his life where all he had gained was now lost and forgotten. He hit rock bottom, yet God used this to show David that he needed to rely only on Him for support and strength.

"David arose and fled that day from before Saul and went to Achish the king of Gath. The servants of Achish said to him, 'Is this not David the king of the land? Did they not sing of him to one another, saying, 'Saul has slain his thousands and David his ten thousand?' Now David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:5-10, Psalm 34:1-22, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways Of Living

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

Choosing our lifestyle.

TWO WAYS OF LIVING Psalms 1:1-6 INTRO: The key to fulfilling life’s purpose to glorify God is realizing that we are responsible to God for the conduct and direction of our lives. We are presented with a variety of options, but ultimately the choices are only two: God’s way or the way of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving From God

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

five ways to receive from God

Intro: The gospels are full of accounts of people receiving a touch from Jesus. Not everyone was healed, not everyone received a blessing, there were those who pressed through, those who wouldn’t give up, those who couldn’t be stopped, and those who had a supernatural faith to claim their ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Kind Of Dirt Are You? Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003

Identifing ourselves in the Parable of the Soils helps us to improve our relationship with Christ.

What Kind of Dirt Are You? Mark 4:1–20 INTRODUCTION It is often said that a parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. The first of Jesus’ Parables is about the condition of human hearts. Jesus always emphasized that it is not a good sermon that makes for good worship but good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flies - The Decision Is Yours

Contributed by David Stocker Ii on Mar 29, 2002

One unsurrendered area of our lives can outweigh all the things we claim we have given up for God.

Flies Ecclesiastes 10:1 A.In our society today, people will tell you that nothing is a sin if it is done with moderation. It’s not wrong to act a certain way,or do a certain thing if it only affects you. If it doesn’t hurt anyone else than you are o.k. to do whatever your concious will allow you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduction Developing Your Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002

Looking at Jesus’ ministry and how he developed his disciples faith and appling it to our lives today

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH Introduction Heb 11:1-3 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thank Him

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004

let us really learn to thank Him, for the past, the present and the future that He has promised us. (power point available just email me)

Thanking Him! Colossians 3:15-17 Colossians 3:15-17 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms [and] hymns [and] spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

High In Salt Content Part 1

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 1 of being salty - Biblical cause-and-effect passages of how others will find the Lord.

Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34 – High in Salt Content Part 1 Two Grand Mananers are looking for jobs in the paper. "Look! Here’s an ad for a waiter!" says #1. "No, I don’t want it,” says Grand Mananer #2. “It says you have to fill the salt shakers and its too hard to get the salt through those tiny ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:50

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Successful Ministry

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

In 1 Peter 4:11 the apostle Peter wrote: "If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever.

In 1 Peter 4:11 the apostle Peter wrote: "If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen." There are so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:11

Keys To Effective Worship

Contributed by Tony Lewis on Aug 21, 2002

Keys are usually used to help us gain access into something, without keys if it’s locked the only way we can get in is to break in, and that’s what some of us are trying to do, break into God’s presence.We are trying to use shortcuts to gain illegal acces

Dr. Tony V Lewis Intro; Keys are usually used to help us gain access into something, without keys if it’s locked the only way we can get in is to break in, and that’s what some of us are trying to do, break into God’s presence. We are trying to use shortcuts to gain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:27-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational