Sermons on Better Substance:

New And Improved Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2002

Years before Hebrews was written, God had declared there would be "New Covenant." This new legal contract had better promises than the Old one, but what is better?

OPEN: After the death of Elvis Presley it became fairly common to read headlines in the Tabloids such as: "I was Elvis’ Love Child" or "Elvis’ Ghost is My Father". Many people claimed to be related to "The King" either for the prestige of wearing his name or possibly to try and get a share of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Internal Power To Face External Pressures

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

We cannot change what's going on around us most of the time, but we can change internally for the better so that we are better equipped to deal with external pressures.

TITLE: THE INTERNAL POWER TO FACE EXTERNAL PRESSURES TEXT: 2COR. 4:1,7, 8-10, 15, 16-18 INTRO: Atmosphere of extreme mental,‑physical and spir. pressure. ‑Discouragement seems to come from all‑sides. The news, people,‑circumstances, and even demonaic‑attacks. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Know The Plan? Destruction Vs Instruction?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 4, 2019

I believe every person can be better! The chaos of the present world will either destroy us or teach us to be better or to be worse. God has a plan! Do you?

KNOW THE PLAN? DESTRUCTION OR INSTRUCTION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us begin by asking a serious question: HOW DOES A TEAM WIN THE SUPER BOWL IN FOOTBALL? Is it an accident? Is it fate? Que sera, sera what will be will be? A super bowl team needs more than a star ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4, Psalm 23:4, Mark 5:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Is A Privilege, Life Is A Joy

Contributed by Kelechi Uwanuruochi on Feb 26, 2020

How you look at life is important. Our sermon today helps us to view life from the right perspective. A better understanding of life will lead to a better life.

1. Life becomes interesting when you see it as a privilege God has given you. It is a short opportunity For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14 2. Life is also a good opportunity. It is important we see life from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 12:9-10, James 4:14, 1 Timothy 6:2

The Seven Spirits Of God

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 23, 2012

The Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Trinity, co-equal in glory, substance and essence with the Father and the Son, is the very Breath of God. He represents the total authority and rule of God, the very life of God, and the essence of who God is. Beli

The Seven-Fold Ministry of the Holy Spirit Jesus acknowledged the Spirit of the Lord upon Him (Luke 4:18), which speaks of the anointing and power present to destroy the works of the enemy. This refers in particular, to the seven-fold ministry of the Holy Spirit. “And there shall come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Spiritual Adoption

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 13, 2022

Someone said you know television has cease to be entertainment when the commercials are better than the programs.

Every year at the Super Bowl advertisers pay millions of dollars to advertise their product for a few short minutes. And they have a contest after the Super Bowl which company the viewers like the best. Some of these ads are fascinating. Did you know some of these ads are so good that years have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Money, Relationship, And God: The Interface Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2003

Whether we are talking about spiritual status symbols or social status symbols, Christ destroys all tokenism and says it is substance—who we are underneath it all—that matters to God. Christ shatters all attempts at achieving status through wealth with t

Money, Relationships, and God: The Interface (Luke 16;1-31) An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish service, he will be rewarded with his choice of wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects wisdom. "It is done!" the angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-31, Deuteronomy 28:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith: A Mysterious Confidence

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 20, 2000

Topical message on how walking by faith makes us better.

Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 11:1. In 1993, I had surgery on my shoulder because it was so torn up inside that I couldn’t do push-ups without dislocating it. I remember going to the hospital and being laid out on the gurney and then someone put a mask over my face and told me to start counting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Prescription

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

God gives us the prescription for a better life here and now.

THE DIVINE PRESCRIPTION Ps. 37:1-7 INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy went into a grocery store and asked the clerk for a box of Duz detergent. The clerk said, “What do you need the detergent for?” The little boy replied, “I want to wash my dog.” The clerk said, “Well, son, that Duz detergent is pretty ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World's Greatest Mystery Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 20, 2002

Paul records for us a mystery better than Sherlock Holmes.

THE WORLD’S GREATEST MYSTERY EPHESIANS 3:1-6 (1) For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles – (2) if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you; (3) that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

How To Break Out Of A Rut

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2005

7 specific ways to break old habits and change for the better

Outline from "First Impressions." How to Break Out of a Rut! Do you want to get out of the rut you’re in? Is your life predictable? Do you do the same thing, day after day? Has the excitement gone? Do you feel as though 2005 will be just as dull and monotonous as 2004? Are you just going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does It Means To Wait Upon He Lord?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Mar 18, 2006

It is better to wait upon the Lord than to be in a rush going nowhere.

Isaiah 40:31 Topic- What does it means to wait upon the Lord? In the Word of God, we are told to that if we want to be blessed by the Lord, we must learn to wait upon the Lord Psalm 25: 5 says, “Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Part Two

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010

The reality of heaven is infinitely better than anyone can describe.

Heaven: Part Two Introduction: A Have easel, poster board, finger paints on stage. 1 Begin finger painting a landscape picture of mountain, streams, cabin. (After about 45 seconds, have picture of mountain, stream, & cabin put on screen.) a The best picture I can paint for you with my fingers is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Discouraged

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007

When God is involved, the future is always better than the past.

Have you ever felt nostalgic for the good old days? Have you ever experienced a longing and yearning for the way things use to be? I remember once visiting in a home of a family with a young child. The parents of this young boy had just converted his room from being that of a toddler to that ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Have Faith And Works? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To help the people to have a better understanding between faith and works.

Title: Can you have faith and works? Theme: To help the people to have a better understanding between faith and works. Text: James 2:14-26 James 2:14. What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? What better way to answer the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Church Of God