Sermons about Better Substance

The Lost Son

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jul 16, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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We all stray from God’s path. But the grass really isn’t better on the other side.

The Lost Son _______________________________________________ Luke 15:11-32 There are many great parables throughout the bible. Jesus used many of these parables to teach the disciples. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Beyond The Grave

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 20,234 views

In spite of death, the eleventh chapter of John gives us a better hope. This hope is found in no one else but Jesus.

February 19, 1999 I. Introduction: How do we cope when a loved one is suddenly taken from us? How do we react when a young mother with two young children is suddenly overtaken by death? How do we take the sad news that Sister Marva Farrel is no longer with us? No longer with us to share ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-26

Denomination: Adventist

The Divine Visitation

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 5, 2002

based on 37 ratings

| 14,267 views

It is better to be cleansed from the roots of evil than to be lead from the different forms of prisons that they build around us.

On the second Sunday of Advent, Mark 1.1-8 calls our attention to the person of John the Baptist. John is a figure of confrontation. This confrontation is interior in nature. It has to do with our inner self. It is the greatest challenge of cleansing ourselves innerly. Tom was a quite boy. His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

How To Manage Our Mouths Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Feb 3, 2002

based on 72 ratings

| 11,476 views

I talk about the destructiveness of an uncontrolled tongue and then share what we can do to better manage it.

Intro: Have you ever said anything you later regretted? I wished I had 10 bucks for every time I said something that I shouldn’t have in my life. As we think about saything the wrong things let me share with you a couple of things NOT to say to a police officer. 1). Sorry, officer, I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Ephesians 4:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Real Courage Series

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jul 3, 2001

based on 119 ratings

| 16,780 views

Better understand how David was able to not be afraid, and how we might grow more courage in our life.

There is a new television show called Fear Factor. Some critics suggest it is a new low on TV. This "reality show" pays people money to face their biggest fears. So, for example, you have a man staked to the ground with 200 rats crawling over him for ten minutes and getting paid $10,000 for doing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The C Word: It's The Road To Success Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 5, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 4,318 views

Learn four ways to communicate better in your home in this word-by-word study of Ephesians 4:15.

"The C Word: It’s the Road to Success" Ephesians 4:15 In Operation Desert Storm, our military had one objective on the first night of operations: attack all communications installations and destroy them! Here’s why – if you can dismantle and disable someone’s communication network, you can defeat ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Tragic Beginning, A Tragic End

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

based on 41 ratings

| 4,921 views

Some stories start out good in life and get better, some start out bad and get worse.

Tonight I want to share an unusual message with you, a message that is pointed out of Matthew Chapter 27. Lets read from verse 3-5 (READ). The message is titled, a tragic beginning, and a tragic ending. Some stories start out bad and end good, some start out good and end good, and some start out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Never Fish Alone

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 25, 2008

based on 6 ratings

| 2,170 views

A fishing adventure is always better when you share the journey. This lesson is about partnering with your church in this adventure.

Never Fish Alone Discussion Starter: We were all fish before becoming a “fisher of men”. Someone shared the message of Jesus Christ with us. Christ has called us to be His voice to a lost world. We have a clear message that must be told. A fishing adventure is always better when you share the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Person Of Great Character Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 5, 2007

based on 8 ratings

| 4,147 views

They say that the greatest, most impacting sermons are those that are not preached, but are lived. No one lived a better sermon than Jesus.

They say that the greatest, most impacting sermons are those that are not preached, but are lived. No one lived a better sermon than Jesus. In Matthew 5, Jesus continues his Sermon on the Mount. Jesus teaches how to develop great character in your life. A. We must realize why we are here. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focused Or Blurry? Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 5, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,811 views

They say that the greatest, most impacting sermons are those that are not preached, but are lived. No one lived a better sermon than Jesus.

They say that the greatest, most impacting sermons are those that are not preached, but are lived. No one lived a better sermon than Jesus. I have been to the eye doctor many times. Sometimes they would dilate my eyes and everything would get so blurry and out of focus. It would be hours ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For A New Home

Contributed by James May on Oct 9, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 9,047 views

While many are looking for newer, better, nicer homes in this world, Christians should be looking for a new home in the Heavens.

LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME By Pastor Jim May Right now the real estate market in our area is really booming. It’s a seller’s market because there are thousands of people who don’t have a home and are looking for just about anything that will put a roof over their heads and give them a place that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To The Church That Was Next Door To Satan's Throne Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 23, 2006

| 3,423 views

The compromises we make with the world today are not worth risking the better world God has in store for us someday.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 3 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Next Door to Satan’s Throne Rev. 2:12-17 Oct. 22, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Shining Light

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Jan 7, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 5,549 views

People need to have a better knowledge of what God will do for them when they believe in and accept Him into their lives.

It is so amazing to me to see different people in the world reject the needs they have. People come into the Salvation Army for financial support because they have lost their jobs, but when we give them a couple of employers that are hiring, they seem to back away. When we get into some sort of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Lamb Standing Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 27, 2007

based on 3 ratings

| 2,615 views

As Easter approaches, we want to have a better understanding and a deeper revelation of what God did for us at the cross.

Introduction Continue- journey to the cross/resurrection of Jesus Christ. As Easter approaches- understand what God did for us Heb 2:17 Therefore, it was necessary for him to be made in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Christ Crucified In Me Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 27, 2007

| 2,886 views

As Easter approaches, we want to have a better understanding and a deeper revelation of what God did for us at the cross.

Introduction Begin today- focus our hearts on- death/resurrection. As Easter approaches, we want to better understand- have a deeper revelation of- what God did for us. The death/resurrection of Jesus Christ- nice story, an historical fact, but do I understand its significance. 1Jn 4:2-3 2 By ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:2-3, 1 John 4:3

Denomination: Charismatic

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