Sermons on Substance:

What Fruit Do I Bear?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022

In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about fruit in people’s lives.

False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious but who are inspired ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do We Know If The Bush Is Still Burning?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 16, 2023

This is the story of when Moses was tending sheep and saw a bush burning that was not consumed by the fire.

What a differentiation between Moses' life as an Egyptian ruler and his life as a Midianite shepherd. As a ruler, he had everything accomplished for him since he was the renowned child of an Egyptian princess. As a Midianite shepherd, he needed to thoroughly take care of himself. He was holding ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Masters Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 31, 2022

No one can serve two masters, particularly those whose orders are directly contrary to one another: otherwise, if they were the same or both agreed, both might be served, but this is rarely the case and seldom done.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:24 (Two Masters) 24 "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. No one can serve two masters, particularly those whose orders are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Personal Development

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 7, 2023

Development is defined as the process of developing or being developed. It is an action that may create growth, progress, improvement or the addition of physical, economic, environmental, social and demographic components.

Ziad K. Abdelnour, a Lebanese-born American investment banker and author once remarked: “Life is like photography. You use the negatives to develop.” 2 Timothy 3:14 reminds us: “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Luke 2:52, John 20:30-31

Forget The Past--Reach For What Lies Ahead Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

Credentials won't do. Status won't do. Nothing will suffice our deepest spiritual need: to know God and be known by Him. Paul says it's a constant pursuit.

I. Intro: Backstage at the circus, motivational speaker Jim Donovan noticed that the elephants were kept in place by nothing stronger than a thin rope that tied one leg to a stake in the ground. Puzzled, Donovan asked one of the trainers what prevented these powerful animals from just snapping the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Creation Theories And Lessons

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2022

Is there a purpose for the creation narratives? With so many theories, what lessons can we learn?

Is there a purpose for the creation narratives? With so many theories, what lessons can we learn? Creation Theories Let’s first examine a few of the many creation theories and some of their strengths and weaknesses 1. Godless Evolution claims to be honest with geology and biology, but denies ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Message To The Church In Sardis Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 18, 2022

The church had become a thermometer that registered the temperature of the city instead of a thermostat that changed the temperature of the city.

Revelation 3:1-6 A Message to the Church in Sardis 12-18-2022 The city of Sardis, Capital of Lydia, a center of commerce, coins first minted there, carpet and woolen industry located there. Only a shell of its former self. The church had taken on the characteristics of the city. One ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Fruit Do I Bear?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 4, 2023

In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about the fruit in people’s lives.

False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious however who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Under The Influence Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025

To live under the influence of the Holy Spirit is to live above defeat, sin, confusion, and weakness. The Spirit empowers you for righteous living, effective service, and bold witnessing.

LIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:31 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:5-14, Galatians 5:22-25, John 14:16-17, Isaiah 11:2 INTRODUCTION: Living under the influence of the Holy Spirit is the divine standard for every believer. It is not a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:5-14, Galatians 5:22-25, John 14:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning From Thomas Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 4, 2024

We can learn a lot from Thomas that by encountering Jesus and hearing the testimonies of others, we don't have to lose faith, doubt and fail to believe.

I FIND IT INTERESTING THAT IT WAS THOMAS WHO GETS A BUM RAP AS THE “LONE” DISCIPLE OF DOUBT. WHEN WE SPEAK OF THOMAS, HE IS USUALLY REFERRED TO AS “DOUBTING THOMAS.” ALTHOUGH UNDERSTANDABLE, IT REALLY ISN’T FAIR. ALL THE REMAINING DISCIPLES DOUBTED AS WELL. DEPSITE THEIR JOY OF PROCLAIMING “WE ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Deuteronomy 31:8, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 11:1, John 14:27, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Down Payment On Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 14, 2025

This sermon explains that the Holy Spirit acts as God's divine down payment, or "earnest," guaranteeing our full future inheritance and securing us until our final redemption, all for the ultimate purpose of bringing praise to God's glory.

Introduction When we make a major life purchase—perhaps a new tricycle for a business, or even a house and lot—it's very common to pay in installments. You start with a down payment. That down payment does two very important things. First, it proves you are serious about the purchase. Second, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For Spiritual Insight Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 18, 2025

This sermon explores Paul's primary prayer for believers: that the glorious God would grant us a spirit of wisdom and revelation, not for greater intellect, but for a deeper, more intimate, personal knowledge of Him.

Introduction Anyone who has tried to navigate the streets of Metro Manila knows that a simple map is often not enough. A map can show you the names of the roads, but it can't tell you about the real-time traffic, the sudden one-way schemes, or the streets that are prone to flooding. To truly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Sound Out! Do We Have Hope?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 24, 2025

Is hope a verb? Or is it a noun? Hope is essential to our daily living. We must sound out to evaluate our hope patterns.

SOUND OUT: DO WE HAVE HOPE? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol..com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) IS HOPE A VERB? IS HOPE A NOUN? *HOPE: optimistic state of mind, a feeling of positive outcome, a confident expectation in the promises and character of God, the object of desire. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12, Romans 15:13, Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beyond The Tinsel

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025

Beyond seasonal glitter, God proves His Word: Jesus fulfills prophecy, dies, rises, and invites every heart to trust His unbreakable promises.

(A Christmas conversation about God’s kept promises) Opening – Smell, taste, and memory On the way here I passed through Loma Linda—our Adventist mecca—where health-food stores outnumber fast-food chains and where Postum is practically a sacrament. And if there isn’t an actual ‘LomaBucks’ on ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 18:31-33, Luke 24:44, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Synergy Of God’s Design For Marriage

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 1, 2025

Husband and wife are not rivals, but partners.Their duties are different, yet perfectly balanced—like melody and harmony in a song.

The Synergy of God’s Design: Husband and Wife Molded Together I. God’s Perfect Design for Marriage From the beginning, God declared: “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him” (Genesis 2:18). Husband and wife are not rivals, but partners—two complementary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, Ephesians 5:31, 1 Corinthians 7:3, Titus 2:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ