Sermons on Substance:

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Troy Mccrory on Jan 2, 2006

With all that seems to be going wrong in society and around us it could well be that we were placed here for Such a Time as This

Est 4:8 Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given at Shushan to destroy them, to show it unto Esther, and to declare it unto her, and to charge her that she should go in unto the king, to make supplication unto him, and to make request before, him for her people. Est ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Attitude Adjustment About Giving

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Jan 14, 2006

This sermon was presented to teach the blessings of being a generous giver.

An Attitude Adjustment About Giving January 15, 2006 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Intro: How do you view giving? Some view it as an obstacle, burden, punishment. (this is seen in how some get uncomfortable even when a preacher mentions it) Some of us need simply to change our attitude about giving. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Touch Of Faith

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 27, 2002

Imagine her great faith! By the way, Faith does not always face the facts; but I find that it never gives up. Anybody else would have let the circumstances stop them but not this lady.

A TOUCH OF FAITH TEXT: Matthew 9:20-21 “And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: [21] For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.” Here is the secret hope for health by a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Relief Of God's Grace

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

The terrible disappointment of our sin and helplessness is met with the tremendous relief of God’s grace in Christ.

The relief of God’s grace Terrible Disappointment! Without Me you can do nothing John 15:5 By the deeds of the law no flesh shall be justified in His sight Romans 3:20 We are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags Isaiah 64:6 Every one of them has turned ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of The Now People Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 19, 2008

To get the reader to understand the things that the Lord can do for those who trust His promises.

THE ANATOMY OF THE NOW PEOPLE Ephesians 3:20 My brothers and sister I wish to report to you this morning that there are three types of people in our world. There are the people that lives in the past, people who lives in the future and there are people who live in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Those Who Have Gone Before Us

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2008

This was a sermon used in a memorial service for three people who have passed away and the importance of the legacy that we should leave behind.

4/13/ 2008 Honoring those who have gone before us Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Consolation Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 18, 2013

Outline: Purchased consolation, vss 1-2 Coming consolation, vss 3-5 A Word of consolation, vss 6-9 Our Consoler, vss 10-11

Most people in Israel weren’t especially thrilled when a prophet showed up. That usually meant some bad news, a critique, and harsh warnings of impending judgment. In fact, the previous 39 chapters of Isaiah were just that. But here in chapter 40, things change; the welcome news is of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

The Wedding Parties Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 11, 2016

We have been invited to share in the great wedding celebration of Jesus and his bride. This lessons looks at the Wedding Party - People as well as the Wedding Party-Celebration.

1. Wedding Traditions Everyone is familiar with our wedding traditions like tossing the bouquet and the throwing of rice/bird seed, but what about traditions from other countries and cultures? * The Blackening of the Bride: Scotland The bride and groom are slathered from head to toe in every ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Pt. 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Faith in action

FAITH PT 2 HEB 11 VS 1-3,6,32-40 Hebrews 11:1-3 (NKJV) 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 ...read more

Denomination: *other

Dealing With Depression Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Nov 8, 2016

America is dealing with a national epidemic called depression. Through Elijah's experience with depression and how God ministered to him and delivered him, we can learn how to not only cope with depression but to overcome it.

DEALING WITH DEPRESSION I Kings 19:1-8 In America, today, we are dealing with a national epidemic. It’s not a virus, a bacterial infection, or germ of any kind. It is a spiritual, emotional, and physical epidemic called depression. ** 15% of Americans will require medical treatment for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of The Creation Story

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 3, 2018

Is Genesis theistic evolution, day-age theory, a gap, literal 6 days, a polemic, an allegory, majestic prose, intelligent design or something else? If Christians can’t agree on the timing of creation, can we agree on the purposes of the creation story?

Prelude Berasheet bara' Elohim et hashamayim ve'et ha'aretz In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. What are the secrets behind the creation stories in Genesis? Is Genesis literal, allegory, or majestic prose? What are the forgotten purposes of the creation stories? Purpose: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Order Concerning The Beasts. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 20, 2019

Noah was a man who “lived by faith,” and that is how I want to live my life too.

November 5, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.D.4: A New Order Concerning the Beasts. (Gen. 7.1-5) Introduction Have you ever noticed that the book of Genesis is attacked more than any other book of the Bible by those who hate God and the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prays For The Unity Of His Church

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 7, 2018

How is Christian unity different than earthly concepts of unity?

Jesus Prays for the Unity of His Church John 17:20-26 Today we come to the third part of the Lord’s great prayer. He had prayed for Himself in the upcoming arrest, trial and crucifixion. But the disciples and we too overhear the prayer as well. This reminds us of who Jesus, His relationship to the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reversing Curses Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018

Sermon deals with 2 types of curses people can find themselves in. One is a spiritual curse that comes as a result of iniquity. The other is basically when bad things happen to good people and they are suffering through no fault of their own.

REVERSING CURSES 2 Kings 8:1-6 * Have you ever felt that, because of your past mistakes, that you are living under a curse? * Or maybe you feel that you have suffered for many years for something that wasn’t your fault? Something that was totally out of your control. Life has hit you really ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Shaking Things Up Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 22, 2015

Salt is a symbol of permanence as well as a reminder of purity, preservation, health and even destruction. These are things that we are called to be and do as followers of the Leader.

1. Chick-Fil-A Mission Several months ago Chick-fil-A's founder, Truett Cathy, made people upset when he claimed: "I think we are inviting God's judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at him and say, 'We know better than you as to what constitutes a marriage.'" And said that his company was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ