Sermons on Substance:

Avoiding The Mistake Of Alcohol And Drugs Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 24, 2007

Substance abuse is dangerous and detrimental. In this lesson we learn from the mistakes of biblical characters.

Introduction: A. During the days of prohibition, an evangelist was preaching against the evils of alcohol. 1. He demonstrated the destructive force of the demon drink by dropping a worm into a bottle of whiskey. 2. By the time the worm hit the bottom of the bottle, the worm was dead. 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy And Hope: A Personal Encounter With Christ In The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2012

The Constitution on the Church in the Modern World gives us a kind of charter for the substance of the New Evangelization.

Monday of 34th Week in Course 2012 Documents of Vatican II: Gaudium et Spes The redeemed pictured in John’s Revelation stand in the Father’s house on Mount Zion, that is the heavenly mountain, and they are with the Lamb, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. What are they doing for all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Looking For Style, Or Looking For Substance? 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 29, 2002

When listening to someone speak God’s Word, what are you listening for?

1 Corinthians 1:10-17 LOOKING FOR STYLE, OR LOOKING FOR SUBSTANCE? A woman driving through Oregon over the Cascade Range ran into a snowstorm and became very frightened. Then she peered ahead and saw a snowplow. What luck! She kept as close to the snowplow as she could while it removed snow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Evidence Of Faith

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

Faith is an unseen substance,however, true faith also produces evidence that can be noticed by others .

The Evidence of Faith James 2:14-26 Introduction: One of the greatest debates throughout all of Christendom is that of faith versus works as it relates to one’s eternal destiny. Reformation fires burned over this issue. This great debate rages on today. Probably the most controversial and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson For Christians From The Life Of An Alcoholic

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 13, 2008

What it means to go from being controlled by a substance such as alcohol, to being that controlled by the Holy Spirit.

A Lesson for Christians from the Life of an Alcoholic Scripture: Ephesians 5:10-21 STORY Mel Trotter was an alcoholic. Again and again he promised his wife that he would give up drink for good. Once, he managed to stay dry for eleven and a half weeks. At the end, thirst overcame him. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:10-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Elisha Is Here!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 8, 2013

Friend, when you have good stuff and when there is substance in you, you would be noticed!

Elisha is here! 2 King 3:11”But Jehoshaphat said, "Is there no prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of the LORD by him?" So one of the servants of the king of Israel answered and said, "Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who poured water on the hands of Elijah." Here’s what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Is More Than A Feeling Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 1, 2024

The Bible defines faith as "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen

As Christians, we often hear the phrase "just have faith." But what does it really mean to have faith? Is it just a feeling or an emotion? Or is it something more? The Bible defines faith as "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, James 2:14-26

Incarnation - Advent 5, 2011 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 28, 2011

Do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

Dakota Community Church December 25, 2011 Incarnation So far we have looked at the hope (past, present, and future) that Christmas offers to every man; then in week two, Tyson spoke on the peace of knowing God, in week 3 we looked at the joy that is not of human origin and last week we rounded ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Bearing Witness

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 26, 2015

Jesus, the bread of life sustains us.

BEARING WITNESS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 26, 2015) “Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-4

Denomination: Friends

My Lord Is Far Better

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 13, 2020

Key better than any thing else this world has to offer

MY LORD IS FAR BETTER Hebrews 12: 18 For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, 19 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Shadows Part 1

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 3, 2019

In this series we will examine shadows from multiple angles. Shadows and types, shadows of influence, the shadow of death, and so on.

Shadows Part 1 PPT 1 Series title PPT 2 Message Title What Do You See? (Link: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Face_or_vase) Do you see two faces or a vase? It depends on what you focus on. When it comes to certain biblical truths some people focus on the shadow and miss the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Plumbline

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 7, 2004

The five elements of Gospel preaching...what makes for a Gospel sermon? It isn’t style; it’s substance!

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- September 5, 2004 7Thus he showed me: and, behold, the Lord stood upon a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand. 8And the LORD said unto me, Amos, what seest thou? And I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-39

Denomination: United Methodist

God’s Provision In Prayer Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 28, 2010

1) the substance, 2) the source, 3) the supplication, 4) the seekers, & 5) the schedule of requesting God’s provision.

One of the most controversial elements of this winter’s Olympics has been Canada’s "Own the Podium" program. Not being content with record amounts of medals, the Canadian Olympic officials sought to have the most medals of any country. Was it greedy? When we consider what we have, why should we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Other

Preaching From Philippians #2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

One of the reasons that it is a sin for Christians to take drugs or drink alcoholic beverages is because these are substances that control our behavior.

These are things that will ruin our lives and cause us to make fools out of ourselves. There is no way that a Christian can be controlled by the Holy Spirit if they are controlled by these substances. But these are not the only things that control Christians. For example, there are many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching From Philippians #2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

One of the reasons that it is a sin for Christians to take drugs or drink alcoholic beverages is because these are substances that control our behavior.

These are things that will ruin our lives and cause us to make fools out of ourselves. There is no way that a Christian can be controlled by the Holy Spirit if they are controlled by these substances. But these are not the only things that control Christians. For example, there are many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist