Sermons on Substance:

Have Faith

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 29, 2009

Strong faith can become weakened by doubt, but life can be restored by Jesus.

Text: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Story: “Show Much Have You?” A friend tells of overhearing two little girls, playmates, who were counting over their pennies. One said, “I have five pennies.” The other said, “I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Obedience & Love

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 3, 2009

Just as God wanted to prepare the people from whom the Savior of the world was to come and they were to live as a distinct people until His coming. He desires that in us even today ~ His blood bought children, before His second coming.

Opening illustration: [Sultan Q__s disguises himself as an ordinary man and walks into a hospital] Introduction: We must think of the children of Israel camping in the meadow by the Jordan, looking across at the hills of the Promised Land; and must think of Moses, now a hundred and twenty years ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's Nothing That God Cannot Do"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 21, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to strengthen the faith of believers to trust God.

21 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Understanding Elisabeth’s infertility (along with the knowledge that with God nothing is impossible) will strengthen the FAITH of believers to TRUST GOD. REFERENCES: Fourth Sunday of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready

Contributed by David Atton on Nov 3, 2008

A message of the soon coming of the LORD for his church, in reference to the parable of the 10 virgins.

READY? Matthew 25:1-13 - I know some of you found it difficult to fully understand the message last Sunday of the 70 weeks of Daniel - if you don’t grasp anymore than this: understand this prophecy in Daniel tells us clearly that there will come a final 7 year period upon the earth in which God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Enoch 'was Not' Because He 'was Not.'

Contributed by Darin Gary on Aug 10, 2012

Enoch refused to be defined by his world and his culture.

Enoch ‘Was Not’ because He ‘Was Not’ (Genesis 5:18-24) “Jared lived 162 years, and begot Enoch. [19] After he begot Enoch, Jared lived 800 years, and had sons and daughters. [20] So, all the days of Jared were 962 years; and he died. [21] Enoch lived 65 years, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:18-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Do You See Post Covid -19???

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 13, 2020

This is not for everyone, this is for people who are going through a dark period of discouragement, failure and uncertainty, bravo friend, God has got your back!

The voice of a prophet, what do you see post COVID -19??? Friday night, (June 12, 2020) I was in my room doing an all-night prayer and my daughter was also praying in another room. After reading the Bible, I started intense prayer from midnight 12 am, I was weeping at His feet, I needed many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"chasing Rainbows"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 21, 2019

Three things I learned from chasing rainbows

“Chasing Rainbows” September 22, 2019 Genesis 9:11-17 “I establish my covenant with you: Never again will all life be destroyed by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.” “And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:11-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Defiance Of The Queen Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 2, 2021

Queen Vashti was expected to behave in a way contrary to conscience and she refused the king's command. Her refusal was the right decision to make, but it cost her dearly. Living upright will not always gain one the favor of the world.

The Defiance of the Queen Esther 1: 10-22 As we consider our text today, we must do so in light of the preceding verses. King Ahasuerus had thrown a six month long party, culminating with a seven day finale. He had provided an elaborate escapade for all the princes and servants within the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Can Music Heal?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 23, 2019

There has been a growing interest in the healing ability of music within the church. That has led some to explore ancient religious music traditions and practices as people seek supernatural encounters and deeper intimacy with God.

“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; make music to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing, with trumpets and the blast of the ram's horn — shout for joy before the LORD, the King.” (Ps 98:4-6 NIV) Music has always been an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:11, Ezekiel 28:13-15, Psalm 98:4-6, Isaiah 53:5, Revelation 5:10, Ephesians 5:19-20, Colossians 3:16-17, Revelation 15:3-4, Acts 16:25-26, Isaiah 24:16, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 2:16, Romans 8:26, Jeremiah 2:13, Matthew 8:7, Exodus 15:26, Psalm 103:3, Psalm 33:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Have A Ton Of Stuff And A Ounce Of Faith?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 1, 2017

Life can tend to become a trap of habits and thinking patterns that define us. We have opportunities before us. Leave your comfort zone and do more than you ever dreamed... Bend your back and get to work.

DO WE HAVE A TON OF STUFF WITH AN OUNCE OF FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:30-34, Matthew 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Call To Continuance

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2011

Faithfulness

"A Call to Continuance" Hebrews 10:32-39 We are living in difficult times. They are difficult economically. For the first time ever Americans have been paying over $4 per gallon for gasoline, foods prices have shot through the roof and the dream of home ownership has become a nightmare for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Evil Aimed At You!

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on May 23, 2015

Let me state a biblical truth. As a child of God, and according to Gods word: You can overcome any and all Evil attempting to control, manipulate or rule your life - PERIOD

OVERCOMING THE EVIL AIMED AT YOU! By Pastor Daniel Cruz Preached on Sunday April 12th 2015 Romans 12:21 (esv) “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” 1 John 5:4 “for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Means Of A Harlot

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 21, 2016

To show that harlots is a trap to a man, will reduce a man for mere payment for food and will endanger the man's life because his loved ones will be next to be attacked by the harlot.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you protected by Wisdom? Yes, because the Great I Am lives within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that harlots is a trap to a man, will reduce a man for mere payment for food and will endanger the man's life because his loved ones will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Mother's Day Ever

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

Mothers care that their kids are well provided for. That is close to God's heart of concern for those less fortunate in our world.

We all know what mothers are supposed to want on Mother’s Day. A card is great, whether professionally made, with a beautiful picture on the front and a sentimental poem on the inside, or maybe home made, decorated inside and out with crayons that are handled with more love than professional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

The Women Who Supported Jesus' Ministry

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 13, 2022

God does not play favorites, not does He consider what societal norms are when He chooses His ministers.

The Women who Supported Jesus' Ministry Luke 8:1-3 Sometimes, a passage of Scripture gets overlooked because it is seen as simple background information to the narrative. This is true of the passage we read this morning. At first it seems to act as a transition from the story of Simon the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible