Sermons on Substantial:

His Prized Possessions

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

This sermon is about restlessness, ransom and redemption.

HIS PRIZED POSSESSIONS January 17, 2021 Text: Isaiah 43: 1- 7 Isaiah 43:1-7  But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.  (2)  When you pass through the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Message Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 21, 2022

When a preacher preaches on the gospel of Christ, he is not preaching on ONE of the most important messages of the Bible, He is preaching THE MOST IMPORTANT message of the Bible.

THE MESSAGE OF THE RESURRECTION is the most important message in the Word of God. Some of the clearest scripture concerning salvation, shows that belief in the resurrection of Christ is necessary if one is to be saved. • Romans 10:9 states, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become Blessed

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 12, 2022

The following sermon is going to explore the steps we as believers need to take to be truly blessed as given in Psalms 1:1-3.

How to Become Blessed Psalms 1:1-3 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Blessed is the One” Imagine for a moment that the Lord appears and gives you the option of either door #1 or door #2. He explains that behind door number one is the ultimate freedom to live your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Are The Ordinances For Today

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 4, 2020

An Evaluation of Ultra-dispensationalism And Dispensationalism Views on Ordinances.

Ultra-dispensationalists are divided into two groups. There are the extreme ultra-dispensationalists and the moderate ultra-dispensationalists. These two differ on the exact time that the Church started but both are in agreement that the Church did not start on Pentecost. Some feel that there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26, Acts 3:19-20, 1 Corinthians 1:17, Acts 18:8, John 4:1-2, Matthew 23:37-39, Psalm 118:22, Matthew 21:42, 1 Corinthians 10:2-4, 1 Peter 3:21, 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, Exodus 12:47-49, Galatians 3:27-28, Ephesians 1:22-23, Colossians 1:24-27, Colossians 1:18, Acts 2:47, 1 Corinthians 1:12, Acts 13:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Desire God's Glory Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 16, 2021

David fervently desired to be in God’s temple all the days of his life, so he could behold the glory and the beauty of the Lord. In contrast a majority of people simply wish to receive material blessings and miracles from the Lord, with no desire whatsoever to see the glory of God.

Desire God’s Glory We read in Psalm 91:9-10, “Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” (KJV) Psalm 91:10 is rendered this way in another version, “So nothing bad ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:9, Psalm 91:10

Denomination: Other

Keeping A Hedge Around You And Your Family

Contributed by Greg Newton on Aug 14, 2020

You have often heard I and others pray a hedge of protection about folks

I have the utmost respect for schoolteachers. It’s tough being a schoolteacher, especially an elementary school teacher. Recently I come across a humorous list of seven ways to know if you’re an elementary school teacher. You might be an elementary schoolteacher if: 1. You think caffeine should be ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #2 - Importance Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A Study on why we should Trust the Bible

1. The Bible is from God. >Read Gal 1:11-12< Question: If we reject a Biblical command, whom have we rejected? (See 2 Tim 3:16; 1 Cor 14:37; Eph 3:3-5; Luke 10:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21) 2. The Bible can be trusted. (Psalm 9:10; Jer 17:7) 3. The Bible arms us against destructive error. (Eph ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10-13, Deuteronomy 18:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Another Change For Grace

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

What does it mean that 144,000 people will be saved before the terrors of the end of times arrive? Will you be a part of that group? Do you want to be a part of that group? Let's find out together

Another Change for Grace Revelation 7, 8, & 9 Michael H. Koplitz We continue today with our look at the book of Revelation by examining chapters 7, 8, and 9. In chapter 7, there is a pause in the destruction that is being leveled against the earth that we saw in the opening of 6 of the 7 ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Sanctity Of Preaching Not Foolishness In The Pulpit

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 29, 2022

God’s Word is not only Holy itself, but it is able to make us Holy. Jesus prayed, John 17:17, which is really the Lord’s Prayer says, “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth”.

The Sanctity of Preaching not Foolishness in the Pulpit By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Nehemiah 8:4, “And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose…” PRAYER: - DEFINITION: - Sanctity: holiness of life and character: GODLINESS: the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:4, 2 Timothy 3:15, Deuteronomy 31:24-26, John 17:17, Romans 1:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

The Beginning Of Knowledge

Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 26, 2025

This sermon deals with the dangers that come with technology and the importance of being able to correctly discern the difference between true, critical knowledge and inconsequential, time-wasting knowledge.

In my last sermon, against the backdrop of current world events, I shared with you from Scripture how we could know we are living in the last days of this earth’s troubled history. We looked primarily at Revelation 13 and 14 and discussed some of the signs of the times that strongly indicate where ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4, Daniel 12:8-10, Proverbs 2:1-6, Proverbs 9:10, Matthew 6:22-24, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Thirteen Attributes Of Mercy

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 3, 2025

Maybe you feel the need for God’s compassion today. Indeed, any time I am in the pulpit, I know that in my audience there is at least one person whose sin he or she thinks God will not forgive. If you feel that way or if you know someone does, this sermon is for you.

The Thirteen Attributes of Mercy Maybe you feel the need for God’s compassion today. Indeed, any time I am in the pulpit, I know that in my audience there is at least one person whose sin he or she thinks God will not forgive. If you feel that way or if you know someone does, this sermon is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, Exodus 3:14

Taste Of Greatness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 6, 2024

What did Jesus mean by saying we should eat His flesh and drink His blood?

An 11-year-old girl named Abby went to the refrigerator and grabbed a grape flavored juice box. She shoved the straw into the box, and took a sip. And then she paused for a minute. She took the juice box to her sister, and said, "Here, taste this, and tell me if it tastes like ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He’s Alive

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 15, 2025

This Resurrection Sunday (Easter), we'll be looking at Romans 6:4 and the two essential truths about Jesus’s resurrection: He Rose from the dead and is Alive.

He’s Alive Matthew 28:1-10 View on our Webpage: https://www.mesquitelivingwaters.com/past-live-streams/ Or YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-WxfIpIGXQ As I think about this special day, that which we know as Resurrection Sunday (Easter), I wonder what has happened where it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Romans 6:4, Romans 10:9-10, John 20:25-29, John 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

A Thankful Giving

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Today’s scripture reading is a parable about belonging and membership in the Kingdom of Heaven.

“A Thankful Giving” “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine in the morning he went out and saw others standing in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Assignment, Not On Accident Series

Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 13, 2025

God has given us each specific gifts and resources. He expects us to live for the advancement of the Kingdom on earth. When we fail to do this, we are outside of His will and off assignment.

1) Introduction a) Trouble in school—bad grades—didn’t care about learning—wanted to hang out with friends. b) The problem was that I failed to understand the value of the assignments the teachers were giving. I viewed them as an interruption to my goals and how I wanted to spend my time. By ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-23

Denomination: Baptist