Sermons on Being The Best:

The Silence Is Broken Christmas 2018

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 22, 2019

The silence of God being broken

Christmas 2018 Part 1 “The silence is broken” How many of you have ever been in a place where there is complete silence? Sometimes that sounds like a fulfilled dream Until it actually happens Silence so thick that you can hear your own heart beat Nothing else The type of silence that I speak ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Special! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 17, 2020

If we are so special, how special God must be!

Special! (Psalm 8) 1. Some people are truly special: Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A 95-year-old California man known to neighbors as "Bicycle Bob" was treated to a celebration after he logged his 100,000th mile of cycling… he took up cycling when he retired in the 1990s and has been logging ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Your Role Model?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is about being a spiritual example.

I remember when Mark McGwire broke into Major League Baseball in 1987. I was 13 when that happened. And I was enamored with his power at the plate. He was only a rookie then, and he hit some mammoth home runs. My dad used to pitch to me in the backyard, and I would imitate Mark McGwire’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Strong In The Grace Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 24, 2011

Let’s think about what it means to be strong in the grace of Christ. 1- Being strong means to impart the Word 2- Being strong means to endure hardship 3- Being strong means to please the commander 4- Being strong means to obey the rules 5- Being str

INTRO.- 1 You then, my son, be strong. I thought all sons were strong! I guess it depends on the son and the type of strength you’re talking about. But when I was a son at home with mom and dad I only thought of one kind of strength and that was physical. What about you men? Did you ever ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A Joshua People

Contributed by Greg Hess on Aug 18, 2005

Breaking through and being an overcomer in life

BECOMING A JOSHUA PEOPLE Josh 1:1-9 – The commission Seven attributes of Joshua Joshua was a faith person. He had faith to believe God when no one else did He was faithful to God and the leadership Joshua had vision He saw the potential within the promise & God’s people He could see God’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Man With The Backyard Son

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 16, 2001

There is a danger in being an absentee dad.

Well, it has been a year since many of us first met because a year ago today was the day I candidated here. It was a day of you were checking me out and I was checking you out. The year has gone quickly by and I hope that you have been as pleased as I have been about the coming together we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, Luke 15:11-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Multiplied Through Your Afflictions Series

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Jan 21, 2004

In this message Dr. Wilson deals with how, the the Affliction that the world givesa and God allows only brings out the best in us!

Ex. 1: 6-14 (Exodus 1:12 KJV) But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel. As to better understand what this verse was really saying I found myself having to go to our long time trusted friend Dr. Webster. Webster ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:6-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Submission To Civil Authorities

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Submission to Civil Authorities is the Only Answer to Persecution and the Best Way to Glorify God (2:13b-17) 1.

Submission to Civil Authorities is the Only Answer to Persecution and the Best Way to Glorify God (2:13b-17) 1. Description of Such Conduct a. Fundamental Responsibility is Submission b. Danger to Avoid is the Misuse of Our Spiritual Freedom (:15) c. The Special Honor We Give to Civil ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Problems Of Presumption - Rom. 9:19-29

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 27, 2001

People who presume to know what is best for them are often mistaken. Problems of Presumption - Rom. 9:19-29

The Problems of Presumption – Rom. 9:19-29 People who presume to know what is best for them are often mistaken. Illustration: Take for example the man who presumed that he knew which plane to board when he wanted a quick 50 minute flight from Los Angeles to Oakland, California. However, after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Big Enough To Forgive Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

David discovered that sometimes personal offenses are best forgiven, not paid back by holding grudges, getting angry, or giving paybacks.

When David met Shemei the first time (2 Samuel 16:5-8), Shemei: +Kicked him when he was down. +Threw rocks at him, +Yelled at him, +Said God was judging the King, +Probably reminded David who Shemei’s dad was The second time they met (2 Samuel 19:22-23), 1. David kept his focus on God clear 2. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Answering The Call: The Life Of Samuel Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Discovering what it means to serve God is best illustrated by examining the commitment of those who do serve, like Samuel.

What chance for great honor does God give us? The chance to influence a group of people That’s the greatest honor God gives one of His servants We must serve if we want to honor God. God’s Servant: I Is Known as God’s Possession 1 Samuel 3:20 And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:3, 1 Samuel 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

When It Doesn't Make Sense, Does That Make It Senseless

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Mar 7, 2009

Why do we try to figure out how God works?, instead of just trusting He know best.

"When It Doesn’t Make Sense, Does That Make It Senseless?" 2 Corinthians 4:8,9 How do we as Christians in this world make any sense out of what makes no sense? How do we cope with things in our lives that just don’t make sense? There are 4 steps that we must take in this situation. 1. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Useless Fires On The Altar

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

God is not satisfied with our itty bitty sacrifice. He desires that we give the best of our spiritual gifts to Him.

Mal 1:6-14 6 "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? If I am a master, where is the respect due me?" says the LORD Almighty. "It is you, O priests, who show contempt for my name. "But you ask, ’How have we shown contempt for your name?’ 7 ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

We Need A Little Good News Today

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

Everyone is looking for some good news. At Christmas we have the best news of all to share with people, the coming of the Messiah.

WE NEED A LITTLE GOOD NEWS TODAY LUKE 1:26-35 – JOHN 3:4-8 OUR WORLD HAS CHANGED MUCH OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. CHRISTMAS WAS AN EXCITING TIME OF YEAR FOR YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE. IT WAS THE ONLY HOLIDAY THAT WE CELEBRATE AS A SEASON. AS CHILDREN WE WOULD GET DRESSED UP AND MEMORIZE OUR PARTS FOR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

Amen Pass The Ham

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 31, 2020

Good things may come to those who wait, but the best things come when we wait with patience on God.

Amen! Pass the Ham! 2 Peter 1:6  And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; James 1:4  But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6, James 1:4, James 5:7, James 5:10, Hebrews 10:36, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist