Sermons on Better Choices:

Life Is Better At The Beach - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 7, 2017

Today we will talk about how God has designed each of us in our own unique way. We will discover that sometimes we have to search for purpose before we can live it and we will talk about “Playing in the Sand”.

¥ I use everyday life illustrations because I want us to understand that God is trying to communicate with us everyday! There is a message from God in almost everything that we see, touch, taste, smell or feel. God is everywhere just waiting for His creation to cry out for its Creator! Psalms 19:1 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Psalm 5:12, Isaiah 43:19, Psalm 8:1-9, Isaiah 55:6-9, Isaiah 45:9, Isaiah 29:16, Romans 9:20-21, John 15:16, 1 Corinthians 3:9, Psalm 19:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Life Is Better At The Beach - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 22, 2017

Today we continue our Summer Sermon Series on “Life is Better at the Beach”. There is so much to learn from the beach. God wants us to be effective. This means we need to live life strategically.

I. Riding the Waves (Adjusting to the “motion of God” in our lives) Romans 8:6 KJV - For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Matthew 16:24 KJV - Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6, Matthew 16:24, Isaiah 55:8-11, Hosea 10:35, Psalm 116:2, 1 John 5:14-15, Exodus 31:15, Leviticus 23:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

"What Could Be Better Than Hallelujah?"

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 4, 2017

sermon about crying out to God

“What Could Be Better Than Hallelujah?” Psalm 102:1-8 David P. Nolte For some people the words, “Hallelujah,” or “Praise the Lord,” or, “Bless God!” are just that: words. Keri’s song suggested that there are some words we may say that are better than a Hallelujah. While I in no way ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justice And Righteousness Better Than Rituals

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2020

The danger of worship without mercy.

JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS BETTER THAN RITUALS. Amos 5:18-24. Historically, Israel had split into two kingdoms shortly after the death of king David’s son, king Solomon. The ten tribes of the north rejected both the dynasty of David, and the worship of the Jerusalem temple, and set up their ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better: A Call To Goals & Growth

Contributed by Harold Eggar on Jan 3, 2025

All Scripture is taken from the ESV unless otherwise noted. I do not spend much time correcting spelling and grammar in my notes as I deliver these sermons orally. I apologize if that makes this sermon more difficult to follow on paper.

Preached 1/5/25 I do want to say Happy New Year to all of you welcome to 2025, and as a church, we are so glad that you are here with us kicking off this new year being a part of God's family here in Riverton. You know personally I think I've always kind of been a little confused about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18, 1 Timothy 4:14-15, Luke 2:52, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 12:29-31, Philippians 3:13-15, Philippians 3:12, Philippians 3:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Christ Is Better Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2024

Christ is superior to anything and all things that clamor for our loyalty.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Key word – better. a. To exceed prior expectations or standards. b. To have superior quality, is excellent. c. Better is comparative, why not use the word excellent? 2. Author: some say Paul but: a. Not his style or vocabulary, also did not identify self. b. Some say ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

What’s Better Than Forgiveness? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Dec 6, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of forgiveness, emphasizing that Jesus offers more than just forgiveness - he offers freedom from sin and a constant, abiding presence through the Holy Spirit.

Hello Church! We’re going to look at the opening to Mark’s gospel today. One of the unique things about the Gospel of Mark is how to-the-point Mark tells the story of Jesus. He doesn’t beat around the bush and he omits a lot of material that we find in Matthew, Luke, and John. In fact, Mark uses ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Forgiveness, Holy Spirit, Transformation

Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 4, 2017

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Covenant".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Covenant [#4] NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD OF JESUS Hebrews 9:11-22 Introduction: Another hymn about the blood of Jesus is “Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus”. This song used to be sung differently than we sing it today. The leader would sing the 1st line: “What can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

We Might Need A Pit Stop --- Joy Is Our Strength

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 20, 2016

We get so busy in daily living we often forget JOY IS NOT FOUND IN RELIGION, JOY IS FOUND IN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SON OF GOD...

WE MIGHT NEED A PIT STOP --- JOY IS OUR STRENGTH. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV) Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bad Decision #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

God always responds when we repent and return to Jesus

What to eat, what to wear, who to respond to first, what to prioritize at work — each of us makes hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions each day. Some of these choices have larger consequences than others. For starters, who we choose to surround ourselves with, where we live, who we worship, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:11-12, Micah 6:8, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Proverbs 1:28-29, Luke 15:11-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 11, 2020

8 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-VIII— 1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) If we are careful to nurture God’s Intent in our marriages, then they will NOT end up ‘on the skids’ as do worldly marriages! Paul answered the inquiries ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time..."To Get Your Worship On"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 2, 2015

Your praise and worship attitude of no matter what happens.... I'm going to believe and trust God with the results... is where the rubber meets the road!

It's time..."to get your Worship On" 1 Thess. 5:18-20 MSG. 16-18. Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. No matter what is going on in life, you can find a reason to thank God. Most ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fork In The Road Series

Contributed by Ian Whitmore on Aug 1, 2024

In life we all have choices. We make over 12 million choices in a year. Which means in an average lifetime you will make over one billion decisions. There are only a few decisions that can change your eternity. Living the righteous life brings life, but living the wicked life brings destruction

Text: Psalm 1 DT: Living the righteous life brings life, but living the wicked life brings destruction The average person makes 35,000 choices in a day. Which means that in a year we make around 12.7 million decisions. Some of them are small every day decisions that we can make in a snap ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary Vs. Martha: Busy Vs Better Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 15, 2017

It is good to be busy serving the Lord; however, we must not neglect discipleship because being too busy to sit at the feet of Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue with our Deep Thoughts with Jesus series, we will come upon an interesting situation that most all of us can relate to. • Have you ever been really busy doing something at home, maybe like cleaning the house, and your spouse and children are sitting on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Better To Be Poor And Honest Than To Be Dishonest And Rich Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

The love of money can motivate any evil on this earth. Rich sometimes get rich by oppressing the poor.

1) Worldly rich: The love of money can motivate any evil on this earth. Rich sometimes get rich by oppressing the poor. There are many wicked rich people in this world who have hardened their hearts filled with arrogancy, selfishness, harshness, cold-heartedness throwing rich parties wasting their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:18, Luke 14:12-13