Sermons on Better Country:

Love And Respect

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 7, 2020

What makes a godly marriage godly? Why do some marriages stay together and some don't? If I want to be a better husband or wife, what should my role model be?

Love and Respect (Eph. 5:31-33) Intro: A. It is often quoted that 50 percent of all US marriages end in divorce. The problem is, that is not a correct statistic. In fact, it is reported that the divorce rate has been in decline since 1980. No matter what the number is, the marriage that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Want An Apple... I Don't Want A Seed!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2020

Take heed to finish the work before you. Often we pray God give me the finished product... God has a better idea. Invest your blood, sweat and tears and God gives the increase.

I WANT AN APPLE… I DON’T WANT A SEED… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I LOVE TO PRAY. I lay my petitions down before the throne of God. I see many living far below our potential and privilege. 39 ½ years in the full time ministry has taught me many things. So I pray the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:19, Philemon 1:2, Jeremiah 12:5, Colossians 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Refugee God Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 12, 2010

Jesus was a refugee - we need to welcome the refugee

Advent/Christmas 2009 Epiphany Sunday, January 3, 2010 The Incarnation Our Refugee God - Matthew 2:13-18 Begin with Hushidah’s story and Maria’s. Hushidah Bagam is 20. For two years now, she has lived in a squalid bamboo and corrugated iron hut in a Bangladesh refugee camp. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: *other

When God’s Ways Don’t Make Sense, Then What?

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE THINK WE KNOW BETTER THAN GOD WHAT HIS PLAN SHOULD BE. IF A LOVED ONE IS SICK AND IN PAIN, WE WANT TO TREAT THE PAIN RIGHT AWAY, WHEN THE PAIN COULD BE NECESSARY TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM

WHEN GOD’S WAYS DON’T MAKE SENSE, THEN WHAT? JONAH 1:1-16 WE’VE JUST STARTED A SERIES DEALING WITH THINGS IN LIFE THAT DO NOT GO AS WE WOULD WANT THEM TO. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS AS IF THERE IS TRIAL AFTER TRIAL PUT ON OUR PLATE AND WE WANT TO ASK GOD WHY THIS IS HAPPENING AND WHEN IT WILL STOP. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The Comparison Traps (Spiritually( Part 2 Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 25, 2008

part 2 of Avoiding the comparison traps of life. we cannot compare ourselves to each others faults or successes. we must compare ourselves to what the Lord desires for our lives.

AVOIDING THE COMPARISON TRAP (SPIRITUALLY) LUKE 18;9-14 INTRO- THIS MORNING WE ARE AGAIN GOING TO BE LOOKING AT THE COMPARISON TRAP. THIS TIME SPIRITUALLY. INSTEAD OF LOOKING AT OUR LIVES OF WHERE THE LORD WANTS US ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Blessing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 4, 2018

If you want your future to be better than your past, don’t give into your passions. Instead, rest in God’s provision of a King, King Jesus, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, who died to save you from your sins.

Pastor Donn Moomaw was preaching in Bel Air, Maryland, where a lady came up to him after a sermon and said, “Oh, Reverend Moomaw, I just have to tell you that every sermon you preach is better than your next.” He thanked her and then went home to think about it. It’s not really a compliment any ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

We're All Broken Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 21, 2011

The human mind is self-rationalizing and self-deceptive. Without a guide, we have no idea what is right and good. God's Word offers that guide but it's more than just reading a guidebook and determining to do better. We need to come to grips with the brok

Today we are going look at just three verses. Normally these verses might be couched in terms of “this is really bad stuff—this is sin—don’t do it!” While that is true, I want to handle these verses a little differently. Firstly, remember that these words are written ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ready..set..."Rest"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 20, 2015

We may not always realize it, or be ready to accept it...but when He tells us that He will do it... you better believe God always stands ready in every situation..to deliver us and to deliver his promises that he's made to us

Ready..Set..."Rest" When were young were taught growing up..about competition and about striving and doing our best... And we learned about playing sports and games… Were taught that everyone gets ready, everyone gets set to participate... and everyone exerts their self and tries their ...read more

Scripture: John 3:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accepting The Challenge

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 10, 2005

This sermon deals with how faith helps us on the journey through uncharted waters of accepting new challenges in Christ.

Accepting the Challenge Hebrews 11:1-16 Last week I shared with you a challenge for the coming years here. A challenge that I believe God has called us to. Let me share it with you again. It¡¦s a challenge to become relevant in the lives of people who do not know Christ. Here are some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: *other

The Christian's Power To Be Self-Controlled

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

The Holy Word of God contains many admonitions concerning the importance of the Christian being self-controlled. Proverbs 16:32 says, “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.”

The Christian’s Power To Be Self-Controlled The Holy Word of God contains many admonitions concerning the importance of the Christian being self-controlled. Proverbs 16:32 says, “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” Also, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Utopian Dead-Ends And The Faith That Lives Beyond Death Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

Faith has a tangible result in the real word. Faith does not get caught up in idealism that does not root itself in the recognition of sin or God’s sovereignty.

Utopian Dead-Ends and the Faith that Lives Beyond Death Hebrews 11:13-16 Pastor Jim Bohrer November 23, 2008 If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale, and gave all my money to the church, would that get me into heaven?" I asked the children in my Sunday school class. "NO!" the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Family Supper

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

It's easy to be concerned about where we fit into the Kingdom of God, but we need to trust that God has prepared a unique, marvelous room for us.

I. Introduction a. Any identity thieves? i. Jon Mark Lipka ii. Born XXXX iii. Moved to xxxx iv. Moved to xxxx. v. Ordained deacon September 20, 2003, and priest June 2, 2007 vi. Married…oh, wait, not yet! vii. That’s where I’ve come from. b. Where I’m going, who knows? ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

Longing For Home

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 3, 2019

The following sermon is going to review Hebrews 11:13-16 to show how important it is for God’s people to allow their future, eternal home to affect their inner faith and desire to become more like Jesus while exiled on this earth!

Longing for Home Hebrews 11:13-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Whether one is taking a picture of the sandstone rock formation in Arizona; visiting one of six sky monasteries in Meteora, Greece; walking on the Great Wall of China, in the icy waters of Glacier ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Training For Families

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jun 17, 2003

The Word of God ought to be on display in your homes, in every area of your life. It ought to be hung up in your living room, your kitchen, your laundry room, and if you really expect your children to follow the Lord, the Word of God had better be hung u

Note to readers: Although I have re-written this text extenstively, most of the main points, illustrations, and quotes of this sermon are from a sermon originally preached by Dr. James Merritt at the Pastor’s Conference of the Southern Baptist Convention held at Orlando Florida in June of 2000. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Moves Beyond Our Comfort Zone And Takes Risks Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 14, 2007

A sermon that examines the risk taking faith of Rahab.

What causes ordinary people to take risks? What prompts people to gamble or engage in extreme sports such as skydiving, hang gliding, scuba diving, auto racing, rock climbing and whitewater kayaking? Psychologists have determined that it is more a personality trait rather than a behavior. Some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ