Sermons on Better Country:

Giving Thanks As We Grow Older Sermon Iv: Gratitude Changes Attitude For The Better Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 27, 2019

Gratitude changes the attitude of those Pilgrims who celebrated the very first Thanksgiving in America and, upon reflection on how far our country advanced since then, may gratitude permeate our lives as it did theirs.

GRATITUDE CHANGES ATTITUDE FOR THE BETTER Colossians 3:15-17 We all know the story of the coming to America by the Pilgrims in 1621. Perhaps you, like I, have visited ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

25. When Faith Goes Quiet: David In Philistine Country Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 23, 2025

There are moments in the Christian life when we stop listening to God and start listening to ourselves. Sometimes that inner voice is not a voice of faith but of fear. We call it “being realistic” or “practical,” but often it’s just fear baptizing itself as wisdom.

When Faith Goes Quiet: David in Philistine Country September 23, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 There are moments in the Christian life when we stop listening to God and start listening to ourselves. Sometimes that inner voice is not a voice of faith but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12, 1 Samuel 28:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

Where Were You

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

We remember where we were during significant times in the history of our country. But a better question is where will you be?

There have been many great and significant events in the history of these United States of America. Many people remember just where they were when they heard the news of such events for the first time. When remembering significant things that have happened in our country invariably people will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joining The Messiah Mission Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 16, 2021

The promise of better times ahead - that’s something we’ve all been waiting for. Better times in our country, in our families, in our community and schools. Christians live under the conviction that God brings the better times.

Joining The Messiah Mission  Luke 4:14-30 ?Introduction The promise of better times ahead - that’s something we’ve all been waiting for. Better times in our country, in our families, in our community and schools. Christians live under the conviction that God brings the better times. Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30, Isaiah 61:1-2, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gods Favor, Better Than Mans

Contributed by Michael Durst on Aug 10, 2006

A narrative look at two biblical examples of men choosing to follow God and please him rather than men.

Allow me to begin this morning by saying that I am not much of a fighter. In fact, I have never been in a real fight in my life. But as a youngster I was put in a couple situations where I felt the need to defend myself. I believe that both of those events occurred when I was in the first ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Hebrews- Part 17 " That's All Folks" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 5, 2016

Wrap up of our Hebrews series

Hebrews – Encouragement for a life of faith Part 17 “That’s all folks” Today we are going to wrap up our Hebrews series As with many of our other sermon series This one has been quite a ride When we began this series I figured we would be here about 6-7 week then move ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

More Is Not Better-- Simplicity Brings Freedom Series

Contributed by Randy Croft on Feb 28, 2002

Real happiness comes from investing in people and a God-directed passion

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff– More is Not Better--Simplicity is freedom. Have you seen the bumper sticker "He who dies with the most toys wins." I saw one that said, "He who dies with the most toys still dies." I believe that many of us have bought that idea that life consists in how much we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Go From Bitter To Better Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2021

Bitterness is an emotion that can eat us from the inside out like poison or cancer. Like the biblical character Joseph, there are things we can do to keep bitterness from destroying us.

A. Abe Lemons was head basketball coach at the University of Texas for six years starting in 1976. 1. Lemons turned the Texas Longhorn basketball program around, but when DeLoss Dodds took over as the athletic director they soon were butting heads, and at the end of the 1982 season, Dodds fired ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15, Ephesians 4:31-32, Matthew 6:12-15, Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Father’s House Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 13, 2018

The results of living away from God are always disastrous, and nothing can prevent the ultimate consequences from catching up with us.

May 6, 2006 The Father’s House ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

When Giving Is Better Than Receiving

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2001

Right after national tragedy. Discussing what we can do for our nation and suffering people.

Sermon for 9/16/2001 "When Giving is Better than Receiving" Acts 20:17-35 Introduction: A. In our Scripture text this morning, Paul was on the way to Jerusalem to be scourged, imprisoned, and he thought killed. B. They stopped at Miletus on the way to Jerusalem in Asia Minor, and Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good, Better, Best --- Divine Timing

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 2, 2024

God is an "on time God."

GOOD, BETTER, BEST: IN GOD’S TIME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Jesus wants us to learn the lesson of DIVINE TIMING, PERSISTENCE AND TO NEVER GIVE UP. My friend we will face anger, discouragement, bitterness, disappointments and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, Ruth 1:16, 2 Kings 8:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Die Is Gain - Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 20, 2003

A funeral sermon preached for a Christian who had spent the last years of his life crippled and paralyzed, confined to a wheel chair.

To Die Is Gain - Funeral sermon Phil 1:21 – “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Intro. When I read this verse I can’t help but think of _______ . When the Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church at Phillipi, the circumstances of his life weren’t exactly ideal. He was in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Philippians 1:1, Revelation 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

How A Church Can Change For The Better

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 6, 2003

In this message, we explore five paradigm shifts that a church can make to have a better future. This is a kind of "halftime" talk from a pastor/coach to the congregation/team.

To compete for a championship, during a game a great team has to make some adjustments. I sometimes think of the New Year as a kind of halftime. My personal internal calendar starts in August when the kids go back to school. The first semester is over. Now, it’s the halftime before the second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Can The Bible Make Me Better? Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012

This is a sermon primarily about how the Bible transforms people. For brain candy, we’ve included delightful facts on the Bible’s uniqueness.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Treated Better Than We Deserve

Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2016

Many complain about God letting them down, but the truth is, God blesses us far more than we deserve. If we compare our selves with others, or consider if we got justice instead of mercy, we'd never charge God with wrongdoing.

TREATED BETTER THAN WE DESERVE Ps. 103:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a man who had a cat named Mr. Peoples. It was an especially obnoxious cat which yowled a lot and loved to pounce on him when he fell asleep in his lazy-boy chair. It would stand around smirking at him. 2. So one day he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God