Sermons on Better Part:

Love Is? Part 1

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2004

Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement “God is Love!” If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life.

Love is …Part one Thesis: Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement “God is Love!” If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life. Opening Illustration from: “Forever Young”. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deep Stew Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2010

A study in chapter 11 verses 9 through 25

Ezekiel 11: 9 – 25 ‘Deep stew’ Part 2 9 “And I will bring you out of its midst, and deliver you into the hands of strangers, and execute judgments on you. 10 You shall fall by the sword. I will judge you at the border of Israel. Then you shall know that I am the LORD. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:9-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Foundational Guidance (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

From Psalm 50 message explores basic direction for what to do. For example, we are to be thankful; we are to do what we promise to do; and in times of trouble, call on the Lord.

Psalm 50:7-15 Richard Tow 3/13/16 Last week I spoke from Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?”1 We entitled that message “Foundational Guidance” because in that verse God tells us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:7-15, Isaiah 58:1-14, Psalm 105:1-6, Hebrews 13:15, Jonah 2:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Biblical Discernment – Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 21, 2020

John wrote this letter to refute the teaching of gnosticism that had found its way into the church.

In Ezekiel chapter eight the prophet Ezekiel says he was sitting in his home and Judah's leaders were sitting in front of him. He says at that time, “The power of the Almighty LORD came over me” and he saw a vision of something that looked like a human but whose body looked like fire and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 6: Always Pursuing Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 15, 2021

God pursues a relationship with us

The Always God Week 6 - Always Pursuing Good morning. I’d like you to turn in your Bibles to Genesis 3. This is going to be the first passage we are going to look at together, but we are going to be hitting a lot of different passages, so we will have them up on the screen, and they are also ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Samson, Part 2: Kryptonite Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 13, 2021

We all deal with little pieces of our world that can sap us our strength and immobilize us. Learn how to identify your Kryptonite and how, with God's help, to neutralize it.

Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to Judges chapter 14. I think this is going to be our last sermon in this series. Next week, brother Mel Johnson will be filling in while I’m at kids camp. However, there is a whole lot to cover in these three chapters, so if we don’t get to all of it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

2 Samuel Part 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 4, 2024

NASB, notes from Michael Defazio, Ozark Christian College (c/o Right Now Media)

This chapter "follows David’s ascent to full kingship. Ever since we met David, he was singled out to rule, but so far he has been on the way to that destiny. Now he reaches it, and we can’t help but wonder what sort of ruler he will turn out to be. This text will begin to answer that ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

2 Chronicles Part 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 3, 2024

NASB (footnotes from biblegateway.com, some notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries)

Jehoshaphat Succeeds Asa (886-864 BC) 17 Jehoshaphat his son then became king in his place, and made his position over Israel firm. 2 He placed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim which Asa his father had captured. His ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Believing Is Seeing - Part One Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

In this story, we have the answers to some of life’s toughest questions. 1. Why does God permit suffering? 2. How can we trust Jesus more?

BELIEVING IS SEEING Today I want to talk to you about the encounter Jesus had with a man who was born blind. In this story, we have the answers to some of life’s toughest questions. 1. Why does God permit suffering? 2. How can we trust Jesus more? Text: John 9:1 – 7 Like many people of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:3-6, John 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Commit? (Part 1)

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 21, 2003

Why should I commit my way to the Lord’s way? Because I will then dwell in the promised land of safe pasture and God will give me the desires of my heart. All I have to do is commit my way to Him and he promises he will do these things.

Why Commit? (part one) Thesis: Why should I commit my way to the Lord’s way? Because I will then dwell in the promised land of safe pasture and God will give me the desires of my heart. All I have to do is commit my way to Him and he promises he will do these things. Text: Psalm 37:1-5 1 Do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-14, Psalm 37:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Body Building - Part Two Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

Jesus is building a Serving Church

“Body Building” - Part Two Ephesians 4:11-13 OPEN: We are looking at Ephesians chapter four concerning the issue of Body Building. Understanding the church. Ecclesiology = Church Jesus’ way. We are really dealing with: What is Needed to Build the Body? But before we get to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stronghold Beliefs Part 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 21, 2019

Part 9 of this series examines the fall of mankind and how Satan is still using the same strategies (sin) today as he did in the Garden of Eden to separate mankind for our loving, heavenly Father.

Stronghold Beliefs Part 8 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 2:11; Psalm 119:105; 1 John 2:15-17 Last week I gave you the definitions of the words persuasion and influence. As you recall, persuasion is defined as “the act or fact of persuading someone or being persuaded to do or believe something.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, 1 John 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-6, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compromised Christianity Part 3

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 14, 2019

In part 3 of this series we examine the the differences between someone who seeks Jesus versus someone who "falls into" Him through the faith of someone else.

Compromised Christianity Part 3 Seeking Jesus Part 1 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:6; John 11:5-16; 14:1-7; Hosea 4:1-6 Before I go into the message, I want to share a story with you about a friend of mine named Taylor. Taylor was told by one of her peers that he was gay. Taylor without hesitation ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-6, Hebrews 11:6, John 11:5-16, John 14:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excellence In Integrity, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Oct 14, 2003

Psalm 78 is a Historical Psalm that summarizes Israel’s history in a poetic way. The Psalm does have some sad elements in it, but it concludes somewhat abruptly on a positive note with their national hero, King David, from Judah, the founder of the dynast

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Psalm 78 is a Historical Psalm that summarizes Israel’s history in a poetic way. The Psalm does have some sad elements in it, but it concludes somewhat abruptly on a positive note with their national hero, King David, from Judah, the founder of the dynasty that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

State Of Denial - Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 3, 2020

Over the next three lessons we will be studying the various incidences in Peter’s experiences and conduct that led to his denial of Jesus Christ...

Most national sports leagues have a Hall of Fame where players with notable careers are inducted. There is one for Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, College Football, Pro Football, Golf, Trap Shooting and Swimming. There are even halls of fame for Rock and Roll, Country Music, Agriculture, Aviation, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-9, Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Independent/Bible