Sermons on Better Priority:

Truth In Shepherding

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 28, 2023

If we follow the true shepherd, its better to be a sheep in God’s pasture than anything else in the world.

Just about everybody knows, I think, that one of the reasons God so often calls his people sheep and himself the shepherd is because sheep are so stupid. What I don’t think people realize is that sheep were also incredibly valuable. Sheep were one of Israel’s most important economic resources. A ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gibeonite Justice (2 Samuel 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 18, 2025

Should we settle for Gibeonite justice or is there something better? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 21.

Did David do what the Lord really wanted to atone for the atrocity committed against the Gibeonites or did God bless the land despite David’s inadequacy? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 21. Why was there a famine? Had Saul violated a peace treaty with the Gibeonites that Joshua had made? Were others in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

2026: My Year Of Greater Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 31, 2025

A prophetic declaration that 2026 is a divinely ordained year of progress, increase, and a future that is better, brighter, and greater than the past.

2026: MY YEAR OF GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:18 Key Verse: “But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” (Proverbs 4:18) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11; Isaiah 43:18-19; Deuteronomy 8:7; Job 8:7; Romans ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Key Principles Of Time Management Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 1, 2009

Here are five key principles of time management. 1. Set PRIORITIES 2. Build RELATIONSHIPS 3. Take Time To PLAN 4. Take time to ORGANIZE 5. Learn to be FLEXIBLE

Five Key Principles Of Time Management Time Management – God’s Way Think for a moment what the greatest stressors in your life are today. Haven’t your stressors involved some feelings of being overloaded with responsibilities – at home – at work – at school – at church – or maybe a combination ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Basics - Fellowship Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

Without others around us to encourage us, teach us, and to interact with us how would we ever know to be better than we are? Why would we want to improve and be a better person? However, other people don’t always improve us.

Back to the Basics Fellowship ME Some of the best times I have had in my life have been when I was involved with playing fast pitch softball. It was a sport that I absolutely loved. To look at me now you would never think any sort of sport was part of my life, but it was for about 15 years. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even Sinners Do That

Contributed by Wiley Hughes on Jul 8, 2022

We are all sinners and Christians are just sinners saved by God’s wonderful grace. As redeemed people we should try to live better and love better, not just live and love naturally because even sinners do that. Christians should live and love supernaturally.

Luke 6: 27-36 27 “But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"where Is The Power Of God In Today's Church?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Feb 22, 2023

Those who embrace this message will be inspired to pursue a deeper relationship with God. Understanding that God's power is not limited to inside the church. Many people often follow pastors instead of seeking God's presence, leading to a greater power outside the church than inside.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Mark 16:17-18) (17) "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;" (18) "They shall take up serpents; and if they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:6-9, Acts 1:8, Philippians 3:8-10, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Acts 3:1-6, Mark 16:17-18, Mark 16:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Precedence Of Prayer-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2012

2 of 3. Paul exhorted Timothy regarding the place of prayer in the Church. Prayer must take precedence in the Church. When is it obvious that it holds priority? Prayer takes precedence when...

The PRECEDENCE Of PRAYER-II—1Timothy 2:1-7 Attention: Communication is vital to every aspect of life. Maybe you are mute, or know someone who is mute. Maybe you are deaf, or know someone who is deaf. The challenges you/these people face every day are mountainous because of such physical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon Vii: Disciplined Christian Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, disciplined Christian living comes naturally to kingdom dwellers who truly desire to follow in the steps of Jesus and therefore give priority to giving, praying, doing.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VII: DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN LIVING Long ago the psalmist said poetically what you and I have learned as the years have gone by: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Because They Make Healthier Families Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 29, 2015

We are learning these days how to make Sunday the best day of our week. More importantly, we are learning to live more balanced lives by living at a better pace and rhythm.

Series: I Love Sundays Sermon 5: Because They Make Healthier Families Note: This sermon has used thoughts and quotes from the curriculum I Love Sundays sermon week 3 from Outreach without notation. Summary from last week’s message: We are learning these days how to make Sunday the best day ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marah Is Not The End Of Life's Journey. Series

Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 5, 2014

At one time or the other we all come to a place of Marah (bitter).but then bitter or better, is really our choice. We cannot choose what comes to us, but we can choose how we respond to it, and that is what determines whether we become bitter or better.

MARAH IS NOT THE END OF LIFE’S JOURNEY. “And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they [were] bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah. And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink? And he cried unto the LORD; and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sowing Discord

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 7, 2020

Sowing discord among brethren is an abomination in the eyes of the Lord. Considering yourself better than others fosters division but considering others better than yourself fosters unity. Watch out for those who cause divisions and avoid them. Love binds us, discord separates us.

SOWING DISCORD “A perverse man sows’ strife, and a whisperer separates the best of friends” (Proverbs 16:28) Brethren are created by God to live in unity (How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:28, Ecclesiastes 4:12, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 7ups Of Life

Contributed by Deborah Naves on Jan 28, 2010

God wants you to be your very best. Take the 7Up challenge and find out what you need to do to be a better Christian.

Be Uplifted - The 7Up Talk. _ _ _ _ _ If you’ve ever read the book of Acts, you’ll know it chronicles the story of Jesus’ ascension into heaven [Acts 1:1-14]. It is the Bible’s detailed account of how Jesus departed from his disciples and returned to Heavenly Father. As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Then Shall We Recover Our Biblical Mind

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 11, 2002

Why do we need to recover? Because we have lost our biblical way of thinking and have not put something better in its place.

HOW THEN SHALL WE RECOVER OUR BIBLICAL MIND By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION My good friend, Francis Schaeffer wrote a challenging book How Then Shall We Live? which challenged us to ground our daily living in the Word of God. I have taken a page out of his book to call this sermon How Then Shall ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 19, 2002

There are several characteristics that every Christian should possess. Reveiwing these will help us to examine ourselves, and be in a better position to help the erring.

The Characteristics Of A Christian A Question Of Judgment Introduction 1. What characterizes a disciple of Jesus? I ask this question because I believe there are some people who are “confused” about this! 2. In this lesson I will share my concerns and remind us of what ought to characterize a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2, 1 John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ