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For Better And Not Worse Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 5 of 15

FOR BETTER AND NOT WORSE (1 SAM. 24:1-22) When we applied for a mortgage we discovered how unforgiving the system is. Our credit report was not as impeccable as we thought. A few late or overlooked credit card payments caused us a major deduction of points. Unfortunately, our society keeps a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Better And Not Worse

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 5

FOR BETTER AND NOT WORSE (1 SAMUEL 24:1-22) One day Francis was speaking with a member of Assisi’s nobility. The count was bewailing the chaos and scandals that were spreading throughout the region. “Your lordship need not grieve for these things,” replied the saint, “for there is a remedy for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Better Way

Contributed by Ken Crow on Feb 8, 2010

Jesus Christ is about healing hurts and changing lives.

A Better Way Proverbs 21:21 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. To follow after righteousness and mercy is to follow after Jesus. Let’s just lay it down square this morning. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:21

Denomination: Church Of God

A Better Covenant

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

A Better Covenant (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 8 verses 1-13. Quote: Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary describes ‘covenant’ as: "A binding agreement between two or more parties expressly for the performance of some action." • Notice that God makes a covenant and not a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Better Things

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Every day we make choices. If you had to choose between good and evil, most people would choose the good. If you were to choose between good and better, the answer should be as obvious. There are five better things found in the Book of Psalms that the bel

Intro: Every day we make choices. If you had to choose between good and evil, most people would choose the good. If you were to choose between good and better, the answer should be as obvious. There are five better things found in the Book of Psalms that the believer has as a gift from God: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9

Denomination: *other

Nothing Better Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 13, 2009

Solomon compares wordly wisdom with heavenly wisdom.

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “NOTHING BETTER” ECCLESIASTES 7:1-9 OPEN We’re a people who like to compare one thing to another. We like to compare our favorite sports teams to other people’s favorite sports teams. We enjoy comparison shopping. We like to compare ourselves to other people. We ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Better Together Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

This adapted sermon of Rick Warren challenges us to participate in the 40 Days of Community and join a small group.

What on earth are WE here for? That’s really the question we are asking over these 40 Days of Community. God has placed us here on this earth, in this place, and at this time for a reason, for a purpose. We are not here by accident. We are part of God’s plan. God’s #1 reason for bringing us on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Methodist

A Better Covenant Series

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

Jesus provides us with the new and better covenant

a better Covenant Hebrews 7-10 Hebrews 8:6 But Jesus has now obtained a more excellent ministry, and to that degree he is the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted through better promises. A better covenant Old Covenant Priest from Levi same priest, same law (7:12) legal, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Together Is Better”

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 23, 2009

In spite of dysfunctional relationships, in spite of disunity, in spite of disillusionment, I want you to know that God’s plan suggests that, “Together is Better.”

Sermon Preached at Union Baptist Church on Sunday, October 31, 2004 “Together is Better” Numbers 32:18 “We will not return to our homes until every Israelite has received his inheritance.” In spite of dysfunctional relationships, in spite of disunity, in spite of disillusionment, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Better Offering Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 11, 2011

This message was part two of a stewardship series and looks at Cain's response to Abel's offering

Cain and Abel So here we are. Week two of Money Month! In case you weren’t here last week or if you are new to Cornerstone I made a decision a number of years ago that instead of responding to financial crisis in the church by preaching on them that I would take one month each year and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Better By Far

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2011

Though death remains the last enemy, the apostle Paul tells us that to die and be with Christ is "better by far."

Better By Far TCF Sermon April 10, 2011 Philippians 1:21-25 (ESV) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something Better

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 21, 2014

God has something better in mind that what you are now experiencing

“Something Better” March 23, 2014 Hebrews 11:32-40 “And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Holiness

A Better Name

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 28, 2014

God Keeps on Speaking; “God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets,” Hebrews 1:1

Introduction God Keeps on Speaking; “God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets,” Hebrews 1:1 From the creation of mankind to the time that Christ came, God used many segments of history and many events that stand out to mankind as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Suffer Better

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 19, 2012

Exposition of Suffering

Text: Matt 26:69-75, Acts 2:14, 23, 36, 4:13-20, 5:27-32, Title: Suffer Better, Date/Place: NRBC, 11.18.12, AM A. Opening illustration: Young college student the other week telling me about his suffering at the hands of his father, abuse, neglect, etc. Then he said that he thanked God for it in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Better?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 29, 2011

It is human nature to compare ourselves to one another. We do it all of the time very naturally and almost without noticing it. That's what was happening in Corinth and it was giving the Corinthians a false impression about who to trust.

There is an old saying “appearances can be deceiving.” Or: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” In the case of the Corinthians, those sayings apply very well. They fell into a trap that many of us fall prey to, using human senses to judge spiritual realities. In this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel