Sermons on Better Substance:

Better Than Moses Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Sep 12, 2004

Why Jesus is infinately better than Moses, great as he was.

Better than Moses Heb 3:2-6 It is a bit difficult for us to understand why so much space is devoted to Moses, but no one else was more revered in Judaism, and this was written to Hebrew Christians. Why was that? Consider what we know of Moses: • His life was remarkable from beginning to end. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Better You

Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Oct 12, 2004

Sometimes the things that are the most painfull are the best for you.

BUILDING A BETTER YOU Seeing as how we’re four days into the new year, I assume that, like me, you’ve already broken the majority of your New Years Resolutions. Do I have a witness? It’s like, why do I try? I know me. But isn’t it strange the dichotomy that exists inside of us. On the one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing Better Than

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 12, 2006

A person can do nothing better than: 1- Find satisfaction in life 2- Recognize good 3- Seek to please God

INTRO.- John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Regardless of where we are on the economical, social or spiritual scale of life God wants us to experience the better life, a full life. And some things are just ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Melchizedek – A Better King Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Apr 8, 2006

The author of Hebrews takes Melchizedek, a shadowy figure, and shows that he was a prototype of the Lord Jesus Christ - the true king of Righteousness

Introduction If I asked you to name the most important people in the Old Testament I doubt that Melchizedek would be on your list, much less at the top. He appeared once, in Genesis 14 and he was referred once more, in Psalm 110. You could hardly call this “top billing,” but the Holy Spirit reached ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Better Part Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

Prayer is simply the manifestation of a relationship with our Lord

Title: The Better Part of Prayer Text: Luke 10:38-42 (Mary & Martha) FCF: Christ is most interested in how we spend tine with him (i.e. prayer) SO: Answer the question, “Is prayer (i.e. talking to Christ) a distraction from your life, or life a distraction from prayer?” Intro: If I had to lay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Better Is One Day Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006

Sermon on the fourth Commandment

Yes, I’m tired. For several years I’ve been blaming it on middle age, iron poor blood, lack of vitamins, air pollution, water pollution, saccharin, obesity, dieting, underarm odor, yellow wax buildup, and a dozen other maladies that make you wonder if life is really worth living. But now, I find ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8

Denomination: *other

Building A Better Marriage

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 7, 2007

Three actions for a better marriage.

Colossians 3:18-19 Building A Better Marriage Introduction A. Skit B. The speaker at a woman’s club was lecturing on marriage and asked the audience how many of us wanted to "mother" our husbands. One member in the back row raised her hand. "You do want to mother your husband?" the speaker asked. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Making Better Choices

Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 16, 2007

Some decisions have little impact on us, but others are decisions that will impact our life and the lives of others. I am convinced that with these type of decisions we make better choices when we rely on the Word, on Jesus and on the Holy Spirit in our

Making Better Choices By Greg Johnson May 16, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Last Friday, I went with my wife Becky to the fresh fruit and vegetable market that we like to shop at occasionally. The task assigned to me was to pick out seven apples. It took me as much time to pick out ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:8-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Better Than The Moon!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 23, 2007

The woman at the well went from being "Loved Starved to Love’s Source." She not only could reflect the love of God, she became indwelt with the Love of God. Better than the Moon!

Title: “Better than the Moon!” Introduction: I will explain the title of the message at the conclusion of the message! 1. Love Starved. Note how love starved sin and Satan makes a person feel: (Job 19:7 KJV) Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry aloud, but there is no ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Bitter Or Better Ends

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007

It is in the narrow places of life, the places where we are closed in and helpless that we may experience the healing presence of God, often at the bitter or beter end.

BITTER OR BETTER ENDS NUMBERS 22__21—35 LUKE 24:13—16, 28—32 The story found in the Book of Numbers about Balaam and his ass is one of the difficult passages in the Old Testament. For some folks, it is clear evidence that the Scriptures are an ancient relic that has absolutely no meaning for ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

Building Better Marriages

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 2, 2006

This sermon looks at 4 building blocks to better Marriages: Covenant Relationship, Commitment, Caring, and Celebration.

Building Better Marriages Matthew 19:1-12 How many people have you known who have been divorced? How many happily married couples do you know? What can we do to Build Better Marriages? Getting back to the Master’s Call for Marriage – Matt. 19: (notes from the text about marriage and the need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Adventist

To Desire A Better Country

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2008

Funeral service for Anne Tlholakae, diplomat of the Embassy of South Africa. All of us desire a better country; that journey begins with faith. As Biblical wanderers sought that better country but died in a foreign land, so Anne sought and found Christ

The desire for a better country goes deep in the human heart. The desire for something more, something finer, than what our ancestors left us is an aspiration that transcends all boundaries. Just as here in the United States we celebrate those markers in our history that made us a greater nation, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Better Than Miracles

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 25, 2008

God is a miracle working God. Praise His name for that, but I’ve discovered that there is something even better than miracles.

When God does a miracle, it is a wonderful thing, and no person of faith would deny that. A miracle is something that God causes to happen, that could not, and would not happen that way in the natural realm. Some people call things miracles that really aren’t miracles, at all, they are just very ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-13, Deuteronomy 28:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Better Than Gold

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 23, 2003

Our Attitude toward money is often the pulse of the heart of our discipleship

“Better Than Gold” Matthew 6:19-24 Sunday Morning Sermon July 6, 2003 FCC – Piggott “Our Attitude toward money is often the pulse of the heart of our discipleship” Intro: In 1928 a group of the world’s most successful financiers met at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago. The following were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good, Better, Best

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 26, 2004

There is a good life, a better life and a best life.

INTRO.- We’re all given choices in life. Some good, some better and some best. ILL.- The college faculty was in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel appears. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ