Sermons on Better Than Ever:

Don't Ever Give Up! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017

no matter the difficulties, never, never give up; God has a plan for you

But this precious treasure—this light and power that now shine within us—is held in perishable containers, that is, in our weak bodies. So everyone can see that our glorious power is from God and is not our own. We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed and broken. We are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Let's Compare Our Righteousness

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

Is our righteousness any better than the Pharisees?

MATT.5:17-22 “LET’S COMPARE OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS” A) These words were spoken by the Savior, and they are strong, searching words of Jesus! * The word except is used only five times by our Savior in this sense and means: unless, if not! * Matt.18:3 “Except ye be converted, and become as little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Proclaiming The Best Gift Ever Given

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 17, 2022

This sermon is going to examine how Jesus told His home town about the Good News in the hope that it might spur you onto proclaiming to your friends and family the best gift ever given!

Proclaiming the Best Gift Luke 4:14-22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Once again Christmas is just around the corner. Christmas is the time of year when in trying to express our love for others we seek high and low for the very best gifts to give them! We go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Christmas Gift Ever Given

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

A message of God’s love at Christmas.

Christmas is almost here. In exactly one week the day we’ve all been waiting for will have come. We’ve been singing and listening to carols as we have been awaiting its arrival. We’ve been making all sorts of plans for travel or parties or programs as we prepare for that day. And it’s so close ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Holiness

Can A Saved Person Ever Be Lost?

Contributed by Julian Silva on Jan 24, 2003

How a Christian can know for a fact that he or she is saved according to the Scriptures.

I. Scripture Introduction: 1 John 5:11-13 Body: Many times we have heard individual christians say, "Oh, God, at last in heaven, save us!" If we’re ever going to get to heaven, we’re going to have to get saved right here! That indicates that this individual does not know whether he or she is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13, John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman Caught In Adultery

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 29, 2018

Shame convinces us there is no hope of ever changing or getting better.

Encounters - Conversations with Jesus The Woman Caught in Adultery December 2, 2018 John 8:2-11 NIV “At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11, Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Woman Caught In Adultery Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 11, 2024

Shame convinces us there is no hope of ever changing or getting better.

John 8 - The Woman Caught in Adultery March 10, 2024 John 8:2-11 NIV “At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Better Way To Make It To Heaven

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Apr 24, 2002

Think about how we could make it to heaven before Christ. Christ made it a lot better for us

Hebrews 2:1-4 A Better Way To Make It To Heaven Introduction 1. Phones were invented why? To communicate Better. 2. Why were cars invented? Better transportation 3. Why were glasses invented? Better sight 4. Why was salvation given to us? A better way to make it to Heaven. 5. Yes we are still ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Resolve A Better Relationship With People Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 15, 2014

Last week we discussed what it meant to love with a testimony. This week we will talk about one major obstacle to loving biblically. Below is the outline notes to the message.

In our relationship to God, we were challenged in a resolve to repent of our sins, to fear God more, to surrender our idols, to think with a godly mindset, to remember His sacrifice for us, and to love biblically. Loving biblically is not a feeling or an erotic passion. To love biblically takes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: *other

From Bitter And Better I Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

Trouble will make you better if you do not allow it to make you bitter.

From Bitter And Better Exodus 1:11-14 11 Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses. 12 But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bury The Church Or Better The Church

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024

BURY THE CHURCH OR BETTER THE CHURCH

Illustration: Years ago in a small quiet community, it was the tradition that when someone died that the pastor would go to the church and ring the church bell three times. This was how the little town would know when someone passed away. So one Sunday afternoon, the pastor of the little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Better Priorities In The New Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

The sermon encourages prioritizing God's presence, pursuing purpose through Him, and promoting prosperity by seeking His kingdom and righteousness in our daily lives.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. It is a joy and a privilege to be in fellowship once more, to share in the Word and the wonder of our Lord. As we gather in this place of worship, we are reminded of the words of the great Martin Luther, who once said, "I have so many things to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Seeking God, Putting God First

Going From Bitter To Better PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores trusting God in times of pain, seeking redemption, and embracing resurrection through the narrative of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls in search of solace and strength from the Word of God. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family bound by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our lives, so beautifully diverse in experience, yet so united in purpose, are like ...read more

Topics: Restoration, Redemption, Resurrection

The True King And Priest Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 4, 2017

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#6] THE TRUE KING AND PRIEST Hebrews 7:1-10 Introduction: We live in a time when as long as you believe in something you are ok. It doesn’t matter what the Bible says about a subject. In fact, many people believe that the Bible is just a book full of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Earthly Sanctuary Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 4, 2017

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Covenant".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Covenant [#3] THE EARTHLY SANCTUARY Hebrews 9:1-10 Introduction: The main points in Hebrews are pretty simple: The superiority of Christ (Hebrews 1:10-7:28) and the superiority of the New Covenant (Hebrews 8:7-10:18). In the transition passage of Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist