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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    In Word, In Power And In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 21, 2021
     | 864 views

    If we are, in the words of one of the saints, going to be a "spectacle of saints," what better time to be alive than now, when the Church is encircled by enemies from both the left and the right.

    Monday of 21st week in Course This is a great time to be alive and to be a Christian. Now it’s not a very convenient time to be a Christian. In fact, with threats of terror coming from every part of the world, it’s not even a very convenient time to be alive. But greatness does not very often ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God's Solutions Are Better Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
     | 5,153 views

    God rejects Abraham's plan and gives him a better one.

    • Ill. Todd Coget could feel the pressure. He was beginning to believe he had bit off more than he could chew and his wife was expecting way too much out of him. • He had to finish painting the kitchen to the house they were building, pick up the kids, and somehow select the things to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good, The Better And The Best

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 21, 2016
     | 14,609 views

    A message point to the hazards of busyness in the Christian life.

    "The Good, the Better, and the Best!" Luke 10:38-42 Luke 10:38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bigger Better Rattlesnakes

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 27, 2009
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     | 4,908 views

    God has an arsenal of tools or weapons at His disposal to mold and shape believers, as well as to draw unbelievers to Himself. This arsenal might even include bigger and better rattlesnakes.

    Bigger Better Rattlesnakes TCF Sermon August 9, 2009 If I asked for a show of hands this morning, and I won’t, but if I did, and I asked how many of you had a loved one, a son or daughter, a father or mother, a brother or sister, or some other family member, or even a close friend, who has either ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "A Better Understanding" Series

    Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009
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     | 3,406 views

    God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace.

    DOMINANT THOUGHT: God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will understand that God’s Word gives us a better understanding of who we are. - Head: The people will understand that Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Henderson avatar

    Making Better Choices Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015
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     | 11,075 views

    A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own.

    “Making Better Choices” Luke 10:38-42 A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own. So she had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Better Discipline" Series

    Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009
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     | 4,891 views

    No matter the context, God’s discipline shows his Father’s heart for us.

    DOMINANT THOUGHT: No matter the context, God’s discipline shows his Father’s heart for us. PURPOSE: - Head: For the people to understand that God cares for us as a father cares for his children. - Heart: For the people to have confidence and hope in God’s promises through tough times. - Hands: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "A Better Medium" Series

    Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009
     | 3,041 views

    An introductory "book sermon" covering the first four verses of the epistle.

    TYPE: Expository, Diamond, Book Sermon SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 110 DOMINANT THOUGHT: We can have a better life if we respond to the message of God’s heart through the expression of his one and only Son. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will understand seven of the qualities of Jesus and see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Better A Millstone Ii

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 3, 2009
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     | 2,811 views

    Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. - CONCLUSION

    Dakota Community Church May 3, 2009 Better a Millstone II Luke 17:1-10 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Better Get-Together Series

    Contributed by James E. Parks on Sep 27, 2010
     | 4,358 views

    This sermon is to encourage people to reach out as groups to share the love of Christ.

    Last week we began a 40 day focus on community. I know I have been inspired by God’s Word, by my small group and by what God is doing to grow in community. I want to learn to be more interdependent with you. We need each other. That is not a sign of weakness. It is reality and it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Better Off Dead” Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 8, 2019
     | 4,019 views

    Job's real crisis is faith, not suffering. In the midst of disaster, God can grant us peace. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    “Better Off Dead” Reading: Job chapter 3 verses 20-26 SERMON OUTLINE: Four Points: Job asks a question (3:11,12,16,20&23) Job struggles with his faith (3:1-26) Job has some company (2:11) Job big issue (3:1-26) Three Lessons: When the days are dark, look for the light (vs 20-23). When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Building Better Marriages

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 2, 2006
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     | 5,530 views

    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

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Building A Better Marriage

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,346 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    The Better Part Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,816 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Newton avatar

    The Assurance Of Better Things Series

    Contributed by John Newton on Apr 4, 2022
     | 1,750 views

    Some encouragement for believers who are finding discipleship challenging

    Last Sunday those of you who were here or were watching on YouTube will recall that Pastor Doug Mott led us through the first eight verses of Hebrews 6. Early on in his sermon he quoted one biblical scholar who described those verses as “perhaps the most severe warning that occurs anywhere in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal