Sermons on Better Times:

"Where Do You Go After You Come Home From A Memorial Service?" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 29, 2004

The purpose of this sermon was to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH GOD THAN WHEN YOU ARE COMING HOME FROM A MEMORIAL SERVICE.

Busan,South Korea Wednesday, 25 August 2004 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris BIG IDEA: GO TO CHURCH WHEN YOU COME HOME FROM A MEMORIAL SERVICE. REFERENCES: II Chron. 26:19-21; John 12:41; I Kings 22:19; II Kings2:11; II Kings 15 I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

We don’t know the day or hour that Jesus will return, so we better be ready.

What Time Is It? October 25, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We don’t know the day or hour that Jesus will return, so we better be ready. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:36-44 Supplemental Passage: 2 Peter 3:9 NASB The Lord is not slow about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist

Better Than Ever - Water Into Wine Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 22, 2020

The custom is to serve the better wine first, then the watered down. But when Christ encounters the plain water, he makes all things better than before. As we age in life, we lose our zeal and become watered down, but CHRIST revives us to do greater things even in our older age.

2020.01.05 NEW YEAR MESSAGE for EEs (ELDER EARS) William Akehurst, HSWC John 2:1-11 The Cana Wedding – Water into Wine 1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. 3 And when they ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 1:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's All In The Timing

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 4, 2013

How often do we think we can run God's schedule better than He can?

It’s All in the Timing John 7:1-9 Introduction Last week, we saw a decisive shift in the ministry of Jesus. Most of his “followers” had left Him because of the harshness of His message. They had wanted the free handouts, but were not interested in the scandalous yoke of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eternity Is A Long, Long Time

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 13, 2011

Salvation and damnation; they are both eternal. You better get it right.

Eternity Is a Long, Long Time June 12, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Salvation and damnation; they are both eternal. You better get it right. Focus Passage: Luke 16:19-31 Supplemental Passage: "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Demonstrating Your Thankfulness

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 22, 2010

When it comes to demonstrating our thankfulness it shouldn’t need a holiday. There is never a better time to show how thankful we are than right now ...

Demonstrating your Thankfulness Colossians 4:1-6 Introduction If you are taking notes, there will be lots of bible references this morning … Background on our passage this morning: - Paul writes to the city of Colosse in about 60 AD - Colosse was located in Asia Minor, which is now ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remedy For Worry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

Encourages replacing worry with trust in God's provision, focusing on His Kingdom, and finding wholeness through prioritizing heavenly matters.

Good morning, dear friends. In the words of Billy Graham, "God doesn’t want us to be consumed with worry and anxiety . . . Instead, He wants us to turn our worries over to Him, and to trust Him for the future." It is my prayer that today, as we gather in this sacred space, we will not only learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Topics: Better Priority

I Get To Choose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of making wise choices as believers, reflecting God's love, and using the Bible as a guide for decision-making.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy to stand before you on this wonderful day that the Lord has made, a day filled with promise and potential, a day where we can gather together under the banner of His love and grace. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26

Topics: Better Choices

A Good Name Is Better Than Money PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

Emphasizes the importance of virtue, maintaining a good reputation, and upholding morality over material wealth, guided by God's wisdom and love.

Welcome, dear friends and family. We gather here, in this place of peace and worship. A place we know well. A place we call home. Our hearts are open. Our spirits are ready. We're here to learn. To grow. To understand. Today, we turn to the book of wisdom. Proverbs 22:1, it says, "A good name is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Topics: Better, Money

What Time Is Telling Us????

Contributed by Phil Dyar on May 3, 2008

TIME IS A TEACHER, PREACHER,THE MORE WE ARE WILLING TO LEARN THE BETTER OFF WE WILL BE.

ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 3- VERSES 1-8 TITLE, WHAT TIME IS TELLING US. THE WORD TIME IS FOUND 28 TIMES IN THIS CHAPTER IF WE LISTEN, TIME WILL TELL US SOME THINGS???? OUTLINE, 1.TIME WILL TELL US TO MEASURE our DAYS. PSALMS 90:9-12 LETS TURN READ, A.REALIZE ARE DAYS HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Jesus The Better Way: Jesus Is A Better Mediator Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 13, 2012

We have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS IS A BETTER MEDIATOR HEBREWS 4:14 – 5:10 Big Idea: We have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Job 23:1-9, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Better Together Part 3 Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Apr 12, 2016

God has accepted you through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. In this message we learn how to develop a culture of acceptance

13 April 2016 THREE STRANDS (Part 3) Key Scripture for series: Ecc 4:12 (NLT) A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back to back and conquer. Three are even better for a triple braided cord is not easily broken. What happens when a group of people love without any ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Has A Better Plan Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Mar 13, 2016

We have great potential to do greater things for God but many times, our eyesight are limited and we only see the problem not the solution. In this message, we will study the life of Gideon and how God's plan unfolded before his eyes.

INTRODUCTION: There was a story of a man who had an experiment with the fleas. Fleas are wingless insects with mouth parts adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood living in mammals and birds or dogs. He put some fleas in a jar with a covered top on it. Obviously, the fleas jump and hit the top ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Think Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 30, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews 7: 1 – 28

Hebrews 7: 1 – 28 Think 1 For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, 2 to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated “king of righteousness,” and then also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel