Sermons on Better:

Integrity

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 12, 2013

MODELING CHRIST

INTEGRITY INTRODUCTION: (WEBSTER DICTIONARY) FIRM ADHERENCE TO A CODE OF ESPECIALLY MORAL OR ARTISTIC VALUE (INCORRUPTIBILITY), AN UNIMPAIRED CONDITION (SOUNDNESS), THE QUALITY OR STATE OF BEING COMPLETE OR UNDIVIDED (COMPLETENESS) SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: CHRIST IS THE PERFECT MODEL OF ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 11, 2020

8 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-VIII— 1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) If we are careful to nurture God’s Intent in our marriages, then they will NOT end up ‘on the skids’ as do worldly marriages! Paul answered the inquiries ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifices To God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 21, 2020

Offerings follow the character of the worshipper. God looks not into the hands of a man but the heart of a man. We can't satisfy God by our mere offerings but by the broken heart and humble spirit. God is after a man or woman who is living with love and devotion to God and fellow human.

Better Sacrifice Genesis 4:1-10 Introduction: This year we are going to meditate under the Theme: “A cloud of Witnesses”(Hebrews 12:1). We will be thinking numerous personalities of the Bible from the perspectives of Faith journey. This Sunday we have two personalities before us to learn. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

One Of The Greatest Stupid Questions Asked Of Jesus

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 24, 2023

When something goes wrong in life, maybe yours, don’t we want to shake our fists and ask the Lord if He really cares about us?

Saturday of the Third Week in Course There are a few truly mindless questions in the Bible, or implied by the stories. You can probably think of a few offhand. “Noah, why are you building a big boat many miles from the ocean?” “David, have you seen the gorgeous woman next door on the roof?” My ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Luke 1:69-75, Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Catholic

Navigating Our Beliefs Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 11, 2023

Navigating Our Beliefs Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey - June 25, 2023

Navigating Our Beliefs Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey - June 25, 2023 Intro In the late ’90s, Joshua Harris burst on to the Christian scene with a book titled I Kissed Dating Goodbye, a treatise on dating and courtship. The book sold millions and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52, Matthew 28:16-17, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson's Reckless Life (Judges 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 17, 2025

Could Samson have lived a better life? Can we? Let's begin in Judges 16.

Could Samson have lived a much better life and still fulfilled God’s purpose for him? How can we live much better lives? Let’s begin in Judges 16. What happened with Samson and a prostitute in Gaza? Sometime later, Samson went to Gaza, saw a prostitute there, and went in to have sex with her. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Want Us Better? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 27, 2005

God is more concerned with us being deader than better.

Does God Want Us Better? (Galatians Series) Gal. 2.20 NASB June 26, 2005 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: A Many people wear crosses around their necks or on their ears. We’re so used to seeing this that it doesn’t shock us. a If we say an electric ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

When It Doesn't Get Better

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 10, 2007

Five things to do when it doesn’t get better

When It Doesn’t Get Better 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 8, 2007 *Have you ever been in a situation where there was nothing you could do to make it better? -No matter how hard you tried, how much you spent, how much you argued, how much you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Better: A Call To Goals & Growth

Contributed by Harold Eggar on Jan 3, 2025

All Scripture is taken from the ESV unless otherwise noted. I do not spend much time correcting spelling and grammar in my notes as I deliver these sermons orally. I apologize if that makes this sermon more difficult to follow on paper.

Preached 1/5/25 I do want to say Happy New Year to all of you welcome to 2025, and as a church, we are so glad that you are here with us kicking off this new year being a part of God's family here in Riverton. You know personally I think I've always kind of been a little confused about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18, 1 Timothy 4:14-15, Luke 2:52, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 12:29-31, Philippians 3:13-15, Philippians 3:12, Philippians 3:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ: More Excellent

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 3, 2002

He is better than the prophets, better than the Law and the sacrifices, better than the angels.

About 6 or 7 years ago a new merchandizing craze began, and although at the time I thought it to be another passing fad, it seems that it has not only not died out...but has really only slowed down a little bit in all that time. I’m referring to angels. The merchandizing of everything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Orthodox

Better Is One Day In Your Courts

Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2023

One day in God’s courts is better than a thousand elsewhere because it’s where we meet with God, because of the pleasures and benefits it gives, and because it's a symbol of better things to come.

BETTER IS ONE DAY IN YOUR COURTS Ps. 84:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Neil Marten, a member of the British Parliament, was once giving a group of his constituents a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament. During the course of the visit, the group happened to meet Lord Hailsham, then lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Communion: Better Than Manna Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2017

Holy Communion is better than manna because it's packed full of Vitamin F: forgiveness.

Teff. Kamut. Fonio. Freekeh. What are they? Islands in the South Pacific? Lesser known classical composers? Inuit words for various kinds of snow? The answer is none of the above. Gourmet cooks and health nuts will tell you that teff, kamut, fonio, and freekeh are ancient grains that are much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

God Gives Work Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

Work molds us into better citizens, better members of our family and better servants of God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Work, some people love it, others hate it, but most people need work to pay the bills. 2. Work, some can’t wait for the closing whistle, or they live for retirement, while others joyfully put in extra hours without extra pay because they love what they do. 3. The first person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9, Genesis 2:2, Genesis 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Contract Say?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 7, 2021

You better not rewrite it. The better you know it the better it is for you and those you impact.

When I was training to be a Contract Specialist in South Carolina, my mentor, Art Nalley, always stressed one thing. “What does the contact say?’ That was second only to “Don’t worry about the mule going blind just load the wagon” when the workload was intense. That is a Mississippi adage. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-46, Galatians 1:6-8, 2 Timothy 2:15-18, Ephesians 4:11-16, John 16:13-15, 1 Corinthians 14:19, 1 Timothy 1:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Cast A Vision Of A Better Kingdom Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

Part 7 of 8 of a Lenten series on Jesus with this message dealing with Jesus’ vision for the world and our lives, a better vision than we can imagine.

JESUS CAST A VISION OF A BETTER KINGDOM Sunday, April 14, 2002 TEXT: Matthew 4:23-5:12 We’ve have been doing a series during this Lenten season leading up to Easter which climaxed on Easter Sunday on celebrating Jesus. As I looked at the series, I realized we didn’t have enough time to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed