Sermons on Bringing God Our Best:

The Best Leaders

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2011

A sermon from Proverbs 28-31 on the benchmarks for the best leaders both in the nation and in the church (Adapted from an article by Bob Russell in the Lookout Magazine called, "What should we expect from our rulers?")

Introduction: When it comes to the leaders of our nation, individual measure them by different standards. Some base their opinions on appearances. Some base their opinions on their home life. Some evaluate them by their experience. Some rate the ideal leader by their reputation. Some base ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Project Build An Ark Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Jul 13, 2007

The bible tells us that God called Noah to work with him by building a gigantic boat called an ark. Project “Build-An-Ark” measured over one and a half football fields long and took the best part of one hundred and twenty years to complete! In similar f

God’s Call to Change the World Part 2 Sunday, July 8, 2007 July Message Series: “God’s Call to Change the World” Today’s Message: “Project: Build An Ark” Play Clip (Evan Almighty ea_clip_5) Introduction 9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:7-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting God First

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

We face many different dilemmas because our prorities are mixed up.

Putting God First (See also "Love grown Cold") Hag 1:5-6,9 Hag 1:9-10 Overview Haggai was a prophet who spoke to the tiny Jewish community, which had settled again in the Promised Land after the Babylonian Captivity. His message was a reminder of the importance to; Put God First God’s ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-10

Denomination: Church Of God

God’s Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009

End Time 3 / Saints Triumphant (C) - God’s best is yet to come! God’s best means jubilant joy and perfect peace.

GOD’S BEST IS YET TO COME (Outline) November 15, 2009 -- SAINTS TRIUMPHANT / 3RD SUN. OF END TIME -- Isaiah 65:17-25 INTRO: Just as much as one knows about the future in the same way no one knows much about the future. The world views the future with great uncertainty. The believer views ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Best Laid Plans Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

Proverbs has one primary “keep-in-mind” consideration that overhangs all its maxims. It is this: Keep in mind that God is in charge. Every proverb here specifically calls that truth to mind.

Introduction Here is a common phrase intended to make us pause – “keep in mind.” How many times have you said or it has been said to you? “Keep in mind that you must be home before dark.” “Keep in mind that your boss is keeping an eye on you.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Best Offense Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 26, 2011

As terrifying as the monsters are that beset the faithful, God has given us an impregnable defense.

Are any of you wondering how on earth I am going to get from an army of invading locusts to Mother’s Day? I asked a colleague that question while I was up in NY last week at a conference on domestic violence, and she said, “That’s easy. It’s when your teenage boys bring ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Best You Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017

Certainly your function in a system (your job) is a part of who you are, but is it the essential or most important part? Paul defines us based on our relationship with Jesus.

Colossians 2:9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority. 11 In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by human hands. Your whole self ruled by the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-15

Denomination: *other

It's Best Use

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

Since God made everything good – even sin – our job is less to “avoid bad” than it is to seek the good, and glorify God with it.

Title: It’s Best Use Text: Romans 1:18-25 FCF: Since God made everything good – even sin – our job is less to “avoid bad” than it is to seek the good, and glorify God with it. Intro: Why, do you suppose, that an all-powerful and all-loving God would let there be sin? If he is both all powerful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy Of The Best

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006

Not Coveting means choosing to align your desires with God

Title: The Enemy of the Best Text: Exodus 20:17 FCF: Choose God, because he’s better than anything he has made. Intro: With all the financial shenanigans of the last few years, we tend to forget that the ambition, drive, and sheer lust for wealth that characterizes Wall Street is nothing new. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Of Both Worlds Series

Contributed by Niran Seriki on Dec 15, 2020

Today, we come to an interesting but important message that centres on the last days/hours of people before their death.

Many years ago, there was a man who loved God, followed His Precepts, went everywhere with others preaching and serving God. Years passed and he began to feel tired inside, he felt he was doing too much for God and too little for himself. He started talking to friends about his planned change of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Commitment Brings Connection Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

The evidence of our connection with Jesus is our loving connectivity with each other.

September 24 Commitment brings Connection The evidence of our connection with Jesus is our loving connectivity with each other. We are called to biblical connectivity: 1. Biblical connectivity is inconvenient 2. Biblical connectivity is messy 3. Biblical community is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Father Knows Best Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 25, 2012

It takes faith to trust that Father does know what is BEST!

INTRODUCTION • It’s A Wonderful Life Clip • SLIDE #1 • It is too bad that not every story has a happy ending like the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life.” • When we are not experiencing joy in life it can be unsettling. • You sit there and wonder, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"When Chains Bring Gains" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Aug 6, 2004

Taking a healthy look at the "chains" and other difficulties we face and finding what God’s purpose is behind them...both IN us and THROUGH us.

“When Chains Bring Gains” Philippians 1:12-21 PHP 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope In God's Resolutions Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 29, 2003

Unlike us humans who fail to keep our New Year’s resolutions, God’s resolutions are dependable and shall be fulfilled.

Sermon for 2 Christmas Yr C, 4/01/2003 Based on Jer 31:7-14 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta It is not uncommon for many people, this time of year (even though we’re still celebrating ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Bringing God Back To God’s People Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 24, 2011

David leads his people to restart the practice of Worship.

Bring God Back to God’s People 2 Samuel 6:1-23 David is now King of Israel, all twelve tribes. He has lived through his wilderness education, is back in touch with God and finally accepting his exonerated role. He is thirty years old, perhaps out of his boyhood experiences when he freely talked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist