Sermons on Bringing God Our Best:

The Testing Of Our Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 10, 2003

Our faith is tested not that God will learn if our faith is enduring but that we will learn if it is. The one sure proof that we possess saving faith is that our faith "endures to the end."

THE TESTING OF OUR FAITH "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that at the revelation of His glory, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13, Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

A Case Of Mistaken Identity

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

Learn how to never be satisfied with less than God’s best for your life!

I. A Transfer of Power! A. As of late, we have seen a tremendous example of a transfer of power within our nation’s Capitol. B. As one President leaves the oval office, another steps in. C. Our text this morning speaks of another type of transition. This is very much a different type of transfer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-16, 1 Kings 19:19-21

Busyness In Our Lives

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 27, 2004

This sermon focuses on the need for Christians to simplify their lives and establish a regular time to fellowship with God.

BUSYNESS IN OUR LIVES All live extremely busy lives, no matter our age: - Children - Teenagers - Young adults - Middle age adult - Senior adults When we read Jesus words in Matt. 11:28-30, we wonder how that could ever be true in our lives. Does not sound possible in our world. - How can we find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Our Reluctance Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 12, 2017

Gideon was an unlikely candidate to lead Israel against the Midianites, but God often uses the weak and inadequate. Our service to Him is not dependent upon our wisdom or ability, but it must rely on the Lord through faith.

Overcoming our Reluctance Judges 6: 11-16 Living the Christian life isn’t always easy. In fact, we are often forced to deal with difficulties and struggles. At times we surrender to defeat and feel as if we lack the ability to overcome. I am sure we have all dealt with moments of insecurity, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, Judges 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Dwelling Place

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 27, 2013

Moses was praising God and reminding Him of the blessing Abraham, Isaac and Jacob had received at His hand.

Our dwelling place Psalms 90: 1/4 Psalms chapter ninety is said to be a prayer of Moses as he remembers the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob when they dwelt in tents in a strange place heading toward the promise land. In their journey we see Abraham willing to offer Isaac, I believe as a test of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-4

Denomination: *other

Burrs In Our Saddle Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 2, 2003

The third message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

“Burrs in Our Saddle” Are You an Old Dog? INTRODUCTION: It is amazing to me the lengths a horse will go to removing, or trying to remove a burr under its saddle. The burr, as small as it is, is a source of great discomfort. That burr causes major discomfort to the horse. Discomfort to the point ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7, Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Our Ministry

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 27, 2007

In this text, we want examine three different aspects of our ministry. 1- The attitude of our ministry 2- The author of our ministry 3- The activity of our ministry

INTRO.- ILL.- One man said, “In my house, I make all the major decisions and my wife makes all the minor decisions. For example, I decide such things as East-West trade, crime in the streets, welfare cheating and increase in taxes. My wife decides the minor things such as which house to buy, what ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Message Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 13, 2006

A study in First Peter

1st Peter 1:22-25 Suffering from Happiness: Our Message Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trusting The God Of Hope When You Have None Left

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Dec 13, 2018

We try our best to continue trusting the God of hope but so much in this world and in our individual lives tells us to give up the fight and settle into the lands of defeat.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com WITH ALL OF THE DIFFICULTIES, struggles, pains, losses, frustrations and general unjust craziness there is in this life it doesn’t take much to lose ones hope. We try our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Foursquare

"God Will Expose Our Enemies If We Obey Him”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Sep 24, 2001

America has waged war on terrorism, but the difficult thing is identifying and locating our enemy. Learn how God is willing to expose and defeat our enemies if we obey Him.

Intro: We as Americans have declared war on terrorism. The most difficult aspect of this war is identifying and locating our enemies. Fighting the war on terrorism is not as simple as finding one man and bringing him to justice. Terrorism is not a person or a people for that matter; it’s a state ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love And Compassion-The Key To Our Future

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 28, 2015

Christians throughout the centuries, in response to the challenge of this passage from Matthew’s Gospel, have tried to help people in need, and in the process have made a better world. We, and they, will reap the reward of our earthly actions.

She wore her characteristic Indian sari with the blue border that represented the Missionaries of Charity, the order she founded in 1949. Her years on earth had bent her already small frame, but there was nothing small about Mother Teresa’s presence. Who would have ever thought that this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

Facing Our Giants Series

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Sep 23, 2004

Our biggest giants are often those that come from inside of us.David’s example helps us to identify them and defeat them with God’s help.

I. The Anatomy of a Giant 1. Giants highlight our inadequacy 17:1-7 A. Physical description of Goliath 4-7 B. Average hgt. of Isralelite in ancient times 5’6” C. Everything covered, with a dedicated front guard D. Israel had few swords 1 Sam. 13:16-22 Although there were some battles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Setting Our Minds

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 27, 2021

Peter has good intentions, but they are not in agreement with God's ultimate plan. We must covenant to deny ourselves and align ourselves to God's will and ways.

WE MAY HAVE HEARD THIS FAMILIAR SAYING: “THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS.” AN INTENTION IS SIMPLY A PLAN OR GOAL WE HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH. IRONICALLY, INTENTIONS DON’T ACHIEVE ANYTHING. THEY ARE MERELY IDEAS AND DREAMS OF SPECIFIC THINGS THAT WE’D LIKE TO SEE DONE IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38, Joshua 24:15, Romans 12:2, Hebrews 12:1, 1 Peter 5:6, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:8, Revelation 3:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

When Hearts Come Together

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 12, 2014

We have real challenges in life that we think we can control. The truth is that we are dependent on God. When our hearts come together with his we find the sanctuary we need.

1. When Hearts Come Together In November 2004, two North Carolina buddies, Dale Beatty and John Gallina, were wounded when their vehicle hit an anti-tank mine in Iraq. John received severe head and back injuries. Dale lost both legs below the knee. Neither man let their injuries stop them. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Roadmap To Prosperity

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 3, 2020

Do you want God’s best in your life? If you are tolerating any type of physical ailment, anything less than financial abundance, or a struggling relationship, the answer is a resounding yes! In this outline are a few steps to lead you to what God desires for us.

“GOD’S ROADMAP TO PROSPERITY” Do you want God’s best in your life? If you are tolerating any type of physical ailment, anything less than financial abundance, or a struggling relationship, the answer is a resounding yes! Take time today to renew your mind to what God has to say about your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:16-18, John 10:10, Jeremiah 29:11