Sermons on Excel For God:

The More Excellent Way

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 2, 2007

Love is the quality of Christian maturity.

Here are some children’s ideas about love. -Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. (loving people takes a long time. It should take a lifetime. We should love people all our lives.) - Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming A Woman Of Excellence

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 9, 2007

Mothers Day 2007

Becoming a Woman of Excellence Mother’s Day 2007 Proverbs 31:10-31 I. The evidence of a woman of excellence A. A woman of excellence is valuable. Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is worth more than precious rubies. Prov 31:10 B. A woman of excellence has her husband’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: *other

A More Excellent Way

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 8, 2010

Our love must be like the love of Christ Jesus for in the end all else will be done away.

A More Excellent Way 10/18/09PM Text: I Corinthians 13:1-13 Introduction The Bible has a lot to say about love, the word occurs more than 180 times in the New Testament. Scripture tells of the power of love. It tells of what it can do for broken marriage or a severed relationship or a struggling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Embarrassment To Excellence

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

When we have Christ we will never ran out of good wine to serve others. This is one of the lessons that we can learn from the wedding at Cana. But there’s more...

September 13, 1997 I. Introduction: Our study this morning is entitled “From Embarrassment To Excellence.” How many of you had some embarrassing moments that until now you can’t forget? Maybe something that happened during your high school days, or college days, or maybe at your work. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

The Most Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

Paul is saying, "I want to show you the best way to take care of virtually every situation, & that is the way of love." Then he points out that love is more important than four things Christians consider very important.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:1 3 ILL. A story was told a few years ago about an actor who was playing the part of Christ in a Passion Play. As he carried the cross up the hill a bystander in the crowd began heckling him, & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A More Excellent Way

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011

Paul gives us the benchmark by which all our attempts at love must be measured and approved in verses 4-7 of I Corinthians 13.

A More Excellent Way 02/14/10 PM Text: I Corinthians 13:1-13 Introduction The Bible has a lot to say about love, the word occurs more than 180 times in the New Testament. Scripture tells of the power of love. It tells of what it can do for broken marriage or a severed relationship or a struggling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raising The Bar Of Excellence Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 12, 2002

This is part of a series of sermons that encourage believers to take a personal responsibility for the growth and ministry of the church.

RAISING THE BAR OF EXCELLENCE Colosians 3:17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> This summer our son Alan was in the play ¡°Big River¡± which was performed at the Bucyrus Little Theater. Ken Barnett from MG High School was the director. Not long before the first performance they had a dress rehearsal. Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving With A Standard Of Excellence

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Aug 1, 2007

Sermon on Giving

GIVING WITH A STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE 2 Cor 8:1-5 I. WHO WERE THE CHURCHES OF MACEDONIA? A. THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI From there we reached Philippi, a major city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony; we stayed there several days. Acts 16:12 (NLT) 1. We see the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: *other

Be Excellent - 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2016

The church is called to strive for excellence in all we do.

Excellence Colossians 3:17-24 January 24, 2016 For the first 3 weeks of the year we’ve been looking at what it means to strive for excellence. What does it mean for us individually and as a church. I believe we can never be the church Christ calls us to be, if we don’t strive for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Excellent Way

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 1, 2005

Today, as we study chapter 13 of I Corinthians, we will discover the 3 reasons that Paul gives as to WHY, "the way of love", IS the most excellent way.

"THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY" TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 13 "A NEW COMMND I GIVE YOU; LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU SO YOU MUST LOVE ONE ANOTHER. BY THIS ALL MEN WILL KNOW THAT YOU ARE MY DISCIPLES IF YOU LOVE ONE ANOTHER" -- JOHN 13:34,35 "DEAR FRIENFDS, LET US LOVE ONE ANOTHER FOR LOVE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excellence #9 - Accountability Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

Excellence will not be achieved without accountability.

Commitment To Excellence - Part 9 Accountability Eccl 4:9-12; 12:13-14 Introduction: 4 Requirements of Accountability A. Vulnerability - Capable of admitting mistakes & sin B. Teachability - Willing to learn, quick to hear & respond to reproof. C. Availability - Accessible, touchable, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A More Excellent Name

Contributed by Jeff Glenn on Oct 23, 2001

Having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they (Hebrews 1:1-4)

1) There is Salvation in His name.(Acts 4:7-12) A) The Power or authority for salvation (v.7) B) The Presentation of the Gospel (v.8-11) C) The Proclamation by Peter (v.12) 2) There is Submission in His name. (Phil. 2:5-11) A) It begins with the right Attitude (v.5-7) B) It continues with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A More Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2011

A look at the more excellent way of love - using the gifts for their intended purpose in their intended context.

A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 8, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis I remember a sermon – years ago, in fact I think I may have preached it during my time here as an intern – where my opening illustration was the difference between the way my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A More Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on Apr 24, 2002

Step onw on how to pursue excellence in the Christian walk

PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK I A MORE EXCELLENT WAY 1 CO 12:31 By Pastor Russ Witkowski ¡§But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.¡¨ Kata huperbole hoday! ¡§Excellent¡¨ - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31, Proverbs 22:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excellence In Lordship And Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 18, 2003

Have you given all to the Lord? Does the level of your gratitude indicate it?

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Many of Paul’s letters were what we call occasional letters, i.e., some specific problem or need prompted the writing of the letter. Unfortunately, we don’t always know what those problems or needs were; we only have Paul’s responses. So, we’re hearing only one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7