Sermons on excellent leaders:

The Excellent Wife & Mother Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2008

Of The Excellent Wife & Mother, we can see 1) Her Trustworthiness (vs. 10-12), 2) Her Work Ethic (vs. 13-21), 3) Her Character (vs. 22-26) and 4) Her Holiness (vs. 27-31)

Different people remember Mother’s Day in different ways. Let’s me tell you of a story of a family my wife came into contact with again this week. It all started about two years ago. A 27 year old woman who already had a 2 year old child found out that she was pregnant again. At the same time she ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Other

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

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

The Most Excellent Shepherd Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 2, 2013

Jesus continues to boldly state his equality with God by proclaiming to be the most excellent shepherd of all.

The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads me into deep depression. It hounds my soul. It leads me in circles of frenzy, for activities sake. Even though I run frantically from task to task, I will never get it all done, For my ideal is with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

A Name More Excellent

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 29, 2016

Scripture proofs for the superiority of Jesus.

A NAME MORE EXCELLENT. Hebrews 1:1-14. The high Christology of Hebrews 1 bears comparison with that of John 1:1-14. We are first reminded of the many and various ways that God spoke through the prophets in times past (Hebrews 1:1). Then we are informed that the final word of God has now come to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excel In The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 13, 2016

Excel in the grace of giving as an overflow of God's grace to you

This morning I'm going to be poking the hornet's nest, touching the live rail and pouring lighter fuel on a lit Barbie. Living dangerously! Speaking about the biggest rival god to Jesus Christ in the UK. Not Islam, not New Age, not Paganism but Money, Money, Money. Don't touch that. Brits are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Charismatic

A More Excellent Way

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Oct 28, 2012

Paul tell the church at Corinth that love is the way.

A More Excellent Way 1Corinthians 13:4/8 In chapter thirteen the Apostle Paul writes about the more excellent way, or what he had in view, in the close of the former chapter, namely, charity, or, as it is commonly rendered love. The word charity to most meant almsgiving, but charity in its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: *other

He Excellence Of The Lord

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 23, 2013

This message is sure to turn heads and become thought provoking to the believer and non-believer alike.

The Excellence of the Lord Psalm 8:1-9NKJ O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! 2 Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excellence In Your Walk

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 8, 2011

The way to have excellence in your walk is by 1. Encouragement, 2. Endurance, 3. Enjoyment

“Excellence in Your Walk” 2 Corinthians 13:11 “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” As I was sitting Tuesday morning at a Red Lion Inn in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Holiness

Be Excellent - Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 2, 2016

Continuing to look at Excellence! through Spiritual Gifts

Be Excellent: Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1ff February 7, 2016 Have you ever wished that you were something you weren’t? At one point or another most of us have. There are times I wish I was a professional athlete, playing a game and making millions. But I know I can’t — ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Be Excellent - Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 2, 2016

A final look at Excellence through Spiritual Gifts

Excellence - Spiritual Gifts February 21, 2016 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Sometimes it’s difficult to know where you fit in! We may have those issues at home . . . where and how do you fit into your family system. We have that at school — it happens at work. Really wherever you go and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence - God's Holiness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 2, 2016

God is Holy. Leads to our call to be excellent!

Our Holy God February 28, 2016 We’ve been looking at excellence for about 7 weeks now, and for the past 2-3 weeks we’ve talked about Spiritual Gifts. Please, fill out those Spiritual Gift inventories. I’ve received a few back, and it’s great going through them and seeing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Supreme Excellence Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 27, 2014

The Supreme Excellence of Jesus is found in his Preeminence.

The Supreme Excellence of Jesus John 1:15-17 For many people today, Christmas is past history. But for those who believe in the wonderful person of Jesus Christ, the Name means Peace, Hope Everlasting, Infinite Grace and Love. For many December 25th IS finished, but for many, Christmas means ...read more

Scripture: John 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Excelling Example Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

We look to Christ as our example, and He teaches us a positive type of humility that says I have ability and blessings which I will use, not for self-glorification, but for the edification of others.

You cannot imitate what you do not know. Any parrot who learns to swear does not reveal its own character, but rather that of its owner and example. To copy or imitate by definition implies an original to go by. It is the original that determines the nature of the copy. This concept is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Our Excellent God Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 3, 2022

One of the purposes of the Bible in general & the Psalms in particular is to teach us the character & nature of God so that we will be led to praise Him. David here used the word excellent to describe God. Our Excellent God.

Psalms 8 & 9 are psalms of praise. I’m convinced that we do not praise God enough. The reason we do not praise Him is that we do not think much about Him & the reasons why He deserves our praise. One of the purposes of the Bible in general & the Psalms, in particular, is to teach us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist