Sermons on Far Better:

Getting The Right Start Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 28, 2012

Lent is a time of preparation, of discovering the road to a better life. There's no better place to begin than where Hebrews begins.

“The Road to a Better Life: Getting the Right Start” Hebrews 1:1-14 Parents point their children down a certain path of behavior, learning, and discipline to try to steer them to a better, successful, healthy life. A good teacher encourages her top students to follow a structured, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A City That Has Foundations! (A Sermon On Hebrews 11)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 14, 2007

Faith is the heartfelt conviction that things are about to get a whole lot better! It is a conviction that there is a new and better world coming! ...

"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." As many of you will remember, I have been on an ongoing search for an entirely cheery and positive text to preach on for some time now. It might seem odd to some of you that it should be such a tak to find some ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Apprehended Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 10, 2020

No RENEGADE of grace is TOO FAR from the long arm of the Lord.

Apprehended Acts 9:1-19 Shortly after I had left the livestock business, I was sitting in my office at FBC Quitman, GA where I just begun serving as the minister of youth and education. I received a call from my dad and he told me he was in a dilemma. He said their semi driver had just unloaded a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth - Part 3 - Ruth 3 Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Mar 16, 2022

Ruth chapter 3 shows us how to know God better and how to hear from Him better.

Do you know who this is? It's the Queen of England. Does anybody here know her personally? Bruce, you know everybody. Do you have her cell #? I'd like to give her a call. I have some questions. No? Well, let me ask you this. If you wanted to know the queen, what would you do? Let's say ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

So Live In Obedience To The Word Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 8, 2012

Where we set the bar determines how far we will rise.

So live in Obedience to the Word Deut 10:12-13 January 15, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Agree/Disagree: Determining where you stand. Agree/Disagree: Football is a cool game. Agree/Disagree: Walking in the rain is something couples should try. Agree/Disagree: Following Jesus is worth ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Do I Do When Someone Sins Against Me?

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 15, 2016

Sometimes, it is necessary to bring about confrontation, not so that you feel better and are happy, but so that relationships are restored, and sinners are brought back to obedience.

What do you do when you are hurt by the sinful actions of others? Authors Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp provide us with examples of people who are hurt by the sinful actions of others. As you read these stories, you will perhaps identify some of the feelings of frustration that can arise when others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Tomorrow

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 3, 2007

Be something far greater than an optimist. Be a faith filled doer of the will of God… do not wait for things to improve; improve them… do not wait for a new tomorrow… fill your heart with faith... and bring a new tomorrow into being.

“A New Tomorrow” Revelation 21:1-6 Introduction They have a saying in Vienna, Austria: “The situation is hopeless, but not serious.” It’s an interesting contradiction in terms. Yet life is truly a mixture of optimism and pessimism, of hope and despair, of sunshine and shadow. Sometimes the same ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

The Parables Of The Hidden Treasure And Pearl Of Great Price

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 20, 2010

Christianity is not a religion but far more like a marraige. It demands you ALL

Sermon Story: I remember hearing a discussion on Radio Humberside about 10 years ago about the Toronto blessing. The Toronto Blessing was a powerful move of God in a Vineyard Church at the end of the runway at Toronto International Airport. People were crying and laughing in the services as God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Anglican

Sit At Gods Right Hand

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 5, 2013

To show that we are sitting together with CHRIST far above all enemies.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you reigning with CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are sitting together with CHRIST far above all enemies. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 1:13 (Amplified Bible) 1:13 Besides, to which of the angels has He ever said, Sit at My right hand ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Authentic Piety

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2020

Jesus wants his followers to live into a righteousness that is better than that of the teachers of the law and the Pharisees… Jesus wants us to be better!

Title: Authentic Piety Text: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Thesis: Jesus wants his followers to live into a righteousness that is better than that of the teachers of the law and the Pharisees… Jesus wants us to be better! Introduction The Center for Disease Control is reminding us that it is not too ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Peaceably Amid An Evil Culture

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2017

If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all.

Matthew’s account of the Sermon on the Mount reveals the Gospel of Our Lord as the fulfillment of the Mosaic Law. To follow the Messiah, all of his disciples are challenged daily to take the narrow path, to pray without ceasing, and to seek blessedness by living and serving just as Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

It's Noah's Day All Over Again, You'd Better Get Into The Ark

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003

As it was in the days of Noah, so it seems to be in our day. Unbelievers need to get into the safety of God’s ark before it’s too late.

36But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 37But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist

No Lost Causes

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 18, 2003

Because of the love and grace of Jesus there is no person too far gone

No Lost Causes Luke 5:17-26 July 27, 2003 Morning Service Introduction When I was thirteen years old my sister and brother in law invited me to attend the Vacation Bible School at their church. I almost didn’t go because I had already been to one at my church but my sister talked me into going. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Church Of God

I'll Not Turn My Back On Him Now

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 8, 2007

I have followed Him to far to turn back now

I’LL NOT TURN MY BACK ON HIM NOW Job 2:1-13 Intro: We find in this book a man named Job. A man that was perfect and upright and that feared God and eschewed evil. But let me remind you that Job was still just a man. He was still flesh and bone just like you and I. In the reading of the first ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Present Suffering And Future Glory Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

The hurt of present suffering is far outweighed by the hope of future glory

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist