Sermons on His Best In A Storm:

Disorder In The Court

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Mar 31, 2001

Here we see three actions that take place in and around this illegal court. Which one best describes you? Which crowd are you in?

Mark 14:43-65 DISORDER IN THE COURT INTRO: (Explain vss.51-52-This is from Mark’s perspective) Now read text…….. Here are some things not to say to a police officer: "Sorry, officer, I didn’t realize my radar detector wasn’t plugged in." "Aren’t you the guy from the Village People?" "Hey, you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-65

Denomination: Baptist

The Examined Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 5, 2006

The hard commands of Jesus are best understood as being directed to the church, which should be a Community of Grace. This sermon addresses Jesus’ teaching on lust, sin and adultery.

The Examined Life in the Community of Grace Our key scripture today suggested to me the sermon title, The Examined Life”. You may have heard of this saying by Socrates, an ancient philosopher: “The unexamined life is not worth living." It struck me that, in some very strong language, what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning Between The Essentials And Non-Essentials

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2006

This I pray that your love would abound still more and more in real knowledge and depth of insight. So that you may discern what is best

Discerning Between the Essentials and Non-Essentials Phil. 1:9-11 "This I pray that your love would abound still more and more in real knowledge and depth of insight. So that you may discern what is best." "I pray that you would be filled with the knowledge of His will with all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of The Matter

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 18, 2008

Disagreements are normally centered around power and control. Getting our own way with little regard to what is actually best for a majority or a right thing to do.

The Heart of the matter James 4:1-10 For the past couple of months we have had a sort of strange schedule. We have been in and out of the book of James. While we have been moving through James it is still a topical kind of study. There is an over all flow that I call teaching on “faith that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Abraham And Sarah: Understanding Our Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 13, 2005

Although the best way to begin a new job is with a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities, too many enter into marriage with no such knowledge. (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

Sermon Notes Abraham and Sarah: Understanding Our Responsibilities Genesis 12, 21; Ephesians 5; 1 Peter 3 (Second in the series, Marriage by the Book) Introduction: There is an undeniably basic truth of creation: God produced two distinct types of people, male and female. Both are equally ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare To Meet Thy God

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Feb 11, 2005

Our first and foremost purpose in gathering together is to meet with Jesus. This is especially true when we come for Communion. (Best preached the week before Communion)

(Note: prior to preaching, discreetly place an empty chair on the platform, off to one side) •In the last few weeks, I’ve had several people call me about when we’re having Communion •It’s customary in the Seventh-day Adventist church to hold Communion on a quarterly basis; and those who have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:12-29

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Control Your Anger Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001

When you have a disagreement with someone you love, you don’t want to hurt them by allowing your anger to get the best of you.

HOW TO GAIN CONTROL OF YOUR ANGER I CORINTHIANS 13:5 JOKE: There was an elderly woman preparing to park her expensive Cadillac when a young high school student cut her off and stole her parking place. The young man jumped out of his car and shouted " OH, TO BE YOUNG AND FAST ". The older lady ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowledge And Wisdom

Contributed by James May on Aug 24, 2005

Knowledge without wisdom can be a dangerous thing. Knowledge is best used when God gives us the wisdom to understand and use what we know.

Knowledge and Wisdom By Pastor Jim May Daniel 12:4, "But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased." Is there any question in your mind that we are living in the last days? Most Bible teachers ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dont Run The Race For Fun, Run To Win

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 20, 2019

This Christian life we live is a race, make sure you are in the best of shapes always. So you can win the race. Stay fit to win

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *DONT RUN THE RACE FOR FUN, RUN TO WIN* 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 King James Version (KJV) 24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

My Greatest Need

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 6, 2023

Out of all the things that Jesus has done for us, let's look and see what is the most and best thing He has provided.

Can you believe it? We are only 6 weeks away from Easter, one of the most celebrated Christian holidays. The Lord laid it on my heart to talk about what Jesus has done for us as we lead up to the Easter season. Today, let's think about all that Jesus has done for us. When I think about what ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26, Romans 3:23-24, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

For Just A Little While

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 8, 2007

Because life is short, you shouldn’t be idle. Make the best use of your life in discovering and doing God’s purpose in these end times.

“Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered, and that my life is fleeing away.” - Psalm 39:4 Psalm 119:19 - “I am here on earth for just a little while.” (TEV) I. TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF YOUR LIFE, YOU MUST NEVER FORGET TWO TRUTHS: 1.Compared with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Delay Is Success Postponed (Part 2)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025

Delay is not a curse—it is a classroom. It teaches, shapes, refines, and aligns us with God’s best. If handled properly, it will not destroy your dream; it will fertilise it.

DELAY IS SUCCESS POSTPONED (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 49:8 Supporting Texts: Psalm 102:13, Isaiah 30:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Galatians 6:9, 1 Peter 5:10 INTRODUCTION: In Part 1 of this message, we established that divine delay is not divine denial. It is God’s process of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Promotion: Iron Sharpens Iron

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 14, 2023

OFTEN THE ENEMY OF BEST IS BEING GOOD. Once we learn to be good at somethings we stop improving. Do we keep our tools sharp?

PROMOTION: ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE? IRON SHARPENS IRON… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have a little, tiny hammer, I ask what kind of house could you build with this little, tiny hammer? *EDIFY: construction, build up, kindness, to instruct, to teach, to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15, Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joined At The Hip Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 14, 2015

Life — including the Christian life — is best lived in a context of reasonable discipline and solid instruction. Balanced discipline and love are not adversarial, they are joined at the hip.

Note: I preach 30 to 35 minutes, but only made it through the first point. Joined At the Hip (Proverbs 23:13-17) 1. Andrew Chan illustrates how many (not all) moms are so perfectionistic, doting, and idealistic with their first child and lower standard drastically with their others. 1). Your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel. Part 1: The Problem

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 9, 2020

To understand why the gospel is such great news (the very best news, in fact!) we need to understand why the problem that the gospel solves is such bad news.

INTRODUCTION Today we’re starting a series of four talks titled ‘the gospel.’ The word ‘gospel’ means ‘Good News.’ We like good news! People complain about the press and say that the press really prefers bad news to good news. But I think most of us like good news. • Your friends have a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist