Sermons on Making The Best:

Best Laid Plans Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

Proverbs has one primary “keep-in-mind” consideration that overhangs all its maxims. It is this: Keep in mind that God is in charge. Every proverb here specifically calls that truth to mind.

Introduction Here is a common phrase intended to make us pause – “keep in mind.” How many times have you said or it has been said to you? “Keep in mind that you must be home before dark.” “Keep in mind that your boss is keeping an eye on you.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

Jesus’ physical resurrection guarantees that the best is yet to come.

ENGAGE When Mary and I had our pool built right after we moved into our current home, that pool came with a lifetime structural warranty. But today that guarantee is of no value whatsoever because the company that built our pool went out of business several years later. TENSION Perhaps some of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, Leviticus 23:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Barn Of All

Contributed by Lisa Skogsrud on Aug 20, 2019

We can avoid the problems in The Parable of the Rich Fool by building a "discipleship granary" to store the riches of God's grace that are ours in Jesus Christ.

Sermon Luke 12:13-21 for Pentecost +8C, August 4, 2019 I don't know where the time has gone, but here we are in August, and the summer is more than half over! The days are still hot enough, but you've noticed the nights getting longer already, haven't you? The short growing season we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Best Laid Plans

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 3, 2013

Continuing a series in the letter of James I ask to what extent our plans match up with God's plans.

We come to the 10th episode of our series in the New Testament letter of James. His Hebrew name is Yaakov. He was a half-brother of Jesus, and he was one of the earliest leaders of the church in Jerusalem after the resurrection of Jesus. In this section James (4:13) addresses believers who have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 2, 2016

In a world full of hurt and pain, Isaiah reminds us that we are children of God. We as Christians have seen the fulfillment of the hope promised by the Second Coming, so we can and should proclaim this passage from Isaiah as our hope for salvation peace.

“Ah…. those were the good old days!” How many of you have ever said or thought something similar to those words? Thinking about the past always brings up memories, both good and bad. These memories include kids playing street hockey or climbing trees or making forts or walking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Bringing Your Best Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008

Using the Israelites as our primary example, you will discover that worship of the almighty God requires us to bring our best!

TEXT: Various TITLE: The Praising Church: Bringing Your Best. . . TOPIC: Worship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, February 10th, 2008 PROP.: Bringing your Best to God includes: Being prepared to worship, Participating in Worship, Give it all! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! And welcome! ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Type Of Stress!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2022

(PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Note: This sermon was preached on the weekend of Queen Elisabeth II Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and that is why I have included so many royal illustrations.

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus stresses the importance of listening (vs 19-22) (2). Luke stresses the seriousness of the storm (vs 23-24). (3). Luke stresses the authority and power of Jesus (vs 24). (4). Luke stresses the response of the disciples (vs 25). SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Queen's former ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-25

Denomination: Brethren

Father Knows Best

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 26, 2007

There are two spirits in opposition to one another. The Spirit of God is better.

Outline: Introduction - Rachel teaching Jonathan - We are “mature”; our instinct is to “do God one better.” But as children redeemed by the spirit, we really should know better. Our Father created us, knows what we are created for, and desires to grow us in conformity to him. Our challenge is to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Kind Of Life There Is

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 17, 2002

Why be a Christian? The reasons are many - here are three.

1 Corinthians 1:1-9 THE BEST KIND OF LIFE THERE IS. I want you to use your imagination this morning. Imagine being a tourist – you are traveling around the world, you have to spend the night in a certain city. And so you get there, you check into your hotel, and then you decide to look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

I Deserve The Best

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018

our we ambitious or greedy? Humble or do we think God owes us the best? Ambition of James and John shows us the answer.

Ambition of James and John/ I deserve the best Mark 10:35-45 Prayer- Introduction- This morning we will look at the heart of James and John, two of Jesus disciples and hear the request they made of Jesus. At first most will say that they would never ask such a question of Jesus, but as we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Nazarene

The Best Is Yet To Come. Series

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Oct 29, 2002

To let people know that good times are coming.

The Best Is Yet To Come. Luke 5: 1-11 I would like to first start out by saying that no matter what you are going through and contrary to your bleifs the best is yet to come. Alot of times we go through day to day routines and never change. We do the same things, our kids have the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Best Is Reserved For You Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 16, 2013

when you get ready to carry the cross everyday and follow Him, then God would give you the best He promised.

Best is reserved for you! Isaiah 1:19”If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the best of the land..” When we had to get some stuff typed and printed in telugu for the church and normally we get it done in an area little further away from our home, but suddenly a young lady ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Laid Plans Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The importance of allowing God to direct your day to day plans.

The Best Laid Plans James 4:13-17 I. There are no guarantees A. We all make plans 1. day timers 2. pocket organizers 3. wall calendars 4. appointments B. The way we make plans should reflect our relationship with God 1. Only He knows the future 2. Only He can shape the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Is Yet To Come Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 4, 2007

We are confident that a great future awaits us.

THE BEST IS YET TO COME S: Heaven C: A great future Th: Heaven Can’t Wait Pr: WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT A GREAT FUTURE AWAITS US. ?: Why? Why can we be confident? KW: Realities TS: Our study of Scripture will reveal five realities that demonstrate why we can be confident of our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Laughter Is The Best Medicine

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008

Three Biblical Ways to Inject Humor into Your Lives

“Laughter IS the best medicine!” Dr. Randy Deal THREE BIBLICAL WAYS TO INJECT HUMOR INTO YOUR LIFE: 1. LOOK FOR LAUGHTER! For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven…A time to cry and a time to LAUGH. A time to grieve and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:1,4 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22, Proverbs 22:17

Denomination: Baptist