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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Best Is Yet To Come

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 23, 2016
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    A chapel message for the funeral of an elderly woman who knew the Lord.

    As we gather in the presence of the Lord, I want to talk just a little bit about looking beyond our circumstances and looking into the future. Think along with me for a moment: That rusted wreck of a car in the junkyard was once new, shiny, sleek and desirable. Those clothes we threw away or gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father Knows Best

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,906 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving God The Best Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 16, 2021
     | 2,372 views

    In everything we do, worship, service, outreach, we always give our best because the Father gave us His best, Jesus Christ and His Holy Spirit.

    Monday of 29th Week in Course We celebrate here the one who died for our sins and was raised by the Father for our justification. The celebration of the Eucharistic sacrifice turns us into the opposite of the miser remembered in the Gospel, whom Joachim Jeremias believes was a real person whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Asking For The Best Things

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 29, 2015
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    God was never a gift-dispenser in the sky. But He wants to give good gifts, gifts that last in this life and that last into eternity.

    The Feast Devotion - January 27, 2015 – Matthew 7:7-11 [This message was given at an inner-city mission, after a feast.] During a Superbowl a number of years back, FedEx ran a that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Best Things In Life

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,558 views

    A thanksgiving sermon, good for any time, that gives thanks for the best things in life.

    The BEST Things In Life James 1:17 This sermon comes largely from my son Reese. There is a saying, "Out of the mouth of babes". There must be an end to that statement but I don't know what it is. But I know that it means that sometimes the greatest truth comes from a child. We were walking up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Is Yet To Come Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,076 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Of Our Love Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
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     | 3,441 views

    Stations of the Cross, Pt. 7 (Final)

    THE BEST OF OUR LOVE (JOHN 19:25-27) 25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son," 27 and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Your Absolute Best

    Contributed by Mike Logan on Nov 13, 2006
     | 2,222 views

    Enduring through the hard times (I used the "Facing your Giants" video illustation for this message and it made a huge impact)

    Ever had the wind knocked out of you? It’s a Scary experience to say the least. For me; being curled up, grabbing my stomach unable to even move one bit of air, seemed like I was going to certainly die. My experience was mostly on the wrestling mat or football field in high school, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Best Of Our Love

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,721 views

    Stations of the Cross, Station 7

    THE BEST OF OUR LOVE 25Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” 27and to the disciple, “Here ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Believing The Best In Others Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,454 views

    We often overlook the life of Joseph in the birth story of Jesus and in doing so miss valuable life lessons

    Believing the Best in Others Each year we hear the Christmas story, how Jesus was born of a virgin, in a stable, in Bethlehem during the time of a Roman census. In the midst of our celebration we have images of Mary and baby Jesus while we push to the back Mary’s husband Joseph. Not much ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Best Type Of Stress!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,481 views

    (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

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Best Supporting Servants

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,310 views

    Christians should also acknowledge the workers who work behind the scenes that support the main leaders to succeed.

    BEST SUPPORTING SERVANTS Philippians 2:19-30 Who are the significant Christian leaders that you know in the New Testament? Why do you know them? You know them because you remember their personal sacrifices and accomplishments. Oftentimes we only recognize the Christians who are in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Long avatar

    God's Way Is Best Series

    Contributed by Steven Long on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,934 views

    This is a five-part series designed to encourage the character of the congregation. It is both applicable to unbelievers as well as believers. Feel free to use it any way you choose.

    Principles from Psalms—Part I “God’s Way is Best!” April 7th, 2002 Psalm 37:3-6 Intro: Today we begin a five part series titled, “Principles From Psalms” As we look into the Psalms for incredible principles, we’ll find great application to our lives today. - I think we’ll all be very encouraged ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Good, Better, Best

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 254 ratings
     | 14,294 views

    There is a good life, a better life and a best life.

    INTRO.- We’re all given choices in life. Some good, some better and some best. ILL.- The college faculty was in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel appears. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seeking The Best For Others Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 19, 2016
     | 7,166 views

    The virtues of goodness and kindness do not come to us naturally and just like the other virtues of Jesus we need to be taught them. Imagine if you will two small children wanting the same toy at the same time. You get the point. We have to be taught.

    Seeking the best for others Kindness and goodness 1 Peter 3:8-18 8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed