Sermons on Personal Best:

God's Way Is The Best Way Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Judges, Pt. 6 (Final)

GOD’S WAY IS THE BEST WAY (RUTH 2:1-13, 3:6-15) My wife and I did not marry young. We were in our 30s when we met each other. She was from Orange County and I was from Los Angeles County, and the chances of our meeting, knowing, and befriending each other were pretty remote. After graduating from ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Spoke In The Very Best Way

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways," declares the Lord.

"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways," declares the Lord. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts." (Isaiah 55:8-9). Once upon a time, there were a group of goldfish who lived in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

"The One Who Knows Us Best"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 15, 2015

A sermon about God's love and desire for relationship with us.

Psalm 139:1-18 “The One Who Knows Us Best” Johnny was a lost child. He didn't like himself. In order to find identity and self-worth, he ran with any crowd that would have him. The crowd that took him under their wing were even more lost than Johnny. They found promise in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Best Mother's Day Ever

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

Mothers care that their kids are well provided for. That is close to God's heart of concern for those less fortunate in our world.

We all know what mothers are supposed to want on Mother’s Day. A card is great, whether professionally made, with a beautiful picture on the front and a sentimental poem on the inside, or maybe home made, decorated inside and out with crayons that are handled with more love than professional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Making The Best Out Of Life - Part Iv

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 16, 2002

Three more ingredients for making the best out of life.

INTRO.- Who doesn’t want a better life? More peace. Greater joy. Contentment. Fulfillment. Love. ILL.- The story is told that Abraham Lincoln was surprised one day when a rough-looking man drew a revolver and thrust it in his face. "Abe" figured that debate or argument was out of the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Your Best And God Will Do The Rest

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jan 15, 2001

Often in life we must do the best we can and leave the results in God’s hands

DO YOUR BEST AND GOD WILL DO THE REST ESTHER 6:1-11 (1) FOCUS - “ON THAT NIGHT THE KING COULD NOT SLEEP...” I. THE HISTORY BEHIND THE BOOK OF ESTHER II. MORDECAI AND ESTHER HAD DONE ALL THEY COULD DO A. Mordecai was limited in what he could do B. Esther was limited in what she could do C. The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Maradona Good, Pele Better And George Best!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 23, 2014

Connecting with craze of the media "Football World cup" to glean some spiritual lessons on the subjects of spiritual regeneration and spiritual enjoyment!!!

Maradona good, Pele Better and GEORGE Best!!! Action: Display of an animation of a drunkard... First things first. Alcoholism is a serious social threat capable of breaking down individuals and their families. Increase in domestic violence is directly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: *other

Settling For Less Than The Best,: A Spirit Of Compromise Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 2, 2007

Often God’s children settle for less than their best. This spirit of compromise is very dangerous. Pharaoh offer Moses 3 chances to compromise.

SETTLING FOR LESS THAN THE BEST... THE GRADUAL SPIRIT OF COMPROMISE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. I. TO CONTINUALLY WASH OFF PIGS IS A WASTE OF YOUR EFFORT AND THEN YOU JUST ANNOY THE PIG. THERE ARE MANY PIGS IN THE PIG PEN THAT ARE NOT REALLY PIGS. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Your Best Offense Really A Good Defense?

Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 17, 2022

Why are so many so offended by everything today, and are we exempt from this problem? What is the best response (the Christlike one) when things are offensive to us?

INTRODUCTION: Illustration- There’s an old saying – “The best defense is a good offense.” It’s been used in sports, in business, and in war. It’s also known as the strategic offensive principle of war. The theory is that being proactive with a strong offensive action will make your opponent so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Romans 12:14, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:26-27, Colossians 3:12-13, Romans 12:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy, Holy, Holiness! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

Explores the divine call to pursue personal holiness, permeate social holiness, and practice daily holiness.

Welcome, welcome, dear friends and family in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has brought us together to share in the joy of His Word, to grow in His grace, and to learn how we can live ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Topics: Personal Holiness, Social Holiness

Why Are Some Missing The Best Things In Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 18, 2004

We miss the best because we have settled forthe ordinary.

Why are some Missing the Best Things in Life Washington State led 61-56 with 25 seconds left before Dan Grunfeld cut it to one with a rare four-point play, hitting a long 3-pointer from the corner and making a free throw, his only points of the game. With 17.2 seconds left, Washington State could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Luke 4:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Philippians And Stress 1: Making The Best Of Stress Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020

Make stress a learning experience. Make stress a growing experience. Make stress a fruitful experience. Introduction to the book of Philippians and the series

PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: MAKING THE BEST OF IT--Philippians 1:1-11 ***We are beginning today a series on stress. Before we begin, I want to give you a stress test, developed by the American Institute of Stress. On the screen, we are going to project a picture of two dolphins jumping out of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Winning With People: Offer Your Very Best Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

Epaphroditus would be considered one of the “nobodies” in scripture. He never wrote a book in the Bible, nor is he mentioned anywhere else. He never had a statue erected in his honor or became famous for his accomplishments. However, Paul called Epaphro

“Offer Your Very Best” Epaphroditus PHILIPPIANS 2:25-30 Epaphroditus would be considered one of the “nobodies” in scripture. He never wrote a book in the Bible, nor is he mentioned anywhere else. He never had a statue erected in his honor or became famous for his accomplishments. However, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christianity's Best Kept Secret Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus Christ our Savior set us free from the penalty of sin. Jesus Christ our Lord set us free to minister in HIs Name, but without selfish ambition of gaining position, prestige or power in God's kingdom.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-42

The Best Gift ---Teach Me How To Fish!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2006

Often we find in the church a heart searching for handouts. We must not just give away fish, we must teach the new generation how to fish. The best gift will keep on giving.

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING. ARE WE INVESTING IN THE EFFORT TO PASS THE MANTLE TO OTHERS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson! I LOVE THE THOUGHT DON’T GIVE ME A FISH, I WILL NEED ANOTHER FISH TOMORROW. TEACH ME HOW TO FISH, AND I CAN CATCH MY OWN! I. WHAT IS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God