Sermons on promote excellence: showing 136-150 of 27,172

A More Excellent Way

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011

Paul gives us the benchmark by which all our attempts at love must be measured and approved in verses 4-7 of I Corinthians 13.

A More Excellent Way 02/14/10 PM Text: I Corinthians 13:1-13 Introduction The Bible has a lot to say about love, the word occurs more than 180 times in the New Testament. Scripture tells of the power of love. It tells of what it can do for broken marriage or a severed relationship or a struggling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excellence In Your Walk

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 8, 2011

The way to have excellence in your walk is by 1. Encouragement, 2. Endurance, 3. Enjoyment

“Excellence in Your Walk” 2 Corinthians 13:11 “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” As I was sitting Tuesday morning at a Red Lion Inn in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Holiness

He Excellence Of The Lord

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 23, 2013

This message is sure to turn heads and become thought provoking to the believer and non-believer alike.

The Excellence of the Lord Psalm 8:1-9NKJ O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! 2 Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Supply Moral Excellence Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

Hebrews 10:36 teaches that obedience is a key to obtaining God’s promise: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

Supply Moral Excellence Be Certain of God’s Promises, Part 3 080209 PM Text--2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction This lesson continues a series focused on the promises of God and our part in receiving what has been promised. Definition: A promise is a transaction between two or more persons whereby ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A More Excellent Way

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 8, 2010

Our love must be like the love of Christ Jesus for in the end all else will be done away.

A More Excellent Way 10/18/09PM Text: I Corinthians 13:1-13 Introduction The Bible has a lot to say about love, the word occurs more than 180 times in the New Testament. Scripture tells of the power of love. It tells of what it can do for broken marriage or a severed relationship or a struggling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excelling In The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2010

As Paul attempted to motivate the Corinthians to participate in the special collection for the poor in Judea, he taught them a number of principles for giving.

Introduction: A. Good morning – Praise the Lord for another opportunity to worship the Lord and to love one another! 1. I hope that last week’s message about resurrection blessings was encouraging to you! 2. How wonderful to believe in Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, and as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving With A Standard Of Excellence

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Aug 1, 2007

Sermon on Giving

GIVING WITH A STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE 2 Cor 8:1-5 I. WHO WERE THE CHURCHES OF MACEDONIA? A. THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI From there we reached Philippi, a major city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony; we stayed there several days. Acts 16:12 (NLT) 1. We see the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: *other

The Most Excellent Shepherd Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 2, 2013

Jesus continues to boldly state his equality with God by proclaiming to be the most excellent shepherd of all.

The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads me into deep depression. It hounds my soul. It leads me in circles of frenzy, for activities sake. Even though I run frantically from task to task, I will never get it all done, For my ideal is with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

The Supreme Excellence Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 27, 2014

The Supreme Excellence of Jesus is found in his Preeminence.

The Supreme Excellence of Jesus John 1:15-17 For many people today, Christmas is past history. But for those who believe in the wonderful person of Jesus Christ, the Name means Peace, Hope Everlasting, Infinite Grace and Love. For many December 25th IS finished, but for many, Christmas means ...read more

Scripture: John 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

A More Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2011

A look at the more excellent way of love - using the gifts for their intended purpose in their intended context.

A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 8, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis I remember a sermon – years ago, in fact I think I may have preached it during my time here as an intern – where my opening illustration was the difference between the way my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A More Excellent Name

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The Wonderful Name of Jesus analyzed in Hebrews 1

(14) Glorious Titles of The Lord Jesus Christ ’A MORE EXCELLENT NAME’ (Hebrews 1) 1. The Son of God (v.2,5, 8) 2. The Heir of All Things (v.2, 4) 3. The Creator of the Universe (v.2) 4. The Brightness of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A More Excellent Way

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Oct 28, 2012

Paul tell the church at Corinth that love is the way.

A More Excellent Way 1Corinthians 13:4/8 In chapter thirteen the Apostle Paul writes about the more excellent way, or what he had in view, in the close of the former chapter, namely, charity, or, as it is commonly rendered love. The word charity to most meant almsgiving, but charity in its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: *other

The Most Excellent Way

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 23, 2021

apostle Paul shows us that Love is the Most excellent way to be Christ-like. God's love is unconditional.

The Most Excellent Way 1 Cor. 13:1-8 Good Morning… My Men’s devotional reading kicks off our time together as he makes a statement worth hearing- deciding what we want seems easy when we are young… I want a beautiful wife, a college degree, I want a good job, I want a child. As these things come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Excelling Example Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

We look to Christ as our example, and He teaches us a positive type of humility that says I have ability and blessings which I will use, not for self-glorification, but for the edification of others.

You cannot imitate what you do not know. Any parrot who learns to swear does not reveal its own character, but rather that of its owner and example. To copy or imitate by definition implies an original to go by. It is the original that determines the nature of the copy. This concept is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

A Name More Excellent

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 29, 2016

Scripture proofs for the superiority of Jesus.

A NAME MORE EXCELLENT. Hebrews 1:1-14. The high Christology of Hebrews 1 bears comparison with that of John 1:1-14. We are first reminded of the many and various ways that God spoke through the prophets in times past (Hebrews 1:1). Then we are informed that the final word of God has now come to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational