Sermons on Something Better:

When Life Doesn't Make Sense

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Aug 12, 2019

This sermon deals with the struggle of doubt. we see the prosperity of the wicked and we wonder why they seem to be doing better than God's own children.

Intro -- The year was 1998… …on the evening of 2 September 1998, Swissair 111 departed New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport at 8:18 p.m. Eastern Time en route to Geneva, Switzerland. On board were 215 passengers and a crew of 14. This flight was popular with United Nations officials, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Bless The Lord God

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 6, 2016

The psalmist had received many wondrous blessing and benefits from God, but had not remembered them frequently enough, and he is not alone. He determines to do better.

PSALM 103: 1-5 A CALL TO BLESS THE LORD GOD The Psalmist had walked with God through many difficulties & many years and had come to know Him as merciful and gracious. He had received many wondrous blessing and benefits from God, but had not remembered them frequently enough, and he is not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Joyride - Pt. 1 - Running On E Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 3, 2013

We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

Joyride - Pt. 1 – Running on E I. Introduction Life is a series of ups and a series of downs. Cycles that loop. Turns and shifts that sling us in a different direction than we anticipated. Our life often feels much like an amusement ride! And not the kiddy ones. The white knuckle, scream ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joyride - Pt. 2 - Jesus' Ped Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 13, 2013

We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

Joyride - Pt. 2 – Jesus' P.E.D. I. Introduction Life is up and down. Loops, turns, cliff like drops. Our life often feels much like one of those white knuckle, scream your lungs out, lose your lunch type of amusement rides! It is into that type of experience that Jesus came onto the scene ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joyride - Pt. 4 - Check Your Oil!

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2013

We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

Joyride - Pt. 4 – Check Your Oil I. Introduction Hold on. Close your eyes. Clinch your teeth and perhaps your cheeks. The roller coaster called life can spin you and turn you inside out. Jesus boards this ride of life and makes us one of the greatest promises next to salvation! We read that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wanted: Dead & Alive

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 2, 2012

Here in Romans we are on the edge of a new frontier. Pioneers to a new & better life. Leaving the crowd to enter a vast new experience. Entering into a personal experience with the Lord.

- John Gast's “American Progress” (1872) picture - It depicts a symbolic Liberty unrolling telegraph wire - With the book of education in the other hand - The “Star of Empire” on her head as settlers head west. - The Mississippi & cities left behind - Indians can be seen ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Micah - True Worship Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 4, 2013

True worships relates, it is a relationship, not rituals. True worship obeys. To obey is better than sacrifices. True worship impacts. It changes your life and influences others.

God has chosen to bless His people Israel and through them, the world. • They were set apart to worship God and be His witnesses to the nations. • But sadly, the people have gone astray. God was pleading His case, calling the mountains and hills to be His witnesses. • 6:3 ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ditch The Rat Race. Run The Right Race. (Theme Adapted From Larry Jacobs)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 25, 2013

Ditch the Rat Race. Run the Right Race. 1) Run after a better prize. 2) Run as others have done. 3) Run empowered by Jesus.

Would you believe me if I told you that Canadians today are working fewer hours than they were over thirty years ago? Statistics Canada reports that in 2011 the average Canadian worked 36.4 hours per week compared to 38 hours per week in 1976. However, as you can see from the chart (displayed on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

The Father's Love And Discipline Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 16, 2021

Correction is not hatred. It is an act of love. No one corrects his enemy to become good or be better. A good and loving father will always correct his child going wayward.

*SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS* Revelation 3:19, NASB: "Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent." THE FATHER'S LOVE AND DISCIPLINE Correction is not hatred. It is an act of love. No one corrects his enemy to become good or be better. A good and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27, Hebrews 12:11, Revelation 3:19

Denomination: Charismatic

The "be" Attitudes 07

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2023

This message looks at the beatitude dealing with a pure heart. God encourages us to have a pure, not just a clean heart so that we can see him better.

MATTHEW 5:8 BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART, FOR THEY WILL SEE GOD AS WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND PARTICULARLY NOW THE BEATITUDES, WE ARE BROUGHT TO OUR TEXT TODAY WHICH CHALLENGES US TO HAVE A PURE HEAR. THIS STRUCK ME AS INTERESTING, BECAUSE WE ARE NOT ASKED TO HAVE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For Acts 18:24-28

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 9, 2023

This passage, though brief, mentions three believers: Aquila, his wife Priscilla, and Apollos. Aquila and Priscilla heard Apollos and helped him to better understand the Scriptures

Introduction: This section gives highlights about the ministries of Apollos and Aquila and Priscilla. None of them are mentioned very often after this passage but their faithfulness speaks volumes even to us today. Text: Acts 18:24-28, KJV: 24 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of The Law Part 1

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2023

Who better to give a commentary on the Old Testament than it's author, Jesus? Let's look at the Spirit of the law in Matthew 5.

The best commentary on the Old Testament is by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. In each case we learn several things, 1) the Spirit of the law, 2) our utter failure to live up to it, and 3) our need for forgiveness and mercy. Let’s begin to understand the intent of the law by its author. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Baptist

Call To Wake Up

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Each generation of Christians is the seed of the next, and degenerate seed is sure to produce a degenerate harvest; not a little better than but worse than the seed from which it sprang.

Opening illustration: Play video. Introduction: THERE IS ALSO SPIRITUAL sleep. Notice Ephesians 5:14: "Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead." This verse is often spoken to sinners, but it was not written to sinners. Ephesians was never written to sinners. It is not a message to sinners ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After This PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the story of Job to understand how God uses our troubles for good, teaching us to trust in His wisdom and giving us hope for a better future.

Good morning, family! I am so glad to see you all here today. We are going to delve into the story of Job, a story that shows us how God understands our troubles, turns things around for our good, and gives us hope for a better future. As Christian author Max Lucado once said, "God will use your ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:16-17

Topics: After, Job

Whatever Happened To The Humans? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

I want my audience to better understand the place human life should hold in their thinking and to apply this by putting away hatred and anger and apathy toward others’ lives

Timothy McVeigh, the OK City Bomber. His terrorist attack was the worst on US soil before 9-11, killing 168 people and injuring more than 800. McVeigh was executed June 11 2001. Not only did he confess to his crime, but he also granted 75 hours of interviews for the writing of a book about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ