Sermons on Better Study: showing 46-60 of 116,992

For Better Or Worse

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 25, 2010

We vneed to be reminded that we are to worship God during all times, not just when things are tough.

For Better or Worse Scripture: Psalm 34:1 Date: 25 April 2010 Purpose: Worship God during all times, not just when things are tough. “For better or worse, for richer or for poorer in sickness and in health, forsaking all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1

Denomination: Other

Better Beginnings

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Feb 1, 2018

BETTER BEGINNINGS for New Year help build our lives on better foundations, resulting in better endings. 1:RECOGNIZE GOD AS CREATOR (In beginning God..); 2: RESPECT GOD W. REVERENCE (Fear of God=beginning of wisdom) ; 3: RECEIVE CHRIST FOR NEW BEGINNINGS.

“BETTER BEGINNINGS” by REV. BILL BOWDLE ====================================== Retired United Methodist Pastor - Liberty Township, Ohio, Delivered this message at a nearby UMC during it's pastor's vacation on 01/07/2018 Genesis 1:1, Proverbs 9:10; John 1:1-4,12 ============= INTRODUCTION ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Changed For The Better Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 10, 2016

This sermon looks at what happened when Jacob's life was changed forever. There is a four step process of change: 1. The first step is CRISIS 2. The second step is COMMITMENT 3. The third step is CONFESSION 4. The fourth step is COOPERATION

Changed For The Better What would you most like to change about yourself? If you could change one thing – what would it be? All of us change over time. Each one of us is getting older. But the great tragedy of life is that sometimes we don’t change for the better. Most people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Far Better Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023

Message 3 in our series through Philippians as we pause to center our focus on what Paul describes as "far better" (Bonus Message on Heaven).

Have you ever noticed that life is always better when a vacation is on the horizon? It’s just a fact of life. When you’re going on a long trip you may contact a travel agency or you surf the net or talk to friends who have had a great experience somewhere. So you begin to look at pictures. You ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6, Revelation 21:15-17, Romans 8:23, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Philippians 1:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Better Minister Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2018

If you want to truly worship God this morning, submit to Christ who sits in a better seat; revere Christ who serves in a better sanctuary; rely on Christ who offers a better sacrifice; and remain with Christ who provides better service.

When it comes to worshipping together, there are various practices among churches and even among the individual worshippers. Tim Hawkins helps us understand one of those practices hand raising in church. Take a look… (Show Video: Tim Hawkins on Hand Raising) Anybody here go to a hand-raising ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2021

We look at the fall of King Saul. We see how he rationalized his sins by selective obedience, shifting blame, and subterfuge. Then we study the true nature of obedience and end with an enlightening story.

TO OBEY IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE 1 Sam. 15:1-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: KNOWING IS NOT DOING 1. United Press International (UPI) reported that termites had eaten through a large stack of documents entitled, “Control of Termites” in the mail room of the University of California at Berkley. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bitter Or Better?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

Bitter or Better The choice really is yours, We cannot choose what comes to us in life but we can choose how we respond to it and that is what determines whether we become better or bitter.

BITTER OR BETTER? As a couple exchanges their vows,( those vows include these words) for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, for better for worse. It could also be said: for better or bitter. Or bitter or sweet. Life just has some bitterness built into it. Everyone comes to bitter waters ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Better Way

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

We are constantly looking for a better way to do things. Let us think back to a time before Christ and how much better off we are now

Hebrews 1:1-4 A BETTER WAY Introduction 1. In life we are always trying to find a better way to do something. This unending search has created many inventions. The Car, Computer, the cotton gin, most everything that was invented was to find a better way to do something 2. What did Jesus invent? ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

In A Better Place

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 26, 2003

For Remembrance Sunday, when we honor the memories of those who have died in the previous year: Those who suffer loss go to a better place emotionally when they cast off unproductive patterns and allow themselves time to receive unconditional love. They

There is something we say to console ourselves when someone dies. It is a phrase I have heard over and over. We say,“I know she is in a better place.” My friend, my parent, my spouse has passed away, but it feels good to think of one truth: “He is in a better place.” By that, of course, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

For Better And Not Worse Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 14, 2004

David, Pt. 5 of 15

FOR BETTER AND NOT WORSE (1 SAM. 24:1-22) When we applied for a mortgage we discovered how unforgiving the system is. Our credit report was not as impeccable as we thought. A few late or overlooked credit card payments caused us a major deduction of points. Unfortunately, our society keeps a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Better Blood Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 31, 2002

The Bible tells us that "without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins." Blood is the cleansing agent. But why should blood purify my soul?

A woman once wrote that at a garage sale she had spotted a handsome antique copper kettle for only $2.50. It was badly tarnished, so she asked the woman running the sale if the discoloration would come out. She cheerfully offered to try some copper cleaner on it and disappeared with it into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changing For The Better Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

An Expository Sermon from Romans 7:14-25 concerning becoming a better person through Jesus alone. Romans Series #32

Romans Series # 32 April 03, 2002 Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. As most of you are aware, it is our practice to go through books of the Bible verse by verse. Tonight we continue our series out of the book of Romans. Would you please join me in a word of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Better World Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

To the world says life is about money, possessions and having a good time - but Jesus prays for a better world for his followers

John 17: 24 - 26 A Better World I am sure some of you have already seen the Christmas advert for Mark’s and Spencer’s on TV. It asks, what does Christmas mean to the Celebrities? There are then references to the Turkey, the food, the tinsel and the pressies - but no mention of what really matters - ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Better Covenant Series

Contributed by Jeff Culver on Jan 2, 2003

In Jer. 31:31, a new covenant was prophecied. In Christ, it is fulfilled. This is a communion service.

The Better Covenant Heb. 7:22 Dec. 1 2002 am I. Jer. 31:31-32 The promise of a better covenant a. vs. 31 The time is coming… 1. A thing of the future 2. God will make a new covenant 3. With both Israel and Judah. b. vs. 32 It will not be like the Old Covenant 1. It will be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-32, Hebrews 7:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Better Covenant Series

Contributed by Allen Speegle on Sep 3, 2005

We enjoy a New and Better Covenant, find out why!

Not Guilty A Better Covenant Isa. 54:7-10 For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee. KJV Covenant = a contract or agreement between two parties ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational