Sermons on Be Perfect:

Perfect Peace

Contributed by Bruce Collingwood on Aug 19, 2020

When the bible speaks about God's peace it’s inner peace that transcends all outward chaos. It’s a gift, of perfect peace !

A man was looking for the perfect picture of peace, so he announced an art contest and invited artists to produce a masterpiece of peace. The challenge stirred the imagination of artists everywhere and paintings arrived from far and wide. Finally, the day arrived to reveal the art and the judges ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Other

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Jun 14, 2018

This is a sermon that I preached on Christmas that describes how Jesus is the perfect gift. Many times when we buy a gift for a person there are a few things that can determine whether it's a perfect gift. Well the good news is Jesus fits every category.

Christmas Message – The perfect gift Luke 2:8-11 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfecting The Saints

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 4, 2022

God demands holiness and perfection from his children. As saints of God, believers must strive to constantly abide in God's presence and depend wholly on him to attain perfection.

TEXT: 1 Peter 5:10 "But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you." GOD DEMANDS PERFECTION No matter how close you are to God, you must strive for perfection ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10, Psalm 138:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Be Perfect” Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 9, 2022

Jesus said, 'You therefore must be perfect'. What an unreasonable demand! And yet, there are so many reasons to strive for it.

INTRODUCTION We’re continuing in our series in the Sermon on the Mount. In our passage for today, Jesus starts by saying, ‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.’ What do you think of that!? Back in March I told you about an interview I heard on Radio 4. The reporter was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Substitute Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 6 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

Nearly two years after the start of the Civil War, the United States Congress passed the Enrollment Act of 1863 as a way of providing fresh manpower for the Union Army. The law required every male citizen between the ages of 20 and 45 to enroll in the Army. But the law was not received well by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfect Will Of God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 28, 2022

Would you like to know God’s Will for your life? Of course you would! So, if you are searching for God’s Will for your life and if you want His blessings, you need to look no further than Romans chapter twelve verses one and two.

Alba 4-24-2022 THE PERFECT WILL OF GOD Romans 12:1-2 Have you ever received a “sweepstakes” offer in the mail? For years magazine companies like Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping and Publishers Clearing House have sent out mailings offering a sweepstakes where a lucky winner could win ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfect Peace Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Paul writes of a "peace that surpasses all understanding". This peace is not a feeling or a state of mind, but it is knowing WHO is in control when life seems out-of-control.

A. Philippians 4:7 (READ) 1. How many of you saw the movie “The Perfect Storm”? ILLUSTRATION: It was a GOOD MOVIE—ROTTEN ENDING. It’s a TRUE STORY, and sometimes TRUE LIFE doesn’t END the way we like. It starred George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. For those of you who may have missed it, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfect Or Finished?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2023

"Perfect" is a single word with a huge load of meaning. Do we have the right idea about the word?

Perfect or Finished? I have to admit my thoughts and feelings when I first heard the Biblical injunction from Jesus, “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Mt 5:48) I felt horrible; I thought I was doomed. Hell was to be my ultimate destination. Perfect is a single word with a huge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Psalm 146:6-10, Zephaniah 3:12-13, Zephaniah 2:3, 1 Timothy 2:4, John 19:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

A Perfect Man

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Feb 13, 2023

In our modern day of Christianity we need to grow up

In our modern day of Christianity it appears that the church is plagued with immature, selfish and hypocritical people who claim they have a relationship with Jesus. Unbelievers are looking for better alternatives to their lives than the God whom we serve. This book is written to offset the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:37

No Perfect People

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 13, 2021

Some people believe that Christians are supposed to be and appear perfect, and that the only ones who can attend church are those who “have it all together.” The church is not a country club for saints, but a hospital for sinners.

Life is hard, and there are many people who are wounded and hurting inside, who are dealing with personal and emotional issues. This is true not only of unbelievers, but Christians as well; but all too often we come to church wearing a mask and putting on a show. People will ask us how we’re ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 5:6-9, Hebrews 10:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Perfection In Paradise Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 1, 2023

An unusual Advent series focusing on how we arrived t our present condition so we will know why it was necessary for Messiah to be born in order to give His life.

“God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So, God created man in his own image, in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect Peace.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2022

Myles Donnelly, who escaped from the 78th floor of the South Tower during the 9/11 tragedy, said, “It sounds and awful thing for a grown man to say, but I think I am afraid of the dark again.”If there is one word that could be s tamped over our times, it is the word, fear.

Perfect Peace. Isaiah 26:3-4NIV Myles Donnelly, who escaped from the 78th floor of the South Tower during the 9/11 tragedy, said, “It sounds and awful thing for a grown man to say, but I think I am afraid of the dark again.” If there is one word that could be stamped over our times, it is the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Perfect Father

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 16, 2025

In the story of the proigal son, Jesus tells us about the heart of the Father.

A Perfect Father Luke 15 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 6-15-2025 Happy Father’s Day Good morning! I would like to wish you a Happy Father’s Day. In 1909, Sonora Dodd sat through in church listening to a Mother’s day sermon and wondered to herself why there wasn’t a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 3, 2025

The God we serve is not like man. He is not limited, flawed, or evolving. He is absolute, complete, and flawless in all His ways.

THE PERFECT GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:48 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 18:30, James 1:17, Job 37:16, Psalm 145:17 INTRODUCTION: The God we serve is not like man. He is not limited, flawed, or evolving. He is absolute, complete, and flawless in all His ways. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Of Perfection Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025

The God of Perfection is not only holy, flawless, and complete—He is also intentional about perfecting all that concerns you. He does not abandon His process midway.

GOD OF PERFECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 138:8 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 32:4, Matthew 5:48, Genesis 17:1, 2 Samuel 22:31, James 1:17 INTRODUCTION: We serve a God who is absolutely perfect in all His ways, works, and wisdom. Unlike man, God does not err, falter, or fail. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God