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What Is Christian Perfection?

Contributed by David Seeley on Apr 24, 2004

Matthew 5:48 says to be perfect! What does this mean? Discover with me several things that this does not mean and several things it does mean.

Background: Matthew 5 Text: Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. What is Christ demanding in this verse? Does He really expect us to be perfect? If so, how perfect does He want us to be? If not, why did He say it? What is Christian ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 5:48

Denomination: Holiness

I Stand At The Door

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 13, 2006

Christians have an obligation to assist those outside of the Church to find the Door; we are to be doormen not gatekeepers.

I Stand at the Door Revelation 3__20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Rev 3:20 Friends at Good Shepherd: Sam Shoemaker saw himself as a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord. He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Anglican

Liar And Thief At The Gate Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

Despite his past, Jacob encounters God and sees that nothing is the same. God in Christ shows us how to protect ourselves from the devil’s claim that life is ordinary and meaningless.

Last week we established the fact that Jacob was a cheat. After that incident, and before the incident we read of today, we learn that he is a liar and a thief as well. You all know the story of how Jacob masquerades as Esau to obtain his father Issac’s blessing. It is not too much later that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Counting Sheep

Contributed by Clarence Semonious on Apr 24, 2010

That the worshiper see himself as an under-sheperd of Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

Counting Sheep Clarence Semonious, Pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Kernville, CA. Psalm 23:1-6 April 25, 2010 Lessons: Acts 20:17-35 Revelation 7:9-17 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Team Work Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 7, 2012

Blessed by God and anointed by the Holy Spirit the Church--the Body of Christ--is called to develop its strength, coordination and endurance in order to lovingly and boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 4:1-16 “Team Work” INTRODUCTION Once we got past the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics, with the Queen skydiving out of a helicopter and Mr. Bean playing with the London Symphony, our focus has been on the athletes. We had been awed by their strength, coordination and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wisdom Of God Vs The Wisdom Of This World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2022

When Jesus is telling us that following Him means hating everything and everyone else, He uses strong language.

Twenty-third Sunday in Course Today’s Gospel is so unnerving, even shocking, that we might in our meditation forget about the other readings. The lessons we can learn from the wisdom books of Scripture are good foundations for our appreciation of the teachings of Jesus. I like to think of our ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:17, Luke 14:25-33, Philemon 1:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Does God Continuously Speak Through Dreams?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 7, 2017

A look at the reliability of Dreams versus the written Word of God

I have personally had dreams that were quite profound and insightful on a supernatural level. I have also had some pretty crazy dreams where I was watching from the sidelines as an observer to see where it was going. All that was missing was a bag of popcorn! I am a strong believer that God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Saves In A Perilous Storm Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 4, 2018

Jesus entered the boat; Jesus is the master of the Church. The disciples–that’s you and I–we follow Him into the boat.

24th Sunday after Pentecost 2018 “At that time, Jesus entered into the boat, and His disciples followed Him.” In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. The stories of the Holy Gospel are interesting reading in themselves, and sometimes even exciting. Here we have the tale of Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-2, Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Catholic

"how Great Thou Art" - Homily For Funeral Of A Believer

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 11, 2024

This is a funeral for an elderly woman who passed into God's presence. Her family were not, generally, followers of Jesus.

"How Great Thou Art" - Homily for funeral of a Believer - John 3:13-17 Laurie found room in her life for faith and like for every person, faith is a journey. Spirituality is a journey. There are things in our lives that happen that focus and refine our faith so that it is strengthened. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-17, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Real Oil Crisis

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007

An exploration of maintaining a deep spiritual commitment while awaiting the return of Christ.

Recap of where we have been: Two weeks ago – Jesus crying out with the prophet Isaiah that God’s house will be a house of prayer. Last week – We dove into Jesus preparatory teaching to His disciples that as time winds down, and the consummation of the kingdom approaches, it is critical that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Love My Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 17, 2015

Three truths about loving one another

I LOVE MY CHURCH Video – (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCOyhqKRrv4) Disabled Player Gets a Shot. Why did the audience respond in the way they did? Why was there such celebration? It is because they had just seen love in action. In this dog eat dog world they saw something different. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sleeping Saints

Contributed by James May on Jul 3, 2002

The Saints of the Lord must wake up and obey the call of God or He may just allow us to spend time in the "belly of the whale" until we do!

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Like A Thief In The Night

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

Today I want to speak to you about a touchy subject; today we will be dealing with the issue of prophecy about the Lord’s return.

Today I want to speak to you about a touchy subject; today we will be dealing with the issue of prophecy about the Lord’s return. But before proceeding I wish to make a clarification. I want it to be very clear that I’m not a prophet, and I definitely don’t know the date of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowing God's Power

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 8, 2007

God raised Christ from the dead and placed Him at His right hand. This is the same power that is at work in followers of Christ. It is resurrection power!

Knowing God’s Power By Greg Johnson April 8, 2007 God’s love for us was demonstrated at the cross of Christ. God’s power was demonstrated for us at the resurrection of Christ. It’s at the cross of Christ that we see and begin to understand how much God loves us. He loves us so much that He sent ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Wake Up And Be”

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 6, 2009

The second coming of Christ will be a surprise to everyone

The 911 Terrorist attacks, the tsunami, more hurricanes in one season then ever before, the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, the Pakistani earthquake, the mudslides in Mexico, fires in California, floods in Bangladesh and China, the war in Iraq, the Asian Bird flu, hundreds of thousands ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist