Sermons on Green:

Greatest Command 3: A Pledge Of Allegiance Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 10, 2014

The magi brought the child, Jesus three symbolic gifts. These gifts can be interpreted in light of the greatest command as a pledge of allegiance to him.

1. Red Skelton Pledge of Allegiance -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HGHdFmu5GU 2. The Greatest Command is a "pledge of allegiance" to God -- Deuteronomy 6.4-9 3. The Wise Men gave a Pledge of Allegiance to Jesus with their gifts -- Matthew 2.1-11 a. Typically we see the gold as Royalty; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Command 4: Show And Tell Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 15, 2014

Loving God involves more than warm fuzzy feelings. It involves an outward display -- in our actions. Jewish people use objects as reminders of this truth.

1. Greatest Command? Mark 12 2. Jesus' response: Deuteronomy 6.4-9 + Leviticus 19.10 3. Love God -- in and out; Show and Tell I. Home Schooling (Teaching Children) [The arrival of children affects life A mother's Clothing * 1st baby: You begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Greatest Command 5: Healing Hands And Helping Hearts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2014

We wrestle with the question of to whom we are obligated to do good. Jesus makes it clear that we are obligated to all those in our path.

1. Jesus was asked -- What is the greatest command (Mark 12.28ff and Luke 10.25-28)? a. Teaching with Q-A b. Teaching with Debate -- disrespect? Entrapment? 2. His reply came from Deuteronomy 6.4ff and he linked Leviticus 19.18 (love neighbor to it) 3. There is a process called, "stringing pearls" ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light On Your Feet

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2014

Paul was not the first to come up with the beautiful feet concept. However, the beautiful feet carry the light of God's good news to all people in all times.

1. Da Vinci Inspiration Leonardo da Vinci had once worked on a great masterpiece for a long period of time. There was a young student standing next to him as da Vinci worked, and the student watched the master work as the painting had evolved in front of him. The student was awed by da Vinci's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Love Yourself? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 7, 2014

We are to love. We are to love our neighbor. We are to love our neighbor as we love OURSELVES.

1. Matthew 7.12 a. Why "Golden Rule"? In AD 222-235 Roman Emperor Alexander Severus adopted the golden rule as his motto, and displayed it on public buildings, and promotes peace among religions. Some say the golden rule is called golden because Severus wrote it on his wall in gold. b. It is NOT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courageous Dads

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 13, 2018

The word of God is foundational to every aspect of life. Hearing God speak and knowing his promises give us courage to face whatever is before us. This lesson is to encourage Dads as well as the rest of us to trust the promises of God and have courage.

1. Father’s Day Funnies: • A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." Some of you men say, "Gift? What gift?" • "The World According to Dad." These are words that most dads have said at some time or another to their children. - This is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sing Along

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 19, 2018

This sermon is divided into four shorter parts and interspersed with songs to make the point of how God sings to, with, and through us.

1. Singing is a form of worship. It is throughout the bible and a big deal within Christianity and in Churches of Christ particularly with our a cappella outlook. a. Jewish Tradition says that God sang the world into existence b. There is an entire book of the bible devoted as a songbook – ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Say A Little Prayer Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 25, 2018

God can take even our smallest prayers and turn them into great success as in the case of freeing Peter from Herod's prison.

1. Have you ever prayed and then said, “That will never happen.”? 2. Welcome to the club! Acts 12.1-17 About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. 2 He killed James the brother of John with the sword, 3 and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Good, Good Father Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 2, 2018

Sometimes we lose sight of the fact that God is generously, lovingly giving to us.

1. When Linda, Laura, and I were living in Huntsville, Alabama we went out to eat one Saturday at a popular BBQ restaurant. We saw a wealthy couple from our congregation come in and be seated. We exchanged pleasantries and went on with our meal. When it came time to pay we found that our church ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lepers Changed Their Spots

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 26, 2018

A first person account of the healing of the 10 lepers.

I want to tell you about my encounter with Jesus (we call him Yeshua) I will never be the same after meeting him, although I do have some regrets. You see, I was a leper in Israel. Being a leper is a hard life. If you have unusual spots on your body you must go to the priests to be examined. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Caring God Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 26, 2018

God does not give up on us.

[Song – Call to Worship; Scripture Reading (Acts 1.6-11); Prayer 1. Acts 1.6-11 a. Last words of Jesus according to Luke b. Importance of last words—dying man to son, “Take care of your mother.” c. Nathan Hale (1755-1776) – "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." d. Red ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Triumphant God Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 30, 2018

God fights our battles. His victory through Jesus is our victory.

1. God promises to give us victory over and in the world that is set in opposition to Him Romans 8 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36 As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 28, 2018

Following his prayer for forgiveness, Jesus speaks of salvation -- a restored relationship with God.

1. Hunger for Forgiveness and Salvation Ernest Hemingway told the story of a father and his teenage son who had a relationship that had become strained to the point of breaking. Finally the son ran away from home. His father, however, began a journey in search of his rebellious son. Finally, in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Affection Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2018

The cross displays God's universal affection for all of us; God's personal affection for each of us; and our affection for Jesus and one another.

1. “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross.” 2. If we had been in Jerusalem on the Friday Jesus was crucified, how close to the cross would we have stood? a. Matthew 26.30-32 (cf. Zechariah 13.7) 30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 31 Then Jesus said to them, “You will ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forsaken Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2018

Jesus experienced being forsaken by God to unite us with Him.

1. Matthew 27.45-49 45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 47 And some of the bystanders, hearing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ