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In Remembrance (April 17, 2014)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

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All of us realize that we are not perfect and that there is humanly no way possible for us to live as if we are. But, it is perfection that we are striving for as we strive to live out all that Jesus taught us about being His disciples.

IN REMEMBRANCE (A Maundy Thursday sermon) Text: I Corinthians 11:23-26 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: (24) And when he had given thanks, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Almighty And Ills Unlimited Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 17, 2001

based on 76 ratings

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When we are dealing with issues and conflicts, we may select to be babies (unlimited retaliation), children (limited retaliation), adolescents (limited love), or mature (unlimited love), toward Jesus’ command to "Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect."

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. What madman spoke those words? What visionary would even in his wildest dreams suppose that you and I could be perfect? What is this raving? It is the word of Jesus, at the end of a series of challenges. Love your enemies. Give to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Refiner And Purifier Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 20, 2025

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A revelation of Jesus Christ as the One who refines, purifies, and perfects His people for holy living and divine service.

JESUS THE REFINER AND PURIFIER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 3:1-4 Key Verse: “And He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and He shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.” — Malachi ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Truths That Empower Living

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

based on 76 ratings

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Learn how God’s love, approval and perfecting work empower His children for living.

There was a time when I worked with the youth of this church. My favorite line was, "Don’t worry about what you cannot do; do what you can." These were words intended to empower the youth to live productively. This morning, God’s Word has some truths that will empower us to live productively, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: *other

There Is No Condemnation Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

based on 476 ratings

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One of the benefits of being a Christian is that we are not condemned for the fact that we fall short of complete perfection.

Read Text: Romans 8:1-4 Michael Breissen was a new father, and he was not about to let his wife’s first Mother’s Day pass uncelebrated. But she was a nurse, and on that particular Sunday was working at the local hospital, and they weren’t able to celebrate together at home. So Michael plunked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, Psalm 121:1, Romans 8:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Walk In Freedom Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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Paul takes on the "Perfection Police" and "Legalistic Lawyers" in this text and shows us how to walk in freedom.

INTRODUCTION Is there a rule book for Christians to follow? Do we have a codified list of do’s and don’ts by which we are judged. Is God like Santa Claus, “He’s making a list and checking it twice, gonna find out whose naughty or nice.” Once a preacher told his congregation there were 700 sins. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Four Principles For Receiving God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 9, 2002

based on 490 ratings

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An Expository Message on Genesis 24:1-14 on How God Will Guide Believers Into His Perfect Will

Genesis Series #47 May 19, 2002 Title: Four Principles For Receiving God’s Guidance Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #47 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Genesis. Read Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Glorious Son Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Dec 13, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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In Christ we see the wonder of God’s glory and the perfect human depiction of His person

His glorious Son Reading Is 9:6-7; Mt.17:1-9 Heb 1:3a the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person We can but lightly touch on the majestic titles which a loving and adoring heart here heaps around the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. The theme might well engage a seraph’s tongue! ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Completing Joy Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 12, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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The only thing that really matters in life is joyously moving forward in Christ to achieve the goal of perfection.

Many of you have probably already heard of ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder. However, many of you might not yet have heard of a new disorder that is being diagnosised. A serious illness of which I fear many of us may be suffering. It is called AAADD (Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder). ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

My Friend Abraham

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 10, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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This sermons reminds us that our God is a perfect God who seeks friendship with imperfect humanity.

Introduction: This text is filled with possibilities. The fact that God the creator of the universe would seek friendship with man is incomprehensible. God our Banner. God the omnipotent. God the Omnipresent one. God the omniscience. God the Most High. God of the empty tomb. God our healer. God the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Functioning Church

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 24, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Truth for a church after a split, but on the mend - We are not a perfect church but we are headed in the right direction.

Illustration “Don’t Join That Church” A poem There is no perfect Church You know, its come to my attention that there are people talking about us and our church I don’t know how many times people in the community have said in sort of a snide way “O, you’re the pastor of that church”. Like they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dwelling In God's Will.

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 1, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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Understanding why it is important not to live an ambiguous lifestyle, but to truly remain in God’s perfect will.

For the last couple of weeks Collier has been sick with the flu. His temperature would range between 102-103. One particular day his temperature went above 105 three different times. Each time we would place him in the bathtub with cool water. Each time our hearts would shatter because of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again To Become A New Creature In Christ

Contributed by Benny Horn on Oct 29, 2001

based on 126 ratings

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When a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, it becomes a new creature; this is a perfect picture of the eternal security of the believer.

Born Again to Become a New Creature in Christ Introduction: When God created all the living creatures in the world, he made many different kinds. He created some to be very beautiful to look at, and some not so beautiful at least to us. Of course, I am sure that they are all beautiful to God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing Excellence Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,467 views

This topic looks at the idea that the church needs to do things with excellence, not perfection, but to the best of our abilities.

Pursuing Excellence Henry Kissinger in, “The Whitehouse Years” The battle rages between excellence and mediocrity Oscar Wilde quote Excellence is important to the future of the church Its relationship to evangelism Inspiration to “come and see” Antonius Stradivarius Tom Peters, “In Search of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sent Out

Contributed by Barney Hudson on Oct 12, 2001

based on 14 ratings

| 4,432 views

A reminder that even though we are not perfect God loves us and has work for us to do.

“Sent Out” Luke 9:1-6 October 14, 2001 Are we living in the End Times? Is the final battle between God and Satan spoken of in the book of Revelation about to begin? That question is on the minds of many Christians. Was the fiery end of the twin towers and the death of so many thousands just the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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