Sermons on Perfect Christmas:

Almost Perfect Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2002

Perfection is often thought of as being sinless. But there is more to the Biblical ideal of "perfection" than that. Opening illustration is humorous and informative.

OPEN: This morning I’m going to give you a quiz, and I don’t want you to think real hard about your answers. I just want you to answer as you feel you should. Question #1: How many of you believe you are perfect? Question #2: How many of you believe it is possible for someone WHO IS STILL LIVING to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Perfect

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 24, 2002

We will stand inspection one day, here is how to pass inspection with flying colors.

Standing perfect before God Rom. 4:1-25 Wherever we go, whatever we do Character counts! When we stand before God character counts. Illustration: a platoon was about to stand General’s inspection. There was one in the platoon who did not speak very good English; he was an immigrant to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Perfect Mate Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 10, 2002

More important than finding the "perfect mate" is "being the perfect mate."

I read some time ago that a panel of women debated on who they thought was the perfect man. You’d have thought it might be famous actor or wealthy tycoon. But the final conclusion of this panel was that the Perfect Man was actually....MR. POTATO HEAD. Their reasoning: He’s tan. He’s cute. He ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfect Peace

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 23, 2001

A consideration of Philippians 4:2-9, with special emphasis upon v.5-7

Islington Baptist Church October 21, 2001 Philippians 4:2-9 Scripture readings: Matthew 24:1-35, Psalm 91, Isaiah 51:12-16 For many people the events of the past 6 weeks have been very troubling and anxiety filled: Life for us as North Americans has changed, 6000 people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation To Be Perfect Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

To be perfect as God is perfect, paradoxically, requires us to understand our own weaknesses and failures the way God does, and to love ourselves, despite those weaknesses and failures, the way God does.

It may sound like a contradiction in terms to have a sermon on the temptation to be perfect. After all aren’t temptations about being imperfect. Doesn’t God want us to be perfect just as he’s perfect? But you know, there is such a thing as the temptation to be perfect. All of us are subject to it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

A Perfect Heart

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001

Christian Perfection is possible!

A PERFECT HEART Matt. 5:43-48 INTRO: There is a bumper sticker that is popular among Christians. It says, “Christians are not perfect, just forgiven!” I believe I understand what that statement is trying to say, “We are Christians, God has forgiven us, but we are still going to make mistakes!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Holiness

The Perfect Father

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 15, 2001

In this message we will see what we can learn about fatherhood from the perfect father...

The Perfect Father "Be imitators of God...." Eph 5:1 Introduction "You, " said the doctor to his patient, "are in terrible shape you’ve got to do something about it. First, tell your wife to cook more nutritious meals. Stop working like a dog. Also inform your wife you’re going to make a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparation For Perfection

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 9, 2001

Each person must run the race themselves, no one can carry us to the finish line.

Preparation for Perfection" Oct. 14, 2001 1 Cor. 9:24-27 One of our Elders at the retreat shared with me what an Elder had shared with him, he said "do not give the donkey all the hay at one feeding." Being called a donkey by Stan and afterwards having spent much time analyzing what a donkey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Perfect Church Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 6, 2006

Fourth in a series of messages on the life of David. This message deals with how we live together in a community of faith.

This week, I’d like to begin by sharing a couple of poems that I found this week. But there’s a twist. For now, I’m going to leave out the last verse of each poem and come back to them a little later on. The Perfect Church If you could find the perfect church Without one fault or smear For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect Peace

Contributed by Rev. A. Cole on Oct 10, 2005

Finding peace in the midst of troublesome times that can be down right troubling.

PERFECT PEACE Isaiah 26:3-4 (New King James Version) 3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. 4 Trust in the LORD forever, For in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength. Somebody at this present time is face to face ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Storm

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 16, 2005

1. Storms will come. 2. Jesus will be with us in the storm. 3. Jesus will calm the storm. 4. It is only in the storm that we really know who Jesus is.

It has been interesting to watch the blame game during the recent disasters which hit the southern part of our country. The mayor was to blame. No, it was the director of FEMA. No, it was the governor of the state. No, it was the people who refused to evacuate. No, it was the people who built ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Mark 1:21

Denomination: Methodist

Perfect Parent

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

A Father’s Day Sermon: As parents, we may make mistakes with our children, but the main thing is to keep on loving them.

Perfect Parent Matthew 5:48 06/19/05 2432 words Matthew 5:48, Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Teleios This is a verse that has always been puzzling to me. Be perfect! How can anyone be perfect? More than that, be perfect like God. That seems impossible. Since this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Perfect Combination Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 21, 2005

3 of 4 messages on 1 Corinthians 13. This message is on the perfect combination of God’s love and eternal lire.

A Perfect Combination “Love Never Ends…” 1 Corinthians 13:8-10 Some things are a perfect combination… Chocolate and Carmel is pretty close. White chocolate and dark chocolate is mighty good! But Chocolate and peanut butter – that’s a perfect combination – in my humble opinion. Today we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Perfect Provider

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002

Discover the nature of God’s provision in His revelation of Himself as "Jehovah Jirah"

The Perfect Provider Genesis 22:1-14 INTRO: 1. ILL. A pastor had received a offering for the poor and had in mind who he was going to give to. Went to her house. It appeared she was home. Windows opened, flower pots set out. Knocked and knocked, but no answer. Next morning she answered the door, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Perfect Will Of God

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Sep 22, 2002

An encouragement to strive for excellence in Christian living.

THE PERFECT WILL OF GOD Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 St. Paul knew that anything short of surrender to the will of God would be inadequate. It is interesting that Paul chose the term living sacrifice. In the Levitical system a sacrifice was usually dead. In chapter 6 verse 11 he explains what he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Holiness