Sermons on Perfect In Knowledge:

Recipe For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 28, 2004

As Christians we must continue to grow in the Lord after we are saved. We cannot simply "exist" after we are saved and expect to become mature Christians. Growth is just as important after the new birth as the new birth is itself.

Recipe for Spiritual Growth Text: Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 1:5-11 I. Why do we need to grow? Colossians 2:6-8 explain the need for spiritual growth. A. Walk in Christ—If we are truly walking with Christ, we will grow in grace and in the knowledge of Him. B. Be rooted—as a tree seeks water deep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11, Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

Powerful Prepositions

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on May 11, 2024

How things start out can often determine if they are victorious in the end. Our final outcomes are judged not in the light of today, but in the light of eternity. Romans 11:36 shows us a three-pronged test to get us started out right and to help us see it through to the end.

According to Merriam-Webster, a preposition at its most basic form shows direction. Romans 11:36 is packed full of three powerful prepositions. Not because the words themselves hold power, but because they are providing direction to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. It says, “For from him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:36, James 1:17, 2 Peter 1:3

Go And Do Likewise

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 8, 2019

To establish that the man who would do good; must show compassion and be involved in helping anyone found in peril. It is not enough to note a given situation; the "Good Samaritan" was constrained into action on behalf of his neighbor’s conditions.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Certain: Priest Saw Him 2. A Certain: Levite Looked on Him 3. A Certain: Samaritan Helped Him Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we are going to be discussing the theme: "Go and do likewise." This sermon will address three men that came upon a certain man; that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fakes Do Not Negate Reality!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016

Don't toss away diamonds because zircons exist.

Dear single men, please advise your fiancée that she will not be getting a diamond because there are so many fake stones that look like diamonds that you want no part of that mess and you are sure that such a logical woman as she is that she would not want to participate in such an endeavor. Ha! I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Are Spiritual Gifts For Today?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Oct 12, 2012

A discussion concerning Spiritual Gifts and whether they are for today or not.

Are Spiritual Gifts For Today? The Supernatural Gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4, 7-11) Speaking in tongues? Prophecies? Healings? Discerning of spirits? These and other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Gifted Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 16, 2008

Every child of God is gifted for service. #1 of 5.

Title: You Are Gifted Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Romans 12:6-8 Theme: Every child of God is gifted for service. Introduction: Our Gifted Son When our son, Steven, first enrolled in K3, Kay and I weren’t really sure what his day consisted of. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002

A five part series on the manifestational gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 1 covers three kinds of gifts, ministerial, motivational & manifestational.

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit part 1  The Holy Spirit is striving to bring man to a place of reconciliation with God.  He desires to use us for that purpose.  Because of this he has given us ‘gifts’.  The gifts are not optional or returnable.  We should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Eat The Food Of The Evil Eye

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2016

To show that all people are created by GOD and is to be accepted and shared with GOD's WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you look at people filled with criticism? No. I looked at them as perfect people because they are created by GOD. Colossians 3:10 (Amplified Bible) And have clothed yourselves with the new [spiritual self], which is [ever in the process of being] renewed and remolded into [fuller ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Eat The Food Of The Evil Eye

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2016

To show that all people are created by GOD and is to be accepted and shared with GOD's WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you look at people filled with criticism? No. I looked at them as perfect people because they are created by GOD. Colossians 3:10 (Amplified Bible) And have clothed yourselves with the new [spiritual self], which is [ever in the process of being] renewed and remolded into [fuller ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How God Balances His Judgment With Goodness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Have you ever wondered how God balances His judgment with kind expressions of goodness? To give equal weight to God’s judgment and goodness is only made possible through the leading of the Spirit into all truth.

1. Have you ever wondered how God balances His judgment with kind expressions of goodness? To give equal weight to God’s judgment and goodness is only made possible through the leading of the Spirit into all truth. (John 16:13) Many people stumble and fall because they tend to drift toward ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pursuit Of Excellence

Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Jul 21, 2009

We are the pursuers of Christ excellence...

THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE Pastor Joel Tejedo told me before that God wants me to be a better and bigger person-- an excellent person. What is excellence means? Is it a bomb? Yes, excellence is a bomb which is going over with a bang- doing the very best to excel. If you play a computer game a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Humble Christian Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006

A Contrast between the mindset of a legalistic Pharisee and that of a humble Christian as illustrated in the beatitudes.

THE LEGALISTIC PHARISAIC MINDSET CONTRASTED WITH THE HUMBLE CHRISTIAN MINDSET SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 5:3?12 1a. The legalistic Pharisee believed that the law of Moses was the greatest thing in the world. He believed that the ethical standards of the law of Moses were the greatest ethical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Believing

Contributed by Christopher Young on Mar 29, 2010

I believe that there are three different type of people in this world, those who see the glass as ½ empty, those that see it as ½ full, and those who wonder why we're not using bottled water. It always amazes me to think about how we all complain about al

The Joy In Believing Philippians 3 1) Intro: i) Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: "I might have entered the ministry if certain clergymen I knew had not looked and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Make Your Calling An Election Sure

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 8, 2020

On Tuesday night I found myself, like probably many of you, up late watching CNN or whatever your favorite news outlet is. I finally went to sleep in the early hours of the morning praying asking God to work this situation out according to my will, I am just being honest.

“Make Your Calling an Election Sure” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - On Tuesday night I found myself, like probably many of you, up late watching CNN or whatever your favorite news outlet is. I finally went to sleep in the early hours of the morning praying asking God to work this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-10, 2 Peter 1:10

Denomination: Apostolic

Reaching For The Prize

Contributed by John Barlow on Dec 15, 2000

Message from Phil.3:1 - 19

LET’S OPEN OUR BIBLES TO PHIL. 3- AND VERSES 12 – 16 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational