Sermons on Perfect Will:

Faith And Patience: Inheriting The Promises Of God

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jan 3, 2025

Faith gives us the vision to see God’s promises, and patience gives us the strength to wait for His perfect timing. Together, they helps us remain anchored during the storms of life and focused when the answers seem delayed.

Even as we start the new year, we probably have mixed emotions. On one side we are grateful to God for the year 2024 for God has given us life and protected us throughout this year. On the other side, we might be perplexed about the year 2025. Is the year 2025 going to be better than 2024? Is it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-12, Romans 15:13, Hebrews 4:2, James 1:3-4, Romans 8:24-25, Revelation 2:2, Hebrews 6:13-15, Zechariah 9:12, Romans 4:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus: The Ultimate Example Of Faith Hebrews 12:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 3, 2024

In Hebrews 12:2, we find an exhortation to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. In this passage, we discover the transformative power of focusing our gaze on Christ amidst life's trials and challenges.

Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus: The Ultimate Example of Faith Hebrews 12:2 Introduction: As we gather today, let us turn our attention to Hebrews 12:2, where we find an exhortation to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. In this passage, we discover the transformative power of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Peter 2:21, Colossians 2:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 1 Corinthians 9:24, Hebrews 12:1, Colossians 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Rescue Plan

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 10, 2025

Though we are hopelessly lost in the storm of sin and powerless to save ourselves, God in His mercy sent Jesus Christ — fully God and fully man — to rescue us through His perfect obedience, sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection.

God’s Rescue Plan Romans 3:10-12; Psalms 14:1-3; Colossians 1:19-20; Hebrews 10:23-25 Picture yourself lost at sea — no land in sight, tossed about by relentless waves of indifference, selfishness, and rebellion. The wind howls. The sky is dark. You grip whatever you can as each towering wave ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12, Psalm 14:1-3, Colossians 1:19-20, Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of Human Utopias: Lessons From Noah And Babel Series

Contributed by Timothy Bruneau on May 17, 2025

In a world torn between nationalism and globalism, where leaders promise perfection through purging "bad actors" or uniting under one system, the ancient stories of Noah’s Ark and the Tower of Babel speak with startling relevance.

The Folly of Human Utopias: Lessons from Noah and Babel Introduction Have you ever found yourself thinking, "If only we could remove all the bad people from the world, everything would be perfect"? Perhaps you've watched the news—stories of corruption, violence, and greed—and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9, Genesis 11:4, Acts 17:26, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly

1. Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matt. 5:48) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stairway To Heaven Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 4, 2001

The beatitudes can be understood sequentially .. as stairsteps to "perfection" (Matt. 5:48). The first four lift us to fellowship with God; the other four bring us back down to the reality of ministry with needy people. This sermon was delivered using a ladder as a "prop".

When Stanley Kubrick made the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey”, he guessed that by this time we would be flitting back and forth in outer space, visiting other planets and seeing things never before seen by human beings. The movie suggested that those who would be alive in the year 2001 would go on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

His Gift To The Guilty

Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 9, 2001

What the blood of animals shed in the Temple could never do, God has done for His people through the sacrifice of His Son on our behalf. Receive the perfect sacrifice that sets us free and cleanses us before His presence.

His Gift To The Guilty Hebrews 10:1-18 Guilt is an interesting word. It is the opposite of innocence and according to the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary it means, "the fact of having committed a breach of conduct especially violating law and involving a penalty; the state of one who has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Of The Chalice

Contributed by Arthur Mavrode on Nov 2, 2001

As people of the chalice, Disciples of Christ come together each Sunday to commune in perfect harmony together and with our Risen Lord to be empowered by His Holy Spirit. Discover with us the mystical action of God’s Holy Spirit in the life of His church

People of the Chalice Matthew 26: 26-29 Priscilla Larson, of Lexington, Massachusetts, tells of the time her brother-in-law (a preacher) had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. The preacher’s son was a little concerned when his father didn’t come home by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Will Deliver Me! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 28, 2005

The law of God is perfect, but we are not. Trying to live up to God’s standards with our own steam is an impossible task. Before power comes freedom! ...Free from sin, free from death, even free from the law!

If I were to take a long piece of super-duper duct tape and stick it firmly to your hairy arm, how would you prefer to have it removed if you only had these two choices: Slowly, pulling out one hair at a time, or suddenly, ripping it off instantly? Most of us would prefer a quick rip. Well, when ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's My Time To Be Blessed

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

I believe that if we would ask Jacob this, he would tell us: "ITS MY TIME TO BE BLESSED!" For I believe he has come to realize that in the Perfect Plan of God there are SEASONS OF BLESSINGS for the Children of God’s Cov

"And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses." In the All-Inclusive, Perfect Plan of the All-Wise God our Savior, There is a Season for Every Thing, and a Time for Every Purpose. Every Thing has been allotted a Limited Span of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:43

Denomination: Baptist

All Dad's Have Homer Simpson Moments

Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008

No dad is perfect. We all have our ’moments’ Even Jesus dad had his ’moments." But thank God our children are resilient and can recover if we don’t give up and keep on loving and leading them as dads.

All Dad’s Have ‘Homer Simpson’ moments! <VIDEO> The Simpson’s cartoon intro Anyone who has ever watched the Simpsons would have to agree that Homer Simpson is not your ideal dad. He is goofy, forgetful and does some really dumb things. I don’t believe any dad is as bad as Homer but to be honest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:42-52

Denomination: Vineyard

O Lord It Is Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 27, 2011

Being humble is difficult because as soon as you believe that you are becoming more humble, you in essence are not humble anymore! Reminds me of the old Mac Davis song O Lord it is hard to be humble when you are perfect in every way.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Joshua:3:7-17; ; Psalm 107:1-7,33-37; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 and Matthew 23:1-12. A Texas rancher met up with a Vermont dairy farmer. The two men began ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

You Can't Have It Both Ways

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 23, 2012

The attitude of many "Christians" is that they want the blessings of Christ but yet they want to be able to indulge in all the worldly pleasures too. They think having the best of both worlds is the perfect, complete package; a great life. Let’s see what’

YOU CAN’T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS James 4:1-12 INTRODUCTION: There’s a Van Halen song called, “Best of Both Worlds”. Some of the lyrics are, “I want the best of both worlds, and honey I know what it's worth; If we could have the best of both worlds, a little bit of heaven ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do We Serve? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 19, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapters 11-12. As a believer we must be willing to acknowledge that God's Word is true. We must understand the lineage of Christ, and the perfection that God intended us to live with Him, and then we must strive for it! (R

Who do we serve? Isaiah 11:1 – 12:6 Introduction - The last time we discussed Isaiah we saw that all sin had a price - That everything we ever take part in has a price in God’s eyes - But remember, there will be a remnant - A leftover of those purposed for God’s work and for His ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does The Church Need A Revival?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 8, 2018

To establish that after the church has faced many challenges; its people have been tried; tested and perfected. She is vibrant, active and sustained by the power of Christ. Does it need to be revived? Yes, anytime it drifts away from sound doctrine.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Wilt Thou Be Angry Forever? 2. Wilt Thou Revive Us Again? 3. Wilt Thy People Rejoice Again? Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “does the church need a revival?” In this great Psalms, David prays for: “The former mercy of God; and his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27, Ephesians 4:1-6, Psalm 85:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ