Sermons on Perfecting The Saints:

A Snake In The Sand

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 26, 2008

What Jesus does in the desert puts right the wrong that was done in the garden. Satan had been waiting for this as he watched Jesus grow day by day. Jesus restored the beauty and perfection that was the Garden of Eden while in the desolation of the desert

A Snake in the Sand The greatest battle between a man and Satan is the one recorded here concerning Jesus temptation in the desert. Jesus has just been baptized by John the Baptist and as a result Jesus is revealed as the Lamb of God as John puts it. The Holy Spirit has come upon him like a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Justification Through The Gospel By The Triune God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2008

1) A believer’s experience of the Lord Jesus Christ, 2) of the Holy Spirit, and 3) of God the Father are incontrovertible evidence of having been graciously made acceptable to God through personal faith in the perfect, complete work of Christ.

If you are a fan of classic TV, you will remember the show Bewitched. It was an American situation comedy originally broadcast for eight seasons on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show stared Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York (1964–1969), Dick Sargent (1969–1972), Agnes Moorehead and David White. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Other

The Greatest Promise Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 11, 2016

God is righteous and perfect and keeps all promises made. This morning as we read in 1 John 2, we are going to find a passage that is full of different ideas, but at the center of it is the greatest promise you and I have from God.

THE GREATEST PROMISE 1 JOHN 2:18-29 #promise INTRODUCTION… http://list25.com/25-craziest-political-promises-ever/1/ Everyone knows that when it comes to promises, politicians make a whole lot of them. They do not have a monopoly on making promises or breaking promises, but they are ones ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Your Way To Holiness

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 20, 2018

John Wesley taught that perfect love for the Lord would result in living a holy life which would be pleasing to the Lord. Is that true? Let's look again into God's Holy word and see what we can find out.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:2-4, John 3:16, 1 John 4:10, Matthew 22:37-40, John 12:1, Exodus 6:7, Matthew 7:22-23, Romans 6:22-23, Hebrews 12:14, Revelation 4:8, Romans 5:8, Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 1 Peter 1:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Is Today Your Day?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 3, 2018

Sometimes, the plan that God has to bless us, doesn’t always make perfect sense to us, Guess what? It doesn’t have to! You know why? Because it's God's Plan and not your plan!

Ephesians 5:8-10,15-17 NIV For you were once(P) darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light(Q) 9 (for the fruit(R) of the light consists in all goodness,(S)righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 15-17 So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seed And The Sower - Part 2

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 1, 2016

The parable of the seed and the Sower is a snapshot of any society and most likely any congregation. How a person responds to the Word of God indicates what type of soil they are. The seed is perfect. The Sower is generous. What type of soil are you?

Please take your Bibles and turn to Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 NIV When I was a young teenager I actually did some broadcast sowing of seed. We were renting a field which was only a couple of acres and my Dad had plowed and dragged the field but we did not have a broadcast planter so we filled up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 16, 2019

Christ is the King of Glory. He is the One who ascends into the Presence of the Lord. Only He has perfectly fulfilled the Law in perfect righteousness. Christ, who went to the cross and defeated our two greatest enemies: Sin and death!

It’s funny how things go sometimes. A couple of years ago I wouldn’t have started out preaching by making a political disclaimer but, given what’s going on today with the government shut down and caravans, I feel the need to be perfectly clear that what I am about to say is not political in any ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 30, 2014

7 Notes - The Perfect Scale The Note of: PRAISE v.4-8, WONDER v.1, VICTORY v.1. MERCY v.2, FAITHFULNESS v.3, GRACE v.3, HOPE v.9

- "The Hinge of History" - Ps 98 echoes Ps 96 - Psalm 98 is a sort of Coronation Hymn - Proclaiming the conquering Messiah - Praise can never be exhausted. - The more we ponder the feats of our Lord - The more we are moved to uplift & adore Him Luke 2:10–11 (AV) 10 And the angel said unto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Cup Or Baptism Of Discipleship!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 15, 2011

In this sermon outline we point out the suffering of Jesus in accepting the PERFECT WILL OF THE FATHER. In this, we also can see what it takes to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. All disciples are believers but not all believers are disciples. Th

Cup or Baptism of Discipleship! (Mat 20:20 KJV) Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. (Mat 20:21 KJV) And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

A Linus Moment

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015

In the classic Peanuts Christmas cartoon Charlie Brown asks what Christmas is really about. Linus comes out on stage and gives the perfect answer. This message is about the true meaning of Christmas and having our own "Linus Moment."

Christmas sermon: A Linus Moment In the classic Peanuts Christmas cartoon Charlie Brown asks the exasperated question- What is Christmas all about? (This is a great video clip to show before the message.) Linus comes out on stage and very humbly recites from Luke 2. In those days Caesar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of The New Man In Christ. Series

Contributed by Raphael Osayande on Jul 20, 2019

The first step to every good success is understanding and ultimately gaining knowledge. Our faith is established when we come to the knowledge of the truth of God's word. The word of God is designed to bring us to a perfect person.

2 Tim 3:16-17. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." The perishing of souls and sufferings of damages by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:14-17

A Spiritually Satisfied Soul

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Feb 9, 2020

Imagine the purity of the moment we see Christ face to face! There will be no more sin, or corruption upon us! We will be perfect, as God had intended us to be. It’s coming! That’s our hope, Truth!

Sermon- A spiritually satisfied soul - This morning we are going to have our last sermon in the series about our soul. - When we first experience the redemption that comes through Christ, it’s a life changing moment. - A new chapter in our lives has begun. That’s where the Satisfied soul ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Preparation (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 31, 2020

To establish that preaching is an art, that this skill can be taught, learned, developed and perfected. This lesson reviews the need for the church: to identify sound, capable, and, faithful men; to be trained in the "art of preaching." This lesson stresses the art of preparation.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Art of Preparation Remarks. 1. This is lesson one, in the sermon-series: "The Art of Preaching." This lesson will review the need for the church of Christ, to identify sound; capable, and faithful men, to be taught the "art of preaching" of the word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Art Of Presentation (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 31, 2020

To establish that preaching is an art, that this skill can be taught, learned, developed and perfected. This lesson reviews the need for the church: to identify sound, capable, and, faithful men; to be trained in the "art of preaching." This lesson stresses the art of presentation.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Art of Presentation Remarks. 1. This is lesson two, in the sermon-series: "The Art of Preaching." This lesson reviews the need for the church of Christ, to identify sound; capable, and faithful men, to be taught the "art of preaching" of the word of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Walk By Faith - Not By Sight

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 11, 2023

Walking by sight is something we have all perfected. We believe when we see the proof. However, we are called to walk by faith, believing without the proof. This message is about taking Jesus at His Word and believing.

We Walk By Faith – Not By Sight Scripture: Second Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:1; Mark 7:25-30 The title of my message this morning is “We Walk By Faith – Not By Sight.” Last week I talked to you about casting all of your cares on Jesus. At the end of that message I asked each of you to try ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:1, Mark 7:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational