Sermons on Perfection Schemes:

Heaven Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 30, 2011

Because I was made for Heaven, and Heaven was made for me, I look forward with HOPE to my END OF DAYS!

Outline, Audio & Video available at http://bit.ly/jlPRxx HEAVEN Dr. Randy Deal, Executive Pastor Part 6 | June 12, 2011 Revelation 21 – 22:5 Heaven is a REAL… Prepared Place: A New Heaven and a New Earth. (Revelation 21:1) John 14:2-4, 2 Peter 3:7-13 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Foot Washing A Sacrament

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 23, 2013

Does the church undervalue the practice of foot washing? Should it be an ordinance or a sacrament

Is Foot Washing a Sacrament? John 13:1-17 Introduction Foot washing has been erratically performed by the church throughout the ages. Different groups hold to divergent opinions of it. I used to be in the Church of God where it was held in high regard, at least then. It seems even there to have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

‘nutin’ But ‘da’ Truth Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 5: 17 – 20

Matthew 5: 17 – 20 ‘Nutin’ But ‘Da’ Truth 17 “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Have Christ's Peace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015

To prove from the bible our peace is not consumed because it's CHRIST Perfect Peace within us, not like the world's peace.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you resting in peace? Yes, I rest in peace (R.I.P.) II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove from the bible our peace is not consumed because it's CHRIST Perfect Peace within us, not like the world's peace. IV. TEXT: John 14:27 (Amplified Bible) 14:27 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Father Gives Good Gifts

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 4, 2015

To show that only GOD is good in giving the HOLY SPIRIT to us as a gift. Acts 1:8 (Amplified Bible) But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem and all J

I. EXORDIUM: Are you good? No. Only GOD is good. Mark 10:18 (Amplified Bible) And Jesus said to him, Why do you call Me [essentially and perfectly morally] good? There is no one [essentially and perfectly morally] good—except God alone. Luke 18:19 (Amplified Bible) Jesus said to him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dress Of The Priest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 5, 2015

To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST makes our acts of worship acceptable to GOD because He added Himself as the ingredient of Perfect Sacrifice.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a priest? Yes. 1 Peter 2:9 1 Peter 2:9 (Amplified Bible) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Thunder Roars – Go Indoors Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 12, 2017

A study of the book of Job 37: 1 – 24

Job 37: 1 – 24 When Thunder Roars – Go Indoors 1 “At this also my heart trembles, and leaps from its place. 2 Hear attentively the thunder of His voice, and the rumbling that comes from His mouth. 3 He sends it forth under the whole heaven, His lightning to the ends of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 37:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rich Ruler Pt.2 The Role Of The Law - Mark 10:17-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 14, 2024

In the message on the rich young ruler, there were some points I didn’t have time for that I’d like to cover. First, I want to explain a little further about the role of the law.

Introduction Why Perfection is Required If you want to be justified by the law, you have to keep it perfectly. Galatian 3:10-12 All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

Was The Early Church The "Golden Age"? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 31, 2018

Christians today tend to romanticize the early church as a Golden Age when passages like this one present a picture of a church with plenty of struggles. What does that mean for how we should view the church today?

- Read 2 Corinthians 1:12-17 and 2:1-10. An Early Church Story: - What we are looking at today is just one story from the early church. 1. There was serious sin in the church. - 2 Corinthians 2:6; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13. - We know this from 1 Corinthians 5 and Paul’s extensive instructions to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-17, 2 Corinthians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

We're On Our Own Until Help Arrives! Series

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 25, 2020

Jesus ascends into heaven and then the disciples must WAIT! They what for but the don't know 'The When'.

We’re on our own now, until help arrives! Acts 1:1-11 Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of The Law Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2023

How does Jesus explain the Spirit of the law. Let's continue our look at the Sermon on the Mount in in Matthew 5 part 2.

Did Jesus tell us to be as perfect as God? How is that possible? Let’s understand the context and the Spirit of the law in Matthew 5:38-48. Eye for an Eye Let’s begin with an eye for an eye. You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. (Matthew 5:38 CEB) Have we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Tearing Of The Veil

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 26, 2019

At the very instant Jesus died, the massive veil before the Holy of Holies was suddenly torn in half from top to bottom.The sound of the veil tearing must have been deafening. Imagine the priests hearing it, feeling the earthquake, etc. What could it mean?

THE TEARING OF THE VEIL Matthew 27:45-46, 50-54 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Sometimes crazy things happen at church 1. Pastor Dennis Swanberg of Saginaw, Texas, told of a strange incident that happened on Easter Sunday. Water started dripping through the ceiling onto the choir. The air conditioning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Experience Of The Galatians Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 9, 2018

Experiences can change, but truth never changes. Paul balances the subjective experience of the Galatian Christians with the objective teaching of the unchanging Word of God.

October 6, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.A.1: The Experience of the Galatians (3.1-5) Galatians 3.1-5 (KJV) 1 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Battered, Wounded, But Complete Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2021

Scripture doesn’t record all Christ's wonderful takings on of our burdens, but I bet He even helped put out neighborhood fires and built some barns.

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Course The readings today revolve so much around the Divine gift of marriage that we cannot ignore that teaching of Jesus. Marriage is a divine gift to bring together in an enduring bond what the devil and sin tried to separate not long after the creation of humans. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6, Hebrews 2:9-11, Genesis 2:18-24, Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Catholic

Just What Law Is So Precious And Sweet?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2024

Christ's last commandment is the one that the psalm is talking about, perfect, tasting sweet, priceless. That command is simply this. “Love one another as I have loved you.”

Friday of the Sixteenth Week in Course What is this Law that is perfect, that refreshes the soul and gives wisdom to the simple-minded? It rejoices the heart, is true and just, and more precious than gold. It tastes sweeter than syrup, or even honey straight from the comb (and I know how tasty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23, Psalm 19:9-11, Exodus 20:1-17, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Catholic