Sermons on Perfection Schemes:

"A Mother's Split Decision"

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 5, 2004

Motherhood & wisdom go hand-in-hand. Mothers aren’t perfect, and this message presents two imperfect mothers, and the wisdom of Solomon.

“A Mother’s Split Decision” 1 Kings 3:16-28 INTRODUCTION: Today is Mother’s Day! Our text today has to do with MOTHERS … and WISDOM. The 2 need to go hand-in-hand … “Amen” mothers? God appears to King Solomon in a dream – 1 Kings 3:5. God gives Solomon a BLANK CHECK. Solomon asks for wisdom, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of The Proverb Mother Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 6, 2001

A message perfect for Mother’s day to encourage women with the seven godly characteristics of purity, trustworthiness, committment, diligence, optimism, compassion, and dignity.

SUCCESS - HOW DO WE REALLY DEFINE IT TODAY? THE WORLD HAS ESTABLISHED VARIOUS METHODS FOR US SO THAT WE CAN "CHART" OR KEEP TRACK OF OUR PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL LIFE. SOME OF THOSE METHODS THE WORLD GIVES US TO USE TO CHART OUR PROGRESS ARE THE JOB’S ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Sovereign Justice

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

To lead the people to understand that God has the right to do whatever He wants with His creation as His sovereign justice is always perfect.

Power A Powerful Answer – Job 38:1-42:17 Preparation for the Preacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that God has the right to do whatever He wants with His creation as His sovereign justice is always perfect. 2. Explanation of the Aim: The Lord now declares to Job that his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Reasons For Not Relying On Human Judgment

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Reasons why we should avoid relying on human judgment, including our own - only on the God’s perfect and impartial judgment

Reasons For Guarding Against Relying on the Judgments of Men (Acts 24:1-20) 1. Have you ever wondered why some people fall into the temptation of relying on the judgments of others? Illustration:It was F.B. Meyer, I believe, who once said that when we see a brother or sister in sin, there are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

We’ll identify some enemies of joy; then look at a perfect example of joy; & then consider, "How do we experience that kind of joy?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Last week we began looking at Galatians 5:22 where Paul speaks about the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. Listen as I read it once again. Paul says, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, John 15:5-11, Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Model Of Worship

Contributed by Gary Smith on May 3, 2002

David’s dance before the Lord and the people of Israel is a perfect model of true worship of which believers today can enter into.

“A Model Of Worship” TEXT: 2 Sam 6:12-23 (KJV) 12 And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-19, 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Redemptive Judgment

Contributed by Jerry Edwards on Aug 20, 2001

God’s Judgment of unbelievers is punitive—to perfect their condemnation. God’s Judgment of believers is redemptive—to assure them of salvation.

Date: 08-05-2001 (a.m. service) Place: The Good Samaritan, Jacksonville, FL By: Rev. Jerry L. Edwards Title: God’s Redemptive Judgment (Divine judgment condemns the un-believing king Ahaz (Isa. 7), but gives assurance to Isaiah’s believing disciples—Isa. 8). God’s Judgment of unbelievers is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relying On The Holy Spirit To Fulfill Your Call

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 26, 2008

God’s plan is always the best plan. If men and women will allow the Holy Spirit to lead them He will bring perfect direction.

Relying On the Holy Spirit to Fulfill Your Call Text: Acts 20:22-24 22And now, you see, I am going to Jerusalem, bound by the [Holy] Spirit and obligated and compelled by the [convictions of my own] spirit, not knowing what will befall me there- 23Except that the Holy Spirit clearly and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strength In Weakness

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

We live in a culture that glorifies strength, but God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. What does this mean for us in the church?

Strength In Weakness New Year’s 2009 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 27, 2008 Question for you: can you think of a single area of your life where you would like for people to see you as weak? I know – me neither. I mean, I’ve never had a problem letting people know I’m not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Completing Our Initiation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2009

Baptism is called the “portal to all the sacraments,” but it is our participation in the Eucharistic sacrifice which perfects within us the gifts given to us at Baptism.”

January 26, 2009 Timothy and Titus Sacramentum Caritatis On this feast of Saints Timothy and Titus, who are linked forever in the Church’s memory with St. Paul, whose conversion we celebrated yesterday, we continue with the Holy Father to reflect on the relationship between the Blessed Eucharist ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

Edified And Multiplied.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2004

What we have here is a perfect balance. Sometimes a church will put all emphasis in one direction and doesn’t balance out.

Edified and multiplied. Acts 9:31. 08/22/04 When you study the book of Acts, what you see is the progress of the church. You find the birth and the development of the New Testament church. As we read along in this wonderful book we find what the church is to be about. We get snapshots and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know The Will Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience.

1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience. (Jer. 29:11) Our example for following 100% of thc will of God is found in Jesus Christ in whom arc hidden all thc treasures of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Created (Trinity)

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 15, 2008

Today, be reminded that you and I have been created Imageo Dei; in the very image of the perfect and triune God who created! Amen.

The God Who Created, Genesis 1:1-2:4a Introduction Does one duty ever take the precedence over another? It is the old question over which the rabbis disputed. “Which is the first and greatest commandment?” The question was, after all, a legitimate one. Even among unmistakable obligations there ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Worry, The Greatest Thief Of Joy Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Feb 23, 2008

Over against awful anxiety we have perfect peace that can be found in our relationship with Jesus as emphasized in Philippians chapter four

SERIES: ENJOYING THE JOY OF JESUS LESSON: WORRY, THE GREATEST THIEF OF JOY READING: PHILLIPPIANS 4:4-7 INTRO: I read in a recent article: Chronic worry can lead to a host of physical ailments: heart attacks, high blood pressure, ulcers, gastrointestinal problems, muscular aches and pains, skin ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Opened The Way To The Holy Of Hollies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2015

To show that JESUS opened the way for all people to come to Heaven by His Perfect Sacrifice, therefore He wanted all people to be saved.

I. EXORDIUM: Did GOD made a way for us to be saved? Yes. JESUS is the WAY. Isaiah 43:19 Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth; do you not perceive and know it and will you not give heed to it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. John 14:6 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 18:22

Denomination: Pentecostal