Sermons on Perry Mason:

A God-Led People Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 8, 2015

After weeks of study and planning, the leadership of our congregation is launching our Vision and Mission statements to the congregation. This boils down to: Being God-Led; Outreach-Centered; and Church Equipping. This lesson deals with the first aspect.

1. Pioneering Vision About 350 years ago a group of immigrants landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Outreach-Centered People Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 22, 2015

The second part of our vision and mission is to be a people reaching out to others.

1. We have begun a short series on the Vision and Mission of this congregation a. Vision -- Where we are going/what we are to become -- destination b. Mission -- how to get there c. First Aspect of our Vision and Mission -- To be a God-Led People 2. Second Aspect -- to be an Outreach-Centered ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:46-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conquering Chaos (2)

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 22, 2015

This is a revised version of the sermon with the same name. We all go through chaos from time to time. That chaos is a precursor for our growth as believers.

1. [Lost Patrol Among their many tasks, the Royal Northwest Mounted Police (aka: NWMP or Mounties) in Fort MacPherson, North West Territories, was also in charge of delivering mail to Dawson City, Yukon, a trek of 475 miles by dogsled. The trail was quite hazardous. The sleds often broke through ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church-Equipping People Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2015

Our vision also includes helping one another mature, unite and serve through the presence and power of God's Spirit.

1. Who is better equipped? [PPT of Soldier with weapons and without; Football player with pads and without; Christian with armor of God and without 2. Vision and Mission -- Destination and Steps to get there a. God Led b. Outreach Centered 1) World Bible School opportunities 2) Other ways to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Plant Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 16, 2015

Moses' burning bush experience is a pattern for God's work in our lives. He catches our attention in a variety of ways and watches to see how interested we are. The deeper our interest, the deeper he takes us.

1. Exodus 3.1-10 2. "Earth's crammed with heaven and every common bush afire with God. And only he who sees takes off his shoes, the rest sit round and pluck blackberries." -- Elizabeth Barrett Browning 3. God uses a variety of ways to catch our attention and interest us in him 4. The Question is, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stones Throw

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 16, 2015

The tablets of stone on which the ten commandments were written are a representation of the body and ministry of Jesus.

1. Jury The story is told of the sharecropper who was charged with stealing his landlord's mule. The landlord was a rich and domineering man who had few friends among the common people, but the evidence against the defendant was overwhelming. When the jury retired to consider the verdict, they were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In God We Trust Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 16, 2015

The God we worship deserves our trust. He promises to never let us down.

1. A Story of Trusting God Henry Moorhouse came to a Welch mining town to hold a revival meeting. The most immoral, violent man in town was Ike Miller. Ike hated church and sent word to Moorhouse that if he preached, Miller would pistol-whip him. The men of the community told Moorhouse to return ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory's Secret Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 26, 2015

The God we worship gives us the secret to victory in this life. Contentment with Him is key!

1. A Tale of Discontent This is reportedly a true story about George Phillips of Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he had left the lights on out in his workshop. George went out to turn off the lights but saw that there were people in there in the process of stealing his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2015

This Easter sermon focuses on the resurrection of Jesus and the potential resurrection of his followers which complete the story of Jesus. We often focus on his death, but the empty tomb is good news that requires a response.

1. The Rest of the Story was a Monday-through-Friday radio program originally hosted by Paul Harvey. Beginning as a part of his newscasts during the Second World War and then premiering as its own series on the ABC Radio Networks on May 10, 1976, The Rest of the Story consisted of stories presented ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walk This Way Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 8, 2015

To be a disciple of Jesus, we must imitate him in our lives. This lesson gives us a brief look at the Rabbi, Jesus.

1. Walk This Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twf0ffG0v_8 2. Jesus called disciples to follow him -- Matthew 4.18-22 3. Jesus continues to call disciples 4. Do we understand what it means to be disciples of Jesus? Responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Community Matters Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 14, 2015

Community is crucial to the follower of Jesus. It is not optional.

1. Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in OKC. I was not a resident of OK 20 years ago but have heard stories and read accounts of the event. Many of you were impacted directly by the catastrophe. 2. This disaster reminds us of the power of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shaking Things Up Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 22, 2015

Salt is a symbol of permanence as well as a reminder of purity, preservation, health and even destruction. These are things that we are called to be and do as followers of the Leader.

1. Chick-Fil-A Mission Several months ago Chick-fil-A's founder, Truett Cathy, made people upset when he claimed: "I think we are inviting God's judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at him and say, 'We know better than you as to what constitutes a marriage.'" And said that his company was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And One To Grow On Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 30, 2015

The key to spiritual maturity is knowing and walking with Jesus.

1. Darwin Awards There is a book of the Darwin Awards. These are awards that are issued every year to the people who do the "stupidest stuff" which results in their own death. In the chapter called, "Macho Men" are three examples: * There was the story about Larry and his friend Joseph who just ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thicker Than Blood Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 5, 2015

Our loyalty to Jesus surpasses even family loyalty.

1. Blood is Thicker than Water (Possible meanings) This is one that's completely flipped its meaning over the centuries. In the beginning, it meant something to the effect of "a bond or covenant I've made with someone I've shed or shared blood with (sometimes literally) is stronger than one I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Woman After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Perry Anderson on May 12, 2015

As the "Bride of Christ" we, the church have work to do to prepare ourselves for the great wedding feast.

A Woman After God’s Own Heart >>>Proverbs 31:10-31<<< A Wife of Noble Character 10 Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. 11 Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, Isaiah 54:5-8, Isaiah 62:3-5, Revelation 19:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible