Sermons on Perry Mason:

A Fundamental Church Problem: Pride Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2020

Pride is a personal issue but it can also effect congregations.

1. The NT letters often address certain issues and problems of congregations. Corinth had major problems such as: a. Divisions b. Immorality c. Abuses of the Lord’s Supper d. Temptation e. Marriage f. Spiritual Gifts and Love g. Resurrection 2. We could talk about modern issues but in reality, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Water Ways: Purposes Of Baptism

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 18, 2020

There are several reasons God instituted baptism as part of the discipleship process.

1. Baptism of Paul Harvey – Conservative Radio Broadcaster – “Now you know the rest of the story.” In Guideposts magazine, Paul Harvey wrote about his baptism. “The preacher had said there was nothing magic in the water. Yet as I descended into its depths and rose again, I knew something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16, Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Masterpiece For Our Master Peace Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 24, 2020

The world is filled with forgeries. God had designed a masterpiece that provides peace in the church, our conduct, and our combat.

1. Ephesians 1:3-10 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As The Wind Blows

Contributed by Perry Anderson on May 31, 2017

Receiving the power of the Holy Spirit is what empowers us to be witnesses to Jesus Christ in this world.

Have you ever seen the power of the wind? Jesus tried to explain to Nicodemus about the Holy Spirit. “Born again? ~ Wind?” Nicodemus was even more confused after talking with Jesus than before. He had seen evidence that Jesus was from God, but still didn’t understand what He was saying. He ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8, Genesis 2:7, John 20:22, Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bloom Where You Are Planted Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 31, 2017

We can leave a legacy through our participation in the community in which we live.

1. There is something inside of us that wants to be remembered. a. Reason for Monuments; Tombstones b. Reason for Family Stories and Traditions 2. Mr. Holland’s Opus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8E807R7GkI (4.07-5.36) 3. Jeremiah 29.4-14 I. Be Deliberate with Your Life (29.4-6) – 2 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaaving A Legacy Through Careers: Faith At Work Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 6, 2017

Our work is a means by which we can leave a legacy of influence in our world.

1. Ox and Mule: An old farmer plowed hard for many days with an ox and mule yoked together. The ox told the mule that they should play sick and rest. The mule declined saying, “No, we must get the work done for the season is short. But the ox played sick and the farmer brought him hay and corn and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sing Along

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 19, 2018

This sermon is divided into four shorter parts and interspersed with songs to make the point of how God sings to, with, and through us.

1. Singing is a form of worship. It is throughout the bible and a big deal within Christianity and in Churches of Christ particularly with our a cappella outlook. a. Jewish Tradition says that God sang the world into existence b. There is an entire book of the bible devoted as a songbook – ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sunday's Here! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 21, 2016

While Friday was the day of crucifixion, Sunday is the key piece to the story. Jesus' resurrection occurs on the first day of the week and makes all the difference. If there was no resurrection, none of this would matter.

1. Sunday’s Comin’ -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn94B3GHcjY 2. Sunday is here! It is the Son’s Day! 3. Justin Martyr’s (ca 130-165 AD) Description of early NT worship – “And on the day called Sunday, all who live in cities or in the country gather together ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Dress Code For Christians

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Mar 21, 2016

Scripture tells us how to clothe ourselves as Christians to represent Christ in the world.

Colossians 3:1-17 12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life Of Prayer

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Mar 21, 2016

Prayer is not just something we do as Christians, but it's a way of life.

Matthew 7:7-11 7 “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. 9 “You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reality Of Death

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 2, 2020

A generic sermon about death that can be adapted to funerals.

I normally try to weave the Bible and the stories of the deceased into a eulogy. • God’s words of instruction to us • God’s Standards borne out in Jesus (John 14.6) • God’s Commands “What would I want to say to an audience who was looking at the reality of death?” Hebrews 9:27-28 27 And just as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral For 82 Y/O Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 2, 2020

Sue was a warm Christian influence on her family, friends, and coworkers.

Welcome and Obituary Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 46:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin Be Gone! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 2, 2020

One of the great blessings of God is His forgiveness of our sins and guilt.

1. A few weeks ago, our secretaries were cleaning out some old records and found some response cards from Cornwell Drive days. Tender hearts requesting forgiveness from God and the church; [Read confessions/requests 2. Fits into Ephesians 1.7-8 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Supper, A Long Story Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2016

The Lord's Supper was not born in isolation. It is the symbolic demonstration of God's redemptive plan through the ages. This lesson touches God's work through Abram, Moses, and Jesus.

1. Gilligan's Isolation There were very few of these episodes that you could consider emotionally touching. But I do remember one. Gilligan had gotten his feelings hurt and decided to move away to the other side of the Island to live alone in a cave. Immediately, this became a miserable existence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brokenness: Me, You, Jacob, And Other Cracked Pots

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 15, 2023

Jacob's wrestling match with God. How God uses His activity of brokenness in our lives.

Jacob Deceiver and Dreamer Series “Brokenness: Me, You, Jacob, and Other Cracked Pots” Genesis 32 Introduction: I read the story about an old Texas Cowboy who decided to apply for an insurance policy. As he walked up to the insurance office, the agent noticed that he was walking with a limp ...read more

Denomination: Baptist