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Perry Greene
Contributing sermons since Oct 13, 2006
Newest Sermons
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Heaven’s Only Carry-Ons
Contributed on Mar 9, 2026
The only thing we can take to heaven is other people.
1. One Conversation That Changed the World In the 1800s, a quiet Sunday School teacher named Edward Kimball became concerned about one of the young men in his class—a shoe clerk who attended church but seemed uncertain about salvation. Kimball felt strongly that he needed to talk to him personally ...read more
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Blessed To Bless And The Chain Of Intercession
Contributed on Mar 8, 2026
We receive blessings in order to bless others.
1. When Someone Steps In In 1981, during the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan, a Secret Service agent named Tim McCarthy instinctively stepped between the president and the gunman. McCarthy spread his arms and took a bullet that would likely have struck Reagan in the chest. McCarthy ...read more
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Possessing The Faith We Are Professing
Contributed on Mar 5, 2026
True faith is not merely something we say or display outwardly. It is something we truly possess within. Genuine trust in Christ transforms the inside first and the outside second.
1. When Words Aren’t Enough Several years ago a news story circulated about a man who tried to board a commercial airplane while pretending to be a pilot. He had the uniform, the hat, and even carried himself with confidence. To the casual observer, he looked the part. But when airline officials ...read more
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Two Trees: From Curiosity To The Cross
Contributed on Mar 4, 2026
Jesus called Zacchaeus to come down from a tree, while God called Jesus up onto His.
1. “Climbing to See.” Several years ago, during a crowded Fourth of July parade, a small boy couldn’t see over the adults lining the street. Fire trucks passed. Veterans marched. Flags waved. But all he could see were backs and shoulders. Finally, he climbed a tree along the sidewalk. From that ...read more
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Pressure, Promise, And Peace
Contributed on Mar 2, 2026
Remember Christ's promises when we feel the pressures of life.
1. Several years ago, engineers were stress-testing a newly constructed bridge before opening it to the public. They didn’t drive one small car across it. They loaded it with massive trucks—one after another—until thousands of tons pressed down on the structure. • Because pressure doesn’t destroy a ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Making A Comeback
Contributed on May 21, 2023
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Grief
Contributed on Jan 30, 2022
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Patriotic Sermons
Contributed on Dec 29, 2020
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Revive Us Again
Contributed on Aug 17, 2020
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Best Building Blocks Of Nations
Contributed on Jul 31, 2020
Newest Sermon Illustrations
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Ox And Mule
Contributed on Jun 6, 2017
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 made him ...read more
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Audrey Hepburn's Beauty Tips
Contributed on Aug 18, 2014
Below is a wonderful poem Audrey Hepburn wrote when asked to share her ’beauty tips.’ It was read at her funeral years later. For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For ...read more
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Pushing The Outhouse
Contributed on Dec 10, 2013
PUSHING THE OUTHOUSE A young boy lived in the country. His family had to use an outhouse, which the young boy hated. It was hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and always smelly. The outhouse was located near the creek so the boy decided that he would push it into the water. After a spring ...read more
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Community: "A Part Of Me Loved War"
Contributed on Dec 2, 2013
"A part of me loved war. Now, please understand, I am a peaceful man, fond of children and animals. And I believe that war should have no place in the affairs of men. But, the comradeship our platoon experienced in that war provides a moving and enduring memory in me. A comrade in war is ...read more
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Standing Up On The Inside
Contributed on Sep 17, 2013
STANDING UP ON THE INSIDE A five year old girl was having one of those trouble-filled days with her mother. It seemed they spent the day arguing back and forth. Finally the mom had enough. "Jenny, go sit in the corner, right now! Don’t get up until I tell you to!" Jenny went to the corner and ...read more