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  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Jesus The Refugee

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 26, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,479 views

    Christmas message based on Matthew 2 where Herod tries to kill Jesus

    “Jesus The Refugee” Introduction: Washington Post article (Dec 24, 2015) - Infertility, divorce, shame, mass murder, astrologers, injustice and doubt: these are a few of the topics that appear in the birth narratives of Matthew and Luke, but it is unlikely that they will feature in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time To Grow Up Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,550 views

    This message is part one of a two part series which focuses on our individual need to grow up spiritually. The Church is filled with baby Christians and babies cannot brings others to Christ as they require someone to take care of them!

    It’s Time To Grow Up! Scriptures: Proverbs 20:11; 22:6; 29:15; 1 Cor. 13:11; Heb. 5:12-14 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “It’s Time to Grow Up.” This message is part one of two. This morning I want to establish a foundation and give you a few thoughts to meditate on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "No Darkness Is Too Great"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 18, 2017
     | 9,158 views

    A sermon about overcoming fear with the peace of Christ.

    “No Darkness is Too Great” John 21:19-23 On the evening of the day that Jesus rose from the dead we get a picture of a timid, frightened group of disciples. The doors are shut and locked. They are in hiding—in the darkness of a room. Obviously, they didn’t believe ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sayin It Don't Make It So! Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 2, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,510 views

    Life, Actions, Discipleship

    JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - Sayin’ It Don’t Make It So! Matthew 7:21-23 (p. 679) June 11, 2017 Introduction: I had an Elder in West Virginia named Jack Clay. He grew up in the coal. He and his wife Hazel were some of my favorite people…at 86 he still parked in the back of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leaders Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017
     | 9,869 views

    Leadership is no small thing, it’s not to be entered into lightly. But to be a leader is to desire a noble thing. Paul describes he qualifications of Christian leaders.

    Sermon from Rev George Hemmings Yesterday was a very important day for Australia. Yesterday, we exercised our power to elect a new government. Regardless of what you thought about the main candidates and parties, or their policies, voting is a great privilege and a big responsibility. We get to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Pearl Of Greatest Price

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2017
     | 15,368 views

    This is a study of the Pearl of Great Price -- Jesus Christ. It's also a study of the Merchant who's seeking fine pearls. We also look at the ancient practice of pearl diving & how those pearls were traded until they reached the civilized world.

    THE PEARL OF GREATEST PRICE Matt. 13:44-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Too Many Kids -- Katlyn Yoder 1. Desperate for a child, a couple asked their priest to pray for them. "I'm going on sabbatical to Rome," he replied. "I'll light a candle in St. Peter's for you." 2. When the priest returned three ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Envy The Wicked

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015
     | 5,300 views

    To show that we don't need to envy the wicked even if they don't worship the LORD, for their spirits are dead and there is no reward for them.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you envy the wicked? No, I pray for them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we don't need to envy the wicked even if they don't worship the LORD, for their spirits are dead and there is no reward for them. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 24:19-20 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "If I Had It To Do Over Again,..."

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,828 views

    Sermon could be used leading up to Easter concerning individuals who made poor decisions leading to the arrest and then the trials of Jesus. Their sins are probably similar to those we have committed. Would they (we) do the same thing over again?

    “If I Had It To Do Over Again, …” Text: Luke 22:1-6 I. Welcome II. Introduction Have you ever regretted a decision you made? Guys, has your wife ever asked you: “If you had it to do over again, would you still marry me?” And, I hope you had sense enough to know how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Scars: Some Scary And Some Not-So-Scary!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 4, 2016
     | 3,730 views

    In this message, Yours truly has endeavored to present before the readership the significance of some Biblical scars…some scary and some not-so-scary!!!

    Scars: Some Scary and Some Not-So-Scary!!! Hmmmm...Boxing is in the air...though for tragic reasons. Arguably the greatest Boxer of all times -Mohammed Ali-passed away recently. Well, let me ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Ten Virgins Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,083 views

    The parable of the Ten Virgins. Jesus describes the end of the age

    Introduction A. We have read Matthew 25:1 - 13 1. In this is Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins a. As I studied this parable I found many interpretations b. The first interpretation to consider is that these ten virgins are Christians (1) The ten are waiting for the second coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Viruses Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
     | 4,176 views

    Poor communication is incredibly disruptive in a marriage

    2/16 Viruses Ephesians 4:29 The inability to effectively communicate your needs, your thoughts, your feelings and have them valued and understood is demoralizing. Intimacy: closeness, familiarity, easiness, comfortableness, union, oneness. The fuel of great marriages is intimacy. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Me

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,953 views

    Disciples

    WILL THE REAL ME PLEASE STAND UP? (MATTHEW 7:13-27) My fellow department coworker Roy returned from a holiday (July 31, 2017) and posted a scrrenshot to our chat group: “Rev Yap, look at this picture! Seems like your book has been pirated, Chinee IT people just told me about it.” The pirated copy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Redemption Rejected Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 3, 2018
     | 5,794 views

    This message was preached on Palm Sunday. Many people will shout "Hosanna" on one day and the next will cry out "Crucify Him." The reason why many stop following Jesus often not a matter of disbelief but outright rejection.

    Today is Palm Sunday, so called because when Jesus had His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the people were exuberant and waved palm branches and placed them in the road where the Jesus, riding a donkey, walked into Jerusalem. It is interesting to note that palm branches, in that day was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 32: Preach A Q And A Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 10, 2018
     | 2,901 views

    A question and answer style sermon

    Lesson Goal I hope to teach how to preach a question and answer style sermon. Lesson Intro Have you ever been interviewed or been asked a lot of questions that you had difficulty answering. Christians are encouraged to give an answer for the hope that lies within them, but so much of the time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Examples Of People Filled Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 31, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,823 views

    Biblical proof of the power of the Holy Ghost and how it is still for today.

    Title: Baptism of the Holy Spirit “Examples of People Filled” Text: Acts 1:8 I want to spend the next few weeks on a subject that has become neglected amongst Pentecostal churches. It is a subject and doctrine that we were founded upon. I want to spend some extensive time on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal