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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    The Parable Treasure And Pearl / I Surrender All

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 409 ratings
     | 82,442 views

    What, then, do the parables teach? Church fathers such as Irenaeus and Augustine identified the treasure and the Pearl with Christ. The recent convert to Christianity says exactly the same thing: "I found Christ." Yes, it seems like we did find Christ.

    In his series of seven parables in Chapter 13, Matthew is quite elaborate ....... on the first two, providing an interpretation for each. The other five are shorter and more pointed in content. The parables of the hidden treasure and of the pearl consists of two sentences each. And in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It Is All About Jesus

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 17, 2010
    based on 309 ratings
     | 82,790 views

    When doctrine and truth are abandoned, when the authority of the Scriptures is denied you do not get liberal Christianity. You get a whole new religion; Perverted by man. Jesus is the way, Jesus is the truth, Jesus is the life. It Is all about Jesus. Updated July 2025

    A theological college in the United States .... invited to their annual conference, .... a renowned professor ... as their guest lecturer. He spoke for two and a half hours .... "Establishing proofs" .... that the resurrection of Jesus ... never took place. The professor quoted ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Mothers Are Extra Special - With Humor

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 13, 2012
    based on 599 ratings
     | 128,394 views

    A Television show that I watched when I was a child called Captain Penny would always end the show with: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool mom."

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Acts 10: 44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5: 1-6 and John 15:9-17. We have come together this morning for two primary reasons. First and Foremost is to honor ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Do Not Mess With The Message

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 3, 2013
    based on 50 ratings
     | 21,308 views

    The Gospel Message Needs No Additions. Distorting the Gospel Message is a Serious Offense. Beloved in Christ, Only the Gospel "Saves".

    For Those Nor Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings before the Sermon. The readings for this day were 1 Kings 18:20-39; Psalm 96: 1-9; Galatians 1:1-12 and Luke 7: 11-17 "One of the most frequently used terms in the Christian faith is ...."The Gospel." Amazingly ... few ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Gospel! Can You Hear The Music?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 3, 2013
    based on 51 ratings
     | 13,140 views

    Have A Passion For The Gospel. Let God have you. Let God transform You. Let God Love You. And if you do, your heart will begin to hear the music and your feet will learn to dance .... as never before.

    For Those unfamiliar with an Anglican Service. There are four readings prior to the Sermon. Today's readings were 1 Kings 17: 8-24; Psalm 146; Galatians 1: 11-24; and Luke 7: 11-17 A family from a remote area .... was making their very first visit ... to the big city. They checked into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It's All Over But The Singing Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013
     | 4,950 views

    Jesus finished the work of redemption. We are just waiting to sing the Song of the Lamb

    It's All Over But the Singing John 19:25-31 Introduction Last week Pilate handed over (betrayed) Jesus to the will of the Jewish people to have Him crucified. It made mention that Pilate took personal responsibility for writing the accusation on the placard which would have hung around Jesus neck ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Will The Real Holy Spirit Please Stand Up? Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013
     | 4,168 views

    It is a terrible mistake to separate the Work of the Holy Spirit from the Person and work of Jesus Christ as revealed in Scripture

    Will the Real Holy Spirit Please Stand Up? I John 4:1-6 Introduction We have seen that sound doctrine and sound love are both essential to the Christian faith and must be held together and not against each other. Living in love and living the truth of the gospel are what gives us assurance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Did Nicodemus Just Get Saved? Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 19, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,484 views

    Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus demonstrated their saving faith in Jesus by their taking Jesus off the cross and burying Him.

    Did Nicodemus Just Get Saved? John 19:38-42 Introduction We first met Nicodemus several months ago in chapter three in my sermon “Whoa! Man of the Night”. In this sermon that not only did Nicodemus come by night, he also left in the night. To the Apostle John, darkness is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bondage / In Christ You Are Free Indeed

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 26, 2013
    based on 58 ratings
     | 56,132 views

    What binds you? What binds me? What prevents us from standing up straight in a spiritual sense? What is holding us back from being transformed into the image of Christ? What is holding us back from being able to enjoy life fully?

    On the night of December 16th 1773 .... a small group of men banded together, ...... boarded three merchant ships in Boston Harbor ...... and dumped 342 chests of tea into the bay. This group of men, .... who called themselves the Sons of Liberty, ...... took this action .... because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    By My New Way Of Life

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 220 ratings
     | 78,233 views

    Be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Beloved Let the Holy Spirit transform you conform you into the image of Christ. How will the world recognize that you have been changed? Young Cameron may have said it best By my new way of life,.

    Let us pray..... O Heavenly Father, ..... we are yours ......through baptismal waters .... we are empowered by your Holy Spirit ....to continue your work in this world;.... Father help us employ the gifts you have given us..... for your use in, ....and for your glory ..... and we ask this through ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Life Of Abraham, Part 1: The Call Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,617 views

    Why did God choose Abraham? what did accomplish through this great man. How should we respond to God's promises?

    The Life of Abraham: Part 1: The Call Genesis 12:1-9 Introduction We begin today with the study of Abraham who is one of the most important persons who ever lived. He is revered by Islam, Judaism, and Christianity alike. The call of Abraham marks a huge development in God’s plan of redemption of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Life Of Abraham, Part 12: Abraham's Witness Ot Abimelech Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 13, 2014
     | 5,911 views

    How good a witness was Abraham to the pagans? How well do we witness?

    The Life of Abraham, Part 12: Abraham’s Witness to Abimelech Genesis 20:1-18 Introduction Last week we learned of the terrible destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah for their gross wickedness. From the destruction, the LORD graciously delivered Lot and his two daughters. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Life Of Abraham, Part 14: Isaac Shall Be The Heir Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014
     | 6,395 views

    God chose that through Isaac and not Ishmael that Christ would be born.

    The Life of Abraham, Part 14: Isaac Shall Be Heir Genesis 21:8-21 Introduction The birth of Isaac was a time of great joy. But the birth of Isaac also would have important implications. I would suppose that Hagar and Ishmael rejoiced in the birth as well, at least outwardly. But is would not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Great Announcement

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2013
     | 7,562 views

    Only Mary was there to hear the greatest of announcements.

    The Great Announcement Luke 1:26-38 Introduction There have been some great announcements in history. I can remember being at Yankees stadium as a child enjoying my birthday present when the game was interrupted. The loudspeaker rang out that the first men had safely landed on the moon. I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    About Time You Got Here

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 9, 2013
     | 5,318 views

    We need to hear the truth about Jesus from the Scripture.

    About Time You Got Here John 7:14-24 Introduction Last week we heard the gossip from the crowds about Jesus. There were all kinds of speculation about him. Some of the comments were good, but many were critical. Who was right? This could only be solved by Jesus Himself. Exposition of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible