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Dr. Fred W. Penney
Contributing sermons since Jan 8, 2001
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I Will Give You Rest
Contributed on Nov 15, 2022
Where do we find rest from life's challenges and struggles?
Title: I will give you rest Text: Hebrews 4: 1-16 Subject: How do we enter God’s rest? Complement: by faith, obedience, honoring his word, & leaning on our priest. Preaching idea: I will give you rest. 4:1 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that ...read more
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Say Hello To Rufus, And His Mother...
Contributed on Oct 4, 2022
a funeral sermon about godly women who serve Christ and his church.
In a moment I will read a passage from Rom 16 – but before I read allow me to set it up... Paul is writing a post-script to his grand theological discourse known as the book of Romans ... he is signing-off – the so called chapter 16 - is of a completely different tone... filled with greetings, ...read more
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Hold You Peace
Contributed on Aug 8, 2022
A message on Jesus gift of peace.
Title: Hold your Peace Text: John 14. (Romans 8:6) Big idea: The mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace. (Rom 8:6) Subject: Where do we find genuine peace? Complement: In relationship with Jesus and his people. Introduction: The elusive(!) pursuit of peace is described in modern day ...read more
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Image Of God & The Abortion Question
Contributed on May 24, 2022
This message addresses the abortion question and the sanctity of life prompted by the US Supreme Court leak on the Roe v Wade case.
Image of God & The Abortion Question Text: Psalm 139; Gen 1:26; 1 Cor 6: Subject: How does God see human life? Complement: made in his image Idea: All human beings – born and in womb are made in God image. Preaching idea: “made in God’s image & likeness” (Fearfully and wonderfully ...read more
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How To Live An Exceptional Life!
Contributed on May 8, 2022
This message is based on Genesis 22 and looks at God's testing of Abraham and his obedience; Abraham is called the "man of faith" in the NT
Title: How to live an exceptional life Text: Gen 22:1-18 Introduction: You may have heard of the passing of Guy Lafleur (April 2022) ... an ordinary person in every way – with one exception...He was an exceptional hockey player... 5 Stanley cups 3 Art Ross trophy’s (scoring title) 2 Hart ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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On Mission
Contributed on Jun 14, 2021
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Peace In The Pandemic
Contributed on Nov 9, 2020
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Advent
Contributed on Dec 16, 2019
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First Person Sermons
Contributed on Feb 26, 2019
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Bigger Fish To Fry
Contributed on Feb 26, 2019
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Sabbath
Contributed on Feb 12, 2023
Busyness is the enemy of spirituality. It is essentially laziness. It is doing the easy thing instead of the hard thing. It is filling our time with our own actions instead of paying attention ...read more
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The Suffering Christ
Contributed on Jan 1, 2023
I could never believe in God if it were not for the Cross. In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it? I turn to that lonely, twisted, tortured figure on the cross—nails through hands and feet, back lacerated, limbs wrenched, brow bleeding from thorn-pricks, mouth ...read more
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Coming Quietly
Contributed on Jan 1, 2023
The Lord of all comes as a slave amidst poverty. Choosing for his birthplace an unknown village in a remote province, he is born of a poor maiden and accepts all that poverty implies. He chose surroundings that were poor and simple, so ordinary as to be almost unnoticed, so that people would know ...read more
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Racism And The Gospel
Contributed on Jan 1, 2023
Benjamin Watson, who plays for the NFL New Orleans Saints posted the following on his Facebook page: "At some point while I was playing or preparing to play Monday Night Football, the news broke about the Ferguson Decision. After trying to figure out how I felt, I decided to write it down. ...read more
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Lost & Found
Contributed on Nov 29, 2022
Melissa Highsmith was kidnapped by a babysitter in 1971 at the tender age of 22 months. Over the next 51 years, Highsmith's family and the police searched for her without success. Finally, with the use of DNA technology, her identity was confirmed and she was reunited with her family. Melissa ...read more