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 Evangelistic Sermons -

Salvation Simply Explained
Size : 7.58 MB  |  Length : 26 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
A straightforward and simple gospel message on salvation and how to be saved under four headings: what salvation does; what salvation is; what salvation excludes, and what salvation means.
A Bad Man Saved - A Good Man Lost
Size : 9.25 MB  |  Length : 23 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
Do good people go to heaven? Can religion make a man right with God? Is "doing one's best" good enough for salvation? A sermon based on the Lord's parable about the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18:9-14.
Pagan - The Default Position of the Human Heart
Size : 7.61 MB  |  Length : 33 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
Based of Romans Chapter 1, this message contends that the situation outlined there - moral paganism - is the default position of the human heart without God: and only the power of God in the gospel can intervene and redeem.
Three Unusual Men
Size : 7.3 MB  |  Length : 32 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
A man who thought he was going to heaven but wasn't: a man who deserved to go to hell but didn't...and a man who wanted to be saved, but couldn't.
What Road Are You on?
Size : 8.98 MB  |  Length : 22 minutes
Speaker : Michael Penfold
Each of us is travelling either on the narrow road to heaven or the broad road to hell. Which road are you on? A thought-provoking message that presents the terms of the gospel in a simple and understandable way.
You Must Be Born Again
Size : 7.11 MB  |  Length : 31 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
Widespread ignorance and misunderstanding accompany the subject of the new birth, even among church-going people. Yet Jesus stated that a person must be born again to get to heaven. This message explains the why, what and how of the new birth in plain and simple English.
Is Your Name in the Book of Life?
Size : 9.21 MB  |  Length : 16 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
A direct and pointed appeal to you on this vital question: is your name in the Book of Life? Your eternal destiny hangs on the answer to this solemn question.
The Greatest Thoughts I've Ever Had
Size : 7.52 MB  |  Length : 26 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
The great philosophical works of men contain little more than hot air compared to these five life-changing, worldview-shaping, destiny-making Biblical thoughts and truths
Have You Thought About Your Soul?
Size : 8.07 MB  |  Length : 20 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
Your soul is worth so much that it can truly be said: "If you are not saved, nothing else matters." A solemn and earnest appeal to think about your eternal soul, based on the Bible verse "What shall it proft a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul" (Mark 8:36)
The Sin of Unbelief
Size : 13.95 MB  |  Length : 40 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
The sin of unbelief has a firm grip on millions of people. This sermon, based on 1 John 5:10, exposes atheism while at the same time outlining how it is possible to believe in God yet still be what the Bible calls an unbeliever.
Saved or Lost?
Size : 5.08 MB  |  Length : 22 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
At the end of the day nothing else matters - are you saved or lost? A message to challenge the listener to face life's most important question.

 Creation Versus Evolution -

Darwinism or Genesis - Which offers the best explanation?
Size : 8.83 MB  |  Length : 39 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
If there's a God why is there evil in the world? Is man progressing or deteriorating? Does Genesis or Darwinism best describe the condition and history of the world? Listen as this sermon outlines the fact of the fall and the remedy in the gospel.
Does God Exist?
Size : 9.06 MB  |  Length : 52 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
Dealing in detail with twin problems of the origin of the universe and the origin of life, this message exposes the inadequacy of naturalism to explain either and posits the existence of God as the only viable alternative.
The Scientific Bankruptcy of Darwinian Evolution
Size : 9.54 MB  |  Length : 56 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
This lecture sets out to disprove 14 so-called evidences for Darwinian evolution and to discuss 8 of its major problems.
The Philosophical Bankruptcy of Darwinian Evolution
Size : 7.21 MB  |  Length : 63 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
This lecture outlines the dark shadows Darwinism has cast over theology, history and morality. Includes details of Darwin's influence over Hitler, Stalin and other giants of history.
The Biblical Creation Alternative
Size : 7.84 MB  |  Length : 69 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
The Biblical creation model is offered here as the best expanation for the origin of life, matter, intelligence, morality and much more. Included is a section proving the Bible is the word of God.

 Personal Devotion -

Calvary Affects Everything
Size : 6.21 MB  |  Length : 23 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
The work of the Lord Jesus on the cross ought to permeate every part of one's life - marriage, personality, finances, difficulties and untimately the total dedication of one's life to Christ. A challenging message on devotion to the Lord.
Going in the Wrong Direction, One Little Step at a Time
Size : 7.85 MB  |  Length : 27 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
In this challenging call to follow the Lord, striking examples are given of tragic cases where people went in the wrong direction one little step at a time until they met with spiritual shipwreck. A call to watchfulness in the Christian life.
How to Walk with God
Size : 9.17 MB  |  Length : 32 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
Inspiring lessons from the life of Enoch - the man who walked with God in the midst of a wicked society. The secret of walking with God is revealed in the life of this extraordinary man.

 Church Truth -

Angels - Their Role, Service and Significance
Size : 7.95 MB  |  Length : 34 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
Angels are a hot topic in today's world. What are angels? Why do they exist? Does each person have a guardian angel? Should angels be worshipped? What do angels have to do with the church? These and other questions are answered in this sermon.
Gathering in His name
Size : 9.93 MB  |  Length : 35 minutes
Speaker : Michael Penfold
What is the meaning of the Biblical concept to "gather in the Lord's name"? The constitution of the local church begins at this point. This sermon examines the two key passages dealing with this subject - Matt 18:20 and 1 Cor 5:4. A vital message on an overlooked topic.
The Vital Importance of the House of God
Size : 13.87 MB  |  Length : 35 minutes
Speaker : Michael Penfold
Loyalty and dedication to one's local assembly is rapidly becoming a thing of the past. A casual approach to attendance and participation is very much in vogue. This carefully argued sermon contends that a truly spiritual person will be committed to the principles and practices of a scriptural New Testament assembly.

 The Doctrine of the Gospel -

The Forgotten Doctrine of Sin
Size : 10.56 MB  |  Length : 37 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
When did you last hear a sermon on sin - a powerful doctrine that permeates the entire Bible? The neglected and forgotten doctrine of sin, its origin, results and scope, as well as its relationship to the law and judgment of God, is outlined here in detail.
Is Preaching Still Relevant and Effective?
Size : 11.37 MB  |  Length : 40 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
Drama, music, humour and entertainment have replaced earnest, pointed and Biblical gospel preaching in most churches today. This sermon contends that gospel preaching is the still the divinely appointed, best method for communicating the true gospel.
True Faith - False Faith
Size : 9.39 MB  |  Length : 41 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
The contemporary gospel encourages people to 'believe' in Jesus, but presents a non-Bibical view of faith. Explaining that the act of saving faith is neither physical, nor merely mental, nor mystical, nor merely volitional nor simply a 'click of logic', this sermon examines the nature, object and results of true Biblical faith.
Limited Atonement and Penal Substitution
Size : 8.46 MB  |  Length : 37 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
In this sermon on propitiation the two hot button issues of limited atonement and penal substitution are addressed from scripture.

 Charismatic Issues -

What is Worship?
Size : 8.57 MB  |  Length : 48 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
Confusion abounds about worship - from the ritualistic liturgy of the mainline denominations to the chaotic excesses of the charismatic movement. But what is worship and how can we know what is right?
The Baptism in the Spirit
Size : 6.15 MB  |  Length : 54 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
What is the Baptism in the Spirit? When does it take place? Is it for every Christian? This message examines the scriptures on this issue as well as giving a history of the Charismatic Movement.
Speaking in Tongues
Size : 6.25 MB  |  Length : 54 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
Is the gift of tongues today? Are 'tongues' real human languages? Does speaking in tongues prove a person is truly saved? These and many more questions are answered in this detailed message on the gift of tongues.

 Family Matters -

The Biblical Pattern for a Godly Parent-Child Relationship
Size : 9.33 MB  |  Length : 42 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
Raising a godly family depends to a large degree on having a solid, loving and strong relationship between parents and children. Here are some guidelines from the word of God as to how to develop and maintain such a relationship.
The Biblical Work Ethic
Size : 4.62 MB  |  Length : 20 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
Western society promotes leisure and ease as the twin goals of our existence. However, contrary to modern received wisdom, the Bible teaches that we were put on this earth to work. This message outlines the truth of the 'Biblical work ethic'.

 Cultural Issues -

X-File Deception
Size : 9.89 MB  |  Length : 57 min
Speaker : Michael Penfold
Much of the world has been conned into believing in aliens, UFOs and assorted ascended masters. This lecture exposes this powerful deception, covering issues such as life in outer space, crop circles, the 'force' of Star Wars and the SETI programme.

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