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Freddy Fritz
Contributing sermons since Mar 30, 2004
Newest Sermons
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Responses To The Gospel
Contributed on May 3, 2024
Acts 5:17-42 shows us different responses to the gospel, responses that we still see today.
Introduction After Pentecost, the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ spread rapidly in Jerusalem as Spirit-empowered believers shared the gospel with unbelievers. Miraculous signs and wonders accompanied the proclamation of the gospel, and no one could deny that God was at work in a ...read more
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Signs And Wonders
Contributed on Apr 26, 2024
Acts 5:12-16 shows us some keys to the accomplishment of the church’s mission.
Introduction John MacArthur wrote these words: A perennial problem the church of Jesus Christ faces is a lack of focus on its mission (John F. MacArthur Jr., Acts, vol. 1, MacArthur New Testament Commentary [Chicago: Moody Press, 1994], 159). He goes on to note that widespread confusion exists ...read more
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The Trouble With Lying
Contributed on Apr 19, 2024
Acts 5:1-11 teaches us about the trouble with lying.
Introduction I asked ChatGPT the following question, “What is the trouble with lying?” Here is the partial answer I received, which is pretty good: The trouble with lying lies in its multiple negative consequences, both for the liar and those around them. Here are some key issues: (1) Erosion of ...read more
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A Picture Of A Great Church
Contributed on Apr 12, 2024
The picture of a great church in Acts 4:32-37 shows us that the church was faithful in two key areas.
Introduction When you think of a great church, what comes to mind? We live in a day in which there is a lot of confusion over this question. Many churches are a reflection of our society which has become satiated with entertainment. Neil Postman, in his profound book titled, Amusing Ourselves ...read more
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For God So Loved The World
Contributed on Mar 30, 2024
John 3:16 is the greatest summary of the gospel in the entire Bible.
Introduction Every Easter, churches worldwide see a noticeable increase in attendance. That is true for our church as well. Why is that? Why do so many people attend church on Easter Sunday and not on any other Sunday? Perhaps it is because for some that is the religious thing to do. Family ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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2024 Holy Week
Contributed on Mar 28, 2024
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Turning The World Upside Down
Contributed on Jan 7, 2024
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New Year
Contributed on Dec 29, 2023
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Advent: The Unexpected King
Contributed on Dec 8, 2023
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Signs
Contributed on Sep 15, 2023
Newest Sermon Illustrations
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Receiving Confirmation For A Significant Event Or ...
Contributed on Dec 19, 2009
Receiving confirmation for a significant event or activity is often important. When I was in the South African Air Force serving as an Air Traffic Controller, I used to tease the permanent force guys mercilessly. At a certain time each year they would receive news of promotions and new assignments. ...read more
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Joy Is Black
Contributed on Sep 10, 2009
JOY IS BLACK I recently read the following letter that was sent to Dr. Michael Youssef, pastor of The Church of the Apostles in Atlanta. The letter was sent by Mrs. Lane, who has been a primary school teacher for 38 years: Dear Michael, One day I was trying to teach my students the ...read more
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When I Was In The South African Air Force I Had ...
Contributed on Jul 22, 2005
When I was in the South African Air Force I had the opportunity to march in a military tattoo. There were about 120 Air Force marchers lined up in rows of three. We drilled several hours a day for many weeks. Finally, we got to the military tattoo. It was marvelous to watch 120 Airmen dressed in ...read more
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I Remember A Speaker At One Of The Chapel ...
Contributed on Jan 28, 2005
I remember a speaker at one of the chapel services at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where I went to seminary. Having being introduced as our main Missions Conference speaker for the week, he asked us to pray with him. We all bowed in prayer and, after a pregnant pause, John Stensether ...read more