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Freddy Fritz
Contributing sermons since Mar 30, 2004
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The Advance Of The Gospel
Contributed on Feb 21, 2025
Acts 16:1-5 shows us how the gospel advances.
Introduction At the turn of the 21st century, Blockbuster reigned supreme in the video rental industry. If your family wanted a movie night, someone likely had to drive to one of Blockbuster's 9,000 stores, stroll through rows of DVD-lined shelves, and hand a membership card to a blue-clad ...read more
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A Disagreement Between Church Leaders
Contributed on Feb 1, 2025
Acts 15:36-41 teaches us that disagreements in ministry, while challenging, can serve God’s greater purpose when approached with humility and a focus on the mission.
Introduction John Adams and Thomas Jefferson's disagreement was deeply rooted in their contrasting political philosophies, visions for the United States, and even personal rivalries. Their differences played out over decades, from the American Revolution to their presidencies. John Adams, ...read more
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The Jerusalem Council
Contributed on Jan 24, 2025
Acts 15:1-35 teaches us about the Council of Jerusalem in which they had to settle a crucial doctrinal question.
Introduction Throughout the past two millennia, countless assemblies of Christian leaders have assembled to settle doctrinal matters. The first of these assemblies is the Jerusalem Council, described in Acts 15:1-35. The book titled Got Questions states the following: “Employing the council ...read more
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Qualities Of An Effective Servant Of Jesus
Contributed on Jan 18, 2025
Acts 14:1-28 shows us several qualities of an effective servant of Jesus.
Introduction I recently finished reading John Geddie’s biography titled Missionary Life Among the Cannibals: Being the Life of the Rev. John Geddie. It is an astonishing story of a man committed to making Jesus known to the cannibalistic island people of the South Pacific. He was incredibly ...read more
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Paul Preaches The Gospel
Contributed on Jan 4, 2025
Acts 13:13-52 shows us that the unchanging gospel is rooted in God’s faithfulness and must be boldly proclaimed to all, no matter the opposition we face.
Introduction I am preaching through the Book of Acts in a series titled “Turning the World Upside Down.” Imagining the gospel's astonishing impact in the first century isn't easy. There were a little more than 500 Christians worldwide at the time of Jesus' resurrection (see 1 ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Questions About The Birth Of Jesus
Contributed on Nov 30, 2024
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Thanksgiving
Contributed on Nov 23, 2024
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Thanksgiving Psalms
Contributed on Jul 5, 2024
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Trust Psalms
Contributed on May 26, 2024
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2024 Holy Week
Contributed on Mar 28, 2024
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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