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Freddy Fritz
Contributing sermons since Mar 30, 2004
Newest Sermons
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Put To Death What Is Earthly In You
Contributed on May 22, 2026
Colossians 3:5-8 teaches us that because we have been raised with Christ, we must decisively put to death the sins of the old self and put away every behavior that contradicts our new identity in Christ.
Introduction If you moved to a new home, you wouldn’t keep sending your mail to the old address. You wouldn’t keep paying the old mortgage or landlord. You wouldn’t keep the old keys on your keychain. Why? Because you don’t live there anymore. That is essentially what Paul says in Colossians ...read more
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The Apostle Philip
Contributed on May 15, 2026
In our study this evening, we will briefly—but thoughtfully—consider the life of the Apostle Philip.
Introduction Tonight, we will study the Apostle Philip. The Apostle Philip is not the same person as Deacon Philip. Deacon Philip was selected in Acts 6. Later, Deacon Philip preached the gospel in Samaria, and as a result, many came to experience the joy of God's salvation. In Acts ...read more
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Seek The Things That Are Above
Contributed on May 15, 2026
Colossians 3:1-4 teaches us that because believers are united to the risen and reigning Christ, we must continually pursue the things above, drawing strength from our hidden life in him until he appears in glory.
Introduction Every Christian knows what it feels like to be pulled downward. Downward into worry. Downward into distraction. Downward into the noise and demands of earthly life. Downward into the gravitational pull of sin, fear, and self. And yet, in the midst of all this downward pressure, ...read more
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The Apostle John
Contributed on May 2, 2026
Because Christ sovereignly transforms his people by grace, believers can learn about discipleship from John’s example.
Introduction Church history remembers the Apostle John as the disciple whom Jesus loved. John was the last surviving Apostle, the Theologian of divine Love, and the Eagle who soared highest in contemplating the glory of Christ. Yet John's life was neither soft nor sentimental. He was a ...read more
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Why Submit To Regulations?
Contributed on May 2, 2026
Colossians 2:20-23 teaches us that because believers have died with Christ, submitting to human regulations cannot produce true holiness.
Introduction When the Titanic sank in 1912, many passengers clung desperately to anything that looked like it could save them—chairs, broken pieces of wood, even decorative panels ripped from the ship. In the chaos, people grabbed whatever seemed sturdy, whatever felt like it might keep them ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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The Mediator: Jesus' Work In The Covenant Of Grace
Contributed on Apr 2, 2026
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The Peerless Christ
Contributed on Jan 17, 2026
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The Apostles Of Jesus
Contributed on Jan 4, 2026
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The Songs Of The Savior
Contributed on Nov 25, 2025
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Thanksgiving
Contributed on Nov 21, 2025
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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