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Freddy Fritz
Contributing sermons since Mar 30, 2004
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Ministry To The Church
Contributed on Mar 6, 2026
Colossians 1:24-29 teaches us that God has called each believer to a specific ministry in the church, and it is through our willing participation in Christ’s work in us that we can effectively minister to others.
Introduction What should ministry to the church look like today? We are currently studying Paul’s letter to the Colossians in a series I am calling, “The Peerless Christ.” A man by the name of Epaphras had most likely been converted under Paul’s three-year ministry in Ephesus from 52 to 55 ...read more
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Once Alienated And Hostile
Contributed on Feb 27, 2026
Colossians 1:21-23 teaches us that because you have been reconciled to Christ, you will continue in the faith.
Introduction Do you know someone personally who once professed faith in Christ but is no longer walking with Christ? Do you sometimes wonder if you have really changed since professing faith in Christ? Do you ever ask yourself whether you will make it safely to heaven? John Newton (1725-1807) ...read more
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The Image Of The Invisible God
Contributed on Feb 6, 2026
Colossians 1:15-20 teaches us that the peerless Christ is supreme over all things.
Introduction The Bible is about how God saves sinners. Central to that story is the Lord Jesus Christ. The entire Old Testament looks forward to the coming—or advent—of Christ. The Gospels present Christ as God in human flesh, who came into the world to save sinners. Acts presents the good ...read more
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The Apostle Andrew
Contributed on Jan 30, 2026
In our lesson today, we will briefly study the life of the Apostle Andrew.
Introduction The year was 345 AD. Regulus, bishop of Patras (in western Greece), dreamt of an angel instructing him to move the bones of St. Andrew to a distant location. Regulus took the bones of St. Andrew and set sail. After being shipwrecked on the shores of Fife, which is on the eastern ...read more
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We Have Not Ceased To Pray For You
Contributed on Jan 30, 2026
Colossians 1:9-14 teaches us that because believers are in Christ, we must pray to be filled with the knowledge of his will so we can walk worthily of the Lord.
Introduction I want to begin by asking: If God has already saved you, what should you pray for? If you are a Christian, you read your Bible daily. If you are a Christian, you pray daily. If you are a Christian, you presumably have a prayer list. And so I ask again: If God has already saved ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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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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Wisdom Psalms
Contributed on Jul 11, 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