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    A Visit With Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 21, 2025
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    Acts 21:17-26 shows us how to handle tensions between cultural practices and the gospel’s advance.

    Introduction I am currently preaching through the Book of Acts in a sermon series I am calling “Turning the World Upside Down.” Forty days after Jesus’ resurrection, he ascended into heaven. Just before he ascended into heaven, Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Let The Will Of The Lord Be Done Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 14, 2025
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    Acts 21:1-16 illustrates some of the aspects involved in obeying God’s will.

    Introduction “What is God’s will for my life?” Have you ever asked that question? Or have you ever thought about that question? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by Christians. If you are a Christian, you want to know God’s will for your life. You want to do what pleases ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Farewell Message Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 7, 2025
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    Acts 20:13-38 teaches us that God sovereignly preserves his church through faithful elders.

    Introduction Toward the end of his second term as the first U. S. president, George Washington announced his retirement from office in a letter addressed to the American people on September 17, 1796. Though many people feared a United States without Washington, the address assured the young ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Danger Of Falling Asleep During A Sermon Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 24, 2025
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    Acts 20:1-12 shows us how God encourages his people.

    Introduction Henry T. Mahan, former pastor of the 13th Street Baptist Church in Ashland, KY, said: “Persecution and opposition ought to encourage rather than discourage us, for we are faithfully warned by our Lord that the natural man and the religionist will not receive the gospel of the grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Gospel Encounters Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 2, 2025
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    Acts 19:21-41 shows us how God’s sovereign power confronts idolatry, calling his people to trust him and continue proclaiming the gospel boldly, even in the face of opposition.

    Introduction In today’s text, Acts 19:21-41, we encounter a city in turmoil—a riot ignited by the powerful disruption of the gospel. Ephesus, a hub of idolatry and cultural pride, was shaken not by force or political movements but by the transformative power of God’s truth. Acts 19:21-14, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Gospel Continues To Advance Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 26, 2025
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    Acts 19:1-20 shows us several core truths that take place when the gospel advances.

    Introduction Have you heard of the Welsh Revival of 1904-1905, a movement profoundly impacting Wales and beyond? The central figure in the Welsh Revival was a man named Evan Roberts. He was born in Loughor, Wales, in a devout Christian family. Roberts developed a deep commitment to Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Nothing Can Separate Us Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2025
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    Romans 8:31-39 teaches us that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because of five unanswerable questions.

    Introduction Anyone who studies the Bible carefully knows that there are times when we reach a soaring peak of revelation and are left nearly breathless by the view. This happens when we come to the last great section of Romans 8. Commentators have called Romans 8:31-39 “a hymn of assurance,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Love That Died For You Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 18, 2025
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    Romans 5:6-8 teaches us how God demonstrates his love for sinners.

    Introduction How do you demonstrate your love to someone? Some people give flowers. Others give cards. Still others buy jewelry. One of history's most breathtaking expressions of love is the Taj Mahal, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Lamb That Saves Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 17, 2025
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    Exodus 12:1-14 shows us how the Lord’s Passover assures us of our salvation by the blood of the lamb that saves.

    Introduction The people of God were in Egypt for 430 years (Exodus 12:40). They went there during a worldwide famine, and God used Joseph to store grain to prevent starvation. Joseph eventually brought his father, Jacob, brothers, and their families to settle in Goshen. Centuries later, “there ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Mighty Messenger Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 11, 2025
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    Acts 18:18-28 shows us how God prepares a mighty messenger.

    Introduction John Chrysostom was born in Syrian Antioch in about 347 AD. His mother, Anthusa, was widowed at the age of twenty. She refused to remarry so as to devote herself to John’s education. John studied the Greek classics and rhetoric. For a time, John practiced law, but he became a monk ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Encouraging The Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 4, 2025
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    Acts 18:1-17 shows us how God encourages his servants in difficult circumstances.

    Introduction “The Christian’s chief occupational hazards are depression and discouragement” (John Blanchard, The Complete Gathered Gold: A Treasury of Quotations for Christians [Webster, New York; Darlington, England: Evangelical Press, 2006], 145). So writes the Rev. Dr. John R. W. Stott, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Getting To Know The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 28, 2025
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    Acts 17:16-34 teaches us that we must proclaim the gospel in a world filled with idols and competing philosophies.

    Introduction We are studying the Book of Acts in a sermon series called “Turning the World Upside Down.” The gospel changed lives wherever it went. Saul of Tarsus was converted to Jesus and became known as the Apostle Paul. We are currently studying Paul’s second missionary journey. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    People Who Turn The World Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2025
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    Acts 17:1-15 teaches us what characterizes people who turn the world upside down.

    Introduction Years ago, I saw an advertisement for the “perfect” pastor. Here is what it said: • The perfect pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes. • He condemns sin roundly but never hurts anyone's feelings. • He works from 8 AM until midnight and is also the church janitor. • ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Gospel Goes To Prison Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 15, 2025
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    Acts 16:16-40 teaches us that the gospel transforms lives and communities, breaks down barriers, and offers hope even in the darkest situations.

    Introduction Jason was locked up in prison in the early 1990s to serve a life sentence. Gang life in prison was so bloody that his unit was nicknamed the “Terror Dome,” and the only way to survive was to stick to your race. The motto was “kill or be killed,” and Jason quickly climbed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Conversion Of A Sinner Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 7, 2025
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    Acts 16:11-15 teaches us that God is sovereign in the conversion of sinners.

    Introduction William Ashley Sunday (1862 - 1935) was a professional baseball player who played in the National League for eight seasons. On a Sunday afternoon in Chicago, during either the 1886 or 1887 baseball season, Billy Sunday and several of his teammates were out on the town on their day ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed