In Sermon Illustrations:

Peter T. Forsythe Was Right When He Said, "The ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2002

Peter T. Forsythe was right when he said, "The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom but its Master". Warren W. Wiersbe, The ...read more

Tags: Christian Liberty, Doing God's Will

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful For A Promise  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 28, 2002

FAITHFUL FOR A PROMISE A promise from God is a statement we can depend on with absolute confidence. Here are 12 promises for the Christian to claim. God’s presence -- "I will never leave thee" (Heb. 13:5) God’s protection -- "I am thy shield" (Gen. 15:1) God’s power -- "I will strengthen thee" ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Faith, Deception, Peace, Prayer, Promise  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Back, Looking Forward  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 28, 2002

LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD Hudson Taylor founder of China Inland Mission) used to hang in his home a plaque with two Hebrew Words on it: EBENEZER & JEHOVAH JIREH. The first word means ‘Hitherto hath the Lord helped us’ and the second, ‘The Lord will see to it or provide.’ One looked back while ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God, Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Provision

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Idolatry Is Worshiping Anything That Ought To Be ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 26, 2002

Idolatry is worshiping anything that ought to be used, or using anything that ought ...read more

Tags: Worship Definition

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

William Brown On Failure  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 24, 2002

Failure is an event, never a person. William ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Our Father Has Made All Things Depend On ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 24, 2002

God our Father has made all things depend on faith so that whoever has faith will have everything, and whoever does not ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Whatever A Man Does...

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 21, 2002

IN WHATEVER A MAN DOES... George MacDonald said, "In whatever man does without God, he must fail miserably or succeed more miserably" SOURCE: Warren W. Wiersbe, ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Must Have Long-Range Goals To Keep You From ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 21, 2002

You must have long-range goals to keep you from being frustrated by short-term ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Philippians 3:12-14

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After The Horrible Carnage And Confederate ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 21, 2002

After the horrible carnage and Confederate retreat at Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee wrote this to Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy: "We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to ...read more

Tags: Endurance, God's Omniscience

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When I Attended Urbana In 1976 Margaret Clarkson ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2002

When I attended Urbana in 1976 Margaret Clarkson wrote our theme song from this song, Where we sang with 18,000 in the Illinois University gym, Declare His glory, Among the nations, Throughout creation, His triumph sing. Till all earth’s people bow in adoration and Jesus Christ be everlasting ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Andrew Fletcher In 1709 Once Said, "Give Me The ...

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2002

Andrew Fletcher in 1709 once said, “Give me the making of the songs of a nation and I care not who makes the laws.” Music has a ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Remember When I Was A Freshmen In College, ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2002

I remember when I was a freshmen in college, having just got my draft notice to go in to the Vietnam War I was greatly distressed. A James Taylor Song had a powerful influence on my decision making when I reflected on its meaning, “When you’re down and troubled and you need some love and care. And ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformation  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 18, 2002

TRANSFORMATION The motor home has allowed us to put all the conveniences of home on wheels. A camper no longer needs to contend with sleeping in a sleeping bag, cooking over a fire, or hauling water from a stream. Now he can park a fully equipped home on a cement slab in the midst of a few pine ...read more

Tags: Repentance

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vital Statistics From Operation World (6th ...

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2002

Vital Statistics From Operation World (6th Edition, 2001, Patrick Johnstone, and Jason Mandryk) Paternoster, Waynesboro, GA 1. 15-25% of the population of the world is yet to hear a clear presentation of the gospel so that they can personally place saving faith in Christ for salvation. 2. Only ...read more

Tags: Great Commission, What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fashioned For Faith  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 16, 2002

FASHIONED FOR FAITH I am inwardly fashioned for faith, not for fear. Fear is not my native land; faith is. I am so made that worry and anxiety are sand in the machinery of life; faith is the oil. I live better by faith and confidence than by fear, doubt and anxiety. In anxiety and worry, my ...read more

Tags: Fear And Worry, Faith General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Flesh Is A Built-In Law Of Failure, Making It ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 16, 2002

The flesh is a built-in law of failure, making it impossible for the natural man to please or serve God. It is a compulsive inner force inherited from man’s fall, which expresses itself in general and specific rebellion against God and His righteousness. The flesh can never be reformed or improved. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Tags: Faith, Born Again, Disciplines, Dead To Sin, Sanctification, Salvation, Sin, Sin Bondage To, Temptation Resisting, New Life, Rebellion, Renewal, Love Of The Disciples  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Violinist, Nicolo ...

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 12, 2002

Illustration:The great violinist, Nicolo Paganini, willed his marvelous violin to Genoa -- the city of his birth -- but only on condition that the instrument never be played upon. It was an unfortunate condition, for it is a peculiarity of wood that as long as it is used and handled, it shows ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At A Recent Missions Conference Attended By ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 11, 2002

At a recent missions conference attended by thousands of evangelical students, only one third of the participants indicated their belief that "a person who does not hear the ...read more

Tags: Great Commission, Evangelism Urgency

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unattended Garden Will Soon Be Overrun With ...

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 11, 2002

The unattended garden will soon be overrun with weeds; the heart that fails to cultivate truth and root out error will shortly ...read more

Tags: Faith, Faith General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

According To A Recent Poll Of American Young ...

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 11, 2002

According to a recent poll of American young adult men, 48% believe that most of the problems in the world today are a result of man himself. Only 41% indicated agreement that Jesus has provided the way to know God personally. Only 29% could correctly state how one becomes a Christian. But 67% were ...read more

Tags: Great Commission, What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational