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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Lessons From Stephen's Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,962 views

    Stephen was full of faith. All areas of Stephen’s life were influenced by his belief in God and His promises. When a person is full of faith it indicates that they have allowed the mind of Christ to control the emotional, financial, moral, interpersonal a

    Stephen was full of faith. All areas of Stephen’s life were influenced by his belief in God and His promises. When a person is full of faith it indicates that they have allowed the mind of Christ to control the emotional, financial, moral, interpersonal and spiritual aspects of their lifestyle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Faith Triumphs Over Prejudice

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,208 views

    Prejudice is at the heart of much of the resistance to Christ and His message. In the first century, the religious leaders thought of their knowledge of truth to be superior to that of Christ, the upstart carpenter’s son. Things have not really changed al

    1. Prejudice is at the heart of much of the resistance to Christ and His message. In the first century, the religious leaders thought of their knowledge of truth to be superior to that of Christ, the upstart carpenter’s son. Things have not really changed all that much in 2000 years. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Faith Triumphs Over Priestism 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,092 views

    1. A Spirit led faith has the capacity to help everyone overcome the tendency to grow too dependent on priestism.

    1. A Spirit led faith has the capacity to help everyone overcome the tendency to grow too dependent on priestism. Priestism is a faulty notion that only certain people are qualified to act as mediators between God and man. Some ministers become so proud of their positions that they use them as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Use The Wisdom Of God To Overcome The World's Wisdom

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,300 views

    Today it becomes increasingly tempting to rely on the world’s financial, scientific or educational wisdom. New insights are gained everyday. Knowledge doubles every five years according to Alvin Tofler in his landmark best seller Future Shock. Yet, throug

    1. Today it becomes increasingly tempting to rely on the world’s financial, scientific or educational wisdom. New insights are gained everyday. Knowledge doubles every five years according to Alvin Tofler in his landmark best seller Future Shock. Yet, throughout all dimensions of life we come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Prepare For Life's Changes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,761 views

    Change is inevitable but how we prepare to respond to it is a lifelong challenge. Let us learn how to make the most of life’s undulating cycles by learning all we can from the life of Joseph and Jacob. These two men experienced numerous ups and downs yet

    1. Change is inevitable but how we prepare to respond to it is a lifelong challenge. Let us learn how to make the most of life’s undulating cycles by learning all we can from the life of Joseph and Jacob. These two men experienced numerous ups and downs yet finished victoriously. Theme: Stephen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Respond To Those Who Fail To Appreciate You 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,881 views

    Throughout history some of the greatest people have been the least appreciated. Even worse, some of the most deserving people have been misunderstood, despised and rejected by those they tried to serve. Moses was a noble man of God who qualified as one of

    1. Throughout history some of the greatest people have been the least appreciated. Even worse, some of the most deserving people have been misunderstood, despised and rejected by those they tried to serve. Moses was a noble man of God who qualified as one of histories most under appreciated heroes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Avoid Deterioration 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,812 views

    1. Billions of dollars are spent every year on anti-aging solutions.

    1. Billions of dollars are spent every year on anti-aging solutions. Yesterday, CNN reported a new testosterone cr?me that guarantees men greater youthful strength in the old age. However few people take into account the reality of human deteriorating forces. Paul once wrote, "Therefore, we do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Deacon Who Was Devoted To Jesus

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 208 ratings
     | 17,034 views

    Written anonymously on the walls of a medieval castle were the following words: You call me Master and Obey me not.

    Written anonymously on the walls of a medieval castle were the following words: You call me Master and Obey me not. You call me Light and See me not. You call me the Way and Walk me not. You call me Life and Desire me not. You call me Wise and Follow me not. You call me Fair and Love me me not. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Role Of Deacons

    Contributed by Bishop Robert Mckenzie on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 97 ratings
     | 17,259 views

    A look at the biblical role of deacons in the churh

    The First Deacons July 13, 1997 Coy Wylie The Role of Deacons The First Deacons Acts 6:1-7. 1. In a few weeks our church will select, ordain and install some men in our deacon body. As we shall learn from this passage, deacons are a vital asset to any church. As your pastor, I don’t want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Will Rescue Me?

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,189 views

    Who will rescue us from ourselves - from our lives of profound inconsistency.

    (Part of this sermon was inspired by a message I read at "30 Minutes One Sunday" - but beyond the initial comments, the remainder of the sermon went in a completely different direction than that which I read!) Many of us here today have had, or still have, many problems in our lives. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Stephen: A Man Of Godly Character

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 17, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 14,254 views

    In the story of Stephen we see that when we are empowered by the Holy Spirit of God we can confront and confound our culture. It is by the same character that Stephen lived an abundant overcoming life that we too can live a life of peace, power, and purp

    Intro: In the story of Stephen we see that when we are empowered by the Holy Spirit of God we can confront and confound our culture. It is by the same character that Stephen lived and abundant overcoming life that we too can life a life of peace, power, and purpose. Stephen is the hinge in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conviction

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,479 views

    What does the conviction of the Holy Spirit look like? What are some of the responses, and how can we recognize rejection. And in the face fo rejection, what should we do?

    Passage: Acts 6:8-15 Intro: Truth can have a broad impact, even when not specifically intended by the speaker. 1. it’s a fine thing when we are in line with the truth, and a painful thing when we are not. Il) “The Problem of Pain”, by C.S. Lewsish “Someone has said, ‘Pain plants the flag of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Set Up

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,574 views

    We can adjust to the change God brings.

    A SET UP Acts 6.8-15 S: New Covenant C: Adapting to Change Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE CAN ADJUST TO THE CHANGE GOD BRINGS. Type: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Be a person of faith, like Stephen – a man of character and courage. • Adjust yourself, adjust your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Knowing History

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,640 views

    We must not be set in opposition to God.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING HISTORY Acts 7.1-53 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE MUST NOT BE SET IN OPPOSITION TO GOD. We must not set ourselves in opposition to God. KW: Pleas TS: Since Stephen stands accused of blasphemy, we will find four pleas he makes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lively Oracles Series

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,228 views

    The accuracy and truthfulness of its message attest to its divine nature.

    THE HOLY BIBLE ACTS 7:38 A. THE BIBLE IS CALLED 1. "The book of the Lord": Isa. 34:16 2. "The scripture of truth": Dan. 10:21 3. "The holy scriptures": Rom. 1:2; 2 Tim. 3:15 4. "The lively oracles": Acts 7:38 5. "The gospel of God": Rom. 1:1-3 B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist