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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Grace For The Worst Of Sinners Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2024
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    Acts 9:1-19 shows us how God's grace changes sinners.

    Introduction We are studying the Book of Acts. It is an astonishing account of the growth of the Church. After Jesus ascended into heaven, the Church was located in Jerusalem. Thousands of people converted to Jesus in the weeks and months following Jesus’ ascension. However, there was no ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Transformed By Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2024
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    Acts 9:19b-31 teaches us what happens when Jesus transforms sinners.

    Introduction Augustine of Hippo was born in Thagaste, a Roman province of North Africa, in 354 AD. He was raised by a Christian mother, Monica, and a pagan father, Patricius. Augustine’s early life marked by a deep search for meaning and truth, which led him to explore various philosophical and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peter's Second Sermon Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 8, 2024
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    Acts 3:11-26 shows us four notable features in Peter’s second sermon.

    Introduction We continue our study in the Book of Acts in a sermon series called, “Turning the World Upside Down.” Jesus commissioned his apostles to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). After his ascension into heaven, the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles and the other disciples ...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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    Who Does This Jesus Think He Is?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 31, 2024
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    He was acting like a rabbi, but everyone knew His training, at His dad’s side, was in carpentry.

    Friday of the Seventeenth Week in Course 2024 What Gospel do we sin-weakened, morally compromised people want to hear? It’s the Gospel of self-advancement, pleasure, total control over our lives and destiny, and unending wealth. It’s a Gospel unconcerned with other people, maybe the Gospel of Adam ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    In God's Waiting Room

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 27, 2020
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    A sermon from Acts 1 to encourage believers to think about reasons that God tells us to wait

    “IN GOD’S WAITING ROOM” Acts 1:1-14 FBCF – 4/22/20 Midweek Service Jon Daniels INTRO – Most of us do not enjoy sitting in a waiting room. - Dr. office or hospital waiting room - Getting oil changed or car repaired - Some type of business or work appointment - Right now, we are ALL in a waiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Suffering - Reacting Or Responding Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 2, 2020
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    1 Peter talks a lot about Suffering. How should we act and react as Christians on this subject

    1 Peter 2:21-25 Matthew 5:38-48 Psalm 23 Our primary passage today is the one from 1 Peter, and I confess, none of us like what he has to say. I added the Matthew 5 passage, because sometimes it is easier to hear if we know it came directly from Jesus. Both passages are addressing the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Never Forget!

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 25, 2020
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    A sermon based on Acts 1:1-11 to challenge the listeners to remember important truths about the Gospel.

    “NEVER FORGET!” Acts 1:1-11 FBCF – 5/24/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Are you a forgetful person? - Someone once said, “I’m so forgetful & can hide my own Easter eggs.” Alzheimer’s is a horrible disease. - Sometimes, you & I suffer from spiritual Alzheimer’s - May remember some of the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like Sheep Without A Shepherd, Compassionate Giving

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 31, 2020
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    The 5000 were feed as an act of compassion, Jesus gave compassionately we should follow his example.

    Like sheep without a shepherd Compassionate Giving: Mark 6:30-42 The Salvation Army at this time of the year we are asked to respond to developing further the work of the kingdom of God here on Earth by giving sacrificially. Now this is a challenge, it started through one or two individuals ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Let This Mind Be In You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 1,408 views

    Understand and cultivate the mind of Christ in our lives, enabling us to think, act, and love like Him.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. We are gathered here today to explore a profound teaching found in the book of Philippians. I am particularly thrilled because we will be delving into how we can cultivate the mind of Christ in our daily lives. In Philippians 2:5, Apostle Paul writes, "In your ...read more

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    Now Is The Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
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    Emphasize the urgency of acting now in unity and faith, especially in challenging times, rather than falling into complacency.

    Good morning, Church family. As we gather here today, let's take to heart the words of the Apostle Paul in his second letter to the Corinthians. "For he says, 'In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.' Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the ...read more

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    Listening & Doing Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Believers should both hear and act on the Word of God. Those who listen and respond are blessed in their actions.

    Ever had your parents ask you to do something, and you're like, 'Yeah, yeah, I heard you,' but then you never actually do it? It's like you heard the words, but they just didn't sink in. James is telling us that it's not enough to just hear God's Word; we've got to do something about it. Remember ...read more

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    The Book Of Acts, Part 4- Something Better Than Gold (Or Rise Up And Walk) Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,864 views

    In Acts 3 we meet a man whose life is about to change. •For over forty years his life has been the same (4:22). •But now he is about to receive the greatest gift of his life.

    Something Better Than Gold (or, Rise up and Walk) The Healing of the Lame Man Acts 3 For all of us there are momentous events in our lives that change us forever. •Meeting that special person you will “Your eyes meet across the room...” •Having your first child; or adopting first child. You hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Much Goods, Little Time...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 14, 2016
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    SELDOM IN LIFE DO WE COUNT THE COST BEFORE WE ACT. We must consider price, cost, worth and value before we act. Did Achan consider the cost of the gold and new clothes? Do we consider the cost of our choices?

    MUCH GOODS, LITTLE TIME... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 12:19 (KJV) And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. Luke 12:19 (NIV) And I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good things ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Adoption

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2010
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    The word "adoption" is an action noun, so it acts like a verb, i.e. the Holy Spirit performs the act of adopting. In Roman law an adopted child had the exact same position and privileges as a natural born child, e.g. legal standing, or inheritance.

    Purpose: To show what spiritual adoption is and what a great privilege it is. INTRODUCTION: ADOPTION huiothesia ^5206^, from huios, "a son," and thesis, "a placing," akin to tithemi, "to place," signifies the place and condition of a son given to one to whom it does not naturally belong. The word ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible