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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Not Over React

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,852 views

    One Italian man became so frustrated with his wife’s badgering that he had himself arrested just to have one night’s peace in a jail cell. However, ten minutes after being securely locked away for the night because of pretending to be publicly intoxicated

    Avoid Over-reacting to Provocations (James 1:19) We all have a tendency to over react when provoked. Some have more difficulty than others controlling their emotions. Illustration: One Italian man became so frustrated with his wife’s badgering that he had himself arrested just to have one night’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Flexible

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,350 views

    The Holy Spirit keeps us flexible by reminding us to remain humble while trusting the Lord for our direction. David wrote, "He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. (Psa. 25:9 How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Flexible (Matt 26:4

    How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Flexible (Matt 26:42) Illustration:Leadership in the local church should be determined by spirituality, not notoriety. Tony Evans. Illustration:Back in 1934, when the Cunard line was getting ready to name its greatest ocean liner, the consensus was that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Apply Wise Strategies To Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,243 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us simultaneously apply the following wise strategies to spiritual warfare while reminding us that the battle belongs to the Lord and He will give the victory

    How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Apply Wise Strategies to Spiritual Warfare Illustration:A group of academics and historians has compiled this startling information: Since 3600 B.C., the world has known only 292 years of peace! During this period there have been 14,351 wars large and small, in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Redemption Works Through Righteousness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 228 ratings
     | 13,960 views

    How Redemption Works Through Righteousness (Rom. 3:21-26)

    How Redemption Works Through Righteousness (Rom. 3:21-26) Illustration:Faith is not merely your holding on to God--it is God holding on to you. He will not let you go! E. Stanley Jones. 1. Have you ever stopped to contemplate how redemption works through Christ’s righteousness? Redemption ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Call To Courage Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,089 views

    PAUL CHALLENGES TIMOTHY TO REJECT FEAR AND EMBRACE SUFFERING IN FULFILLING HIS CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL

    BIG IDEA: PAUL CHALLENGES TIMOTHY TO REJECT FEAR AND EMBRACE SUFFERING IN FULFILLING HIS CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL INTRODUCTION: “Therefore” – based on vv.6-7 you have been called and gifted for the gospel ministry you have received the divine empowering = “power and love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Will Stand In The Gap?

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 24,299 views

    “The good news is--that in spite of our moral bankruptcy, God keeps on doing business with us.”

    June 23, 2001 I. Introduction: A. David Seamand 1. “Healing Grace” 2. Story of a farmer who one day went to his banker to tell him several bad news and one good news. 3. Bad news—because of drought and insects, the farmer could not pay the banker a penny on his loan for the farm. Not a penny on ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Faith That Brings Down Walls

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 200 ratings
     | 29,836 views

    Is our faith strong enough to bring down walls ? Sermon based on the fall of the walls of Jericho.

    Joshua 6:1-16, 20 Hebrews 11:30 says “By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were compassed about seven days” Note: Not by force, firepower, or fighting...but by FAITH. Everyone has faith in something....religion, one’s self, evolution, mankind,...even the atheist has faith in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,509 views

    What can we learn today from the Church at Ephesus, one of the seven churches in Revaltion2 -3 ?

    Many people are frightened by the book of Revelation, because it seems to be unintelligible. I hope that, if not tonight, by the end of this sermon series at Advent, you’ll see that not only is it reasonably easy, with some careful background reading (which I’ve done on your behalf), for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Directions For Living

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,979 views

    The Bible and its relevance for our life

    “The new minister was asked to teach a boys’ class in the absence of the regular teacher. He decided to see what they knew, so he asked who knocked down the walls of Jericho. All the boys denied having done it, and the preacher was appalled by their ignorance. At the next deacons’ meeting he told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Introduction To Ephesians Series

    Contributed by Martin Wickens on Dec 21, 2005
     | 4,273 views

    The first in a series of verse-by-verse studies of the book of Ephesians. This sermon introduces some of the broad themes that run through the book.

    Next week we will look at the city of Ephesus, the beginnings of the church there, Paul’s related ministry and the broad themes of this book. Vincent summerises the this book with this statement: “It’s theme is the Church of Christ, founded in the will of the Father, developed by the work of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Really See?

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,661 views

    One does not have to necessarily be visually impaired or blind to be missing key things in life and this sermon points this out.

    Do we really See? (Luke 6:39) How often have you been in a conversation with someone and finally either you or the person you are dialoguing with finally states, “Oh, yes, now I see.” That statement,“Oh, yes, now I see” from you or the person you are dialoguing with signifies that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Extreme Home Makeover: Christian Edition

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 119 ratings
     | 8,424 views

    Our homes are in dysfunctional hape in America. We need a makeover, it has to be extreme!

    Extreme Home Makeover -Christian Edition- Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * 11-29-04 am Put together one very run down house, several opinionated designers, seven days and what do you get? The answer is TV’s new hit show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. One problem I have with this show! It is false ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The End Time Great White Throne.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,435 views

    The Bible is a book of blessings but I want to tell you, you have missed some of the Bible if you have never paid attention to the warnings that are pasted on many of the pages.

    The end time great white throne. Revelation 20:11-15 10/16/05 It has been sometime since I have flown but I remember the flight attendant giving some instructions before takeoff. She or he would tell the importance of keeping seat belts buckled while taking off and landing. He or she would tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lie Of Evolution Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,296 views

    Evolution is a crafty lie that has that purposes to undermine the truth of God’s word.

    Series: Lies Satan Tells WE ARE NOTHING BUT AN ACCIDENT “The Lie of Evolution” Genesis 1:1, Rom 1:18-22 Years ago in my Systematic Theology class in seminary, my 80 year old and highly respected professor asked in his aging voice, “Sirs, whom would you consider the most dangerous man who ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Big Mistake

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    When Peter took the opportunity presented by the healing of the lame man in the Temple, he minced no words. There is a big mistake we can commit, but we can also turn from it and find forgiveness and rest.

    Passage: Acts 3:11-26 Intro: I got an email this week encouraging me to boycott Target stores. They have removed the word “Christmas” from their stores. 1. happening for years. PP “Merry Christmas” fades out, replaced by “Happy Holidays” (what will they do when they discover Holiday is short ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free