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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Shepherding God's Flock Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 11, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,854 views

    This is a brief summary of the biblical foundations for an effective shepherding ministry.

    Introduction This past spring the elders and deacons of this church held a one-day Officers’ Retreat. For several months prior to that retreat the elders and deacons had been reading and discussing a book by Timothy Z. Witmer titled, The Shepherd Leader. The subtitle of that book really describes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wrestling In Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 13, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,633 views

    Proposition: Effective prayer is characterized by earnestness, ferverency and energy.

    WRESTLING IN PRAYER Text: Col. 2:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: During the dark days of the American Revolution, when the Continental Army had experienced several setbacks, a farmer who lived near the battlefield approached Washington's camp unheard. Suddenly his ears caught an earnest voice ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Fundamental Church Problem: Pride Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2020
     | 2,339 views

    Pride is a personal issue but it can also effect congregations.

    1. The NT letters often address certain issues and problems of congregations. Corinth had major problems such as: a. Divisions b. Immorality c. Abuses of the Lord’s Supper d. Temptation e. Marriage f. Spiritual Gifts and Love g. Resurrection 2. We could talk about modern issues but in reality, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ethos #3 Next Generation Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,335 views

    Effective Faith development is done in the home and augmented by the church

    raising up the next generation in the faith and then launching them into the world. No other action has more ability to change the world than teaching a child the faith. Do you remember the person who brought you up in the faith - the person who assisted in nurturing your faith? When I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Growth Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025
     | 78 views

    Your spiritual growth determines the effectiveness of your ministry.

    “As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him” (Col. 2:6). 1. The power of decisions a. Yesterday: past decisions make me what I am. b. Tomorrow: future dreams give me energy. c. Today counts: the most important day of your life. 2. Spiritual growth is a choice that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Making A Request In Prayer Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,029 views

    The effectiveness of prayer is based on your prayer relationship with God.

    “David therefore pleaded with God for the child, and David fasted and went in and lay all night on the ground … Then on the seventh day it came to pass that the child died.” 2 Samuel 12:16, 18 “Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’ Immediately the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choices

    Contributed by Dewayne Howard on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,469 views

    Everyday you and I have tons of choices to make in life. Some will greatly effect our future and others may have no effect at all on our lives. However, those choices that will have the most effect are those choices that God gives to you and I concernin

    Introduction Everyday you and I have tons of choices to make in life. Some will greatly effect our future and others may have no effect at all on our lives. However, those choices that will have the most effect are those choices that God gives to you and I concerning life now and after we die, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can We Give God Greater Glory In The Most Effective Ways?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 42,024 views

    How can we give God greater glory in the most effective ways? (I Cor. 10:31)

    How to Give God Greater Glory - I Cor. 10:31 "Whatever you do, do it ALL for the glory of God." Why do so many people struggle to consistently give God glory in all aspects of their personal lives, relationships and activities? Quote: Charles Ryrie, a famous teacher from Dallas Seminary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Critic

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,568 views

    If you’re an effective leader at work or school. If you’re effective in what you do at church. If you’re effective in making something better - whenever you become you rise above the normal - you become at target criticism. And if you do not learn to sha

    How do we handle critical people? How many of you know someone who is very critical? All of us will deal with people who are critical. (Give Life example) Repeat after me, “I will be criticized” Moses was criticized for marrying a Midianite Criticized for leading out of slavery Paul was said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mastering Time: Simple Steps To Efficiency SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 914 views

    Explore five simple yet effective principles for mastering time management. These include setting clear priorities, nurturing relationships, planning ahead, organizing effectively, and embracing flexibility.

    Think about the biggest stressors in your life right now. Chances are, they involve feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities at home, work, school, church, or a combination of these. The constant ticking of the clock can make it seem like time is our enemy, always running out. The solution to this ...read more

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    Christ's Principles Of Communications

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,507 views

    Communications can never be more effective than its source.

    Communications can never be more effective than its source. Jesus communicated in such a way that people were amazed at His authority, power and truthful insights. The problem with so many communicators in our modern world is they are relying on theories that have not been given to them by God. Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Techniques Of Christ's Communication Skills

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 32,930 views

    Many people know truth, but struggle to effectively communicate it.

    Many people know truth, but struggle to effectively communicate it. Jesus Christ was a Master at communicating truth to a wide variety of audiences. Not only did Jesus communicate truth with love, but He presented ideas that spawned the planting and growing of His church throughout the world. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Principle Of Life - Christ Centered Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 18,956 views

    Our Core Values - the essential elements of effective church life.

    FOR THESE THINGS I LIVE Our Principle of ‘Life’ Colossians 3:1-4 This morning I want to commence a series of messages that are, I believe, vital, fundamental, indispensable not only for His People Community Church, but for the Christian Church as a whole. I would commend them to you as of first ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Gift Of A Cheerful Heart

    Contributed by James May on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 274 ratings
     | 32,826 views

    A message on Tithing with some humor mixed in. Pointed and effective.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finishing Well

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 17,783 views

    This sermon deals the need to live out the Christian life with effectiveness.

    Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1 – 8 Title: “Finishing Well” Introduction: Popeye says, “I fight to the finish cause I eat my spinach, I’m Popeye the sailor man.”  We might as well get used to it, our WALK as a Christian is going to be a “Fight to the Finish.”  Paul in writing to young ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal