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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Serve As An Effective Sender - 3 John 1:7,8

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,568 views

    Many Christians are missing out on some of the greatest blessings available in the New Testament and they do not even realize it. In our passage this morning, John recognized missionaries as co-laborers worth investing in.

    How to Serve as An Effective Sender - 3 John 1:7,8 Quote:If the world were a village of 1000 people, next year’s population would be 1018. Twenty-eight people would be born, but 10 would die: three from lack of food, one from cancer, two in birth, one from war or crime, and three from natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be Your Own Worst Enemy At Home Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 34,306 views

    First sermon in series on encouragement for the home.

    Once upon a time a rat looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package. What food might it contain? He was aghast to discover that it was a rat trap. Retreating to the farmyard the rat proclaimed the warning; "There is a rat trap in the house, a rat trap in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 12 Apostles: Thaddaeus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,300 views

    He was one of the 12 men chosen by Jesus to bear witness to His life, death, and resurrection. This Judas was the opposite of another Judas. He became a missionary preacher and died testifying to Jesus’ reality.

    THE 12 APOSTLES: THADDAEUS John 14:22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Memorandum to: Jesus, son of Joseph, Wood crafter Carpenter Shop, Nazareth. From: Jordan Management Consultants, Jerusalem. 1. Dear Sir: Thank you for submitting the resumes of the 12 men you have picked for management positions in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Follow My Example Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 10,902 views

    First in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

    Sermon for 1/14/2001 Mentors 1 Corinthians 11:1 Introduction: A. When the junior high school was having “Hero Day,” students were urged to dress up as their favorite hero. A preacher thought his son would want to put on some football pads, or a baseball uniform. But the boy surprised him by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Can Run But You Can't Hide Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 11, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 32,694 views

    Five Points - 1. Jonah Needs To PAY ATTENTION; 2. Jonah Needs To Be WOKE UP; 3. Jonah Needs To Be FOUND OUT; 4. Jonah Needs To Be SACRIFICED; 5. Jonah Needs To Be A MISSIONARY

    You Can Run But You Can't Hide There is a hymn that we sing in church sometimes - it's called: "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing". One of the stanzas in the hymn says: "Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wand'ring from the fold of God, He, to rescue me from danger, Interposed his precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus, First, Last, And In Between. A Message About Keeping Things In Focus. Matthew 6:33

    Contributed by David Cramer on Apr 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 715 views

    A message about following the Lord in our life every day regardless of whether it is the morning, afternoon or evening.

    Stand with me now and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus First, Last, And In Between: A Life Fully Centered On Christ" Matthew 6:33

    Contributed by David Cramer on Apr 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 721 views

    A message of hope about seeing and feeling the new life walking with Jesus all the time.

    Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Sunday Of Lent- B -- "he Was Among Wild Beasts, And The Angels Ministered To Him.”

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 19, 2021
     | 2,116 views

    It turns out that the devil is knocking at her door and she says, “I never dreamed he’d have blue eyes and blue jeans.”

    “He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him.” In the Greek, these were dangerous animals. These wild animals can remind us that dangers surrounded Jesus all through his life. And ours. e.g. At a United States Army post in the desert of Kuwait, Protestant Chaplain (Major) Barbara ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Desire To Grow

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,592 views

    Using the idea of desire or crave milk to grow in Christ, then illustrating the idea with Demas and John Mark as one who did not grow and one who did grow in Christ and the results of that

    The Apostle Peter talked about milk and its value to us in our spiritual growth. Please turn with me to I Peter 2:1, 2 READ. I am so excited for Mitch, Taylor and Tyler this morning. You have the opportunity to begin your commitment to Christ today. You have your whole life ahead of you and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Disagreement Between Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 910 views

    Acts 15:36-41 teaches us that disagreements in ministry, while challenging, can serve God’s greater purpose when approached with humility and a focus on the mission.

    Introduction John Adams and Thomas Jefferson's disagreement was deeply rooted in their contrasting political philosophies, visions for the United States, and even personal rivalries. Their differences played out over decades, from the American Revolution to their presidencies. John Adams, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    11. Message In 1 Peter – Number 11 – Closing The Letter With A Fond Farewell (1 Peter 5:12-14) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 8, 2025
     | 126 views

    Farewell until we meet again. Today we think about the closing remarks in Peter’s first letter as we open up the final three verses. The end of a letter usually states the last important thoughts of the writer he wishes to convey to the readers. We look at that. May God bless us all.

    11. Message in 1 Peter – Number 11 – CLOSING THE LETTER WITH A FOND FAREWELL (1 Peter 5:12-14) [A]. AND A FOND FAREWELL It is sometimes claimed that a person’s last words are their most significant. At times there have been those bizarre incidents of reading out in public, a deceased’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wrapping Up A Memorable Trip

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
     | 4,019 views

    WRAPPING UP A MEMORABLE TRIP (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Acts chapter 14 verses 21- 28: A Quick Review • The two missionaries (Paul & Barnabus) had been away from home for months. • They had journeyed from Antioch of Syria to Derbe which is in modern day Turkey. • During this first missionary journey; • Paul & ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread - Our Daily Portion Of Christ Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,508 views

    In learning to pray, Jesus teaches us to ask for our Daily Bread. What does that really mean? Jesus said I am the BREAD of LIFE, and in the Last Supper, he takes the bread and breaks it saying, take, eat, this is my body given for you.

    2015.03.01.SERMON.LORD give us our daily portion of CHRIST. William Akehurst, HSWC TEXT: Lamentations 3:24; Matthew 6:9-13 MESSAGE: LORD…teach us to pray. Give us today…Our Portion THE LORD IS THE PORTION OF MINE INHERITANCE AND OF MY CUP Psalm 16:5,7-9,11 1 Preserve me, O God: for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Filled Jars Empty People

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 26, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,959 views

    The familiar story of Jesus Turning the Water into Wine. But what was he really trying to teach us today?

    “Filled Jars Empty People” “Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.” John 2.1-11 Pastor’s pledge. “This being a familiar text it relies heavily on the works of a host of others. May their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Acceptable Fasting

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 16, 2017
     | 17,997 views

    In the sight of God, fasting is not just denying oneself the pleasure of food but actually meeting the needs of others.

    Memory Verse: “Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke?” Isaiah 58:6 NKJV Definition: According to The New Unger's Bible Dictionary, fasting in the Hebrew language is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal