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Paul's Prayer To God

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 8, 2019

Philippians 1:9-11 teaches us to put the priorities of the gospel at the center of our prayer lives.

Scripture We are in a series of sermons on Paul’s letter to the Philippians that I am calling, “The Christian’s Contentment.” After the opening greeting of his letter to the Philippian Christians, Paul gave thanks to God for them, which we examined last time. Today, I would like to examine Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Secret Resource

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 15, 2019

Ephesians 6:18-20 teaches us that our secret resource is prayer.

Scripture In our sermon series on “The Whole Armor of God” in Ephesians 6:10-24 we have examined our spiritual warfare, our terrible enemy, our only strength, our shining armor, and our mighty weapon. Today, I want to examine our secret resource in this spiritual warfare. So, let’s read about our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Final Greetings

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 22, 2019

Ephesians 6:21-24 shows us Paul's view of others.

Scripture Today we shall conclude our sermon series on “The Whole Armor of God” in Ephesians 6:10-24. Previously, we examined our spiritual warfare, our terrible enemy, our only strength, our shining armor, our mighty weapon, and our secret resource. I would like to conclude with Paul’s final ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David Anointed King

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 29, 2019

David's selection as king in 1 Samuel 16:1-13 shows us how God selected a king for his people.

Scripture Today we begin a sermon series on “The Life of David.” John Butler writes, “David was a man of many hats. He was a king, a warrior and a shepherd as most realize; but he also wore other hats….He was a son…a shepherd…a singer…a servant…a soldier…a sufferer…a seer…a supplicant…a scholar…a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David In Saul's Service

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 5, 2019

David in Saul's service in 1 Samuel 16:14-23 shows us how the Lord prepared David for his future service.

Scripture Last week we begin a sermon series on “The Life of David.” David’s story begins in 1 Samuel 16, where we read that God sent Samuel to anoint David as the next king of Israel (16:1-13). When Samuel anointed David as the next king over Israel, David was just a young boy, perhaps as young ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David And Goliath--Part 1

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2019

David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:1-30 shows us that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

Scripture We continue our sermon series on “The Life of David.” The story of David begins in 1 Samuel 16. Because of King Saul’s repeated disobedience, the Lord rejected him as king over Israel. So, the Lord sent the prophet Samuel to Jesse the Bethlehemite to provide for himself a king from one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Resurrection: Why Did Jesus Rise? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 29, 2015

This lesson is about Jesus' resurrection and its significance.

Scripture Today is the fifth week of a seven-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. All of us know we are going to die – the only uncertainty is exactly when we will die. We are mortal, and each one of us ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace: How Can God Accept Us? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 5, 2015

This sermon examines God's grace and its implications.

Scripture Today is the sixth week of a seven-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. The purpose of this series is to explore Christianity, primarily through the writing of Mark in his book we call The Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come And Die: What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2015

The aim of this lesson is to recap what we have covered so far (in this series) about Jesus' identity and mission, and then to explain what Jesus demands of those who want to follow him.

Scripture Today is the seventh and final week of a seven-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. In this series of sermons we have been exploring Christianity by looking primarily at The Gospel of Mark. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Authority Of Jesus Challenged Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2015

The challenge to Jesus' authority in Luke 20:1-18 shows us that Jesus' authority comes from God.

Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paying Taxes To Caesar Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 5, 2015

The question about taxes to Caesar in Luke 20:19-26 shows us the distinction between the authority of the government and the authority of God.

Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 1, 2022

2 Timothy 2:8-13 gives us encouragements when suffering for the gospel.

Introduction Late one night, Emanuel Lighe returned home to find police waiting for him. There was a death in the village, and Lighe’s name topped the suspect list. Cuffed and detained, Lighe was questioned well into the night at the police station. He was refused the right to leave. Hours turned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Worker Approved By God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 7, 2022

2 Timothy 2:14-19 shows us several ways a worker is approved by God.

Introduction One fall, at the first church I served, I attended a men’s retreat. About 175 men from several churches in the district attended the weekend retreat for men. I don’t remember the name of the speaker for the men’s retreat but I do remember two things about him. First, he spoke without ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How God Views Religion Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 7, 2022

Amos 4:1-5:17 shows us how God views religion.

Introduction In The Washington Post on February 2, 2018, Bob Smietana wrote an article titled, “For Tom Brady, Football has Become Religion. No, Really.” He noted that Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots (at that time), is on a spiritual quest. Football has become Brady’s ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Honorable And Dishonorable Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 14, 2022

2 Timothy 2:20-26 shows us how to serve God.

Introduction Harry J. Heintz shared the following story: Recently I glimpsed the glory of finishing a task well. At Arlington National Cemetery, I saw the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. I had watched that ceremony several times before, always moved by its solemnity and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed