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Negotiating From A Position Of Strength

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Too few people learn how to negotiate from a position of strength, confidence and certainty. Philip presented Christ to the Samarians being mindful of his position of strength. First, Philip believed in the power of the gospel, the word of God, and in the

1. Too few people learn how to negotiate from a position of strength, confidence and certainty. Philip presented Christ to the Samarians being mindful of his position of strength. First, Philip believed in the power of the gospel, the word of God, and in the person of Jesus Christ. When you are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When You Are Placed In A Position Of Contention

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile Cornelius, his Jewish friends cried out in anger, "You went to the uncircumcised men

Illustration:No great advance has been made in science, politics or religion without controversy. Lyman Beecher 1. Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does Belief Sometimes Come The Hard Way?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Why do some people only trust God when they experience terrible hardships? In this passage we are given insights into how a governor of Cyprus was brought to Christ the hard way. His path to faith is symbolic of so many people who seem to prefer to learn

1. Why do some people only trust God when they experience terrible hardships? In this passage we are given insights into how a governor of Cyprus was brought to Christ the hard way. His path to faith is symbolic of so many people who seem to prefer to learn the most important lessons in life, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perils Of Misusing Privilege

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Why do some people misuse their privileges? In this passage, Paul gives a historical survey of how Israel misused, abused and failed to take advantage of their God given privileges.

Illustration:Complacency is a blight that saps energy, dulls attitudes, and causes a drain on the brain. The first symptom is satisfaction with things as they are. The second is rejection of things as they might be. "Good enough" becomes today’s watchword and tomorrow’s standard. Complacency ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:16-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Pleasant With The Unpleasant

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Must Jesus bear the cross alone and all the world go free? NO there’s a cross for everyone and there’s a cross for me. Even though many disciples relished the privilege to preach in the name of Jesus, persecution caused many to quit. They thrived on the

1. Why do you think some people grow tired of their jobs? Every job has its so called good and bad points. Yet, some aspects of service are not always considered as pleasant but nevertheless are necessary. Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life We Live

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

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The Christian way of life deals with worhsip and work.

INTRO.- The life we live, i.e. the Christian life, is different from the way most folks live. HAVEN’T YOU NOTICED? ILL.- An old miser had very few friends. Just before he died he called his doctor, lawyer and minister together around his bedside. He said, "I have always heard you can’t take your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take My Life And Let It Be Consecrated, Lord, To Thee

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Consecration - To dedicate yourself completely to God’s purpose, priorities, processes, power and person. Learning to wholly trust in Jesus Christ for all aspects of life. To set oneself apart from the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life for the p

Practical Guidelines for Consecration Consecration - To dedicate yourself completely to God’s purpose, priorities, processes, power and person. Learning to wholly trust in Jesus Christ for all aspects of life. To set oneself apart from the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are Some Of The Reasons We Should Be Reconciled To One Another?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Failure to be reconciled with our brothers and sisters is an indication of something wrong with our relationship with God. JOhn wrote, "If anyone says He loves God but doesn’t love his brother who he can see cannot say He loves God who he does not see." (

What Are Some of the Reasons We Should be Reconciled to One Another? ILlustration: So many people are angry with each other in America. More than 50% marriages end because of "Irreconcilable differences." Is that phrase and concept Biblical? Jesus said, "Be reconciled." Few of us understand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

41 Benefits Gained At The Moment Of Salvation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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The moment we become a born again believer in Christ we gain forty one marvelous benefits. Few believers could even name five of these assurances and so live lives that full of uncertainty. The moment we become a new believer in Christ we gain forty one b

The moment we become a born again believer in Christ we gain forty one marvelous benefits. Few believers could even name five of these assurances and so live lives that full of uncertainty. Let us look at how these benefits accrue to our relationship with the HOly Spirit, to the Father, to the Son ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Confident Are You In The Good Shepherd?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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From March 2000 to Dec. 2002 Americans lost more than $8 trillion dollars in the stock market. Many are insisting that they have much to worry about with all of the economic uncertainties. But does this lessen the truth of the statement, "The Lord is m

Many of us live with a fear of the uncertainties of tomorrow. A fear that some day the bottom will fall out and we will have nothing to look forward to. How do we find answers for our perplexing problem and help for our feelings of inadequacy? From March 2000 to Dec. 2002 Americans lost more than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contrasting The Carnal And Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Use the following check list of criterion to evaluate your own spiritual progress in putting away the old sinful nature and putting on Christ’s characteristics into all areas of your heart, soul, emotions, mind and behavior:

Carnallv Minded People Focus on selfish interests that concentrates only on their own individual concerns at the exclusion of the needs of others They are habitually jealous of what others have. They are suspicious of others or inclined to believe the worst of everyone and everything. They are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Taught That Sometimes Things Must Get Worse Before They Can Get Better

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Sometimes the Lord allows conditions to get worse so He can make us better. No one goes through life without difficulties. In order to get our attention; the Lord may allow adversity to bring out the best or the worst in our attitudes - depending on our p

No one goes through life without difficulties. In order to get our attention; the Lord may allow adversity to bring out the best or the worst in our attitudes - depending on our perspective. The Lord is far more interested in developing our character than in seeing us succeed in our jobs. God is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-28, Exodus 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problems And Solutions Of Second Generation Christians

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Many second generation Christians fall into the trap of taking their parent’s faith for granted. Throughout the book of Judges the Israelites suffered greatly from the problems of second generation apathy.

The Problems and Solutions of Second Generation Christians Illustration:The penalty that good men pay for not being interested in politics is to be governed by men worse than themselves. Plato. Many second generation Christians fall into the trap of taking their parent’s faith for granted. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Motivate People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, guilt and shame are only effective in motivating most people in the short run. Actually, the Bible says, "The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever

HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES Paul wrote, "Weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice." (Rom. 12:15-18) When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Be Dead To Sin But Alive In Christ?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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What Does It Mean to be Dead to Sin but Alive In Christ?(Rom. 6:1-5)Are you letting the life of Christ revitalize all aspects of your personal life, relationships and activities?

What Does It Mean to be Dead to Sin but Alive In Christ? (Rom. 6:1-5) Illustration:Sin, its effects: How does a worm get inside an apple? Perhaps you think the worm burrows in from the outside. No, scientists have discovered that the worm comes from inside. But how does he get in there? Simple! An ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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