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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Wants Us To Be Initiators Instead Of Remaining As Passive Recipients

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,801 views

    The Lord expects us to initiate opportunities with the power of the Spirit to bring others to a saving and growing faith in our Lord Jesus. It is not enough to passively receive what He gives freely. "Freely we have received, therefore, freely give."

    Illustration: We love because He first loved us. (I JOhn 4:10) Illustration:John Wesley traveled 250,000 miles on horseback, averaging twenty miles a day for forty years; preached 4,000 sermons; produced 400 books; knew ten languages. At eighty-three he was annoyed that he could not write more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 18, 2015
     | 8,109 views

    Knowing God loves us changes everything. We are secure in His love and able to love others. God's love is infinite, individual, initiative, and involved. The Cross is the proof of God's love.

    Esteemed theologian Karl Barth was asked by a student at the University of Chicago, “What is the essence of the biblical message?” Everyone breathlessly awaited a profound, scholarly answer. Barth replied: “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” The love ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Master Equipper Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,311 views

    GOD’S INITIATIVE IS THE PATHWAY TO PERSONAL REVIVAL

    BIG IDEA: GOD’S INITIATIVE IS THE PATHWAY TO PERSONAL REVIVAL I. (:33-34) GOD’S INITIATIVE IN CHANNELING OUR MINDS A. God’s Teaching Ministry is Essential for Obedience "Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes, And I shall observe it to the end." Perseverance in obedience is the goal B. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Transformed By Kindness Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 31, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,970 views

    Initiate kindness. Kindness transforms. We are all Mephibosheth before God. Let the kindness of God flows through us.

    Kindness is a language the dumb can speak, the deaf can hear, and the blind can see (Mark Twain). You don’t have to say it, people know when it is there. • Kindness is more than just loving people. It is loving people more than they deserve. Kindness is ‘going the extra ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Of Covenant Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025
     | 468 views

    The God of Covenant is dependable, unchanging, and eternally faithful. His covenants are not rooted in emotions or temporary actions—they are established on His character and His Word.

    GOD OF COVENANT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 17:1-8 Supporting Texts: Exodus 2:24, Deuteronomy 7:9, Hebrews 8:6, Psalm 89:34, Jeremiah 31:31-34 INTRODUCTION: God is a covenant-keeping God. Throughout Scripture, He is revealed as One who binds Himself by promises to His people. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 22, 2024
     | 388 views

    Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation.

    Brought to Life; Brought Together From Death to Life Ephesians 2:1-7 November 24, 2019 David Taylor We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter Ephesians, looking at chapter two today so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 2:1-7. Paul continues ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024
     | 428 views

    Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation.

    We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter Ephesians, looking at chapter two today so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 2:1-7. Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation. He does by painting a bleak picture of the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advent Week 2 - 2012 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 11, 2012
     | 6,362 views

    Advent is about God and God alone initiating His grand plan of salvation. Don't get sidetracked by and over emphasize the secondary characters in the narrative.

    Today is the second Sunday of Advent The whole reason for the Advent was to initiate the new covenant and to save the lost. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [This next segment is a promo for an upcoming Christmas Dinner Drama] But before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God Is A God Of Covenants Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,461 views

    God’s covenant through Abram was about the Hebrews getting to the Promised Land of Canaan and it was a precursor to the final covenant through Jesus Christ!

    God tells Christians in 1 Peter 1:18-19, For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. A great hymn ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Story 19 An Altar-Ed State

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 11, 2014
     | 4,483 views

    When the Jews returned from captivity the first item rebuilt was the altar. They renewed their worship of God as he took the initiative to restore them to their place in His Land.

    1. CHANGING YOUR MIND Little Sarah was at her first wedding and gaped at the entire ceremony. When it was over, she asked her mother, "Why did the lady change her mind?" Her mother asked, "What do you mean?" "Well, she went down the aisle with one man, and came back with another one." Changing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divine Shift By God's Mercy

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025
     | 1,155 views

    When God releases His mercy upon a life, everything changes. Mercy initiates divine shifts that reposition a person for greatness.

    DIVINE SHIFT BY GOD'S MERCY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 9:15-16 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:22–23, Psalm 102:13, 1 Samuel 2:8, Genesis 41:41-44, Esther 2:17 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when progress is not determined by effort, qualifications, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seeking The Praise Of God Or Men

    Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,866 views

    The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God.

    Seeking the Praise of God or Men Matthew 6:1-18 The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God. The first four verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Ye Are Complete In Him

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,034 views

    An exhortation and three warnings frame what might be another Christ hymn.

    YE ARE COMPLETE IN HIM. Colossians 2:6-19. I. The Apostle Paul is concerned that the Colossians should not be “beguiled with enticing words” - or “deluded with beguiling speech” (Colossians 2:4). Our enemy is subtle as a serpent, and would lure away even ‘the very elect, if that were possible’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Responding To God’s Revelation

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Oct 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,675 views

    Today we will be studying psalm 19, and our message is entitled, ‘Responding to God’s Revelation.’ The word “revelation” implies the fact that God must make Himself known to us. In other words, we cannot know God on our own. So, revelation must come from God’s initiative.

    Good Morning Everyone! Today we will be studying psalm 19, and our message is entitled, ‘Responding to God’s Revelation.’ The word “revelation” implies the fact that God must make Himself known to us. In other words, we cannot know God on our own. So, revelation must come from God’s initiative. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Friend Of God

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,259 views

    A Friends Day Focus explains the doctrine of Reconciliation and invites you to become a Friend of God.

    Sermon Notes September 21, 2014 A Friend of God James 2:23 Today is Friends Day, so I thought I would share with you some thoughts about friendship and our friendship with God. My best buddy growing up was Darrell. In the summers we worked working in the Kitchen at the WOL RANCH. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational