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    How Jesus Ministered To The Self-Righteous

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,743 views

    Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to relate to people who project a sense of moral superiority? Self righteous people focus more on their goodness than the holiness of God.

    Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to relate to people who project a sense of moral superiority? Self righteous people focus more on their goodness than the holiness of God. One night, such a self-righteous man named Nicodemus, a ruler in the Pharisee's council, came to Jesus wondering how he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Experience Fullness Of The Spirit's Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,318 views

    What Are the Requirements for Experiencing Fullness of the Spirit's Power? - 1.

    What Are the Requirements for Experiencing Fullness of the Spirit's Power? - 1. A person must totally surrender the control of their mind, will and emotions to the Holy Spirit as directed by Bible. (Gal. 5: 16) 2. At conversion a believer becomes complete in Christ but usually does not learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Avoided Emotional Burnout

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,307 views

    The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Ask the Lord to take away whatever burden you are facing allowing Him to do whatever He wants with your life - stop resisting His will!

    1. Jesus struggled with feelings of emotional discouragement like everyone, but He prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." (Luke 22:42) The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Application: Ask the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Ministered To People By Listening

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 73,595 views

    Many people are longing to find someone who will listen to their problems. If you want to be an effective counselor it is a good idea to be student of the art and science of listening. Jesus knew the best ways to minister to people by listening. The Lord

    Many people are longing to find someone who will listen to their problems. If you want to be an effective counselor it is a good idea to be student of the art and science of listening. Jesus knew the best ways to minister to people by listening. The Lord was not ready to believe everything He heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Utilize Your Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,688 views

    1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another.

    1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another. Paul had to remind the carnal Galatians of this fact when he wrote, "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Experience Fullness Of The Spirit's Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,736 views

    (Notes adapted from Alban Douglas 100 Lessons, page 76) 1.

    (Notes adapted from Alban Douglas 100 Lessons, page 76) 1. What Are the Requirements for Experiencing Fullness of the Spirit's Power? - A person must totally surrender the control of their mind, will and emotions to the Holy Spirit as directed by Bible. (Gal. 5:16) At conversion a believer becomes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Experience Fullness Of The Spirit's Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,570 views

    What Are the Requirements for Experiencing Fullness of the Spirit's Power? 1.

    What Are the Requirements for Experiencing Fullness of the Spirit's Power? 1. A person must totally surrender the control of their mind, will and emotions to the Holy Spirit as directed by Bible. (Gal. 5:16) At conversion a believer becomes complete in Christ but usually does not learn what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Help Resolve Conflicts With The Reactionaries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,713 views

    Steps to Resolving Conflicts

    Resolving Conflicts is a Matter of Perspective, Attitude and Replacing evil With the Good of God’s Acceptance. Rom. 15:7 Illustration:In the spring of 1894, the Baltimore Orioles came to Boston to play a routine baseball game. But what happened that day was anything but routine. The Orioles’ John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Overcome Challenges To Your Leadership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,683 views

    Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews.

    1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Help Resolve Conflicts In The Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,335 views

    How to Resolve or Prevent Conflicts

    How to Resolve or Prevent Conflicts (Acts 15:1-35) Conflicts, like the one in Acts 15, often occur because of differences of perspectives. Some people viewed the will of God differently because of their personal, cultural or religious conditioning. Resolving conflicts should always begin by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Faith Triumphs Over Prejudice

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,299 views

    Prejudice is at the heart of much of the resistance to Christ and His message. In the first century, the religious leaders thought of their knowledge of truth to be superior to that of Christ, the upstart carpenter’s son. Things have not really changed al

    1. Prejudice is at the heart of much of the resistance to Christ and His message. In the first century, the religious leaders thought of their knowledge of truth to be superior to that of Christ, the upstart carpenter’s son. Things have not really changed all that much in 2000 years. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Faith Triumphs Over Priestism 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,209 views

    1. A Spirit led faith has the capacity to help everyone overcome the tendency to grow too dependent on priestism.

    1. A Spirit led faith has the capacity to help everyone overcome the tendency to grow too dependent on priestism. Priestism is a faulty notion that only certain people are qualified to act as mediators between God and man. Some ministers become so proud of their positions that they use them as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Confident Are You In The Good Shepherd?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Redemption Works Through Righteousness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 228 ratings
     | 13,934 views

    How Redemption Works Through Righteousness (Rom. 3:21-26)

    How Redemption Works Through Righteousness (Rom. 3:21-26) Illustration:Faith is not merely your holding on to God--it is God holding on to you. He will not let you go! E. Stanley Jones. 1. Have you ever stopped to contemplate how redemption works through Christ’s righteousness? Redemption ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Do You React To Suffering

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 155 ratings
     | 14,902 views

    How Do You React to Suffering? - Rom. 8:18

    How Do You React To Suffering? - Rom. 8:18 Illustration:Contrary to what might be expected, I look back on experiences that at the time seemed especially desolating and painful, with particular satisfaction. Indeed, I can say with complete truthfulness that everything I have learned in my 75 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational