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  • It Depends On How You Look At It! Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 7,128 views

    Satan and God have two very different ways they want us to look at trouble and temptation in our life.

    "Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one ...read more

  • How To Be Happy Or Blessed Instead Of Miserable

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,202 views

    1A. Blessed are the poor in spirit - Jesus is saying that happiness comes from recognizing that we are humanly sinful, in debt to God for everything, & find our sufficiency only in His grace.

    1A. Blessed are the poor in spirit - Jesus is saying that happiness comes from recognizing that we are humanly sinful, in debt to God for everything, & find our sufficiency only in His grace. By admitting that we are dependent on the Lord for everything we are giving Christ His rightful place as ...read more

  • How Jesus Overcame The Problems Of Poverty

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,813 views

    Many people wrestle everyday with grinding poverty.

    Many people wrestle everyday with grinding poverty. Yet, Jesus did not allow people to use poverty as an excuse for failing to accomplish His purposes. Our Lord said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matt. 5:6) The Savior knew that poverty could be a blessing, ...read more

  • How Jesus Successfully Used Metaphors

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 28,976 views

    Metaphor - A figure of speech used to describe, illustrate or apply something to a lesson that it does not usually denote.

    Metaphor - A figure of speech used to describe, illustrate or apply something to a lesson that it does not usually denote. Jesus masterfully communicated truth in a creative way so that His listens would understand and remember His teaching. For example, Jesus used many objects as analogies to ...read more

  • How To Get Help In Times Of Trouble

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,338 views

    Everyone's life is filled with troubles, either from within or from without.

    Everyone's life is filled with troubles, either from within or from without. One man became so troubled that he decided to end his life. Just as he was about to throw himself over a cliff he heard a man call out to him, "Please Sir. Before you throw yourself off that cliff can I please have your ...read more

  • How Jesus Instilled Confidence In The Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,895 views

    Everyone needs someone to believe in them.

    Everyone needs someone to believe in them. If we grow up being told that we are stupid, lazy and lacking virtue, we tend to sink to the level of other's expectations. I'm grateful that my parents always told me I could be anything I really set my mind to becoming. Later I learned in Christ I could ...read more

  • How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 11,112 views

    Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1.

    Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1. To express our love for the Lord. (Luke 10;27) 2. To obey His commands to give worship to Him above all gods. (Lk.4:8) 3. To fulfill our highest purpose for living (Psa.45:11) 4. To direct ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Functions For Believers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 12,075 views

    1. The Holy Spirit seeks to bring greater glory to the Lord through every believer.

    1. The Holy Spirit seeks to bring greater glory to the Lord through every believer. Jesus said, "He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you." (John 16:14) Ask the Lord to help you give God greater glory through the Holy Spirit working to illuminate, manifest ...read more

  • How To Demonstrate Power As Jesus Did

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,120 views

    1. CONSISTENCY - Jesus practiced what He preached.

    1. CONSISTENCY - Jesus practiced what He preached. He said, Love your enemiesand do good to those who despitefully use you. Jesus forgave His persecutors because He knew that Ahis example would overcome all problems. 2. COURAGE - Jesus showed courage without being arrogant. In the midst of ...read more

  • How To Rely On Jesus Your Advocate

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,028 views

    How tragic it is to live life without a real advocate.

    How tragic it is to live life without a real advocate. Everybody needs an intercessor from time to time. A true advocate is a friend, who exerts influence for another. In a court of law, an advocate pleads the case of an accused in terms that seeks a reprieve. More precious words were never spoken ...read more

  • How Jesus Delegated Responsibility And Authority

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 118 ratings
     | 18,074 views

    Jesus knew that the disciples would do their greatest work after He left them to do their ministries with the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "He who believes in Me the works that I do will he do also and greater works than these will He

    How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority - Acts 1:8 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are ...read more

  • How Jesus Overcame The Powers Of Demons

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,111 views

    Jesus knew that some of the greatest battles are fought with demonic powers.

    Jesus knew that some of the greatest battles are fought with demonic powers. The Bible promises us victory in advance if we appropriate Christ's truth. "Greater is He who is in us than He who is in the world." (I John 4:4) When Jesus healed the demon possessed man in Gerasenes, He gave us a ...read more

  • How Jesus Overcame His Fears

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,537 views

    Jesus commanded us, "Fear not for I am with you.

    Jesus commanded us, "Fear not for I am with you." This commandment is given by God throughout the scriptures more than any other. Our Lord knew that it is a basic human instinct to fear for our own safety, wellbeing and concerns. Perhaps, this is one of the reasons why Jesus decided to come to ...read more

  • How Paul The Apostle Handled Crises

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 110 ratings
     | 14,076 views

    Many crisis coping skills can be distilled from the way Paul responded to problems.

    Many crisis coping skills can be distilled from the way Paul responded to problems. In Acts 27 we find Paul is on his way to face the judgment of the Roman Emperor Caesar aboard a prison ship. Suddenly, a terrible a storm rages. After three days everyone on board despairs of life. Just as everyone ...read more

  • How To Give Thanks In Every Circumstance

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 304 ratings
     | 34,363 views

    Jeremiah wrote, "From them shall proceed the voice of thanksigiving and the sound of those who make merry and I will multiply them and they not will be diminished." (Jer 30:19)God does not want more grumps but grateful people to give Him greater glory, ho

    Have you ever noticed that people who habitually ungrateful are stranger to happiness? Illustration: One day a TV reporter asked a mason, "How do you like your job? I hate it, he said. Its this most boring job in the world." That same reporter asked another mason on the other sided of the ...read more