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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Peter's Second Sermon Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 8, 2024
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    Acts 3:11-26 shows us four notable features in Peter’s second sermon.

    Introduction We continue our study in the Book of Acts in a sermon series called, “Turning the World Upside Down.” Jesus commissioned his apostles to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). After his ascension into heaven, the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles and the other disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Measure Of What God Will Do Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 13, 2024
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    Zechariah has a vision centering on Jerusalem being rebuilt, but it is a promise of a spiritual Jerusalem being built which has its foundation in Christ Jesus and its purpose in Jesus as well.

    MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: THE MEASURE OF WHAT GOD WILL DO ZECHARIAH 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION… Hallucinations (step1.medbullets.com/psychiatry/114022/delusions-hallucinations-illusions-and-loose-associations) [adapted] I have never been so sick with fever that I had a hallucination. I have never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Palm Sunday 2024

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 25, 2024
     | 1,410 views

    Jesus's entry into Jerusalem on a donkey fulfilled prophecy and announced His Kingship to all Israel.

    What an Entrance! Luke 19: 28-44 Palm Sunday Pastor Jefferson Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-24–24 What an Entrance! In college, I went to a comedy concert on campus with Michael Winslow (Police Academy) and Jay Leno. When it was time for Jay to take the stage, the lights went down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Message Of Hope For Good Friday, Resurrection Day And Beyond

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 25, 2024
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    The celebrations of this week makes us reflect on the importance of two past events and one future event. Dr. Madana Kumar brings out the hope that we have as Christians

    A message of Hope | Good Friday | Resurrection Day During the next week, we will celebrate two of the key founding events of Christianity. The Good Friday and the Easter / Resurrection Sunday. What makes these two events special? Paul established several churches during his three missionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For God So Loved The World Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2024
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     | 2,119 views

    John 3:16 is the greatest summary of the gospel in the entire Bible.

    Introduction Every Easter, churches worldwide see a noticeable increase in attendance. That is true for our church as well. Why is that? Why do so many people attend church on Easter Sunday and not on any other Sunday? Perhaps it is because for some that is the religious thing to do. Family ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Others Centered Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 16, 2017
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    A study of the Gospel of John 13: 1 – 17

    John 13: 1 – 17 Others Centered 1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Burial Of Sarah Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 18, 2017
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    The burial of Sarah in Genesis 23:1-20 shows that the Lord began to fulfill his promise of a homeland for his people.

    Scripture We are continuing in our study of “The Life of Abraham” by examining selected incidents in his life. When Abraham was seventy-five years old, God called him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and promised that he would make him into a great nation. That promise began to be fulfilled twenty-five ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Present Need For Reformation Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 15, 2017
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     | 12,050 views

    Jesus' message to the church in Sardis in Revelation 3:1-6 teaches us about our present need for reformation.

    Scripture On October 31, 1517, an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther posted Ninety-Five Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. That might seem strange to us, but it was the normal manner of conducting scholarly debate in Luther’s day, as evidenced by his preface to Ninety-Five ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lost Our First Love

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017
     | 8,861 views

    The application to this is if we put Jesus first in our lives and if we continue to strive for Him, continue to draw ourselves close to Him, He will improve us and make us more like Him everyday.

    Lost Our First Love ME I love Jesus and I love being a minister of Christ. I honestly believe being a minister is the most important thing I could do on the face of the earth. I love to preach and teach God’s word and I’m glad He led me here to MVC. Honestly though, He chose a tremendously ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tortoise Will Never Win The Race – The Man Who Was Too Slow John 5:1-16 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022
     | 2,614 views

    A multitude of people crowded one upon another, laid on couches or rolled in blankets, with lamentable expressions of misery and suffering were at the Pool of Bethdaida, but Jesus came to seek one out from the many. That man was always too slow but God granted him healing through obedience.

    THE TORTOISE WILL NEVER WIN THE RACE – THE MAN WHO WAS TOO SLOW CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – John 5:1-16 John 5:1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Out Of The Frying Pan Into The Fire Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 6, 2014
     | 7,152 views

    Psalm 56 - David is forced to flee to the Philistine city of Gath (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Deliver me from death (vs 1-4) Deliver me from stumbling (vs 5-11) Deliver me so I can praise you (vs 12-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I guess we are all familiar with the phrase; • ‘Out of the Frying-Pan Into the Fire’. • If you are a fan of J.R.R ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Outside Of Paradise

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 6, 2014
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     | 3,324 views

    To show that our desire should not be gold, perfumes and precious stones but the LORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you desire gold, perfumes and precious stones? Our delight must be the LORD only. Psalms 37:4 (Amplified Bible) 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus First

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Oct 6, 2014
     | 6,886 views

    jesus first

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Judges (Jephthah) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,184 views

    God uses imperfect people! That's the message of the book of Judges. In this last sermon in the series, we learn about Jephthah's Childhood, Jephthah's Courage, and Jephthah's Character.

    Judges: Ordinary People in the Hands of an Extraordinary God (Jephthah) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/27/2014 The last few weeks we’ve been exploring the book of Judges. The stories collected in this section of Scripture aren’t exactly what you’d call a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Reluctant Warrior Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 26, 2014
    based on 24 ratings
     | 26,787 views

    This is a first person portrayal of the life of Gideon. What was it like to become the man that God used to free Israel from their enemies? What changes did God bring into his life, and what struggles did he face in his journey to becoming a hero of God?

    (Props: Ram’s Horn; Fleece - obtained at “Joanne Fabric”. I dressed in Old Testament clothing and wore a convincing wig and fake beard. I began the sermon by singing two verses and the chorus from “He Is Jehovah” by Betty Jean Robinson.) "He is Jehovah, God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ