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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Paul's Final Instructions Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2012
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     | 10,816 views

    In today's lesson we learn various instructions regarding living the Christian life.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian living. The Apostle Paul addressed a number of issues regarding Christian living as he concluded ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When There Is Persecution Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on May 22, 2020
     | 4,296 views

    Persecution, and the emotions which come when we think about persecution, do not naturally cause us to feel blessed. Yet, when we stand firm in Jesus, we can hold on in strength to Jesus who is sovereign when we are persecuted.

    Jesus Is Still Sovereign Matthew 5:10-12 When There Is Persecution These past months of COVID-19 have initiated a whole range of conversations and topics – one of those topics has been persecution of Christians. A QB church this week noted with irony … and with a subtle reference to persecution … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 24, 2020
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    Life is filled with trials and temptations. Sometimes we fail. Jesus was also faced with great tests, but he succeeded. Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won. Let’s look at the testing of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11.

    Life is filled with trials and temptations. Sometimes we fail. Jesus was also faced with great tests, but he succeeded. Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won. Let’s look at the testing of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11. Led by the Spirit Matthew 4:1-2 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anxiety Makeover Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 18, 2014
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     | 11,760 views

    In this sermon, we explore three important questions about anxiety: what is worry, what causes us to worry, and what is the solution for worry.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who said to his friend, “I’m really in trouble. I have a mountain of credit card debt, I lost my job, my car is being repossessed and my house is in foreclosure, but I’m not worried about it!” 1. “How can you not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Snake Bit

    Contributed by Clay Ledford on Oct 17, 2019
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    Don't let Satan paralyze or defeat you. God can use your storms to change you and the world around you.

    Snake bit Acts 28:1 – 10. Have you ever felt like that once things started going south then the snowball picked up momentum and size, and before you know it you have been bowled over? Do you feel like the world is against you? Is Murphy’s Law your life verse? Most people pick Jeremiah 29: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Use The Wisdom Of God To Overcome The World's Wisdom

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 6,407 views

    Today it becomes increasingly tempting to rely on the world’s financial, scientific or educational wisdom. New insights are gained everyday. Knowledge doubles every five years according to Alvin Tofler in his landmark best seller Future Shock. Yet, throug

    1. Today it becomes increasingly tempting to rely on the world’s financial, scientific or educational wisdom. New insights are gained everyday. Knowledge doubles every five years according to Alvin Tofler in his landmark best seller Future Shock. Yet, throughout all dimensions of life we come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Do I Deal With Emotional Scars? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 11, 2019
     | 6,823 views

    Romans 12:9-21

    SCARS - How Do I Deal with Emotional Scars? January 15, 2023 Romans 12:9-21 Introduction: “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” I think that is one of the most powerful phrases in the Bible…it punches me in the chest with its simple power. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Jesus Saw Love Overcoming All Things

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,607 views

    Jesus knew that many forces would try to deter Him from reaching His objectives.

    Jesus knew that many forces would try to deter Him from reaching His objectives. However, in every situation, the Lord stayed confident in the fact that one should not be overcome with evil. Instead, He overcame evil with love. Love finds a way when there seems to be no way to solve our problems. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Triumphant Joy #6: Keep Calm And Overcome Anxiety Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 6, 2013
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     | 11,851 views

    God wants us to experience peace with others and in our hearts. This happens as we walk in unity and overcome anxiety.

    TRIUMPHANT JOY #6: KEEP CALM AND OVERCOME ANXIETY! INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you seen all of the “Keep Calm and Carry on” posters? Keep calm and Dance… Play Football… Make Coffee… Call Batman… Stay Awesome… Avoid Zombies… • So many people in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Bringing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 3 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 4,396 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Bringing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 Part 3 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Last time we looked at the open door of opportunity, placed in front of Paul. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nice Antichrists Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 15, 2024
     | 941 views

    The antichrists are around all the time and many of them are very nice. If they are going to be saved our radically calling is not to be nice Christians, but sacrificially loving Christians. John teaches us how to do this.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 2:18-29 “The Nice Antichrists” When John writes his Epistles it is very clear there has been a division within the church. The division has resulted in a “them” group and an “us” group. In 1 John 2:18-29 John tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Original Terrorist: Nahash "The Snake”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 1, 2019
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     | 9,255 views

    God's people got into trouble because of compromise. Nahash (Snake) of Ammon planned to gouge out their right eyes, but Saul, strengthened by righteous anger and the Spirit defeated him. We should get mad too!

    THE ORIGINAL TERRORIST: Nahash “The Snake” 1 Sam. 11:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A farmer in the country had a watermelon patch, and upon inspection he discovered that some of the local kids had been helping themselves to a feast. The farmer thought of ways to discourage this profit-eating ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With The World Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018
     | 4,252 views

    Message 41 in our journey through John's gospel. This message discusses how to deal with the world system.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Dealing with the World” -- John 15:18-16:11 I. The public teaching and ministry II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 It is not too difficult to discover the purpose behind the principles taught by Jesus in theses last days and hours before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Unshakeable Joy In A Shaking World - Advent Message

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 14, 2025
     | 263 views

    This is a message about joy, during Advent. It is about how it is that we can have joy that does not change in the midst of our circumstances, and how we can sustain our awareness of that joy through loving obedience to God.

    Sermon for Advent 3 - Joy - December 14, 2025 - What gives you joy? Name one thing. What are some examples of joy? Of course I’ve had times of great happiness in my life which come close to joy. Marrying my beautiful wife Barbara in 1987 was a great highlight. And then comes the challenge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tried And True Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 1, 2013
     | 4,529 views

    We are often tempted to sin as well as tested in our faith. This part of the prayer is a reminder for the source of our power to overcome such temptations.

    1. The saying, "Opportunity only knocks once," has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, "but temptation bangs at the door constantly." 2. Matthew 6.13 3. Yeshua (Jesus) knew of what he spoke -- Matthew 4; Luke 4 -- note: 13 And when the devil had ended every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ