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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Wants Every Believer Involved In Helping To Plant And Grow His Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,678 views

    1. Jesus gave believers a promise when He said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it.

    1. Jesus gave believers a promise when He said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it." (Matt. 16:18) Christ is actively working to help people plant and grow His church in every nation of the world. The Lord knows that His body will have the greatest opportunity to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Avoid Being A Loser - Using The Spirit's Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,700 views

    In order to capitalize on the chances we are given we need to ask the Spirit of God to control every part of our mind, will, and emotions. Ask the Lord to help you avoid missing out on any good thing by asking God to fill every thought with the Lord’s des

    1. Many Christians fail to realize they must keep on being filled with the Holy Spirit if they do not want to be a loser. Paul wrote, "Make the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Spirit Graciously Helps Us Respond To Complainers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,766 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us pattern our response to complainers after Jesus Christ.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us pattern our response to complainers after Jesus Christ. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." (Heb. 12:3) Ask the Lord to help you gain more of Christ’s ability to endure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Avoid Being A Loser - Using The Spirit's Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,710 views

    Many Christians fail to realize they must keep on being filled with the Holy Spirit if they do not want to be a loser. Paul wrote, "Make the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s

    1. Many Christians fail to realize they must keep on being filled with the Holy Spirit if they do not want to be a loser. Paul wrote, "Make the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Taught People To Bridle Their Speech

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,930 views

    1. Jesus knew the His brother James would write, "We all stumble in many ways.

    1. Jesus knew the His brother James would write, "We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, He is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2) The Lord Jesus was the only man who constantly controlled His speech. Ask the Lord to help you model ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Transformed

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 150 ratings
     | 14,745 views

    In this coming year we hope to work well together as a church in the tasks to proclaim Christ and to worship Him. Before we can do so as a church, we as individuals need to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

    Introductory Considerations 1. One of most beautiful expressions of worship and praise is Handel’s Messiah - I love to hear good orchestra play this wonderful work and listen to choir sing the chorus. 2. Perhaps I am picturing an ideal situation in my mind, but I like to think of the church as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Does God Demonstrate His Love To Us?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 22,558 views

    Have you ever stopped to consider how God demonstrates His love to us? Most people assume that God loves us just because He created us, but there is much more evidence. God’s love involved a supreme sacrifice in His Son, Jesus Christ. It must have grieved

    1. Have you ever stopped to consider how God demonstrates His love to us? Most people assume that God loves us just because He created us, but there is much more evidence. God’s love involved a supreme sacrifice in His Son, Jesus Christ. It must have grieved God to offer His Son to be whipped, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Can Help You Overcome Misunderstandings

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,897 views

    Misunderstandings are common can start a destructive cycle of disagreements, arguments and quarrels that may last for a lifetime. Crushing conflicts can damage all kinds of relationships because simple misunderstandings were never nipped in the bud from t

    Parents and their children of today consistently struggle to understand each other. Misunderstandings are common can start a destructive cycle of disagreements, arguments and quarrels that may last for a lifetime. Crushing conflicts can damage all kinds of relationships because simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church Life 101

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,089 views

    How God’s people are to act towards one another

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC (Lighting of the First Candle in Advent) November 30, 2003 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will have a life filled with light and will never live in the dark.” John 8:12 (GWT) Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Greatest Of These Is Love!

    Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,879 views

    To Help One and all Understand What God Expects of Love and His People. (A true definition.)

    The Greatest of these is Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Thesis: to help one and all understand what God expects of love and His people. A true definition. Introduction: 1. The badge of our discipleship is our Love a. A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mission Of The Christian

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 4,661 views

    Essentials For Growth

    A. Represent Christian Righteousness. 1. Jas. 2:17 "faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." 2. Rom. 8:2 "Because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death". 3. Eph. 4:24 "Put on the new self, created ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lukewarm Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,480 views

    Week 10 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

    WEEK 10 “The Lukewarm Church” Christ’s letter to the Church@ Laodicea Date: August 14, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 14-22 Introduction Tonight we will study the last letter to the churches in Asia. Let’s look at tonight the letter to the church @ Laodicea, the seventh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Motive Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,058 views

    This is the 16th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at what real love is.

    Sunday Morning March 9, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#16] MOTIVE 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Introduction: 1. We have heard over and over again how we need to be faithful to God in all that we do. We have heard over and over again how we need to be unified as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Conquering Sin (2): My View Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,302 views

    Learning to see my sin with the same hate God has for it while simultaneously seeing myself with the same mercy and grace God has for me are vitally important steps towards experiencing victory over sin.

    A correct view of sin. A struggle with a few verses: (Most are direct references, a few are paraphrased) How long, O God, will you allow our enemies to mock you? Will you let them dishonor your name forever? Why do you hold back your strong right hand? Unleash your powerful fist and deliver a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From Peter's Life: Lesson 4: Peter Denies Jesus

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,279 views

    Sometimes the most effective way to learn is from the mistakes of others.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 4: Peter Denies Jesus February 10, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION:MATTHEW 26:33-35, 69-75 1. Jesus warned that some followers would deny Him. “Smite the shepherd, and the sheep . . . will flee” (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist