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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Hall Of Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,469 views

    Examples of faith that overcame all kinds of adversity

    Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Paul Made The Most Out Of His Difficulties

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,394 views

    Follow Paul’s example as one who learned how to turn difficulties into catalysts for Godly change

    Learning How Paul Made the Most of the Life’s Difficulties (2 Cor. 6:3-13) Illustration:John Quincy Adams held more important offices than anyone else in the history of the U.S. He served with distinction as president, senator, congressman, minister to major European powers, and participated in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kenneled Dog

    Contributed by David Tijerina on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,835 views

    There are dogs in the kennel of the heart of men raging to escape.

    The Kenneled Dog II Ki 8:13 13 So Hazael said, "But what is your servant-- a dog, that he should do this gross thing?" And Elisha answered, "The LORD has shown me that you will become king over Syria." 1. The Hidden Dog A. Elisha’s Glory a. Elisha here in our text is at the height of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In For The Long Haul

    Contributed by John Barr on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 9,978 views

    We are encouraged to be persistent in living for God, this offers helps to not give up.

    In For the Long Haul Luke 18:1 “In June l955, Winston Churchill, who was then near the end of his life, was asked to give a commencement address at a British University. At this time he was physically infirm; he had to be helped to the podium. Then he held on to the podium for what seemed an ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Living In The Middle"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    When we face hardship we need to realize we’re in the middle of a story authored by God

    "Living in the Middle" I try to take some time from my professional reading to relax with a good novel. I love to read and to talk about books. When I was a hospital chaplain I found it interesting to see what patients were reading on the wards. I figured if they had a James Mitchener novel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Getting Into Shape

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,741 views

    How much do you want to know God’s will?

    In the opening pages of his autobiography, An American Life, Ronald Reagan writes, I was raised to believe that God had a plan for everyone and that seemingly random twists of fate are all a part of His plan. My mother - a small woman with auburn hair and a sense of optimism that ran as deep as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Things Are Not What They Seem Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,971 views

    As we prepare for our Lord’s birth among us, we are confronted with God’s realtiy: Things are not always what they seem. God’s ways are not teh world’s ways.

    Things Are Not What They Seem Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Amen. After 2000 years of listening to the Christmas story, it’s easy for us hear it as a familiar and sentimental tale, imagining quiet and serene ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Overcoming The Giants Of Life Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,331 views

    If you are going for God, you will face giants in your life, what will you do about them?

    We are just about through our series on the Dream Giver. I want you to know I am working on a life development series which will help you put together the principles of the dream giver as life application. We last spoke of the wasteland and the sanctuary. After you come out of your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reason #8> We're On The Winning Team! Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,957 views

    At times it appears that a LOT of things are against us. We may have enemies, and often we’re our own enemy; but since God is on our side, nothing can defeat us.

    Sermon Series on Romans 8> Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #8> We’re on the Winning Team! Romans 8:31-39 A little over a year ago I attended a sports banquet in Natick with my next-door neighbor Michael. The event was hosted by Athletes in Action, and featured several members of the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Witness To Skeptics

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 135 ratings
     | 8,688 views

    Most of us do not witness because we are afraid of being hurt by skeptical people. Jesus gives us a great example of a blind man who overcame his fears and shared the truth of Christ’s love with the power of his personal testimony.

    How to Witness to Skeptics (John 9:1-41) Most of us do not witness because we are afraid of being hurt by skeptical people. Jesus gives us a great example of a blind man who overcame his fears and shared the truth of Christ’s love with the power of his personal testimony. Illustration:I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saul's Big Flip Flop Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,764 views

    Nothing can explain what happened to Saul of Tarsus short of God’s intervention in his life. Has that ever happened to you?

    The experience of Saul of Tarsus has to be the most ironic and dramatic change story in the New Testament. Here’s a man with a clean conscience, doing the unconscionable. Here’s a man with high religious standards performing terrorist acts. Here’s a man who hates Jesus, but wants to please ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Couldn't We? Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,721 views

    Part of series "Miracles in Matthew." Answers the the question, "why don’t we see miracles today?"

    Every preacher has heard many varieties of this same question: “Why don’t we see miracles today like they saw in the Bible?” It’s a good question, especially since Jesus promised in John 14:12 that we could do greater things than those which He had done. Well, low and behold, the disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Most Important Journey

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,866 views

    This passage reveals the character and attitude of Paul in at least two ways that, if we will follow his example, will allow us to be the kind of people who run the race well.

    If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: 5circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Anderson avatar

    Shelter On The Stormy North Side Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 3, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    A Christian’s life is lived in battle until the day of glory.

    Sermon: "Shelter on the Stormy North Side of Jesus" Rev. David P. Anderson Isaiah 43:6-21; Phipl. 3:8-14; Luke 20:9-19 We read again from God’s perfect Word, recorded in the Gospel of Luke, and we read in Jesus name: 17 Jesus looked directly at them and asked, "Then what is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Precious Is The Death Of His Saints

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,077 views

    For the Christian death is not something to be feared, but anticipated and celebrated.

    All Saint’s Day 2003 Psalm 116:15 Precious Is the Death of His Saints 10/02/03 If some of you are like me, you’ve been waiting with a bit of anticipation for the final segment of J.R.R. Tolkiens, The Lord of the Rings, to be released to movie theatres some time in the near future. If you’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran