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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David Anointed King

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 29, 2019
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    David's selection as king in 1 Samuel 16:1-13 shows us how God selected a king for his people.

    Scripture Today we begin a sermon series on “The Life of David.” John Butler writes, “David was a man of many hats. He was a king, a warrior and a shepherd as most realize; but he also wore other hats….He was a son…a shepherd…a singer…a servant…a soldier…a sufferer…a seer…a supplicant…a scholar…a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Redeemed

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018
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    This is not just a story of the covenant faithfulness (chesed) to Namoi and Ruth. It is about God’s covenant faithfulness to Israel.” [

    “Redeemed” Ruth 4:1-22 You will remember that we discovered in the last chapter that although Boaz was a near relative and was willing to be her goel (kinsman-redeemer), ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Wow"

    Contributed by Clark Sneed on May 26, 2016
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    A Memorial Day message to a military audience. A Roman Centurion impresses the Lord with his faith. When your faith makes the Lord say, "Wow."

    Good morning. I hope you are all enjoying this long weekend. Memorial Day is such a sacred time. It began as “Decoration Day” in the 19th Century, when various communities set aside time to decorate and maintain the graves of their loved ones. Even today, several towns compete for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Deacons Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020
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    As we align ourselves to the BIBLICAL model of church leadership, we can expect God to provide the GROWTH.

    Faithful Deacons Acts 6:1-7 This morning we come back to our series through the book of Acts. We arrive at chapter six. One of the things that Luke, the inspired author of the book of Acts, has done is to comment regularly on the explosive growth that was happening in the early church. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Coming Of Jesus

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jun 13, 2021
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    Jesus is coming back, and the church is coming back with Him. That is why we need to live a Holy life now. We need to prepare to be part of the Army of God.

    Jesus is coming back, and the church is coming back with Him That is why we need to live a Holy life now You can’t think that you can just live like the World and then God will do all the work cleaning you up, making you act and think Holy after you die According to 1 Timothy 6:14 we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Introduction To Ruth Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 6, 2020
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    In this introduction we look at the background to the book itself, who the Moabites were and the concept of Levirite marriage, as well as looking at the fact that Ruth is in our Lord's genealogy

    Introduction to Ruth Story. Almost ten years ago, I decided to downsize. Now when a rural Vicar talks of downsizing, he means reducing the number of parishes he has. In my case it meant going from 15 parishes to five. And this also meant moving house. As we were taking our bedroom apart, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Life Values For Success Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 19, 2024
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    To execute the vision and to complete the mission, we need to have three life values as checklists, namely submission, humility and self-control or disciple.

    1 Peter 5:1-11 “Our Daily Life Values” (THREE SECRETS TO THE SUCCESS)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.  Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Today we will see “Our daily Life Values.” Today’s meditation is based on 1 Peter 5:1-11 such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A New Year In October?

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
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    This is where we are as a church. This morning I want to look at their motivation, their mission, and the means to accomplish it.

    Background to passage: Pentecost, lame man and preaching on Solomon’s portico; now it gets real - Sadducees, rulers of the people, temple guards, priests, scribes, elders, a night in jail. The church/apostles are called to continue to minister in the name of the risen Christ, and in the face of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Advance Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 21, 2025
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     | 451 views

    Acts 16:1-5 shows us how the gospel advances.

    Introduction At the turn of the 21st century, Blockbuster reigned supreme in the video rental industry. If your family wanted a movie night, someone likely had to drive to one of Blockbuster's 9,000 stores, stroll through rows of DVD-lined shelves, and hand a membership card to a blue-clad ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The False Prophet Balaam: When Opportunity Knocked, He Answered Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 28, 2025
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    The king of Moab had a problem: Israel was near his territory. He called on Balaam to come and curse Israel. This king gave Balaam what might be considered the opportunity of a lifetime. How did Balaam respond?

    (Edited from and based on a message preached Sunday evening, 2-16-25 at New Hope Baptist Church of Fulton, MO; this is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: The story of Balaam is, or at least used to be, one of the saddest in the entire Bible. It seems he knew the One True God and could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foundation Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 25,861 views

    Number 1 of 16 sermons out of Hebrews 11 on the true meaning of living by faith.

    THE FOUNDATION OF FAITH © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: Hebrews 11:1-3 n In a sermon, Juan Carlos Ortiz spoke of a conversation with a circus trapeze artist. The performer admitted the net underneath was there to keep them from breaking their necks, but added, "The net also keeps us from falling. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Some Reasons For Paul's Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
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    True Success is Found in Following Paul as He Imitated Christ

    Some Reasons For Paul’s Success (Acts 20:17-36) Illustration:Someone once asked Paul Harvey, the journalist and radio commentator, to reveal the secret of his success. "I get up when I fall down," said Harvey. Bits & Pieces, March 3, 1994, p. 16. Characteristics of Paul’s Successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Word To Mothers Of Bad Kids

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003
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    A Mother’s Day word to mothers of bad kids.

    A Word To Mothers Of Bad Kids May 12, 2002 Deuteronomy 21:18-21 "If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son, who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and, though they chastise him, will not give heed to them, then his father and his mother shall take hold of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Traditions That Define The Family

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 1, 2006
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    A sermon for Proper 17, year B. The commandment of God verus human tradition

    13th Sunday after Pentecost (PR. 17) September 3, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word for our lives, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Conspiring For Kindness: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Dec 16, 2007
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     | 6,200 views

    I looked across my bookshelf, I came upon a book I hadn’t read for some time: The Conspiracy of Kindness. I won’t give away all the details of the book, but I will share that it has lead me, once again, to really examine how I see myself in the realm of k

    __________________________________________ 1. The battle begins at home: The story begins in chapter 5 where Jesus heals a man at the Pool of Bethesda. It’s a familiar story of the man who had been lying near the pool for 38 years, but could never make it in to be healed. Jesus heals the man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist