Sermons on Albert Ellis:

A Servant Attitude: Key To Success In Relationships

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 8, 2005

The key to success in most jobs and ministries is "Knowing how to get alone with people." 3rd John is a study in contrasts between Gaius and Diotrephes.

“A Servant Attitude: Key to Success in Relationships” Matthew 20:25-28 3 John 1-12 The Carnegie Foundation discovered that to be successful on the job, relational skills are far more important than knowledge. It’s research found that only 15 percent of a person’s success is determined by job ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus: King Of Kings & Lord Of Lords

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 14, 2005

As we prepare for the Easter celebration in a couple weeks we want to have an adequate view of the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Jesus: King of Kings and Lord of Lords Revelation 19:11-16 Philippians 2:4-11 As we prepare for the Easter Celebration in a couple weeks we want to have an adequate view of the person and work of Jesus Christ. We don’t want a perverted view given by television or Hollywood. We want a Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:4-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Beyond The Cross - Salvation To All Who Believe

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 22, 2005

This message focuses on I Corinthians 1:18. "The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but o us who are saved it is the power of God."

Beyond the Cross -Salvation to all who Believe- I Corinthians 1:18-25 Today is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy week, the last week of the public life and ministry of Jesus. Holy week goes from the Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem to the crucifixion on Friday to the resurrection on Easter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Is Risen

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 23, 2005

This sermon looks at the eleven appearances of Jesus to his disciples.

“Jesus is Risen” Mark 16:1-7 I Corinthians 15:1-8 For us in the Christian Church the fact of the resurrection of Jesus is the truth that makes or brakes our faith. Without the resurrection we have no need for the Christian Church. The resurrection gives meaning to the CROSS of Calvary. The ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Transformed Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 4, 2005

One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a transformation. A person in Christ is given a new nature, a spiritual nature.

A Transformed Life -A Fresh Start- 2 Corinthians 5:17 - “What this means is that those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun!” (NLT) One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Living Out God's Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 4, 2005

Do you have a LifePlan? Are you living the life God meant for you to live? This message helps you begin the development of a LifePlan.

Living the Life You Were Meant to Live -God has a plan for your life- Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Do you have a life plan? Do you have a life plan that takes you from where you are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Crossing The Line To Authentic Living

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 11, 2005

Daniel demonstrated a life of integrity. He crossed the line from a life of mediocrity a life of authentic God honoring living.

Crossing the Line to Authentic Christian Living Daniel Leads the Way Daniel 6:1-4 Verse 4: “Daniel was faithful and honest and always responsible.” NLT Daniel lived a life of integrity as a teenager when he entered Babylon as recorded in chapter one of Daniel. He lived through the leadership of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

People Of The Word

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 3, 2005

Why don’t more people take time to read and study God’s Word. This coming year let’s make Jesus our model. Become a "People of the Word."

People of the Word -Let the Word of Christ Dwell in your richly- Colossians 3:16-17 Our model for Christian growth is Jesus. Jesus grew “in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” (Luke 2:52) Throughout his life Jesus sought guidance from scripture and obeyed the written Word of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Gifts That Are Not Soon Forgotten"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 3, 2005

The Birth of Christ is about God gift of salvation in the person of Jesus, His only begotten Son. Gifts that we give and receive at Christmas are often forgotten, but the gifts that surround the birth of Jesus are gifts that cannot be forgotten.

“Gifts That Are Not Soon Forgotten” Luke 2:8-20 The Birth of Christ is about God gift of salvation in the person of Jesus, His only begotten Son. Gifts that we give and receive at Christmas are often forgotten, but the gifts that surround the birth of Jesus are gifts that cannot be forgotten. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Turn Stress Into Strength"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 10, 2005

There is a common experience for every person in all nationalities andcultures. Everyone experiences stress. By God’s grace and making wise choices we can turn stress into strength.

“Turn Stress Into Strength” Ruth 1:1-22, 4:13-17 Romans 8:28 John 16:33 There is a common experience for every person in all nationalities and cultures. We all experience stress. We all have to learn to live with stress. The highest times of stress in a person’s life include: Death in the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Set Godly Goals Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 12, 2003

Judas Iscariot started out as a person of vision as he followed Jesus the Messsiah. Something happened that changed the course of his life and serves as a warning to every Christian.

Set Godly Goals -Crucial Lessons from the Life of Judas- Matthew 26:6-14 John 13:18-30 During the past several Sundays we have been learning lessons from Biblical Leaders. We learned from Gideon how to respond to God’s call to become a “Mighty Warrior of God.” We saw in the life of David a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30, Matthew 26:6-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Apostle Peter Confronts Prejudice

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 17, 2003

From time to time it’s good to ask the Lord to earch our heart to see if there is any sin of prejudice there.

The Apostle Peter Confronts Prejudice Acts 10:1-35 A Christian is one who is walking in all the light of God. Acts 10 we have the story of two Leaders, one a Roman leader and one a Jewish leader. One was looking at life through the lens of a God fearing Gentile and one through the lens of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-35

Denomination: Free Methodist

Being Positive In A Negative World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 19, 2002

When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens he cemonstrated how to be positive in a negative world.

“Being Positive in a Negative World” Apostle Paul -A bridge builder not a builder of walls- Acts 17:16-34 When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens Greece he demonstrated how to be positive in a negative world. When we look at all that is happening around the world, in our cities and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Keeping The Zing In Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 14, 2004

Caleb is an example of a senior citizen that kept the zing in life. At 85 he was ready to take on giants for the Lord.

KEEPING THE ZING IN LIFE ZEST Joshua 14:6-15 Romans 12:11 “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord with enthusiasm.” When I think of ZEST I think of Caleb said to Joshua, “Give me this hill country- Anakites the giants live there – The Lord helping me I will drive them out.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Maintaining A Positive Influence And Attitude

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 14, 2004

This message is geared to senion adults to help them maintain a positive attitude in their daily lives.

Keeping the Zing in Life Maintaining a Positive Influence and Attitude Philippians 4:4-9 I learned by the example of my father that a negative attitude brings grief to the family. My dad gave rarely carried on a conversation around the house. What he did say was usually negative. At the supper ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Free Methodist