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    Work From God's Perspective

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 4, 2007
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     | 5,683 views

    Everyone wants to find meaningful work. Work they enjoy and work that is productive.

    “Work From God’s Perspective” Luke 5:1-11 Several years ago a newspaper article told about a Truck driver Larry Walters, 33, who had a lifelong dream to fly. He tried to join the Air Force but because of poor eyesight was turned down. One day he was sitting in a lawn chair in his backyard and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Prerequisites For Christian Discipleship

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2007
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    What does Jesus mean when he said, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me?” Luke 9:23

    Prerequisites for Christian Discipleship Luke 9:23-26 The call of Jesus to be a disciple is a demanding call. The word “disciple” is related to the word “discipline.” A disciple is a learner and one who is teachable. A disciple is in training and following the instructions of a teacher. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Unchanging Faith In A Changing World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 17, 2007
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     | 17,608 views

    If the Apostles were living today I believe they would see all the advancement in technology as more ways to get the good news of the gospel out to the world.

    Unchanging Faith in a Changing World I Peter 3:13-17 If the Apostles were living today I believe they would see all the advancement in technology as more ways to get the good news of the gospel out to the world. Researchers tell us that over 50% of Americans own cell phones, 70% own personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Good News Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 4, 2008
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     | 13,363 views

    The message of Advent and the birth of Jesus are about joy. Joy is not found in gifts but in the Person, Jesus Christ.

    Good News of Great Joy Luke 2:8-20 One of my favorite Christmas Carols is “Joy to the World, the Lord has come.” The message of Advent and the birth of Jesus are about joy. The angel announced to the shepherds: “I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior, yes, the Messiah the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God's Mission And Vision

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 14, 2008
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    God’s Mission is twofold: "To seek and to save the lost and make disciples of all people groups."

    God’s Mission & Vision for the WVCC 2008 Numbers 13 There are many indicators that this will be a year of growth and outreach for the Willow Vale Community Church. Many of you are involved in prayer triplets that will meet ten times between December 16th to March 23; a hundred days of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God Still Speaks Today

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 22, 2008
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     | 5,793 views

    Prayer is as much about listening as it is about talking to God. This message encourges members of the congregation to participate in small prayer groups.

    God Still Speaks Today I Samuel 3:1-10 In First Samuel we find the people of Israel have gone back to their old ways of being indifferent toward their Creator. Their leader at the time was the high priest, Eli, an old man whose eyesight has begun to go bad. Unless something changes Eli will ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Launch Out To Deep Water

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 2, 2008
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     | 11,099 views

    From a Human perspective the world seems hopeless, but with Jesus there are no hopeless situations.

    “Launch Out Into the Deep” Luke 5:1-7 From 1980 to 1988 we lived in Florida and I traveled the State of Florida working with our Free Methodist churches. When not traveling we attended the St. Petersburg FMC. One gentleman in the church gave me a standing invitation. Anytime I wanted to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Steps To Life Transformation

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 9, 2008
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     | 11,759 views

    Is life transformation possible, or is the possibility of persons making a radical change in their behavior, character and outlook on life merely a fantasy? Is life transformation a fairytale or a fact?

    Steps to Life Transformation Luke 5:8-11 Romans 12:1-2 Is life transformation possible, or is the possibility of persons making a radical change in their behavior, character and outlook on life merely a fantasy? Is life transformation a fairytale or a fact? In the original story of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Spiritual Fathers

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 16, 2008
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    I John 2:12-14 gives three levels of spiritual maturity, “Children, Young Men, and Fathers.”

    “Spiritual Fathers” I John 2:12-14 Today we honor fathers. One thing that helps us as parents is not to take life or our children too seriously. Having lots of humor keep us on track. A father was reading Bible stores to his young son. He read, “The man named Lot was warned to take his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Jesus Turned A Funeral Into A Celebration

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 30, 2008
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     | 27,557 views

    Jesus made it clear in His teachings that you are not really ready to live until you have faced the reality of death.

    Jesus Turns a Funeral into a Celebration (Theme for this message came from "Outflow" by Sjogren and Ping) Luke 7:11-17 Can you imagine the shock of the widow of Nain and the crowd surrounding the funeral procession when Jesus walked up and stopped the procession? Jesus saw the widow and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    One Nation Under God

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 7, 2008
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     | 7,868 views

    The founding fathers of America were men of faith in God and God’s Word. America was founded on Biblical truths.

    One Nation Under God Psalm 33:12 Romans 13:1-7 I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. The founding fathers of America were men of faith in God and God’s Word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Steps To An Overflowing Life

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 13, 2008
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     | 20,840 views

    Jesus calls us to come and drink deeply of the springs of eternal life. The work of the Holy Spirit is to fill us and overflow with the fruit of the Spirit.

    Steps to An Overflowing Life Steps to an Overflowing Life John 7:37-39 Have you ever been so thirsty that all you could think about was getting a cool drink of water? I can remember times when I was driving a combine cutting and thrashing wheat when I became extremely thirsty. Cutting wheat in ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Prepare For Summer Spiritual Harvest

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 11, 2007
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    This message focusing on challenging the congergation to participate in reaching out for a summer harvest.

    Let’s Prepare for a Summer Harvest Matthew 9:37-38 What are your plans for this summer? Are you planning on spending extra time with your family and relatives? Are you planning a vacation to have fun in the sun? This summer I want us to think about preparing for a summer harvest. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Trusting God To Provide

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Jun 11, 2007
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     | 9,981 views

    If God tells you to do something unusual or even illogical in order to meet a need you have...obey Him anyway!

    Trusting God to Provide Introduction Today’s sermon is called “Trusting God to Provide.” Our reading tells a story about God’s provision, a poor widow and a prophet called Elijah. Elijah, you will remember, is the one who appears at Jesus’ transfiguration Elijah represented all the Prophets of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fathers: Bless Your Family

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 18, 2007
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     | 3,877 views

    The scriptures teach that a father’s blessing makes a great difference on the life of a son or daughter getting his blessing.

    Fathers: Bless Your Family Matthew 3:16-17 Our attitudes toward our father tend to change over the years. My Father When I Was …. 4 years old: My daddy can do anything. 5 years old: My daddy knows a whole lot. 6 years old: My dad is smarter than your dad. 8 years old: My dad doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist