Sermons on Ray Steadman:

Longing For The Lord

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 13, 2006

David was piled with problems. He was on the run. He was alone and discouraged. This was his personal “ground zero.” He’s been where some of you are today. Let’s listen in as he longs for the Lord in the midst of his troubles.

Longing for the Lord Text: Psalm 42:1-11; 1AS THE hart pants and longs for the water brooks, so I pant and long for You, O God.2My inner self thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and behold the face of God? 3My tears have been my food day and night, while men say to me all day ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Keys To Experiencing Joy In Your Relationships

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 18, 2006

The Apostle Paul demonstrates in these six verses, four very simple, yet important ingredients to experiencing joy in any relationship.

Text: Philippians 1:3-8 (NASB) Introduction: Tonight we will be examining a brief portion of scripture from the book of Philippians. This book was the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Christians that were living at Philippi. When Paul wrote this book, as he was inspired by the Holy Ghost, he was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Rub People The Right Way

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 21, 2006

There are some people everyone enjoys being around. They are people who give encouragement. This message uses Barnabas an example of how to be an encourager.

“How To Rub People the Right Way” -Develop Winning Attitudes Acts 4:36-37 There are some people everyone enjoys being around. They are people who give encouragement. To learn how to become an encourager we can look at the life of an early church leader that from the beginning of his ministry to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Free Methodist

Does God's Love Make A Difference In The Home

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 27, 2006

The family and home are under attack today. All families experience stress and distress due to work schedules and various activities at school, at work and at church. We need to ask the question. Does the love of God make a difference in the home?

The Difference God’s Love Makes in the Home Romans 16:3-5 I Corinthians 13 The family and home are under attack today. All families experience stress and distress due to work schedules and various activities at school, at work and at church. We need to ask the question. Does the love of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

"How To Win With Egr People)

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 6, 2006

Number 11- Moses learned how to deal with "EGR" Extra Grace Required people.

“How to Win With EGR People” Numbers 11:10-17, 24-30 Many of you have relatives, work with people, or have neighbors who are EGR people. They are Extra Grace Required people. In Numbers 11 Moses faced many EGR people. 11:1, “Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:10-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

"It's Time For A Change"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 7, 2006

Salvation was only the beginning! Now, God wants us to present our bodies as a living sacrifice. This is an act of surrender, commitment, and dedication. Paul tells us HOW to do it.

“It’s Time For A Change!” Romans 12:1-2 Life is full of CHANGES! HAS your life CHANGED in last YEAR … 5 Yr. … 10 … 20? IF IT HASN’T … then must have been living on a deserted island somewhere! There are 2 BASIC KINDS of “change” … INTERNAL & EXTERNAL. We usually LIKE … EXTERNAL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Turning Critics Into Friends

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 13, 2006

Job learned how to handle criticism and with God’s help turned his critics into friends.

The Challenge of Turning Critics into Friends Job 23:10-14 How do you handle criticism? Job had his share of critics. He learned to handle his critics with class. God helped Job turn his critics into friends. In fact God encouraged his critics to become prayer partners with Job. Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Finding Hope In Time Of Adversity

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 20, 2006

During a time of adversity, pain and darkness, Job speaks words like jewels of diamonds and apples of gold. In the life of Job we can find hope.

Finding Hope in times of Adversity Job 19:25-27 During a time of adversity, pain and darkness, Job speaks words like jewels of diamonds and apples of gold: “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Trust The Lordship Of Christ

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 7, 2006

We say that we believe in God and His plan of salvation through His Son, Jesus. But, do we really trust God? Is our true motto, “In God we nearly trust?”

Trust the Lordship of Christ Philippians 2:10-11 Isaiah 43:2-3 Romans 10:9 How trustworthy are you? Can you be trusted? Has you life been lived in such a way that people naturally trust you? A New York City lab claims to have bottled trust. They say: After showering in the morning simply ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Resilience Is A Daily Habit

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 28, 2006

Resilient people take charge of their lives and stop making excuses.

Resilience Is a Daily Habit Hebrews 12:1-3 In Hebrews chapter people are listed who were faithful to God and demonstrated resilience. Hebrews 12 reflects on the heroes of faith and says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Energized For Victorious Living

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 5, 2006

Before Jesus ascended into heaven He gave His disciples the promise that He would send the Holy Spirit to fill them and empower them so they could continue His work and ministry on earth.

Energized for Victorious Living “Come Thirsty” John 7:37-39 As we celebrate this Labor Day weekend it’s a good time to reflect on our work. Whatever your work is you should be able to work and bring glory to God. If you’re retired your retirement should be lived to bring glory to God. When ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Free Methodist

When Jesus Returns Will He Find Us Faithful

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 6, 2007

We may do many great things in our life-time according to the standards of this world. But the paramount question we all must face is this, “When Jesus returns will he find us faithful?”

When Jesus returns will He find us faithful? (The Command of Jesus – “Teaching to Obey”) Matthew 28:19 Luke 17:22-30 Here are some announcements that appeared in church bulletins. Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

How Worldly Love Compares To Biblical Love

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 9, 2007

There are many things that Biblical loves pushes a person not to do. Biblical love sets boundaries.

Ho w Worldly Love Compares to Biblical Love I Corinthians 13:4-7 The late Charles Schultz in his comic strip, “Peanuts” teaches a lot of common sense about life. Schultz has Lucy asking Charlie Brown a question: “You know what I don’t understand?” Then she answers her own question, “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Knowing The Enemy

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 10, 2007

Whether or not you understand it, agree with it, know it, or realize it we, as Christians, are in the middle of a heated war. However, sadly, many Christians today are wasting time fighting the wrong enemy. Maybe, you may ask the question, who is our enem

Text: 1st Peter 5:8, 9 (NASB) Introduction: Whether or not you understand it, agree with it, know it, or realize it we, as Christians, are in the middle of a heated war. However, sadly, many Christians today are wasting time fighting the wrong enemy. Maybe, you may ask the question, who is our ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Biblical Foundation For Change

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 10, 2007

Marital problems; depression; anxiety; fractured relationships with friends and /or family members; a lifestyle of sin; etc. are serious issues, even in the church today. When persons find themselves in similar circumstances, they need help. They need the

Introduction: Marital problems; depression; anxiety; fractured relationships with friends and /or family members; a lifestyle of sin; etc. are serious issues, even in the church today. When persons find themselves in similar circumstances, they need help. They need the power of Christ. They need to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God