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    Living A Generous Life

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 21, 2008
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    There are two ways to approach life, with a clenched fish or an open hand. A clenched fist person says: “All I have, I have gained on my own.” An opened hand person says, “All I have, God has provided and blessed. I am just a manager of all God has gi

    Living a Generous Life Exodus 4:1-5 It took God speaking to Moses from a burning bush to get the attention of Moses and make a life-changing impact on Moses. Moses was about 40 years old when he left Egypt and fled to Midian and there he worked as a Shepherd 40 years for the Priest of Midian, ...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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    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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    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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    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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    Marriage: Discord Or Harmony

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 21, 2007
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    In music the discords set your teeth on edge and make you unable to enjoy the music. An orchestra in harmony is pleasing to listen to and inspiring. Marriages in discord are merely surviving and not thriving.

    Marriage: Discord or Harmony Genesis 2:18-25 “God said, it is not good for man to be alone. I will make a companion who will help him.” (18) God brought all the animals of creation before Adam, but no companion could be found among them. “So the Lord God caused Adam to fall into a deep sleep. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Face The Future Withou Compromise

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 21, 2007
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     | 2,806 views

    As a young person that faces the future you will have many decisions to make. Will you make decisions in the light of eternity or compromise and conform to the values of this world?

    Face the Future Without compromise Daniel 1:1-20 Ephesians 5:15-20 NLT Ephesians 5:15-20 reminds me of the motto: Only one life, Will soon be past; Only what’s done for Christ Will Last. As you face the future you will have many decisions to make. Will you make decisions in the light of ...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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    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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     | 3,907 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

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    Deliverance

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Aug 27, 2007
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     | 24,602 views

    To show that modern thinking distorts the biblical message and does Satan’s work for him. That Christ is Lord and our battle must be fought using the spiritual power that He gives us.

    Sermon: Deliverance! Lk 13:10 “Now He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 13:11 And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up. 13:12 But when Jesus saw her, He called her to Him and said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work From God's Perspective

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 4, 2007
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     | 5,710 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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     | 17,680 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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    Biblical Answer To The Da Vinci Code

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 6, 2006
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     | 1,843 views

    This message endeavors to give Biblical answers to people who have questions about the fact or fiction of the Da Vinci Code.

    “What Jesus Would Jesus Say to Dan Brown” -Biblical Answer to the Da Vinci Code- 2 Peter 2:1-3 2 Peter 3:17-18 There’s a lot of talk these days about the “Da Vinci Code”, a best selling book by Dan Brown. The film came out a couple weeks ago and has been seen by hundreds of thousands. Dan ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist