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    Words Of Distinction - "Persuade"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
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    This message deals with the use of the word "persuade" in the Scriptures. No one can be "persuaded" to be saved ... but the saved can be "persuaded" in the things of God.

    WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Persuade” INTRODUCTION : We CONTINUE in our series on “Words Of Distinction”. We have looked at the words: “daily”, “adoption”, “rather”, “sleep”, “pleasure” and “mind”. TONIGHT we are going to look at the word “persuade”. The English word “persuade” is mentioned 35 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words Of Distinction - "Mind"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 89 ratings
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    This message examines the use of the word "mind" in the Scriptures. There is a battle going on for your MIND.

    WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Mind” INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series on “Words of Distinction”. We have looked at the words “daily”, “adoption”, “rather”, “sleep”, and “pleasure”. TODAY, we look at the word “mind”. If you are a Christian, Satan has declared war on YOU. You are his ENEMY. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Super Bowls"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,751 views

    No Super Bowl can compare to the "Super Bowls" that God has in store for planet Earth during the Tribulation Period. This study of Revelation Chapter 16 shows God as not only a God of wrath & judgment, but also as a God of love.

    “The Super Bowls” – Revelation Ch. 16 INTRODUCTION: For those of you who don’t know it … TODAY is “Super Bowl Sunday”! To some, it doesn’t mean much. To others, it’s what you’ve been waiting for all year. TODAY, I thought I would preach a message on “The Super Bowls”. BUT … I’m going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words Of Distinction - "Perfect"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
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    We often confuse the word "perfect" with ’sinless perfection. This study of the word "perfect" shows that God wants us to be ’complete, spiritually mature, and spiritually sound’.

    WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “perfect” INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series of “Words Of Distinction”. This will be the LAST in this series. TONIGHT we take at a look at the word “perfect”. I have to confess to you, that this word always bothered me as a young Christian. ESPECIALLY in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Is His Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Jan 28, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,700 views

    The Lord has remianed faithful and present at FB, Cherokee for 100 years because as individuals and as a church we have remembered Him as the Lord of Our Past, becasue He has remained as the Love of Our Life.

    FB, Cherokee January 11, 2004 Sunday Morning “Great Is His Faithfulness” Intro.: With approximately 250 hours into the New Year, how many of you have faithfully kept ALL of your new year’s resolutions? Any of them? How many of you don’t even care to make New Year’s resolutions? Not only is this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Is His Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Jan 28, 2004
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     | 3,556 views

    If God is te remain faithful and be be the light of our future we must stay intentional with . . .

    FB, Cherokee January 18, 2004 Sunday Morning Part 2 “Great Is His Faithfulness” Intro.: As we continue in the year of 2004 and recognizing our churches Centennial it has been good to look back and to see the things that have stayed the same and the things that have changed. Last week we looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Belonging To God's Family

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 26,816 views

    Every person has two basic universal needs: “To love and be loved” and “to understand and be understood.” Those two basic needs are best met in a loving caring community of believers.

    Belong to God’s Family Background Scripture: I John 1:7 - Acts 2:42-47 Do you remember the fun times you had in your family growing up? One of the things I remember is the times we drove to visit relatives. When visiting my grandparents in Kansas City, Kansas I remember sliding down the long ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "The Guided Missile"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,976 views

    This is a first-person, expository sermon, told from the point of view of Micaiah, the Prophet of God. Micaiah tells the story of King Ahab and King Jehoshaphat, and the desire (or lack thereof) to know the will of God.

    “The Guided Missile” INTRODUCTION: Do you really want to know God’s will? A lot of people DON’T. WHY? BECAUSE … it might NOT be YOUR WILL. THEN … that becomes a problem. We have to choose between: o Doing what we KNOW is the will of God … BUT … what we DON’T REALLY WANT to do. o OR … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Created To Be Christ-Like

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,408 views

    When God created Adam and Eve and the human race His ultimate purpose was to have his creation live godly lives. We were created to be Christ-like. “For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to Him should be like His Son.”

    Created to be Christ-like Philippians 2:1-11 Verse 5 – “Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ.” NIV “Let this mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus.” New King James Version “Let Christ Himself be your example as to what you attitude should be.” Phillips When ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "The Calling Of God"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,646 views

    Paul relates his calling as an Apostle ... and our calling as "saints". This message is an introduction to a study in the book of Romans, and deals with chapter 1, verses 1-7.

    “The Calling Of God” - ROMANS – Introduction, 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: We are introducing a new study … the study of the Book of Romans. 1.- THE WRITER – The Apostle Paul. 1:1,7 Paul wrote this letter to the Christians at the church in Rome, in 57 AD, when he was in Corinth. 2.- THE READERS – The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Success And Failure"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 18,698 views

    God views "success" differently than we do. God looks at "faithfulness" as His standard for determining "success". Examples are given as to some "Successful Failures", such as Isaiah, Jeremiah and Peter.

    “Success And Failure” 1 Corinthians 4:2 INTRODUCTION: Everybody wants to be successful … or a part of something successful. BUT … I had to ask myself, “What does SUCCESSFUL mean?” You want to be a “successful” parent … RIGHT? (our series on Sunday nights) What does that mean? Does it mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Death In The Pot"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 43,788 views

    This is an illustrative sermon, which, while preparing the pottage, shows the picture of the ingredients, and how the blood of Jesus is the only thing that can destroy the poison of sin.

    “Death In The Pot” 2 Kings 4:38-41 INTRODUCTION: Read 2 Kings 4:38-41 The prophet Elisha is meeting with his Bible School students … the “sons of the prophets”. There is a famine in the land, so Elisha has one of his servants go out and pick vegetables for a stew. If we look closely, we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unforced Errors

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,958 views

    Romans 8 the Apostle Paul goives guidance for minimizing the unforced errors of sin in a person’ls life.

    Unforced Errors Romans 8:1-4 The 2005 Wimbledon Tennis Championship concluded last Sunday. In the Women’s final Venus Williams defeated Lindsey Davenport. In the Men’s final Federer defeated Andy Roddick. The French Open was held last month with the final championship men match between Federer ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Good Newsis For Sharing

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,178 views

    God’s plan is for HIs followers to tell others the good news of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses upon I Peter 3:15 to motivate Christians to be prepared to be witnesses for Christ.

    Good News is for Sharing I Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” II Kings 7 Fear strikes at the heart of anyone who goes for ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Putting Coals Of Fire On Difficult People

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
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    This message tells us how to treat people who hurt you. Romans 12:14-21 describes how to deal with difficult people.

    ”Putting Coals of Fire on Difficult People” Romans 12:14-21 When someone hurts you how are you to respond? With revenge or love? Before Christ the Old Testament law was “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” Jesus brought a new level of ethical law, the law of love. The word “revenge” ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist