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    Who Is A Disciple Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 22, 2007
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    Jesus gave gives clear teaching on what the conditions are to become a disciple in Luke 9:23-24.

    “Who is a Disciple of Jesus?” Matthew 28:19-20/ Luke 9:23-24 Jesus gave the command to all His followers, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”Matthew 28:19 Making disciples is a process, “Going” ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Pursue A Heart Of Compassion And Love

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 12, 2006
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     | 10,865 views

    We are called to walk in the steps of Jesus. Sometimes those steps are not easy, but we know that with each step Jesus is by our side and at times reaches down lifts us up and carries us.

    “Pursue A Heart of Compassion and Love” Matthew 9:9-13 John 5:1-9 The call of Jesus to follow Him is not a call to follow him without challenge and adventure. Jesus did not say, “Follow me and I will give you a pain free life.” We are called to walk in the steps of Jesus. Sometimes those ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Men Of Courage

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 23, 2006
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     | 9,002 views

    This message is a challenge for men to be salt and light to their families and to the world.

    Men of Courage Matthew 5:13-16 Someone has come up with a Men’s Thesaurus. This Thesaurus is helpful for women to better understand men. When a man says: “It would take too long to explain.” He means: “I have no idea how it works.” When a man says: “Take a break, honey, you are working too ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Do You Believe In Miracles?

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,728 views

    This message looks at various aspects of healing. Biblical answers are given to the question: "Does God Heal Today?"

    Do You Believe in Miracles? 2 Kings 5:1-19 The World Book Dictionary defines a miracle as “A wonderful happening that is contrary to or independent of the known laws of nature.” When it comes to believing in miracles we tend to be skeptical. We hear about someone being healed and we want to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Trust The Lordship Of Christ

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,979 views

    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

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Welcome Home

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 16, 2006
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     | 11,245 views

    Jesus told three parables about lost sheep, a lost coin and a lost son. The stories highlight the truth that missing people matter to God. God places tremendous value on every individual. All heaven rejoices when one person repents and turns to God.

    “Welcome Home” Luke 15:11-27 Those of you who have had or currently have sons can closely identify with the story Jesus told about a rebellious son. The rebellious son was the teenager and the other son was obedient and probably in his twenties. In Luke chapter 15 Luke records that Jesus made ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Fathers: Bless Your Family

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 18, 2007
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     | 3,986 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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    Your Greatest Freedom

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 2, 2007
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     | 4,336 views

    This message responds to the 21st century views in America that believe all truth is relative.

    Your Greatest Freedom -Truth Will Set You Free John 8:31-36 As we celebrate the 4th of July this week we need to praise God that for now we are still “A Nation under God.” We live in a country founded upon the principles of freedom. For the past 230 years America has been led for the most part ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Hold Lightly What You Value Greatly

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,894 views

    God orchestrates the affairs of life—both the good and the bad—to bring us to the place where our faith will be in him alone.

    Hold Lightly What You Value Greatly Luke 12:16-21 The land of a rich man produced plentifully and he thought to himself, "What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?" And he said, "I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When You Pray, Never Give Up

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 21,177 views

    It is good and important that we not give up. God is greatly glorified when we do not give up.

    When You Pray, Never Give Up Luke 18:1-8 My goal in this sermon is very simple. I hope to convince you of the importance of persistence in prayer. I want you to see that God is greatly glorified when we continue in prayer over a long period of time. Or to say it another way, I want us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons For Modern-Day Sowers Of The Word

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,657 views

    Most messages on this parable discuss it from the standpoint of the four soils. I want to look at it in terms of what it teaches us about doing ministry today. I find at least eight principles that both challenge and encourage us.

    Lessons for Modern-Day Sowers of the Word Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 The last few days I have been meditating on the famous parable of the seed and the sower. It is obviously important because is found in three different places in the gospels (with Jesus’ explanation in parenthesis): Matthew 13:3-9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,919 views

    So what is a Christian? The answer is not as easy as you might think. Everything depends on how you define the word.

    What is a Christian? 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 A friend sent me an email telling about a question posed to her by a co-worker. Here is the exact text of the question: How is a Christian defined? It used to be that if you were not Jewish or Hindu or Buddhist, you were a Christian, whether Catholic or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Grumblers Anonymous

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,548 views

    I have done a lot of thinking about the problem of how to evaluate your own success in the ministry. We can say that we shouldn’t compare ourselves to others. That’s true, but we do it anyway.

    Grumblers Anonymous Matthew 20:1-16 (I preached this sermon at the Spring Bible Conference at New Brunswick Bible Institute, April 26-29, 2007. The conference ended with the graduation ceremonies. This message was part of my series on the parables of Jesus.) I want to make a few predictions ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Father, Forgive Them

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,513 views

    There is another way to say it. Jesus forgives people we wouldn’t forgive if we were God. And he saves people we would immediately send to hell.

    Father, Forgive Them Luke 23:34 Here is part of an email from a friend: Do you have any suggestions for getting rid of bitterness? What do you do when you are dealing with a situation where you cannot go to the person and discuss the issue with them? Of course, we both know that that is the ideal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Is Jesus When We Need Him?

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,238 views

    It is Sunday. Jesus is dead. And they are going home. Their question is our question, only slightly rephrased. Where is Jesus when we need him? Where did he go? Why did he leave us?

    Where is Jesus When We Need Him? Luke 24:13-35 Earlier this week I took a bike ride along the Natchez Trace. Exiting at Friendship Road, I rode a mile or two and came to Friendship Baptist Church, a neatly-kept brick building at the intersection of two country roads. Behind the church there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible