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    Christ's Love - A Call To Action

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,004 views

    This messaged suggests four action steps to love like Jesus loved.

    Christ’s Love – A Call to Action John 13:34-35 “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” There are several actions steps we can take to love ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Sustaining The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Feb 4, 2008
     | 4,125 views

    Introduction to the central truths of the gospel of Christ in order to maintain the ministry of the word of God among everyday believers.

    Sustaining the Ministry: Introduction to the Book of ROMANS Rom 1:1 “Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How A Loving Parent Can Build A Loving Family

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 11, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,401 views

    By studying the lives of Mary and Joseph we can learn how we can build a loving family.

    How A Loving Parent Builds a Loving Family Luke 2:41-52 We don’t have a lot of information on the home life of Jesus. From the Biblical account of the home of Jesus we know that his parents were loving and caring parents. From birth to 12 Jesus had both parents at home. Sometime between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,118 views

    The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal.

    A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal Matthew 4:1-4 The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal. Out natural tendency is to drift from ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Journey Toward Easter

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,052 views

    This message focuses on the words of Jesus from the Cross. As we think about the final words of Jesus as he hung on the cross we begin to understand the pain, passion and love Jesus had for you and for me.

    Journey Toward Easter Matthew 21:1-11 Today we begin our journey toward Easter. Passion week starts with the march of Jesus into Jerusalem. We celebrate the Triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday next Sunday. The last week of Christ’s public ministry was jam packed and filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Stone Was Rolled Away

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,361 views

    This Easter message answers the question: “What stone is blocking a person’s life and keeping the person from being all that God wants the person to be.”

    “The Stone Was Rolled Away” Mark 16:1-8 The theme of today’s message comes from the Easter Cantata the choir is singing next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, “Arise and Reign.” One of the songs the choir is singing is titled, “He is Risen – Alleluia.” The words go like this: “Look! The morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Empowered For A Purpose

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,437 views

    cts 1:4-8 outlines the purpose of Christ’s ascension into heaven and the coming of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1 gives the exit strategy of Jesus. Jesus told them to wait in Jerusalem until they received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. (verse 4)

    Empowered for a Purpose Acts 1:4-8 The last chapter of Luke and the first chapter of Acts Dr. Luke testifies to the final words of Jesus and His ascension into heaven. Why didn’t Jesus continue His ministry on earth? He rose from the dead. Why didn’t He continue to lead His disciples in ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Good News About Trouble Series

    Contributed by Ray Waldo on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,839 views

    We are blessed with the "Spirit of Glory and of God" that rests on us when we suffer for Christ. This is a message of encouragement to the Child of God who is going through trials.

    Well, we have all had days when it seemed everything went wrong! But I have “Good news about trouble.” - At least for the Child of God. In 1 Peter 4:12-19 we read that trouble is not aways such a bad thing. Peter says that we may be “overjoyed” as a result of our “painful trial.” I recently ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Deliverance

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 24,883 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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,757 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
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,221 views

    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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,826 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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    Cowards Can Become Leaders

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,899 views

    Many of us are just like Joshua. We feel inadequate for the task of leadership.

    Even Cowards Can Become Leaders Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua is exhibit A of a reluctant leader. In fact when it came to taking the leadership baton from Moses he was a coward. Listen to the words of the Lord to Joshua: Joshua 1:6, 7, 9 “Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Great Gift You Can Give"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,592 views

    Wise men brought gifts and presented them to Jesus. We celebrate Christmas by giving gifts to family and friends. I want to suggest a great gift you can give this Christmas to your family, "A Christ Honoring Attitude."

    A Great Gift You Can Give Matthew 2:9-11 - “Once again the star appeared to them, guiding them to Bethlehem. It went ahead of them and stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house where the child and his mother, Mary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Spiritual Fathers

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,367 views

    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