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  • What Happens When A Saved Person Dies Series

    Contributed by Ricky Ray on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,442 views

    Does all the talk of what happens in the afterlife confuse you? The Bible gives hope for those who know Jesus?

    What happens when a saved person dies? Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment. 2 Cor. 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Is this place of judgment heaven, paradise or ...read more

  • Swans Or Monsters?

    Contributed by Ray Navarro on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,856 views

    Brotherly love in the church, and not necssarily orthodoxy, will persuade non-believers more than anything else that Christ is real.

    Animals can do some pretty amazing things. For example, what happened one day in the state of Maryland. Believe it or not, this is a true story. The Atlantic Ocean converts into many rivers and streams that paint the state of Maryland much like a leaf of a palm tree that extends in many ...read more

  • The Joy Of Finding What Was Lost

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,140 views

    When one person comes to faith in Jesus there is rejoicing in heaven. Who are sinners and who are the righteous are described in this message.

    “The Joy of Finding What Was Lost” Luke 15 The primary thrust of Jesus’ mission on earth was finding lost people. Jesus said: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” (Luke 19:10) Jesus was not talking about finding people who were lost as they were traveling from one city to ...read more

  • How To Overcome Temptation

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,869 views

    This is a sermon that explains how christians can overcome temptation.

    How to Overcome Temptation Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Subject: Temptation Theme: How to overcome temptation Introduction: Lead Sentence: There are many temptations in life that we must overcome. 1. For example, when we go out fishing we must overcome the temptation to catch more ...read more

  • Thanksgiving & Joy

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,231 views

    The First Family, Mary and Joseph, modeled the qualities of Thanksgiving and Joy.

    Thanksgiving and Joy Modeled by the First Family Luke 1: 26-56 As we enter this Thanksgiving and Advent season I want us to look at the First Family – Joseph and Mary – as a family that modeled “thanksgiving and joy.” Luke chapters1 and 2 the background is given about the miracle of two births – ...read more

  • Advent Is A Time To Value Relationships

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 249 ratings
     | 11,319 views

    The Advent season offers a unique opportunity to add vaue to your relationships. The first family modeled how to value relationships.

    Advent – Valuing Relationships Matthew 1:18-25 Our goal this Advent Season is to go from Humbug to Hallelujah! For some reason many find themselves struggling with humbug feelings during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to ...read more

  • How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 13,604 views

    God’s word has clear teaching on assurance. You can not just sing words, but you can sin from your heart: "Blessed assurance Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchased of God."

    How You Can Be Sure of Your Salvation I John 5:13 2 Timothy 1:7-12 Christians of all ages need the assurance of salvation. Carollyn’s step-father was an outstanding Christian gentleman. He was a retired School Superintendent in Michigan. He moved to Florida and married Carollyn’s mother after ...read more

  • "Get Out Of The Boat"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,989 views

    Jesus is with you in the storms of life. Jesus wants you out of the boat and to come to Him.

    “Get Out Of The Boat” Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life And Ministry Of Jesus’. The last few weeks, we have seen Jesus do a great many things. We have seen Him perform miracles … cleanse the Temple … heal the sick … forgive sins … change ...read more

  • "Demons That Oppress You"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 147 ratings
     | 14,045 views

    Although Christians cannot be demon possessed, we can be demon oppressed. This message shows some of the ways Christians can be demon oppressed.

    “Demons That Oppress You” Mark 5:1-20 INTRODUCTION – We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life And Ministry Of Jesus’. Jesus cast out demons several times in His ministry. TODAY, we are going to look and see that He can cast some demons out of YOUR life. NOW … let me make this ...read more

  • God's Guide Book For Life

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 17,682 views

    The Bible, the Word of God, is God’s Guide Book for Life. Is the Bible reliable? Will it give you the right direction?

    God’s Guide Book for Life -How Reliable is the Bible? – Psalm 119:105 – “Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” Isaiah 40:6-8 “A voice says, ‘Cry out,’ and I said, ‘What shall I cry?’ ‘All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field, the grass ...read more

  • Finding And Keeping Joy In A Joyless World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,636 views

    Thanksgiving reminds us to choose a life of praise and thanksgiving. A life of praise and thanksgiving means the difference between a life of optimism or a life of pessimism.

    Finding and Keeping Joy in a Joyless World Psalm 100 As we approach a day set aside for national Thanksgiving God’s Word reminds us that we need to give God heartfelt thanksgiving. Thanksgiving from your heart is the way to find and keep joy in your life. On December 4, 1619 38 English settlers ...read more

  • Living In A Lions Den Without Being Eaten

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,910 views

    We find helpful foundational teachings in Daniel 5 and 6 to help us survive attacks of our enemy. Who is our primary enemy: The Bible says, Satan goes about like a roaring lion."

    Living in the Lions Den Without Being Eaten Daniel 5:1-6:28 Has there been a time in your life you felt you were under attack? One of the times in my life and family that I experienced attacks from evil happened when I was pastor of the FMC in Taylor, Michigan. (Myrtle Hannah) We find helpful ...read more

  • The Local Church - God's Missionary People

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,103 views

    The DNA of the Local Church is made up of core values, vision and mission. If someone were to walk up to a member of the church and ask: "What is the mission of this church?" What would you answer be?

    The Local Church – God’s Missionary People CHURCH SIGNS The best vitamin for a Christian is B1." "Soul food served here." "Tithe if you love Jesus! Anyone can honk!" "Beat the Christmas rush, come to church this Sunday!" "Don’t wait for the hearse to take you to church." "Don’t give up. Moses ...read more

  • "Don't Lose Your Key"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,075 views

    Every Christian has a "key" of the gospel ... that will unlock the door to the Kingdom of Heaven. We need to use it through the proclamation of the Word of God.

    “Don’t Lose Your Key” Matthew 16:13-20 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life And Ministry Of Jesus’. Jesus is getting closer to the cross – 16:21 Jesus wants the Disciples to see how far they’ve come … SO … He asks – 16:15 o If they are going to establish the ...read more

  • "Jacob - The Man Who Wrestled With God"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 129 ratings
     | 43,047 views

    In Jacob, we see that we wrestle with the same problems as he does. We have the same weaknesses. And, God has the same lessons for us.

    “Jacob – The Man Who Wrestled With God” INTRODUCTION: It’s interesting to study the people of the Bible. We find out that they’re not much different than we are. They dressed different … ate different things … different culture … different times … BUT … the same in so many ways. We can SEE ...read more