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Knowing The Enemy

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 10, 2007

Whether or not you understand it, agree with it, know it, or realize it we, as Christians, are in the middle of a heated war. However, sadly, many Christians today are wasting time fighting the wrong enemy. Maybe, you may ask the question, who is our enem

Text: 1st Peter 5:8, 9 (NASB) Introduction: Whether or not you understand it, agree with it, know it, or realize it we, as Christians, are in the middle of a heated war. However, sadly, many Christians today are wasting time fighting the wrong enemy. Maybe, you may ask the question, who is our ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Biblical Foundation For Change

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 10, 2007

Marital problems; depression; anxiety; fractured relationships with friends and /or family members; a lifestyle of sin; etc. are serious issues, even in the church today. When persons find themselves in similar circumstances, they need help. They need the

Introduction: Marital problems; depression; anxiety; fractured relationships with friends and /or family members; a lifestyle of sin; etc. are serious issues, even in the church today. When persons find themselves in similar circumstances, they need help. They need the power of Christ. They need to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sacrifice Of Prasie

Contributed by Ray Mullinax on Feb 16, 2007

God requires a sacrifice from us, and it is our praise

The Purpose of the book of Hebrews was to show the Law was fufilled by Christ. Jesus is a better way than the Olt Testament Prophets, we have a better way of worship. We dont have to go to a Porphet to sacrifice for our sins, through Christ we can ask forgivness of our own sins. Through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Be A Fully Devoted Disciple

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 18, 2006

There is a difference in the life-style of a fully devoted disciple and one who is not fully devoted.

What it Means to be a Fully Devoted Disciple Luke 9:23-26 Luke 9:57-62 There is a difference in the life-style of a fully devoted disciple and one who is not fully devoted. When I think of my life as a new Christian I was like a roller coaster. I was up and down in my spiritual life. I had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Positive Side Of Doubt

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2006

There is a positive side of doubt. When doubts push us to study and examine why we believe what we believe the searching can help us grow spiritually.

The Positive Side of Doubt -How Doubts can help you grow spiritually- Apostle’s Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Welcome Home

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 16, 2006

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

Scripture: Luke 15:11-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Our Promised Messiah

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 4, 2006

Like John the Baptizer we need to be reminded from time to time that Jesus is our promised Messiah.

Jesus our Promised Messiah Matthew 11:1-6 John the Baptizer was now in prison for preaching about the Kingdom of God. He sent his disciples to ask Jesus question: “Are you really the Messiah we’ve been waiting for, or should we keep looking for someone else?” (Matthew 11:3 NLT) This question ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Fully Devoted Disciple

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 12, 2006

This message was given at memorial service for a long-time member of the Willow Vale Community Church.

Virgil Lorenz – A Fully Devoted Disciple Memorial Service December 9, 2006 When I reflected on the life and family of Virgil Lorenz there were several scriptures that came to my mind. For the past nine years I have served as Virgil’s pastor and believe that Virgil modeled what a fully devoted ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Free Methodist

One Stop Shopping

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006

There is only one place I know where we can go for one-stop shopping and fill the void in a person’s heart and life. The place is actually a person – Jesus.

“One Stop Shopping” Isaiah 9:1-7 At our stage of life with 4 children and 14 grandchildren Carollyn and I try to keep our Christmas shopping simple. When our children were younger we would race from store to store trying to buy the latest toy for our children. Do any of you remember the Cabbage ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus The True Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006

Ever since the brightness of heaven flooded the hills of Bethlehem; and the far off twinkling star guided Eastern wise-men to the new born King…Christ has been the Light of the world, and we have celebrated Christmas with colorful lights.

Jesus the True Light of Christmas John 1:1-9 Isaiah 9:1-2 The Apostle John in his Gospel the first chapter gives us a description of the person and work of Jesus Christ. :”In the beginning was the Word, (Jesus) and the Word (Jesus) was with God and the Word was God. He was with God in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Unwrap The Gift Of Joy This Christmas

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006

The angel said, “I bring you good news.” Christ is our good news of great joy.. Regardless of the circumstances, the pain, or problems, we look to Jesus, He is our good news. In Christ we can face life with optimism and joy.

Un-wrap the Gift of Joy this Christmas Luke 2:10 “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” The angel said, “I bring you good news.” Christ is our good news of great joy.. Regardless of the circumstances, the pain, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, Luke 3:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Who Was At The Cross?

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 9, 2007

A meditation on the people who were at the cross in order to evoke faith in Christ.

A Meditation: Who Was At The Cross? Some of the people who were at the cross… Mary, the mother of Jesus, whose heart was stabbed with the deepest pain of grief. Luke tells us: Lk 23:35 “And the people stood looking on…” John, the disciple Jesus loved, was obedient to his beloved Master and so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection: Wonder Of The New Birth

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 9, 2007

That the resurrection of Jesus Christ brings new birth, hope, and practical change for good to us.

EASTER DAY: 8th April 2007 RESURRECTION: Wonder of the New Birth! Luke 24:1 Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. 24:2 But they found the stone rolled away from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Proven His Love

Contributed by Ray Searan on Apr 15, 2007

"The love of God is one of the great realities of the universe, a pillar upon which the hope of the world rests." (Albert M. Wells, Jr. Inspiring Quotations-Contemporary & Classical. p. 81). The Scripture teaches us that love is not merely of God, but tha

Text: John 3:16 (NASB); John 14:6-7 (NASB) Introduction: "The love of God is one of the great realities of the universe, a pillar upon which the hope of the world rests." (Albert M. Wells, Jr. Inspiring Quotations-Contemporary & Classical. p. 81). The Scripture teaches us that love is not merely ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 16, 2007

The Apostle Paul said, "I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection." Paul’s ultimate goal in life was to know Christ and the power associated with Christ’s resurrection.

Living in the Power of the Resurrection Have you invited someone to visit church with you only to be turned down for some excuse or other? Here are ten top reasons people give why they don’t go to church. 10 – Can’t find a polyester leisure suit to wear. 9 - Relate more to Rock Band and Any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Free Methodist