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Becoming An Acts 1:8 Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 20, 2004

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The goal of the local church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church - a dynamic church alive with the power of God. The early church in Acts is our model.

Becoming an Acts 1:8 Church -God’s Word Around the World- Acts 1:8 Acts 17:16-23 Our goal for the Willow Vale Church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church. The history of the church as recorded in the Book of Acts reveals a dynamic church. The church was alive with the power of God. The church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

"The Real Sinner's Prayer"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 21, 2004

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In the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, we see that you can’t impress God. Having "religion" doesn’t impress God. The Publican gives the REAL "Sinner’s Prayer".

“The REAL Sinner’s Prayer” Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION: Jesus loved to speak in parables. They grabbed people’s attention. If Jesus said, “Once upon a time, there was a man who ….”, then everybody stopped to listen to the story Jesus was about to tell. It’s like … when I stop to tell a joke … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

When You've Been With Jesus

Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 22, 2004

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God’s Word calls the believer to live a life of holiness and purity. This can only be possible when one is willing to spend time with Jesus. The results is you will not be the same.

FB, Cherokee July 18, 2004 Sunday Morning When You’ve Been With Jesus John 4:13-29a Intro.: (# 2a) Every once and a while my wife will say something like, “You’re acting like your brother.” What she really means is stop acting like a jerk. Sometimes when our kids have been away with their ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

"What To Do When Your Faith Becomes Blah!"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 22, 2004

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In the story of Elijah, we see that even a choice servant of God can get the BLAHS! God has a prescription for us, just as He did for Elijah.

“What To Do When Your Faith Becomes Blah” 1 Kings Chapter 19 INTRODUCTION: I’ve intended to preach this sermon once a year. Since 1995, I’ve only preached it twice … each time a little different. BUT … it’s a message that ought to be preached every year. Do you ever get to the point when your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost 6: Who Is My Neighbour?

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Jul 23, 2004

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Luke 10:25-37 Tells us who we are responsible to if we are good neighbours.

PENTECOST 6: 11 JULY 2004 Luke 10:25-37, Colossians 1: 1-14, Amos 7: 7-17, Psalm 82. Luke 10:25-37 Who Is My Neighbour? 25 “A teacher of the Law came up and tried to trap Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to receive eternal life?” 26 Jesus answered him, “What do the Scriptures say? How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

From A Lame Sinner To A Leaping Saint

Contributed by Ray Carver on Jul 24, 2004

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This man that laid at the gate of the temple was healed and He went from a lame sinner to a leaping saint.

FROM A LAME SINNER TO A LEAPING SAINT !! Text: Acts 3:1-11 Intro: This morning I want to take a look at this passage in the book of Acts and try to share a thought that the Lord gave me as I studied yesterday. Now if you have studied the book of acts and the beginning of the Church you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Life - Winners Are Finishers

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 2, 2004

based on 53 ratings

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The Christian Life is much like a person in training to participate in the Olypic Games in Athens this summer, 2004.

Christian Life – Winners are Finishers -Set a Spiritual Goal- Hebrews 12:1-2 Have you noticed that you sometimes do better when you have people cheering for you as you compete in sporting events? I remember one of the first basketball games I played in when I was Junior High age. My dad was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Are You Ready For The Rapture?"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 6, 2004

based on 57 ratings

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Jesus will come ... He will come quickly ... we have a responsibility while we wait ... we are to look for Him with eager anticipation.

“Are You Ready For The Rapture?” INTRODUCTION: I begin this morning a SERIES on “The Rapture”. In the weeks ahead we will take a look at “The Signs of His Coming” … “What Jesus Expects Us To Do Until He Comes” … “What It Will Be Like For The SAVED/LOST Immediately After The Rapture”. Do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Mind Your Own Business"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 1, 2004

based on 38 ratings

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Just as Jesus said that He must be about His Father’s business, so we also have a "business" given to us by our Heavenly Father to carry out.

“Mind Your Own Business” INTRODUCTION: Read Luke 2:41-49 Jesus is 12 years old, and ALREADY, He is focused on doing God’s “business”. The people just didn’t understand – 2:50. This morning, I want us to explore what it means to be about the Father’s “business”. Has anybody ever told you to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-50

Denomination: Baptist

"The Narrow-Gated Way"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 2, 2004

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Jesus said that many will travel the broad gate to destruction ... but few will enter the narrow gate to Heaven. This message deals with the broad and narrow way.

“The Narrow-Gated Way” Luke 13:22-30 & Matthew 7:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Read Luke 13:22-30. 13:22 – What had Jesus been teaching? 13:3,5 They thought this was pretty harsh preaching. This wasn’t an “easy believe-ism”. Jesus wasn’t preaching a very popular message. If He kept this up, there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 8, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the suf

Why did Jesus Die on the Cross? Isaiah 53:1-9 When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

"The Good Samaritan"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 11, 2004

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Jesus answers the question: "Who is my neighbor?" for the lawyer who wanted to know who he HAD to love, and who he DIDN’T HAVE to love.

“The Good Samaritan” Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION: Can you name some FAMOUS NEIGHBORS? o Mr. Rogers Neighborhood … sweater, sneakers … “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood … won’t you be my neighbor?” o Dennis the Menace … “Helloooo Mr. Wilson!” o Ricky & Lucy Ricardo … Fred & Ethel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

"Temptation"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 17, 2004

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This message looks at the temptation of Christ ... and the process of temptation in James 1:12-16.

“Temptation” INTRODUCTION: Have you been tempted lately? Personally, I’m not tempted to sin very much … only 40-50 times a day! There are 2 words in the Greek that the Bible uses for “temptation”. 1.- PEIRAZO – this is a testing for the purpose of seeing what is good OR evil in something … to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Grand Theme Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 23, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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The forgiveness of God is a grand theme in the Bible. The non-Christian world looks at forgiveness one way and the Christian world looks at God’s forgiveness another way.

A Grand Theme – Forgiveness” Isaiah 53:3-4,6,11 Luke 23:32-34 The forgiveness of God is a grand theme in the Bible. In the Old Testament forgiveness was given through animal sacrifices. Leviticus 16 describes the Day of Atonement. This special Jewish Day is called Yom Kippur. The High Priest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Free Methodist

"They Watched Him There"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 1, 2004

based on 48 ratings

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This message centers around the different individuals and groups of people who surrounded the cross at the crucifixion, and, "They Watched Him There".

“They Watched Him There” INTRODUCTION: Matthew 27:35-39 – all turn, read. There was a great crowd who saw the scene at Mt. Calvary that day. On Friday, we celebrate an EXECUTION. There were 3 crosses. Over the middle cross as a sign: “This is Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews”. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

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