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    The Greatest Life Of All

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 22, 2008
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     | 2,250 views

    Ever since the announcement of the angel to the shepherds announced that Jesus was good news of great joy, we have been singing about the “Joy” that Jesus brings.

    The Greatest Life of All -A Life of Joy- Luke 2:9-14 The angel of the Lord gave a reassuring word to the shepherds: “Don’t be afraid! I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior – yes, the Messiah, the Lord – has been born tonight in Bethlehem, the city of David.” Luke 2:10-11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Change, Who Said Anything About Change?

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 5, 2009
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    We have the promise that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8

    “Change – Who Said Anything About Change” Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” The first of the year our focus is on change. How can I change to be a better person? How can I change to be a better Christian? How can I make changes to be a better father or ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Is Perfect Loved Possible?

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 12, 2009
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     | 3,371 views

    What does Jesus mean when he said: “Be perfect, therefore as your heavenly Father is perfect?” Matthew 5:48

    Is Perfect Love Possible? I Corinthians 13:1-7 Matthew 22:37-38 What does Jesus mean when he said: “Be perfect, therefore as your heavenly Father is perfect?” Matthew 5:48 To answer this question are going to look at three different aspects of God’s love. 1. Understanding God’s Love. 2. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Dream No Small Dreams"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,288 views

    Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being saved.”

    “Dream No Small Dreams” In 2009 our mission continues to be: “Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping and sending them out to make more and better disciples.” BLES Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Wait On The Lord"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,242 views

    The best way to learn to pray is to pray.

    To Busy To Pray “Wait on the Lord” Matthew 6:5-8 Luke 11:1 How do you view prayer? Do you view prayer like a diet? It didn’t seem to work so you gave up. Do you view prayer like a lottery? When your number comes up you’ll find the answer. Do you see prayer as an “escape hatch” to get out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Christ's Love In Action

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 26,219 views

    I John 3:18, “Let us love not with words or tongue, but with action and in truth.”

    Christ’s Love In Action I John 4:7-12 Welcome Willow Vale Church, thanks for coming today. On the back flap of your worship program you’ll see the outline for today’s message. With Valentine’s Day coming up in a couple of weeks I want to focus on the theme of love for the next two Sundays. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Christ's Love - A Call To Action

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 9, 2009
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     | 11,985 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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    The Healing Power Of Hope

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,318 views

    Hope comes when we see Jesus and hope gives us a fulfilling future.

    The Healing Power of Hope Luke 5:12-16 Our scripture text today tells about a man who made an awful discovery. His discovery kept him awake at night. His friends began to notice he was pre-occupied. The man knew what he had to do. He had to make a journey. He told his wife and children not ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Chasing The Wind - The Great Adventure

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 23, 2008
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    he book of Acts is about “Chasing the Wind” (Holy Spirit) and living the great adventure

    Chasing the Wind -Living the Great Adventure- Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-2 The book of Acts is about “Chasing the Wind” and living the great adventure. The author of the book of Acts was Luke the physician. He wrote to Theophilus, a Gentile official who became a Christian through the influence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Strategic Planning - The Missing Step

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2008
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     | 8,047 views

    n strategic planning we often forget the missing step of passion.

    STRATEGIC PLANNING – THE MISSING STEP John 4:35 – Jesus said, “Do you not say, ‘Four months more and then the harvest?’ I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” Zechariah 4:6 – “Not by might, nor by power but by my spirit, says the Lord of hosts.” As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Parable Of Two Sons

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 6, 2008
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     | 3,753 views

    In this parable Jesus is comparing the younger son to the tax collectors and sinners who came to Jesus. The elder son represented the Pharisees and religious rulers who continually found fault with the teachings of Jesus.

    A Parable of Two Sons Luke 15:1-2, 11-32 “Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisaical teachers of religious law complain that Jesus was associating with such despicable people – even eating with them.” Luke 15:1-2 The Pharisees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Getting Through Worry And Anxiety

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 13, 2008
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     | 8,198 views

    Is what the Apostle Paul says in Philippians 4:6 reasonable: “Don’t be anxious about anything…?” When overcome with worry and anxiety we can either let anxiety knock us down like a bowling ball getting a strike or we can work through our anxieties and wo

    Getting Through Worry and Anxiety Philippians 4:4-9 A small boy was struggling over his homework, and finally turned to his father and said, “Oh, what’s the use of going to all this bother of getting an education anyway?” “Son, it’s mighty important,” the father replied. Before you’re too much ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Stand Firm And Move Forward"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 19, 2008
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     | 18,963 views

    Before we can move forward when facing fearful challenges in our life we first need to stand firm in the Word of the Lord.

    Stand Firm and Move Forward Exodus 14:10-14 Remember the times you experienced fear? The times when your breath was taken away and your adrenalin shot way up? I experienced fear when I was eleven years old and we lived on a farm taking care of the farm for one summer. When a neighbor drove ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Develop Your Life Plan For 2007

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 8, 2007
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     | 6,109 views

    There are five areas of your life you can set goals as you develop your life plan and map for the coming year.

    Develop Your Life Plan for 2007 -Living the Life God Meant for you to live- James 4:14-15 Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, and not to harm you,, plans to give you hope and a future.” Proverbs 16:9 “In his heart a man plans his course, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Until He Comes"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 31,620 views

    The Scriptures specifically tell us what we are to be doing "Until He Comes".

    “Until He Comes” Introduction: Do you remember those dreaded words your Mother would say to you when you were a child? “Wait until your Father comes home!” It was a long, anxious, dreary wait, wasn’t it? Jesus told us that He’s coming back. But, it doesn’t have to be with dreaded anticipation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist