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    Work From God's Perspective

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 4, 2007
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     | 5,767 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
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     | 5,231 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
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     | 17,842 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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    "What You Talkin' About, Jesus?"

    Contributed by Paul Ray on Aug 10, 2009
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     | 5,614 views

    Throughout the Gospel of John you will find Jesus using simple, yet clever, analogies about wind, water, bread, wine, doors, shepherds, light, – etc. Each instance was a teaching moment - created by misunderstandings among His audience.

    August 2, 2009 “What You Talkin’ About, Jesus?” John 4:7-15 / John 3:1-9 A few years ago there was a situation comedy, Diff’rent Strokes, where two cute young black boys were living, as adopted brothers, in an upperclass white family, and invariably there would come a time in each ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Jesus Said; "I Will Come Again"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 27, 2009
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    Historic Christianity teaches that Jesus was born of a virgin, he suffered and died on the cross, he rose again, and Jesus will return as King of kings and Lord of lords.

    Jesus Said, “I Will Come Again” Are You Ready? John 14:1-3 Acts 1:6-11 Historic Christianity teaches that Jesus was born of a virgin, he suffered and died on the cross, he rose again, and Jesus will return as King of kings and Lord of lords. I’m not going to give you a time-line of the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Insights Into Successfl Parenting

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 4, 2009
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     | 3,312 views

    The foundation for successful families is based on how adequately parents teach their children the commandments of God.

    “Insights Into Successful Parenting” Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Someone has collected some interesting prayers given by children. 1. Dear God, Thank you for the baby brother but what I asked for was a puppy. I never asked for anything before. You can look it up. Joyce 2. Dear God, is it true my Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Mothers Gifted By God

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 11, 2009
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     | 8,467 views

    As a woman, single, married, mother, widow you can possess the joy of being alive. God has given your gifts to serve Him and make an impact on your family and community.

    Mothers Gifted by God 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Genesis 2:15-25 Today is a special day for all of us to remember our Mothers. For some of us the memories are pleasant and for others not so pleasant. Young Timothy in our Scripture text had the advantage of a Godly heritage. Both his mother and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    For Me To Live Is Christ

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,036 views

    The Apostle Paul lived in the light of eternity. He made decisions based on eternity.

    “For Me to Live is Christ” And to die is to Live Again Philippians 1:21 “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” One subject that we don’t enjoy talking about is death. We want to talk about life and having it more abundantly. The Apostle Paul had a different perspective on life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Hope In The Lord

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 87 ratings
     | 93,660 views

    Message to High School Youth

    Hope In the Lord Psalm 146:5 “Happy are the youth whose hope is in the Lord.” Hope is faith is action. Hope is what gets you through the night when darkness closes in on you. Hope is the belief that you are not permanently in the dark and boxed in with no way out. As you graduate and go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Remember Your Creator In The Days Of Your Youth

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 40 ratings
     | 92,089 views

    Message given to graduating H.S. Seniors At the Willow Vale Christian School graduation service.

    REMEMBER YOUR CREATOR IN THE DAYS OF YOUR YOUTH Ecclesiastes 12:1 “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you say: ‘I find no pleasure in them.” King Solomon gave this advice to the youth of his day. His advice came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Three Cs Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,526 views

    Becoming a Christ follower is conditional. We have the choice to say, “Yes” or “No” to becoming a disciple of Jesus. Jesus said, “If anyone will come after me…” Jesus gives the invitation and then leaves the choice up to us.

    The Three “Cs” of Discipleship Luke 9:23-26 During my twelve years of ministry here the mission of the Willow Vale Church has been: “Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping and sending them out to make more and better disciples.” Jesus gave us the mission and purpose of the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Victory In Times Of Crisis

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 14, 2010
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     | 15,463 views

    As Christ followers we have the assurance that in every crisis the Lord is always present, He is always with us.

    Victory in Times of Crisis Psalm 23:4-6 Have you ever felt afraid? So afraid you feared for your life? On several occasions I have felt intense fear. Once when I was a young teen and a tornado was headed toward the farm house we were staying in for a summer. On another occasion I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Let's Go Fishing

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 14, 2010
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     | 6,155 views

    Are you really following Jesus if you're not fishing?

    Let’s Go Fishing Matthew 4:19 “Jesus said, ‘Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Today we are going fishing. Let’s sing the children’s chorus: “I will make you fishers of men, fisher of men………” “If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Walking With The Risen Christ

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 14, 2010
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     | 5,577 views

    The two disciples on the way to Damascus as part of the Easter story.

    Walking with the Risen Christ Luke 24:1-7 Luke 24:13-34 Suppose you were in Jerusalem A.D. 30. You purchased the Jerusalem Daily News, the edition is labeled, “Extra.” The startling big type headline reads, “Nazarene’s Tomb found Empty.” One of the column captions ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Gospel

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Jun 17, 2010
     | 5,648 views

    As the GCRTF meets to bring its report to the SBC, churches need to evaluate their own resurgence for the Great Commission.

    FBMB June 13, 2010 Sunday Evening The Gospel Romans 1:16-17: I Corinthians 15:1 Intro.: This week messengers from 44,000 SBC churches will be meeting in Orlando, Fl for the national southern Baptist convention. A major part of the conventions business is to hear a report from the Great Commission ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist