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    Mothers Gifted By God

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 11, 2009
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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    "What You Talkin' About, Jesus?"

    Contributed by Paul Ray on Aug 10, 2009
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    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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    Strategic Planning - The Missing Step

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2008
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    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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    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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    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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    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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    How To Celebrate Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 20, 2006
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    Thanksgiving and joy are linked together. When we focus on thanksgiving and praise we enjoy the attitude and spirit of joy in our life.

    How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Leviticus 23:34-40 Luke 17:11-19 When I check out the comics in the newspaper I look at two comic strips: Peanuts and Garfield. My top comic strip is Peanuts, written by the late Charles Schulz. Schultz describes the lives and relationships of Charlie Brown, Lucy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "The Crucifixion: Through The Eyes Of The Soldiers"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 3, 2006
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    Many viewed the crucifixion. This message gives the story of the crucifixion "Through The Eyes Of The Soldiers".

    “CRUCIFIXION – From The Eyes Of A Soldier” INTRODUCTION: There are many CHARACTERS involved in the crucifixion: · 4 women at cross: Mary, Mary Magdalene, Mary wife of Clopas, Salome (Mary’s sister) … John. · Pilate, Herod … JUDAS who betrayed Jesus … PETER who denied Jesus … BARABBAS who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Resurrection Reactions"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 11, 2006
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    Have you ever looked at the various emotions and reactions to the resurrection of Jesus? They might sruprise you. This message deals with the emotions involved in the resurrection.

    “Resurrection Reactions” INTRODUCTION: 1st Easter was very EMOTIONAL time. · A FRIEND had just been executed as criminal. · Roman Soldiers everywhere … atmosphere was tense & uncomfortable. · Disciples were frightened & confused. · Passover time … thoughts on death … sacrifices … deliverance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Because Jesus Lives"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 17, 2006
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    An Easter Message that declares the resurrection of Jesus as a historical fact.

    “Because Jesus Lives” -The Resurrection is a Historical Fact- Mark 16:1-7 Matthew 28:18-20 In His closing remarks before his ascension into heaven Jesus gave this promise, “I’ll be with you always to the very end of the age.” Our hope today is the fact that Jesus rose from the dead. He is alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    All People Matter To God

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 12, 2007
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    The text for this message is 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.”

    ALL PEOPLE MATTER TO GOD 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.” Jesus told three parables in Luke 14-15 that ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist