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“They Gave Themselves First to the Lord” Why Giving Begins with the Heart, Not the Pocketbook
by Ray Pritchard

Last night some Moody students came over to our house for some pizza and to watch a football game. One […]

Text: II Corinthians 8:1-5
Sermon Series: The Legacy Campaign
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Helping Through Prayer
by Ray Pritchard

Prayer helped Paul when he was depressed and discouraged, giving him hope and encouragement through trust in God. Praying for others and the prayers of others for us glorify God, partnering with Him to help those in need and heightening joy as our prayers are answered.

Text: II Corinthians 1:8-11
Sermon Series: Praying with Paul
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He Became Sin for Us: What the Cross Meant to Christ
by Ray Pritchard

Sometimes we forget how powerful the gospel is and how easy it is for sinners to be saved.

Text: 2 Corinthians 5:21
Sermon Series: The Deeper Meaning of the Cross
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Reconciliation: Enemies No More
by Ray Pritchard

The Bible says that God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself and he has given to us the message and the ministry of reconciliation. The followers of Jesus Christ are to be people who bring reconciliation into the world.

Text: Various
Sermon Series: Key Words of the Christian Life
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How To Make Your Money Go a Long, Long Way
by Ray Pritchard

Jesus is God’s indescribable gift. Anything I do pales into insignificance by comparison. Therefore, I will not hold back, I will not be stingy. I will be a generous giver. If God really did so love the world that he gave his only begotten Son, then I will follow him and give whatever I can. I can do no less.

Text: II Corinthians 9:12-15
Sermon Series: Who Owns Your Life
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Can I Trust God with My Pocketbook?
by Ray Pritchard

No one is more tormented than the Christian who cannot trust God with his finances. No one is happier than the Christian who trusts God enough to give his money away. Can you trust God with your pocketbook? Yes, you can. But you’ll never know until you make the decision in your own heart. No man was ever the loser because he decided to become a generous giver.

Text: II Corinthians 9:6-11
Sermon Series: Who Owns Your Life
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Breaking Down Walls: Racial Prejudice and The Christian Gospel
by Ray Pritchard

On a sweltering August day in 1963, a quarter-million people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the largest civil rights demonstration […]

Text: Psalm 139:23-24; 2 Corinthians 5:17
Sermon Series: Critical Issues
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To Tithe Or Not To Tithe
by Ray Pritchard

There are certain problems a pastor faces whenever he talks about the subject of giving. Chief among those problems is […]

Text: Various
Sermon Series: Christian Giving
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Why God Dries Our Tears
by Ray Pritchard

The call came about 10:30 P.M.. Someone had died. Would I please call the family? Before I could pick up […]

Text: II Corinthians 1:3-7
Sermon Series: God of All Comfort