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Why Jericho Fell
by Ray Pritchard

Hebrews 11:30 says that “by faith” the walls of Jericho fell. But what kind of faith brings down the walls of impossibility? This message points out five characteristics of the faith God honors when we face long odds and the only way forward doesn’t seem to make any sense.

Text: Hebrews 11:30
Sermon Series: Outrageous Faith (Hebrews 11)
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Choose Life!
by Ray Pritchard

Whoever occupies the Oval Office for the next four years will make decisions that will guide our nation far into the future. Which way will we go? How should we make up our minds? This sermon argues that we should “choose life” by taking our Christian convictions with us into the voting booth.

Text: Deuteronomy 30:19-20
Sermon Series: Election Day Special Sermon
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The Final Difference Between the Church and the World
by Ray Pritchard

At the Red Sea, the Hebrews were delivered while the Egyptians were destroyed. From this we learn that the church and the world have two different destinations. This is the final difference between them.

Text: Hebrews 11:29
Sermon Series: Outrageous Faith (Hebrews 11)
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The Great Refusal
by Ray Pritchard

Because Moses said no to the riches of Egypt, he suffered greatly with the people of God. He shows us what it means—and what it costs—to say no to the world and yes to Jesus.

Text: Hebrews 11:24-28
Sermon Series: Outrageous Faith (Hebrews 11)
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Shall We Kill Our Children Today?
by Ray Pritchard

The amazing faith of Moses’ parents shows us the high value that God puts on children, including those children that are born in less than ideal circumstances. Christians love children because God loves children. Ours is true pro-family religion.

Text: Hebrews 11:23
Sermon Series: Outrageous Faith (Hebrews 11)
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The Mystery of the Little Scroll
by Ray Pritchard

An expanded outline of Revelation 10 with explanatory comments and application.

Text: Revelation 10
Sermon Series: Revelation Chapter-by-Chapter
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If I Should Die Before I Wake
by Ray Pritchard

The stories of Isaac, Jacob and Joseph show us what faith looks like at the end of life. Here is one mark of genuine Christianity. When you come to the end of your earthly journey, you still hold on to what you believe. Because Jesus died and rose again, we can face our own death with confidence, knowing that the Lord will not abandon us when we need him most.

Text: Hebrews 11:20-22
Sermon Series: Outrageous Faith (Hebrews 11)
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Angry Man Alert
by Ray Pritchard

In this message, Ray Pritchard talks about the five character qualities that relate to a man and his anger. When our power is not under God’s control, we hurt ourselves and those closest to us. We need God’s help so that we might become like Jesus who was both gentle and strong, a true “gentle man.”

Sermon Series: Couples Conference 2007
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What Is Your Isaac?
by Ray Pritchard

From the story of Abraham offering Isaac, we learn that God calls us to yield our dearest treasures to him. Anything good can become an idol when it becomes too important to us. What is your Isaac? Are you willing to lay it down for Jesus’ sake?

Text: Hebrews 11:17-19
Sermon Series: Outrageous Faith (Hebrews 11)
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Sleeping Together and Christ’s Global Cause
by Ray Pritchard

Why shouldn’t two adult Christians who happen to be divorced and have fallen in love—why shouldn’t they sleep together? That’s the question a man asked in an email. Here is my answer.

Sermon Series: Crucial Questions

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