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Personalizing God’s Purposes
by Brian Bill

The gospel message must be appropriated in order for it to take hold in a person’s life. It’s not enough to just hear with the ears; it must be acted on by the will. Just as a businesswoman and a jailer responded to Christ, so too, you must believe and receive in order to be saved.

Sermon Series: Faith Factor
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“Should I Not be Concerned about that Great City?” Why We are Staying in Oak Park
by Ray Pritchard

It was an exciting time to be alive. The year was 1915, and change was in the air. So many […]

Text: Jonah 4:11
Sermon Series: The Legacy Campaign
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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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Perilous Times
by Ray Pritchard

You’ve probably heard the old joke about the fellow who was told, “Cheer up. Things could be worse.” So he […]

Text: II Timothy 3
Sermon Series: Passing the Torch (II Timothy)
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Renewing Your Passion
by Ray Pritchard

Today we are beginning a summer series from the little book of II Timothy. People sometimes wonder how pastors choose […]

Text: II Timothy 1
Sermon Series: Passing the Torch (II Timothy)
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The Final Step: Blessing Your Enemies
by Ray Pritchard

Loving your enemies is the final step in forgiveness. When Jesus walks with us, we will find the strength to love our enemies and to bless those who curse us.

Text: Luke 6:27-36
Sermon Series: Total Forgiveness
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Emergency Prayers
by Ray Pritchard

This is the final sermon in the series, Praying with Paul. We started on the first Sunday of January and […]

Text: Romans 15:30-33
Sermon Series: Praying with Paul
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When in Trouble, Pray!
by Ray Pritchard

Here are five ways to pray when your back is against the wall.

Text: II Thessalonians 3:1-5
Sermon Series: Praying with Paul
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Strength for the Journey
by Ray Pritchard

About six months ago I received a letter from Pat Williams, Executive Vice-President of the Orlando Magic (a pro basketball […]

Text: II Thessalonians 2:13-17
Sermon Series: Praying with Paul
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How to Pray with Power
by Ray Pritchard

Life has meaning and is worth living when we pray for God’s will to fill our lives. Trusting God with control or our lives encourages us through hard times as we follow in faith. Our commitment to God’s will means we can live a life that that pleases Jesus and makes us part of His amazing agenda.

Text: Colossians 1:9-14
Sermon Series: Praying with Paul

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