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Follow Jesus in His Suffering

July 11, 2021 By ray

Audio file Text: Mark 8:34-38; 10:35-40 Summary: You and I must undergo a water baptism and keep repenting. We must ask regularly for the baptism of the Holy Spirit. If we are still alive when Jesus returns, unfortunately, we will also have to undergo the baptism of fire that is coming upon the world.… Read more

Baptism: A Blueprint for Christian Living

July 5, 2021 By ray

Audio file Text: Mark 8:34-38 3 salvation testimonies by our 3 baptism candidates (Timothy Choi, Jeremiah Choi, and Elijah Choi). Summary: Verses about baptism provide a blueprint for Christian living, teaching us how to pray in preparation to live for Jesus.… Read more

Hearing the Voice of Jesus

June 28, 2021 By ray

Audio file Text: Mark 8:34 Summary: Overview about baptism. You and I can improve hearing Jesus’ voice by asking, listening, discerning, obeying, assessing and repeating. Practice makes perfect. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes.… Read more

The Unleavened Teaching of Christ

June 21, 2021 By ray

Audio file Text: Mark 8:15; Matt 16:6 Summary: The unleavened teaching of Christ leads to a life that is supernatural (not natural). The unleavened teaching of Christ honors secular authorities while maintaining a prophetic voice, leading to a life of conviction (not compromise). The unleavened teaching of Christ leads to thanksgiving and praise (not lip service), a life that matches one’s confession (not hypocrisy), all coming from a heart that is near to God (not far from God).… Read more

Unity

June 7, 2021 By ray

Text: Acts 1:14; 2:1-13 Summary: What is the purpose of the Sunday gathering? Why is there such unity in the world, yet so much disunity in God’s Church? Listen as we discuss how true unity can be achieved.… Read more

The Problem of a Hardened Heart

May 30, 2021 By ray

Audio file Text: Mark 4:16-17 Summary: What causes a hardened heart? 3 things: 1) reducing Christianity to a religion of principles, doctrines, and traditions of men (Mark 7:5-8); 2) not using what you already know (Mark 4:21-25); 3) allowing persecution to bother you (Mark 4:16-17).… Read more