by ray | Jun 3, 2013 | Lord's Supper, Sermons
We believe that the Lord Jesus has commanded the church to observe two ordinances. One is baptism, which is unrepeated and signifies the beginning of life in Christ by symbolically burying a believer in water and raising him up again to signify new life in Christ. And...
by ray | Jun 3, 2013 | Galatians, NT, Sermons
Let’s get to the heart of the matter. What issue is Paul referring to in Gal 2:4. To answer that, we need to read the preceding verse. Paul had a private meeting with the leaders at Galatia and that’s when the issue became apparent. Gal 2 3 But not even Titus who was...
by ray | Jun 3, 2013 | Galatians, NT, Sermons
If there is fruit in your life, you can have assurance of salvation. This is not fruit in terms of ministry, although a born again Christian would likely be used by God to bring life to others. But the ultimate test is fruit of the Spirit. Love, joy, peace and so...
by ray | Jun 3, 2013 | Galatians, NT, Sermons
I want to start with a little story. Our afternoon service time slot of 4pm has saved me on more than one occasion as a pastor. My goal in preaching is to be done with my sermon by Friday night, but sermon prep is not like writing a term paper for your English class....
by ray | May 31, 2013 | Current Events, Other Ministries
Here is an excellent article from Mark Dever, pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., and the author of numerous books, including Nine Marks of a Healthy Church. Public opinion appears to be changing about same-sex marriage, as are the...
