Text: James 2:14-26, Gen 22:1-18 Summary: Your faith and your works begin and end with Jesus alone.
Genesis
Transcript – Humility
Text: James 4:6, 9-10 Summary: Two definitions of humility. First, a person who regularly humbles himself before the Lord is humble. Second, humility is when you reach the end of yourself. (played Keith Green song)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIgVU_5FsqAhttps://www.elyrics.net/read/k/keith-green-lyrics/when-i-hear-the-praises-start-lyrics.html God had me at the first line–My son, my son, why are you striving? Okay, let’s pray. Father, we’re your […]
Humility
Text: James 4:6, 9-10 Summary: Two definitions of humility. First, a person who regularly humbles himself before the Lord is humble. Second, humility is when you reach the end of yourself.
Pentecost: What is the Primary Ministry of the Holy Spirit?
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Acts 7:23-29, 35, 51-53 From the Old Testament through the present, the primary ministry has always been the same–to bring people to the feet of Jesus. At that point, we must exercise our free will and trust in Jesus. Correction: Pentecost is 50 days after Easter, not the Ascension.
The Significance of Jacob Blessing His Grandchildren
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Gen 48 What is the highlight of Jacob’s life? The author of Hebrews tells us. It’s when Jacob blessed Joseph’s sons, his grandchildren. From Jacob’s life, we learn that despite the evil we commit and the evil done to us, we can cling to the Father’s goodness and trust in His […]
Jacob Reaped What He Sowed (as a husband)
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Gal 6:7-8 While Jacob might not be a deceitful man, he was far from perfect. Although God works for the good of all who love him, the spiritual principle of reaping what you sow cannot be broken. Jacob made some horrible choices as a husband and he reaped the consequences.