by ray | Feb 25, 2014 | 1 Cor, Acts, Ephesians, Holy Spirit, John, Mark, NT, Sermons, Topical Studies
Sermon NotesOn the beach, you sometimes pick up a crab thinking it’s alive, but realize that it’s just the shell that’s been discarded by birds. Have we removed the substance of Christian life and given only the shell? Have we gutted the Spirit out of the spiritual...
by ray | Oct 22, 2008 | John, NT, Sermons
John 1:4-5, 14-17, 19-22, 29; 3:16-21 What are some common misconceptions about Jesus or wrong expectations that people place on him? Who is Jesus to you? What expectations do you have for Jesus when you approach him? Common misconceptions: Jesus as a vending...
by ray | Oct 10, 2008 | John, NT, Sermons
Verse 3 states “They have no more wine.” This phrase is a metaphor for life. This was a wedding day, the happiest day for many people. And on this most happy occasion, the wine ran out. Everything starts out with such promise, but in the end, life...
by ray | Oct 10, 2008 | John, NT, Sermons
The goal of the gospel of John is John wants his readers to have life, spiritual life. I want you to learn how to study the bible for yourself to reach that same goal – spiritual life. As these bible studies go on, I envision me talking less and less and us having...