by ray | Oct 1, 2012 | Matthew, NT, Sermons
Christians often argue about Christianity. Doctrinal statements, splitting theological hairs. We argue instead of simply marveling at Jesus. Like Mary who just sat at the feet of Jesus in worship. So today, let’s marvel, let’s take a step back and take in a bird’s eye...
by ray | Oct 1, 2012 | Matthew, NT, Sermons
Welcome to Life Baptist Church. Caltech students, welcome back. It was feeling a bit empty without you the past few weeks. Not sure how you feel about starting another school year, but it is significant that you are choosing to prepare for another year of problem sets...
by ray | Sep 17, 2012 | Matthew, NT, Sermons
Fourth, in the area of finances, let’s practice what Jesus says here. Matt 6:24 – Jesus mentions that if you boil it down, there are only 2 masters out there: God or Money. How do we know if our master is God or if it’s Money? The verses prior to Matt 6:24 and...
by ray | Sep 17, 2012 | Matthew, NT, Sermons
Next, Jesus gives us a second area that we can put into practice, namely in our public witness. Matthew 5:13-16 talks about being salt and light. Why are we to be salt and light? v16– Matt 516 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see...
by ray | Sep 17, 2012 | Matthew, NT, Sermons
First, in personal life, we are to examine ourselves. Examine? I thought we were to never doubt, never question and always have faith. I have assurance of salvation. I cried in junior high during a retreat so I’m set. Why do I need to examine? Because our heart is...
by ray | Sep 17, 2012 | Matthew, Sermons
Read Matt 7:24-27. One of the keywords in this text is practice. To get good at anything takes practice. Playing sports or playing an instrument, or learning a new subject takes practice. When it comes to school, you have to practice what you heard in the classroom at...
