by ray | Sep 8, 2013 | NT, Philippians, Sermons
In addition to the theme of joy and rejoicing, there is one other theme that can be found throughout this letter. In terms of frequency, the second most prominent theme in Philippians is the gospel. To some who have been with me for a while, I might sound like a...
by ray | Sep 8, 2013 | NT, Philippians, Sermons
The title of today’s sermon is “Become a Gospel Partner.” Do you believe in the gospel? I mean, do you really believe? If so, how do you know if your belief is authentic? Belief in Jesus is never a private, personal matter. Belief in Jesus always leads to suffering...
by ray | Aug 25, 2013 | Ephesians, Marriage, NT, Sermons, Topical Studies
“One Flesh” 31 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. This phrase, one flesh, refers to deep soul-level oneness. It’s not oil and vinegar, which just sits on top of each other when you mix...
by ray | Aug 25, 2013 | Ephesians, Marriage, NT, Sermons, Topical Studies
“Leave” 31 For this reason a man will leave… The word for “leave” is a strong word. It can be translated as leave behind, neglect, forsake, abandon. Who are we called to leave? Father and mother. There is no society like Western society that de-emphasizes the...
by ray | Aug 25, 2013 | Ephesians, Marriage, NT, Sermons, Topical Studies
Last week, we talked about how marriage is a vehicle of our sanctification. This week, I want to talk about an aspect of sanctification. We are sanctified as we are completed, completed in marriage, completed in church and ultimately completed in Jesus. Eph 5 31 For...
by ray | Aug 19, 2013 | Ephesians, Marriage, NT, Sermons, Topical Studies
Finally, in marriage, God has you cornered and he can begin to deal with your selfishness in a way that he couldn’t before. Because you are now in a covenant until death do us apart. There is no more hiding in marriage. You can hide from others quite easily. People...
