by ray | Mar 1, 2011 | NT, Romans, Sermons
Let’s read Romans 12:3-8. First off, let me say, congratulations to the Caltech basketball team, which beat conference rival, Oxy, this past week, breaking a 310 string of consecutive conference losses dating back to 1985. Brother Daniel has been a fan all season and...
by ray | Feb 14, 2011 | NT, Romans, Sermons
Now before I list out the spiritual gifts, I want to talk about the connection between grace and gifts. In v3, we read — 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with...
by ray | Feb 14, 2011 | Holy Spirit, NT, Romans, Sermons
Given what we just experienced as a church last Sunday and as we move into a new chapter in our church history, it is very fitting that we are going to talk this morning about the body of Christ and spiritual gifts. Let me start with a qualification — this area...
by ray | Feb 14, 2011 | NT, Romans, Sermons
Today, we are going to start a two-part series about spiritual gifts. This week will be more of an introduction into the topic because for many of us, it’s new. I’m going to end part one with some practical applications but I intend to flesh it out much more in next...
by ray | Jan 24, 2011 | NT, Sermons
I am going to be ordained soon because I believe in the local church. Because the local church is God’s design to the save the world. I am sure of it. He left this worldwide evangelism mission in the hands of a small group of believers and they started to gather into...
by ray | Jan 24, 2011 | NT, Sermons
First point, God’s will for you is to know that you are a recipient of incredible mercy. That’s the first half of Romans 12:1. Second, in view of this mercy, God’s will is for you to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice and this was utterly impossible before our...
