by ray | Dec 20, 2010 | NT, Sermons
I think if we understood the spiritual importance of this holiday season, we would slow down, we’d be more prayerful, and we’d more attentive to people around us who may be hurting inside. Toward that end, I want to study the 4 characters in this chapter: 1) a woman,...
by ray | Dec 6, 2010 | NT, Romans, Sermons
We know this to be the case if we think of a relationship between a parent and their child. I love my kids unconditionally. They could become criminals and land themselves in jail, but as their father, I would love them unconditionally. But how much or how little I...
by ray | Dec 6, 2010 | NT, Romans, Sermons
Many things in Scripture are not clearly laid out and this mystery makes us feel uncomfortable. Sadly, entire denominations are formed around a group of people who stand on one side or another based on their convictions over one or more of these controversial issues....
by ray | Dec 6, 2010 | NT, Romans, Sermons
Starting from Romans 9:10, we read, 10 Not only that, but Rebekah’s children were conceived at the same time by our father Isaac. 11 Yet, BEFORE the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—IN ORDER THAT God’s purpose in election might stand: 12 not by works...
by ray | Dec 6, 2010 | NT, Romans, Sermons
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and...
by ray | Nov 29, 2010 | NT, Romans, Sermons
The third type of groaning is the Spirit groaning on our behalf in intercessory prayer. It’s very encouraging to know that while many times, we don’t know what to do. We don’t know what God’s will is in many specific instances of our lives. But the Spirit knows...
