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 machine,...
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...
by ray | Sep 13, 2008 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons
Introduction What are your expectations in coming here? Why am I here? I have 2 kids, I have a stressful job at a small software company. I am 33 years old. What on earth is my connection with all of you? Frankly, very little. But God saved me in college at UC...
by ray | Aug 28, 2008 | 1 Tim, NT, Sermons
Icebreaker – favorite movie, survey church background Introduce myself. Graduation, family, college ministry, missions. I am so thankful that each of you can come and attend our historic first Bible study here at USC Health Campus and I am excited to see what...
