Preacher: Pastor Ray In order to become a godly person, you need a good conscience. A conscience that is functioning properly will serve as a filter against sin and idolatry trying to enter and lodge itself in our hearts. Discussion Questions Read 1 Thess 5:22-24. The promise is that God can sanctify us completely and […]
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Hebrews 12: Seek the Lord and Let Him Deliver You from Sin
Preacher: Pastor Ray Our Heavenly Father wants His children to seek Him so that He can deliver us from deeply rooted sins such as lust and bitterness. Discussion Questions The Lord wants you to seek Him so that He can deliver you from sin. Here are 3 observations from the Psalms: 1) Boastful words overflow […]
Pentecost Sunday: Why We Need the Holy Spirit
Preacher: Pastor Ray The Holy Spirit came in power during the first Pentecost. Listen as we discuss why we still need the Holy Spirit today. Discussion Questions Here are 5 reasons why we should consider the Holy Spirit today: 1) The Holy Spirit is God 2) Pentecost was a historical event 3) Jesus told us […]
Easter 2015: Heart Burn
At the crucifixion and in the days that immediately followed, there were 3 groups of people: 1) passive spectators, 2) discouraged insiders and 3) passionate followers. Listen to how the resurrected Jesus spoke to two men on the Emmaus Road to turn them into passionate followers.
The Book of Acts: The Life of Paul, A Witness
One prominent theme of the book of Acts is that of being a witness. See how Paul’s life demonstrates that being a witness precedes the act of witnessing. Discussion Questions – What’s the connection between Acts 1:8 and Acts 28:23? – What is a witness? Compare a firsthand eyewitness of an accident versus someone who […]
Acts 8: The Ultimate Fruit that Validates Salvation
Simon believed, he got baptized, he followed Philip around town and still he wasn’t saved. Why? How can we be saved and stay saved? Listen as we talk about the ultimate fruit that validates salvation. Discussion Questions – Spiritual signs and wonders are pointers to Jesus. What was Simon fixating on and how does this […]