by ray | Feb 4, 2014 | Matthew, NT, Sermons
When we read about the narrow gate and the broad gate in v13-14, we probably think those on the broad road to destruction are completely irreligious drug addicts and prostitutes who love listening to heavy metal bands like Megadeth and Black Sabbath. If you follow...
by ray | Feb 4, 2014 | Matthew, NT, Sermons
I don’t believe in accidents in God’s kingdom. You could call it a coincidence, but I think it was a divine appointment that I happened to click on a facebook link posted by another church planter, Pastor PJ of Crossview in LA. And halfway through watching this video,...
by coordinator | Jan 27, 2014 | 1 Thess, NT, Sermons
If I said Jesus is coming back exactly a year from now, January 26, 2015–what kind of effect would this kind of false prophecy have on you, the listeners? If you took this prophecy seriously, some of you might say, forget school, or forget work. The same thing...
by coordinator | Jan 27, 2014 | 1 Thess, NT, Sermons
Overall, this is an encouraging letter to the Thessalonians, but you can’t miss the fact that Paul is admonishing some of the members and perhaps even some of the leaders of this church. Who is he admonishing? The irresponsible. How are they being irresponsible? They...
by coordinator | Jan 27, 2014 | 1 Thess, NT, Sermons
Text: 1 Thess 5:12-24 How would you feel if you got home and you realized that you were burglarized? The door was broken in. Things were knocked over. There were broken pieces everywhere. Your TV is gone and your laptop and your jewelry, anything and everything of...
by coordinator | Jan 19, 2014 | 1 Thess, NT, Sermons
We mustn’t forget that Paul is human. Think about how discouraged Paul must have been thinking about Corinth. When you get a chance, re-read 2 Corinthians, esp. those who are considering a life in the ministry. Look at the heartache of a man who put his heart on the...
