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...
by ray | Jan 24, 2011 | NT, Sermons
So the first point, God’s will for you is to recognize that you are a recipient of God’s tremendous mercy. You need to get that. If you don’t, none of the rest of this message will make sense. Now, we get to the second point, God’s will for you is, in view of this...
by ray | Jan 24, 2011 | NT, Sermons
1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your...
