baptism

Three Washings

March 29, 2020 By ray

Text: 1 John 5:6-8 Summary: We are washed at baptism. We are washed by Jesus’ word (rhema). And we are washed by the blood. Pray this: Jesus, meet me, help me to believe that I’m clean, I pray that you will cleanse me fully by Your blood.… Read more

3 Baptisms: Repentance, Holy Spirit and Fire

September 16, 2018 By ray

Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Matt 3:1-12 Gladly participate in the baptism of repentance (on the receiving and the giving end). Avoid, at all costs, the baptism of fire. And wait for the baptism of the Holy Spirit.… Read more

1 Cor 1:10-31 – Celebrity Christians vs. the Cross (pt 2 of 3)

July 18, 2011 By ray

Paul mentions this absurd view of baptism. Then he mentions the historical reality, namely that he baptized so few among them, thank goodness. And he did this ultimately in order to expose the folly of their allegiance to human leaders. 22 Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom. This mindset of choosing leaders based on their wisdom and talent and eloquence and stature was not uncommon in their day.… Read more

1 Cor 1:10-31 – Celebrity Christians vs. the Cross (pt 1 of 3)

July 18, 2011 By ray

Text: 1 Cor 1:10-31 I used to work for a dot.com in West Hollywood for about 4 years and during that span, I saw a bunch of celebrities: Ron Howard, Bill Murray, the Japanese character Hiro from the TV series Heroes, the cheerleader from Heroes, Baron Davis, the American Idol winner from 2-3 years ago, a contestant from So You Think You Can Dance.… Read more

Book Review: The Deliberate Church (Mark Dever)

March 25, 2011 By ray

The Deliberate Church After many people read “The Nine Marks of the Healthy Church,” they asked, if we realize that our church is unhealthy, what can be do concretely to become a healthy church? In his sequel, Mark Dever, pastor of Capital Hill Baptist Church, makes a point that everything that we do in the church should be done deliberately, hence the title.… Read more