Text: Hosea 6:1-7 Summary: God doesn’t desire your sacrifices. God desires you. More specifically, He desires that you show steadfast love toward His Son, your future Bridegroom.
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Phil 1: Why is My Sanctification So Slow?
Preacher: Pastor Ray Jesus promises to do His part in sanctifying us. Yet, why do some Christians seem to progress faster in their sanctification than others? Listen as we learn how we can better cooperate with Jesus in our sanctification. Sermon Notes
Eph 5: A Bride Fit for a King
Preacher: Pastor Ray In earthly marriages, the bride spends so much time and energy getting herself ready for her wedding day, esp. on the day of the wedding. How about in our future marriage to Jesus? How do we prepare ourselves so that we can be a Bride fit for a King? Two things: […]
Happy New Year 2017: The Faith of the Five Wise Virgins (Matt 25)
Preacher: Pastor Ray What would make 2017 a great year for you? A memorable year? An unforgettable year? What ought to be the first prayer on our lips in 2017? The parable of the 10 virgins helps us to answer these questions. Sermon Notes
Eph 5 – The Mystery of Marriage (pt2 of 3)
There are many things I want to teach, but I decided to start by addressing one of the thorniest parts about biblical marriage–submission. 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands as to the Lord… A friend of mine leads a small group at his church of married couples. And just last week, he asked the […]
Matt 25 – Waiting for the Coming Bridegroom (pt3 of 3)
I was meditating on this section while I was at a cafe in San Marino and I got a chance to do a prayer walk nearby in a neighborhood filled with million dollar homes. And God spoke to me and what I am about to say is uncomfortable. It’s uncomfortable for me as I struggle […]