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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The Head of the Church, the Savior of the Body, and the Future Bridegroom
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Eph 5:21-33 Jesus is the Head of the Church – this means we must obey Him. Jesus is the Savior of the body – this means we must receive Him and all that He has for us. Jesus is our future Bridegroom – this means we must love Him.
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 […]
Matt 25 – Waiting for the Coming Bridegroom (pt2 of 3)
In the parable of the ten virgins, half of them were ready and half of them weren’t. The groom, who represents Jesus, is delayed. 5 Since the groom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep. Notice that it is not foolish to sleep. All ten slept, not just the foolish. This is not […]