Rom 6: The Presence of Sin, The Potential to Sin and The Powerlessness of Sin

by ray | Aug 30, 2015 | NT, Romans, Sermons

http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/hillcc.org/2015/2015-sermons/SWS083015.MP3 Preacher: Pastor Ray We live in the presence of sin, which means all of us, Christians included, have the potential to sin. However, for the believer, the power of sin has been broken and sin...

Book of Galatians – Teaching #2: How Fruit Works (pt3 of 3)

by ray | Jun 9, 2013 | Galatians, NT, Sermons

5) Fruit bearing is gradual, it’s mysterious, it’s internal, it’s symmetric and it’s inevitable. What does a fruit bearing life look like? Just like there are no two identical oranges from the same orange tree, fruit that is born in each believer’s life is unique. If...

Matt 15: Religion is Outside In, Christianity is Inside Out (pt3 of 3)

by ray | Dec 20, 2012 | Matthew, NT, Sermons

21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.” 23 Jesus did not answer a word. So...

Matt 13 – Parables and the Kingdom of Heaven (pt3 of 3)

by ray | Dec 3, 2012 | Matthew, NT, Sermons

Another sign that you are a kingdom citizen: you are willing to give up everything to enter the kingdom of heaven. 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and...

Matthew 5:17-48: Having Love for Your Enemies is the Litmus Test (pt3 of 4)

by ray | Jul 31, 2012 | Matthew, NT, Sermons

This is the difference between justification and sanctification. The moment you accept Christ, the grace of God comes into your life and you are justified, legally pronounced righteous before God in Christ. But, as you grow in grace, you are sanctified, changed as you...