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Who is Jesus to You? (Mark 5-8)

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Preacher: Pastor Ray Jesus is our Deliverer, our Healer, the Christ and our Lord. Discussion Questions Read Mark 5:1-5. Jesus is our Deliverer. – If you encountered this man from the Gerasenes possessed by an unclean spirit, what would be your reaction? – In cases of demonic oppression, do you agree or disagree that we are overly dependent on human institutions and human means at the expense of faith that Jesus can actually deliver us from any type of bondange and stronghold?… Read more

2 Tim 4: Loving His Appearing

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Sermon Outline 2 Tim 4: Loving His Appearing Text: 2 Tim 4:1-8 Paul about to be killed in Rome Paul passing the baton to his disciple and spiritual son, Timothy Recap Chapter 1: Paul gives Timothy the charge to guard the gospel Chapter 2: Paul gives Timothy the charge to suffer for the gospel Chapter 3: Paul gives Timothy the charge to continue in the gospel Today, we’re in final chapter of this letter, chapter 4. 2 Tim 4:1-2 Paul charges Timothy with one final thing–proclaim the gospel You think Paul is a little concerned about the gospel? Why is Paul so adamant that Timothy takes the baton and guards the gospel and suffers for the gospel and continues in the gospel and keeps proclaiming the gospel over and over again?… Read more

Eph 5 – The Link Between Marriage, Christ and Church (pt3 of 3)

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“One Flesh” 31 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. This phrase, one flesh, refers to deep soul-level oneness. It’s not oil and vinegar, which just sits on top of each other when you mix them.… Read more

Eph 5 – The Link Between Marriage, Christ and Church (pt2 of 3)

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“Leave” 31 For this reason a man will leave… The word for “leave” is a strong word. It can be translated as leave behind, neglect, forsake, abandon. Who are we called to leave? Father and mother. There is no society like Western society that de-emphasizes the obligation to your parents. But Asians, I think we can better appreciate how shocking this statement must have been for the Jewish readers in the first century.… Read more

Eph 5 – The Link Between Marriage, Christ and Church (pt1 of 3)

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Last week, we talked about how marriage is a vehicle of our sanctification. This week, I want to talk about an aspect of sanctification. We are sanctified as we are completed, completed in marriage, completed in church and ultimately completed in Jesus. Eph 5 31 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.… Read more

Eph 5 – Marriage is a Vehicle of Our Sanctification (pt1 of 3)

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Today, we are going to continue our study on the topic of marriage and I want to talk specifically about sanctification in the context of marriage. Before we dive into this new aspect of marriage, I want to revisit and tie up some loose ends from my last sermon 2 weeks ago.… Read more