Faith and Works
Text: James 2:14-26, Gen 22:1-18
Summary: Your faith and your works begin and end with Jesus alone.… Read more
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Endurance
Text: Heb 5:11-14; 6:1-2; 10:32-34; 12:12-14
Summary: We need endurance to run our race. We need to endure God’s discipline. We need to endure the reproach of this world. We need to endure with discernment. We need to endure for the joy set before us.… Read more
An Inseparable Pair: Repentance and Faith
Text: Heb 3:7-15; 8:6-13; 9:6-10, 13-14; 10:15-25; 11:1-2, 13, 39-40; 12:1-2
Summary: The author of Hebrews explains the difference between the old and the new covenant. As new covenant believers, repentance and faith in Christ are an inseparable pair.… Read more
Learning Obedience
Preacher: Pastor Ray
Main text: Heb 5:7-8; 6:11-12, 18-19
Jesus learned obedience through 30 years of patiently waiting, and we, too, must learn obedience. Faith mixed with patience leads to hope and this hope is an anchor for our soul.… Read more
Our Faith in Jesus Must Be Exercised
Preacher: Pastor Ray
Text: Matt 25:14-30
Parable of the Talents. At the outset of our spiritual journey, God gives us various portions of faith freely as a gift. It is up to us to exercise our faith so that it grows.… Read more
Praiseworthy Faith: A Faith that is Not Easily Offended
Preacher: Pastor Ray
Text: Matt 15:21-28
For what kind of faith does Jesus offer His highest commendation? Answer: a faith that is not easily offended. A Canaanite woman overcame the following: 1) Jesus’ silence, 2) disciples who were annoyed by her, 3) Jesus’ confusing statement toward her, and 4) what appears as an outright insult from Jesus.… Read more