Humility
Text: James 4:6, 9-10
Summary: Two definitions of humility. First, a person who regularly humbles himself before the Lord is humble. Second, humility is when you reach the end of yourself.… Read more
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Watch and Pray
Preacher: Pastor Ray
Text: Mark 14:32-42
Pray to discern false teachers. Pray to endure the present and future persecution. Pray to express your heartfelt desire for Jesus’ return. Pray for a willing spirit to pray. Pray for your flesh and your emotions not to get in the way of you praying.… Read more
Rom 7-8: Free and Not Condemned
Preacher: Pastor Ray
Romans 7 or Romans 8? Which chapter is the normative experience for the Christian? It’s time for you to decide which side you’re on.
Discussion Questions
– Romans 7 or 8? Which chapter captures the normative experience for the Christian?
– Do you agree that the Word is clear as to which chapter ought to be our normative experience?… Read more
Pentecost Sunday: Why We Need the Holy Spirit
Preacher: Pastor Ray
The Holy Spirit came in power during the first Pentecost. Listen as we discuss why we still need the Holy Spirit today.
Discussion Questions
Here are 5 reasons why we should consider the Holy Spirit today:
1) The Holy Spirit is God
2) Pentecost was a historical event
3) Jesus told us to pray for the Holy Spirit in the Sermon on the Mount (Luke 1)
4) We need the Holy Spirit’s divine help to deepen our faith in Jesus
5) The Holy Spirit alone brings true unity
– Which one of these reasons provides the most motivation for you to seek the Holy Spirit?… Read more
Matthew 4 – The Temptation of Jesus (pt2 of 4)
One thing we need to notice about the first temptation or the first test is that there is nothing sinful about turning stones to bread. If you are hungry, what do you do? You open the refrigerator. Or if you are a college student, you beg. In other words, you find a way to put food in your stomach.… Read more