Preacher: Pastor Ray Main text: Hebrews 5-6, 10; Luke 16 One of the primary goals of the Christian life is to reach perfection (or maturity) in our bodies in terms of what we do with our eyes, ears, tongue, mind and heart. God, our Heavenly Father, disciplines us on this road to sanctification. Today, we […]
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The Discipline of the Lord
Preacher: Pastor Ray Main text: Heb 12:3-11 God disciplines those He loves and this discipline leads to life (12:9), holiness (12:10), and righteousness (12:11).
Put Away Anger in All Its Forms
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Eph 4:17-32 Put away anger in all its forms and put on kindness, tenderheartedness and a forgiving spirit.
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.
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.
The Fires of Persecution
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Mark 10:17-31 (Context – Mark 9:49-50, 10:32-40) Summary: As followers of Jesus, expect to go through many fires, specifically, the fires of persecution. Allow these fires to purify you, for great is your reward.