Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Eph 4:17-32 Put away anger in all its forms and put on kindness, tenderheartedness and a forgiving spirit.
Jesus
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.
Hear and Receive Jesus
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Mark 4 The Parable of the Sower. Resist the devil and run to the Head of HR, Jesus Christ. HR = Hear and Receive Jesus.
Being a Friend of Jesus
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Mark 3:13-15, 31-35 A Christian is a friend of Jesus who desires to be with Jesus and to do things with Jesus.