Preacher: Pastor Ray Jesus promises to do His part in sanctifying us. Yet, why do some Christians seem to progress faster in their sanctification than others? Listen as we learn how we can better cooperate with Jesus in our sanctification. Sermon Notes
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Eph 5: A Bride Fit for a King
Preacher: Pastor Ray In earthly marriages, the bride spends so much time and energy getting herself ready for her wedding day, esp. on the day of the wedding. How about in our future marriage to Jesus? How do we prepare ourselves so that we can be a Bride fit for a King? Two things: […]
Happy New Year 2017: The Faith of the Five Wise Virgins (Matt 25)
Preacher: Pastor Ray What would make 2017 a great year for you? A memorable year? An unforgettable year? What ought to be the first prayer on our lips in 2017? The parable of the 10 virgins helps us to answer these questions. Sermon Notes
Post-Election 2016: Where Do We Go From Here? (1 Peter)
Preacher: Pastor Ray Our country is divided. Angry protests. Fear. Confusion. Where do we go from here now that Donald Trump is soon to be our 45th President? Does the Bible have anything to say? Listen as the Apostle Peter speaks a fresh word with surprising relevance to Christians living in America today. Sermon […]
Elihu: A Case Study in Anger, Arrogance and Judgment (Job 32, James 1)
Preacher: Pastor Ray Is Elihu a flawed prophet or a false prophet? Do his flaws disqualify him from speaking as God’s representative who provides wise counsel into Job’s situation? What can we learn from this enigmatic person who draws some truthful conclusions about Job regarding his sin while also falsely accusing him? Listen and […]
1, 2, 3 John: Spiritual Deception and the Need for Discernment
Preacher: Pastor Ray CORRECTION: James, the author of the book that bears his name, is NOT the brother of John as mentioned (nor the son of Thunder, nor the son of Zebedee). This James is the son of Alphaeus and the brother of Jesus who eventually pastored the church in Jerusalem. As there are […]