Preacher: Pastor Ray In order to become a godly person, you need a good conscience. A conscience that is functioning properly will serve as a filter against sin and idolatry trying to enter and lodge itself in our hearts. Discussion Questions Read 1 Thess 5:22-24. The promise is that God can sanctify us completely and […]
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Russell Moore: Reaction To The Supreme Court Decision on Same-Sex Marriage
See article written by Russell Moore below. Why the church should neither cave nor panic about the decision on gay marriage This opinion piece is by Russell Moore, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. As I write this, the Supreme Court has handed down what will be the […]
Psalm 16: Seek the Lord for He is Your Only Good
Preacher: Pastor Ray We complete our three-week series about seeking the Lord by examining whether or not the Lord is our only good. May He remove idols in your heart as you set Him before you day by day. Discussion Questions Read Psalm 16:1. David’s enemies were not ultimately Saul, or the Philistines, or Absalom, […]
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 […]
Psalm 3: The Lord is My Shield and Salvation
Psalm 3 was a prayer written by David, a man after God’s heart, who seems to be losing his way. He committed murder and adultery and now he has hit rock bottom as Absalom, his own son, is trying to kill him. CORRECTION: Hushai was not someone who “flipped” to Absalom’s side. He was sent […]
Psalm 1-2: Choose the Blessed Life Every Moment
Psalm 1 depicts 2 paths–the path of the wicked and the path of the righteous. Listen as we discuss the blessed path of the righteous. The choice is yours. Discussion Questions The book of Psalms is divided into 5 sub-books and these sub-books mirror the Pentateuch: Book 1 – Genesis, Book 2 – Exodus, Book […]