Preacher: Pastor Ray As we come to the light, God begins to set us free from the inner darkness of sexual immorality, covetousness (or idolatry) and anger leading to the sin of gossip. Discussion Questions Jesus is the light of the world and Christians are called children of light. Read Eph 5:8-14. – Who is […]
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Ephesians: Total Transformation of Our Mind, Will and Emotions
Preacher: Pastor Ray For those of us who are saved and in Christ, God will renew our minds first and then transform our wills (actions) and our emotions (i.e. anger). Discussion Questions Eph 1-3 describes theological concepts such as salvation and the gospel. Eph 4 describes how God changes our relationships in the body of […]
Training to be Godly: The Necessity of a Healed Conscience (1 Timothy)
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 […]
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 […]