mercy

God Loved Jacob and Hated Esau

April 15, 2018 By ray

Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Gen 25:19-28 In the same way that Jacob was loved by God and Esau hated, for those of us who are in Christ, who cling forcefully to Jesus, you are the object of unimaginable mercy and God’s everlasting love.… Read more

Two Lies of Satan that Keep Us Lost

July 23, 2017 By ray

Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Luke 15:17-32 One lie is shame and it applies to the Prodigal Son. The other lie is work and it applies to the Elder Son and the rest of us in the Church who are busy working.… Read more

Did Jonah Repent?

December 12, 2016 By ray

Preacher: Pastor Ray Why is the book of Jonah in Scripture? What is the main takeaway from Jonah? To answer this, let’s defer to Jesus. He gives us the answer as recorded by the gospel writers. Today, we’ll focus on Matthew 12:38-50. Sermon Notes… Read more

Revelation 9: Mercy Wrapped Up in Wrath

December 9, 2014 By ray

During the Tribulation, God’s wrath seems incompatible with a God of love. Listen how even in the midst of God’s wrath, we can find mercy.… Read more

Matt 25 – Waiting for the Coming Bridegroom (pt3 of 3)

March 17, 2013 By ray

I was meditating on this section while I was at a cafe in San Marino and I got a chance to do a prayer walk nearby in a neighborhood filled with million dollar homes. And God spoke to me and what I am about to say is uncomfortable. It’s uncomfortable for me as I struggle with its implications for my family.… Read more

Matt 21, 23 – Deceived by a Figless Fig Tree (pt2 of 3)

February 24, 2013 By ray

How does Jesus respond to this kind of spiritual leadership? 8 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have only one Master and you are all brothers. There are no masters and disciples among us. We’re all brothers and sisters. There is only one Master and his name is Jesus Christ.… Read more