by ray | Mar 24, 2013 | Matthew, NT, Sermons
Underlying Judas’ betrayal, the motivation behind why Judas said, why wasn’t this money given to the poor was his love of money. Let’s call it what it is. Money was his idol. Judas didn’t love the poor. He didn’t love Jesus. He was ready to betray Jesus for $1,000....
by ray | Feb 24, 2013 | Matthew, NT, Sermons
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...
by ray | Oct 30, 2012 | OT, Sermons
If the story ended here, it would be a glorious ending. But it doesn’t. Chapter 19 just doesn’t fit in with the rest of Elijah’s life and ministry. Elijah’s life up until this point is exemplary. His life is one that all Christians would hope to emulate. He displayed...
by ray | Sep 17, 2012 | Matthew, Sermons
Read Matt 7:24-27. One of the keywords in this text is practice. To get good at anything takes practice. Playing sports or playing an instrument, or learning a new subject takes practice. When it comes to school, you have to practice what you heard in the classroom at...
by ray | May 29, 2012 | Matthew, NT, Sermons
One thing we need to notice about the first temptation or the first test is that there is nothing sinful about turning stones to bread. If you are hungry, what do you do? You open the refrigerator. Or if you are a college student, you beg. In other words, you find a...
