Text: Matt 5-7; John 7:37-39 Summary: Doing the will of God as Jesus describes in the Sermon on the Mount requires divine help from the Holy Spirit. Among believers who already have the Holy Spirit, only the thirsty receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
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Watch and Pray
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Mark 14:32-42 Pray to discern false teachers. Pray to endure the present and future persecution. Pray to express your heartfelt desire for Jesus’ return. Pray for a willing spirit to pray. Pray for your flesh and your emotions not to get in the way of you praying.
Hold On to Jesus
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: John 20:24-29 Hold on to Jesus, for He is praying for you and He will meet you throughout your life. Andre’s testimony
Watch and Pray
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: John 10:1-16 As a doorkeeper/watchman, stay alert and pray for yourself and for those around you. (Jesus is coming back soon!)
Jesus’ Teaching about What Church Should Be
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: John 2 The Church is the Father’s house where we pray. It is a house of prayer, not a money-making business. And Church is not a place, but Jesus is the temple of God.
Preparing to Pray
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: 1 Peter 4:7 Use your tongue for good and not evil and you will be well-prepared to pray.