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Did Jonah Repent?

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​ 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

The Problem of the Joyless Christian (John 15-16)

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Preacher: Pastor Ray Choi If Jesus is the source of your joy (meaning, you enjoy Him), then your joy will be full and no one and nothing can take it away from you.… Read more

Philippians 3: The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ (pt1 of 3)

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Text: Phil 3:1-11 Thank you for sharing your salvation testimonies with all of us.  In some ways, listening to a testimony can be more helpful at times than listening to a sermon because in a testimony, you are hearing someone describe how the Word of God came alive for them.  I love listening to testimonies because it reminds me that listening to the Word of God is not like listening to a lecture by one of your professors.  … Read more

Book of Galatians – Teaching #2: How Fruit Works (pt2 of 3)

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1) Fruit bearing is gradual. Paul, why does he use the word “fruit”? Why not say traits? He’s using an analogy of botanical growth and it speaks to the rate of growth. Bearing fruit is as gradual as the growth rate of a blade of grass. Can you see a blade of grass growing while it is happening?… Read more

2 Corinthians – Teaching #1: Repentance and the Reality of Spiritual Battle (pt3 of 3)

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Instead of binding you with religion, Paul said, you were not bound under my leadership. Actually, as an apostle, I will allow myself to be bound for your sake. For the sake of church planting and missions, I will endure whatever hardships come my way because Satan doesn’t want God’s work to advance.… Read more

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

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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