sanctification

Soul Care and the Will of God

January 21, 2019 By ray

Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: 1 Thess 4:3-8, 13-18; 5:16-24 What is the will of God? To rejoice, to pray, and to give thanks. When do we do it? Always, without ceasing, and in all circumstances. Who does it? We do our part, but ultimately we rely upon God to do His.… Read more

Submitting to God’s Order for Our Sanctification

November 26, 2018 By ray

Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Mark 12:18-27 What does the fact that there is no marriage in heaven reveal about God’s order? If you break God’s laws, they break you. This is God’s order: 1) Jesus (eternal covenant), 2) spouse (earthly covenant until death do us part), 3) children (covenant until marriage), 4) local church, 5) everything else.… Read more

By Any Means Possible (Phil 3)

January 22, 2017 By ray

Preacher: Pastor Ray In terms of our own sanctification, maturity, fruit-bearing and salvation, what work do we do and what work does Jesus do? Sermon Notes… Read more

Phil 1: Why is My Sanctification So Slow?

January 16, 2017 By ray

Preacher: Pastor Ray Jesus promises to do His part in sanctifying us. Yet, why do some Christians seem to progress faster in their sanctification than others? Listen as we learn how we can better cooperate with Jesus in our sanctification. Sermon Notes… Read more

Eph 5: A Bride Fit for a King

January 8, 2017 By ray

Preacher: Pastor Ray In earthly marriages, the bride spends so much time and energy getting herself ready for her wedding day, esp. on the day of the wedding. How about in our future marriage to Jesus? How do we prepare ourselves so that we can be a Bride fit for a King?… Read more

Training to be Godly: The Necessity of a Healed Conscience (1 Timothy)

June 29, 2015 By ray

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 keep us blameless (without any blemish or sin) in terms of our spirit, soul (mind/will/emotion) and body.… Read more