Deny Yourself and Follow Jesus’ Example
Preacher: Pastor Ray
Text: Heb 9:23 – 10:25
Jesus denied His self-will throughout His life and we must also deny ourselves–our flesh, our mind, our emotions and our will.… Read more
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Finances and Our Progress To Perfection
Preacher: Pastor Ray
Main text: Hebrews 5-6, 10; Luke 16
One of the primary goals of the Christian life is to reach perfection (or maturity) in our bodies in terms of what we do with our eyes, ears, tongue, mind and heart. God, our Heavenly Father, disciplines us on this road to sanctification.… Read more
Soul Care and the Will of God
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
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)
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?
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Phil 1: Why is My Sanctification So Slow?
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.
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