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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Eph 5: A Bride Fit for a King
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)
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
Eph 5 – Marriage is a Vehicle of Our Sanctification (pt3 of 3)
Finally, in marriage, God has you cornered and he can begin to deal with your selfishness in a way that he couldn’t before. Because you are now in a covenant until death do us apart. There is no more hiding in marriage. You can hide from others quite easily. People can put on a happy, joyful face when they come to church.… Read more
Eph 5 – Marriage is a Vehicle of Our Sanctification (pt2 of 3)
Christians, by definition, start with the Spirit when they are saved because there is no salvation apart from being born of the Spirit. But many Christians make the mistake of beginning with the Spirit, then abandoning the Spirit and essentially relying on themselves for the remainder of their spiritual journey. They get busy at church, they sacrifice, they serve, they can even go on missions, but it’s quite possible to do all of these good things without depending on and being filled by the Holy Spirit.… Read more