How Our Faith Grows in the Midst of Spiritual Battle
Preacher: Pastor Ray
Text: 1 Kings 17:17-24
Satan tempts us in order to destroy our faith while God tests us in order to build up our faith.… Read more
spiritual battle
Ephesians: Fullness of Christ, Filled by the Spirit, Fighting on Our Knees
Preacher: Pastor Ray
The book of Ephesians describes the goal of the Christian life as growing into Christ’s FULLNESS. In order to reach this kind of maturity, we need to be FILLED by the Spirit. Lastly, we need to FIGHT on our knees.… Read more
The Voice of God Brings Victory (Psalm 23)
Jesus, our Good Shepherd, wants to give us victory over the Evil One, victory/peace in our relationships (over enemies) and victory/peace in our heart.
Discussion Questions
– Psalm 23:4. In Jesus, we have victory over the Evil One. Satan deceives and condemns. What is his biggest deception? How does Satan condemn us?… Read more
Book of 1 Peter: Trial by Fire
Satan is Real
This article was written by Craig Keener, a professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary, and published on Christianity Today.
The Bible TV miniseries, created and produced by husband and wife duo Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, was a 2013 sensation, raking in more than 100 million views. It was nominated for three Emmy awards, and a sequel title, A.D.: Beyond the Bible, has been planned for NBC.… Read more
2 Tim 3: Continue in the Gospel
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Sermon Outline
Text: 2 Tim 3:1-16
Palm Sunday – palm branches – Misunderstood Sunday
Passion Week – passion means suffering
Two weeks ago: Paul gives Timothy the charge to guard the gospel
Last week: Paul gives Timothy the charge to suffer for the gospel
Next week: Paul gives Timothy the charge to continue in the gospel
Easter Sunday: We will join Timothy in receiving the charge to proclaim the gospel
2 Tim 3:1
Last Days will be marked by difficulty
So in this chapter, Paul urges Timothy in v14 to continue in the gospel
What is the gospel?… Read more