by ray | Aug 19, 2013 | Ephesians, Marriage, NT, Sermons, Topical Studies
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...
by ray | May 27, 2013 | 2 Cor, NT, Sermons
2) What makes us recognize our weakness? For Paul, what allowed him to recognize his weakness? One, he had to endure much hardship. And two, he had a thorn in his flesh. Please turn with me to 2 Cor 11:24-30. [READ] In this section, Paul boasts about his weaknesses...
by ray | May 13, 2013 | 2 Cor, NT, Sermons
The new creation changes the way believer’s view others, it changes their purpose, and lastly… The new creation changes the character of a believer’s ministry. Getting at the character of Paul’s ministry, the flavor of his ministry and Paul’s ethos as a...
by ray | May 7, 2013 | 2 Cor, NT, Sermons
To recap, first, having an eternal perspective keeps the believer humble. Second, having an eternal perspective motivates us to live wisely in light of divine judgment. 3) Lastly, having an eternal perspective allows us to understand the goal of suffering. There are...
by ray | Apr 9, 2013 | 2 Cor, Holy Spirit, NT, Sermons, Topical Studies
There was a happy ending, but there were 6-7 years of a rocky relationship between Paul and the Corinthian church. And much of time, Paul was not there. Either because of missions or because he wasn’t welcome. You can see how false apostles could easily turn the...
