by ray | Nov 20, 2012 | Deuteronomy, OT, Sermons, Thanksgiving, Topical Studies
That was a long intro. This is our Thanksgiving service. So to get you into the holiday spirit, we are taking a detour from our study of Matthew and today we’ll cover our Devotional Text from last week, Deut 1. And we will tackle the perennial problem of ingratitude....
by ray | Nov 21, 2011 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons, Thanksgiving, Topical Studies
Paul had 101 reasons to be ungrateful if he looked at his circumstances. Paul would have thrown in the towel if he fixed his attention upon the sins at Corinth. But here in v8-9, there is a spiritual key to being a thankful person. 8 He will keep you strong to the...
by ray | Nov 21, 2011 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons, Thanksgiving, Topical Studies
I think knowing the context changes everything. What he writes here is shocking. 4 I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. I always thank God for who? Who is he thankful for? For the Corinthians. Did he write this letter and mail it...
by ray | Nov 21, 2011 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons, Thanksgiving, Topical Studies
Happy Thanksgiving! Today is all about thanksgiving. And if you are wondering about the table here, we will be partaking in the Lord’s Supper later in the service because as Christians, what are we most thankful for? It’s God sending His Son to reconcile sinners to...
by ray | Jul 12, 2011 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons, Thanksgiving, Topical Studies
1 Cor 1:1-3 – 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of...
