by ray | Aug 24, 2011 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons
Two weeks ago, we covered a theme that I find to be a recurring theme in Paul’s writings. 1 Cor 2:2 – I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. This gospel of Jesus and him crucified, this cross of Jesus is the...
by ray | Aug 10, 2011 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons
2) Paul resolved to know nothing except Jesus Christ and him crucified because this is where true wisdom lies, the gospel is true wisdom. 6 We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are...
by ray | Jul 18, 2011 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons
Paul mentions this absurd view of baptism. Then he mentions the historical reality, namely that he baptized so few among them, thank goodness. And he did this ultimately in order to expose the folly of their allegiance to human leaders. 22 Jews demand miraculous signs...
by ray | Jul 18, 2011 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons
Text: 1 Cor 1:10-31 I used to work for a dot.com in West Hollywood for about 4 years and during that span, I saw a bunch of celebrities: Ron Howard, Bill Murray, the Japanese character Hiro from the TV series Heroes, the cheerleader from Heroes, Baron Davis, the...
by ray | Aug 24, 2010 | Devotionals, Holy Spirit
The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD. (Isaiah 11:2) Throughout His ministry, Jesus relied upon the Holy Spirit to direct Him as He made...
