Being religious is not the same as being a real Christian. Jesus said even the best among us must be born again. A religious person has religion; a Christian has been born again through personal faith in Jesus Christ. It’ as simple as that. Religion is good but Jesus is better.
Text: John 3At the Red Sea, the Hebrews were delivered while the Egyptians were destroyed. From this we learn that the church and the world have two different destinations. This is the final difference between them.
Text: Hebrews 11:29Would anyone mind taking off their shoes and showing us their feet? Makes you hesitate, doesn’t it? Maybe it’s […]
Text: Romans 10:14-21Our youngest daughter Megan and I have been reading the Book of Revelation before she goes to bed at night. […]
Text: Romans 9:6-18Our family went up to Chicago on Labor Day to spend time with our oldest daughter. We ate a picnic […]
Text: Romans 9:1-5I thought I better get out ahead of something that happened to me in Mexico before my team members spill […]
Text: Acts 16:14-15When God chooses people for his family, he picks those the world considers losers. This means that imperfect people make excellent candidates for the grace of God. Since we are all imperfect, when we boast, let us boast only in the Lord.
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31In this message Pastor Ray reminds us everything we believe rests on the sovereignty of God. Salvation starts with God, not with us. Because he has chosen us, we can stand firm amid the trials of life. By standing firm we prove to ourselves and to the watching world what we truly believe.
Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17When our own faith grows, the gospel message greatly expands. The good news is intended for our own community and for countries around the world. Since God is a global God we must become global believers.
Text: 2 Corinthians 10:15-16After John 3:16, Romans 8:28 may be the most treasured passage of Scripture. Let me read it right now: “And […]
Text: Romans 8:28-30