When 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 8:28-30In 1978 Michael Hart wrote a book called “The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential People in History.” In […]
Text: Romans 15:14-21[Sermon opens with a mime. Woman approaches a chair set up on stage with a sign on it that says, […]
Sermon Series: Getting into the Good NewsThis past Sunday I preached at at another church. My wife and I spent about 10 years at there and […]
Sermon Series: Getting into the Good NewsI came across an article this week called “The Fruit of the Word” that was unsettling and yet it resonated […]
Text: Romans 6:1-7A friend sent me an email telling about a question posed to her by a co-worker. Here is the exact […]
Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10Christian Liberty – You are free! Absolutely free. Christ has liberated you from the terrible burden of having to prove your worth by keeping a set of rules. You are free from the law, free from rule keeping, and free to make responsible choices. God has set you free so that you can please him with the choices you make.
Text: Romans 14:13-23