Some people are surprised to learn that in the beginning Christianity had no recognized symbol. In the earliest days Christians recognized each other by declaring “Jesus is Lord.” It took several generations for the cross to become the universal symbol of the Christian faith. Perhaps the cross is little more than a symbol to many people. Yet, it is much more than a symbol and has great meaning and significance.
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25Tell them, Pastor Ray, tell them that nothing matters except Christ. The young people need to know this before it’s […]
Text: Romans 11:17-24I’d like to talk to you about who goes to heaven. We all know that the Bible teaches the reality […]
Text: Romans 10:1-4Last week’s sermon was called Straight Talk About Predestination. If I were giving someone else advice, I would say that […]
Text: Romans 9:30-33Our basic problem is that we have allowed God to be everywhere but on his throne. No wonder we are unhappy and frustrated and unfulfilled. Let God be God and all will be well.
Text: Romans 9:6-18In the end we will discover that though we failed the Lord a thousand times, he never failed us, not even once.
Text: Romans 9:6-18Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you weren’t married? If somehow you were suddenly single again? […]
Text: 1 Corinthians 13:7Reading Genesis 3 is like reading the devil’s playbook because his tactics haven’t changed.
Text: Genesis 3:1-7It does not matter whether or not people understand us or think we are even sane as long as we are true to God.
Text: 1 Kings 19:19-21If we are willing to obey, God can take care of the details. He can send the ravens to feed us when the world has forgotten us.
Text: 1 Kings 17:2-7