Text: Heb 5:11-14; 6:1-2; 10:32-34; 12:12-14 Summary: We need endurance to run our race. We need to endure God’s discipline. We need to endure the reproach of this world. We need to endure with discernment. We need to endure for the joy set before us.
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An Inseparable Pair: Repentance and Faith
Text: Heb 3:7-15; 8:6-13; 9:6-10, 13-14; 10:15-25; 11:1-2, 13, 39-40; 12:1-2 Summary: The author of Hebrews explains the difference between the old and the new covenant. As new covenant believers, repentance and faith in Christ are an inseparable pair.
Learning Obedience
Preacher: Pastor Ray Main text: Heb 5:7-8; 6:11-12, 18-19 Jesus learned obedience through 30 years of patiently waiting, and we, too, must learn obedience. Faith mixed with patience leads to hope and this hope is an anchor for our soul.
Our Faith in Jesus Must Be Exercised
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Matt 25:14-30 Parable of the Talents. At the outset of our spiritual journey, God gives us various portions of faith freely as a gift. It is up to us to exercise our faith so that it grows.
Praiseworthy Faith: A Faith that is Not Easily Offended
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Matt 15:21-28 For what kind of faith does Jesus offer His highest commendation? Answer: a faith that is not easily offended. A Canaanite woman overcame the following: 1) Jesus’ silence, 2) disciples who were annoyed by her, 3) Jesus’ confusing statement toward her, and 4) what appears as an outright insult […]
Hold On to Jesus
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: John 20:24-29 Hold on to Jesus, for He is praying for you and He will meet you throughout your life. Andre’s testimony
Faith, Hope, Love
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: 1 Peter 1:3-13 Put your absolute faith in Jesus, hope in Jesus and love Jesus.
Don’t Give Up
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Luke 18:1-8 The parables are specifically given as a corrective to the body of Christ. The Parable of the Persistent Widow is written to those in the body of Christ who give up too easily, and likely, would be unprepared for the coming persecution that precedes the coming of Christ.