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.
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Jesus is Coming Soon
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Matt 24:32-51 Jesus is coming soon. He is at the door. Unfortunately, many in the body of Christ do not believe this.
Jesus: Our Healer, Our Teacher, Our Revealer
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Matt 13:10-17 Turn to Jesus, that He may heal you, teach you and reveal things to you.
Being Worthy of Jesus
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Matt 10 Who is worthy of Jesus? Those who receive Jesus and those who receive the ones whom Jesus sends.
Knowing Jesus
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Matt 7:15-23 If knowing Jesus is your number one pursuit, 2 wonderful things happen. First, you know/do the will of your Father in heaven. Second, you bear much fruit.
3 Baptisms: Repentance, Holy Spirit and Fire
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Matt 3:1-12 Gladly participate in the baptism of repentance (on the receiving and the giving end). Avoid, at all costs, the baptism of fire. And wait for the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
How Do We Resist the Devil?
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Matt 4:1-11 Resist the devil by submitting your body, soul and spirit to the Lord.
Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Joshua 24:11-21 Put away the false gods of possessions, pleasure and praise and choose this day (and every day) to serve the Lord.