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Nov 16, 2019
THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 6 – Training for Reigning (Part 2)
Series: The Purpose of Testing
P A R T 6 :
T R A I N I N G F O R R E I G N I N G ( P A R T 2 )
T R A I N I N G F O R R E I G N I N G ( P A R T 2 )
To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. - Revelation 3:21
God has more in mind than just getting us to heaven; He is preparing us to rule and reign with Christ!
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- Nov 16, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 6 – Training for Reigning (Part 2)
Nov 16, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 6 – Training for Reigning (Part 2)Series: The Purpose of TestingP A R T 6 :
T R A I N I N G F O R R E I G N I N G ( P A R T 2 )To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. - Revelation 3:21God has more in mind than just getting us to heaven; He is preparing us to rule and reign with Christ! - Nov 9, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 5 – Training for Reigning (Part 1)
Nov 9, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 5 – Training for Reigning (Part 1)Series: The Purpose of TestingP A R T 5 :T R A I N I N G F O R R E I G N I N G ( P A R T 1 )He sent a man before them — Joseph — who was sold as a slave. They hurt his feet with fetters, He was laid in irons. Until the time that his word came to pass, the word of the Lord tested him. - Psalm 105:17-19Christians need to know that God has a purpose for every test and trial that He allows in our lives. Like the great Joseph of old, we are truly 'training for reigning'. We hope you can be with us this weekend for another message rich in revelation on "The Purpose of Testing".
- Nov 2, 2019THE POWER OF PERSEVERANCE IN THESE PERILOUS TIMES
Nov 2, 2019THE POWER OF PERSEVERANCE IN THESE PERILOUS TIMESSeries: Individual MessagesWe are living in turbulent times. All of us face suffering and times in which we feel like giving up. This message inspire and challenge you to find the path God has ordained for you Discover the seven reasons for suffering and God‘s master plan to strengthen you to emerge triumphant. This message from Larry Tomczak may be the very answer to your long-standing prayers for breakthrough.
- Oct 26, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 4 – Wrestling with God
Oct 26, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 4 – Wrestling with GodSeries: The Purpose of TestingP A R T 4 :W R E S T L I N G W I T H G O DThen Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. - Genesis 32:24There are many lessons we need to learn from the life of Jacob, the man who wrestled with God. Some of them may surprise you. We hope you can be with us this weekend for this latest installment in Pastor Ray's teaching series on "The Purpose of Testing"
- Oct 19, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 3 – The Testing of Our Patience (Part 2)
Oct 19, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 3 – The Testing of Our Patience (Part 2)Series: The Purpose of TestingP A R T 3 :T H E T E S T I N G O F O U R P A T I E N C E ( P A R T 2 )Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. - Isaiah 64:4 (NIV)Between the promise of God and its provision or fulfillment there is always a problem; and most often it is a problem that requires waiting and patience.
- Oct 12, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 2 – The Testing of Our Patience (Part 1)
Oct 12, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 2 – The Testing of Our Patience (Part 1)Series: The Purpose of TestingP A R T 2 :T H E T E S T I N G O F O U R P A T I E N C E ( P A R T 1 )My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. - Hebrews 6:2Some of the greatest tests and trials of the Christian life will come as a testing of our patience: Can we wait on God in the midst of our troubles, or not?
- Oct 5, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 1 – The Purpose of Testing
Oct 5, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 1 – The Purpose of TestingSeries: The Purpose of TestingP A R T 1 :T H E P U R P O S E O F T E S T I N GFor You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us as silver is refined.
You brought us into the net; You laid affliction on our backs. You have caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water; but You brought us out to rich fulfillment. - Psalm 66:10-12We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray begins a major new teaching series designed to reveal how our Sovereign God works all things together for our good; how He uses all our the tests, trials and troubles to bring about His great purpose in our lives. - Sep 28, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 12 – The Gospel of the Kingdom
Sep 28, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 12 – The Gospel of the KingdomSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 1 2 :T H E G O S P E L O F T H E K I N G D O MAnd this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. - Matthew 24:14This series concludes with a question: Can the coming of Christ and the end of the world take place until the church includes the ministries of healing and deliverance in its presentation of the Gospel? Maybe not.
- Sep 21, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 11 – Why Are Some Not Delivered?
Sep 21, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 11 – Why Are Some Not Delivered?Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 1 1 :W H Y A R E S O M E N O T D E L I V E R E D ?When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. "Lord, have mercy on my son," he said. "He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal him." - Matthew 17:14-16 (NIV)Jesus had a 100% success rate with casting out demons. But we are not Jesus. Some Christians are not delivered. Why? Please plan to be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray reveals how deliverance is always available—if we meet the conditions.
- Sep 14, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 10 – The Spirit of Jezebel (Part 2)
Sep 14, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 10 – The Spirit of Jezebel (Part 2)Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 1 0 :T H E S P I R I T O F J E Z E B E L ( P A R T 2 )My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. - Hosea 4:6The spirit of Jezebel is at the root of the ruin of many relationships. It destroys marriages, disrupts families and splits churches. Yet many of God's people do not know what it is or how it operates. We hope you can be with us this weekend for Part 2 of Pastor Ray's message on "The Spirit of Jezebel" and how to be delivered from it.
- Sep 7, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 9 – The Spirit of Jezebel (Part 1)
Sep 7, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 9 – The Spirit of Jezebel (Part 1)Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 9 :T H E S P I R I T O F J E Z E B E L ( P A R T 1 )
King Joram demanded, "Do you come in peace, Jehu?" Jehu replied, "How can there be peace as long as the idolatry and witchcraft of your mother, Jezebel, are all around us?" - 2 Kings 9:22Pastor Ray continues our series on "Demonology and Deliverance" with the 1st of a 2 part teaching on the spirit of Jezebel, one of the most common (yet least recognized) demonic spirits at work within the Church and Christian families. - Aug 31, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 8 – Deliverance & Healing
Aug 31, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 8 – Deliverance & HealingSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 8 :D E L I V E R A N C E & H E A L I N G
“Jesus made no hard-and-fast distinction between healing sickness and expelling demons.” - Derek PrinceA careful study of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ reveals a close connection between healing the sick and casting out demons. But it takes discernment to distinguish between sickness and pains that have a demonic cause and those that are purely physical. We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our series on "Demonology and Deliverance". - Aug 24, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 7 – Where Demons Dwell
Aug 24, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 7 – Where Demons DwellSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 7 :W H E R E D E M O N S D W E L LWhoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls. - Proverbs 25:28One of the keys to displacing demons is to know where they dwell within the human personality; the areas of our lives not under the full control of the Holy Spirit. We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our teaching series on "Demonology and Deliverance".
- Aug 17, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 6 – The Origin of Evil (Part 2)
Aug 17, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 6 – The Origin of Evil (Part 2)Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 6 :
T H E O R I G I N O F E V I L ( P A R T 2 )Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time." - Revelation 12:12Last week, we say how the origin of evil in heaven brought about the Fall of Lucifer. This week we we will see how the origin of evil on earth brought about the Fall of Man. The devil's devices have not changed! - Aug 10, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 5 – The Origin of Evil (Part 1)
Aug 10, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 5 – The Origin of Evil (Part 1)Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 5 :T H E O R I G I N O F E V I L ( P A R T 1 )Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name." And He said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven." - Luke 10:17-18Evil exists in the world. But where did it come from? How did it begin? We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our series on "Demonology and Deliverance" with an eye-opening look at the origin of evil and how it relates to Satan's expulsion from Heaven.
- Aug 3, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 4 – Flesh or Demons?
Aug 3, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 4 – Flesh or Demons?Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 4 :F L E S H O R D E M O N S ?I say then, walk by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want. - Galatians 5:16-17 The Apologetics BibleSome of the spiritual warfare we encounter in our journey with Jesus is demonic in nature. But much of our opposition arises from what the New Testament calls “the desires of the flesh”. We need discernment to determine which is which!
- Jul 27, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 3 – Closing Demonic Doorways
Jul 27, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 3 – Closing Demonic DoorwaysSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 3 :C L O S I N G D E M O N I C D O O R W A Y SBlessed be the Lord my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle - Psalm 144:1Pastor Ray continues with a teaching entitled "Closing Demonic Doorways". This message will reveal 7 different doorways demons use to enter into our lives. We will see that knowing how they came in helps us cast them out and close the door to them forever.
- Jul 20, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 2 – How to Identify a Demon
Jul 20, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 2 – How to Identify a DemonSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 2 :
H O W T O I D E N T I F Y A D E M O NAnd these signs will follow those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons. - Jesus in Mark 16:17We hope you can be with us this weekend for Part 2 of Pastor Ray's teaching series on "Demonology and Deliverance". This message will answer 3 critical questions:
What are demons? How do we identify a demon? And finally, what do we do with them? - Jul 13, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 1 – The Forgotten Ministry of Jesus Christ
Jul 13, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 1 – The Forgotten Ministry of Jesus ChristSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 1 :T H E F O R G O T T E N M I N I S T R Y O F J E S U S C H R I S TAnd these signs will accompany those who believe: in My name they shall cast out demons… - Mark 16:17The majority of the earthly ministry of Jesus consisted of 3 things: He preached the Gospel, He healed the sick, and He cast out demons.Of these 3, surely Deliverance from evil spirits is the most forgotten and neglected ministry of Jesus in the modern American church. We hope you can be with us this weekend for the beginning of Pastor Ray's 12 week teaching series on "Demonology and Deliverance".
- Jul 6, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 11 – The Ultimate Explanation
Jul 6, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 11 – The Ultimate ExplanationSeries: The Power of God's WordP A R T 1 1 :
T H E U L T I M A T E E X P L A N A T I O NThe entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. - Psalm 119:130Of all the books ever written, it is only by biblical revelation that we come to understand that the cause of all the conflict in the universe, and in our own lives, is the warfare over the Word of God. We hope you can be with us this weekend to hear Pastor Ray's concluding message in our teaching series on "The Power of God's Word".
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Nov 16, 2019
THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 6 – Training for Reigning (Part 2)
Series: The Purpose of Testing
P A R T 6 :
T R A I N I N G F O R R E I G N I N G ( P A R T 2 )
T R A I N I N G F O R R E I G N I N G ( P A R T 2 )
To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. - Revelation 3:21
God has more in mind than just getting us to heaven; He is preparing us to rule and reign with Christ!
WatchNotesDownloadDateTitle
- Nov 16, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 6 – Training for Reigning (Part 2)
Nov 16, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 6 – Training for Reigning (Part 2)Series: The Purpose of TestingP A R T 6 :
T R A I N I N G F O R R E I G N I N G ( P A R T 2 )To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. - Revelation 3:21God has more in mind than just getting us to heaven; He is preparing us to rule and reign with Christ! - Nov 9, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 5 – Training for Reigning (Part 1)
Nov 9, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 5 – Training for Reigning (Part 1)Series: The Purpose of TestingP A R T 5 :T R A I N I N G F O R R E I G N I N G ( P A R T 1 )He sent a man before them — Joseph — who was sold as a slave. They hurt his feet with fetters, He was laid in irons. Until the time that his word came to pass, the word of the Lord tested him. - Psalm 105:17-19Christians need to know that God has a purpose for every test and trial that He allows in our lives. Like the great Joseph of old, we are truly 'training for reigning'. We hope you can be with us this weekend for another message rich in revelation on "The Purpose of Testing".
- Oct 26, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 4 – Wrestling with God
Oct 26, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 4 – Wrestling with GodSeries: The Purpose of TestingP A R T 4 :W R E S T L I N G W I T H G O DThen Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. - Genesis 32:24There are many lessons we need to learn from the life of Jacob, the man who wrestled with God. Some of them may surprise you. We hope you can be with us this weekend for this latest installment in Pastor Ray's teaching series on "The Purpose of Testing"
- Oct 19, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 3 – The Testing of Our Patience (Part 2)
Oct 19, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 3 – The Testing of Our Patience (Part 2)Series: The Purpose of TestingP A R T 3 :T H E T E S T I N G O F O U R P A T I E N C E ( P A R T 2 )Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. - Isaiah 64:4 (NIV)Between the promise of God and its provision or fulfillment there is always a problem; and most often it is a problem that requires waiting and patience.
- Oct 12, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 2 – The Testing of Our Patience (Part 1)
Oct 12, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 2 – The Testing of Our Patience (Part 1)Series: The Purpose of TestingP A R T 2 :T H E T E S T I N G O F O U R P A T I E N C E ( P A R T 1 )My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. - Hebrews 6:2Some of the greatest tests and trials of the Christian life will come as a testing of our patience: Can we wait on God in the midst of our troubles, or not?
- Oct 5, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 1 – The Purpose of Testing
Oct 5, 2019THE PURPOSE OF TESTING: Part 1 – The Purpose of TestingSeries: The Purpose of TestingP A R T 1 :T H E P U R P O S E O F T E S T I N GFor You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us as silver is refined.
You brought us into the net; You laid affliction on our backs. You have caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water; but You brought us out to rich fulfillment. - Psalm 66:10-12We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray begins a major new teaching series designed to reveal how our Sovereign God works all things together for our good; how He uses all our the tests, trials and troubles to bring about His great purpose in our lives.
Sep 28, 2019
DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 12 – The Gospel of the Kingdom
Series: Demonology & Deliverance
P A R T 1 2 :
T H E G O S P E L O F T H E K I N G D O M
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. - Matthew 24:14
This series concludes with a question: Can the coming of Christ and the end of the world take place until the church includes the ministries of healing and deliverance in its presentation of the Gospel? Maybe not.
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- Sep 28, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 12 – The Gospel of the Kingdom
Sep 28, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 12 – The Gospel of the KingdomSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 1 2 :T H E G O S P E L O F T H E K I N G D O MAnd this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. - Matthew 24:14This series concludes with a question: Can the coming of Christ and the end of the world take place until the church includes the ministries of healing and deliverance in its presentation of the Gospel? Maybe not.
- Sep 21, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 11 – Why Are Some Not Delivered?
Sep 21, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 11 – Why Are Some Not Delivered?Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 1 1 :W H Y A R E S O M E N O T D E L I V E R E D ?When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. "Lord, have mercy on my son," he said. "He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal him." - Matthew 17:14-16 (NIV)Jesus had a 100% success rate with casting out demons. But we are not Jesus. Some Christians are not delivered. Why? Please plan to be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray reveals how deliverance is always available—if we meet the conditions.
- Sep 14, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 10 – The Spirit of Jezebel (Part 2)
Sep 14, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 10 – The Spirit of Jezebel (Part 2)Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 1 0 :T H E S P I R I T O F J E Z E B E L ( P A R T 2 )My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. - Hosea 4:6The spirit of Jezebel is at the root of the ruin of many relationships. It destroys marriages, disrupts families and splits churches. Yet many of God's people do not know what it is or how it operates. We hope you can be with us this weekend for Part 2 of Pastor Ray's message on "The Spirit of Jezebel" and how to be delivered from it.
- Sep 7, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 9 – The Spirit of Jezebel (Part 1)
Sep 7, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 9 – The Spirit of Jezebel (Part 1)Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 9 :T H E S P I R I T O F J E Z E B E L ( P A R T 1 )
King Joram demanded, "Do you come in peace, Jehu?" Jehu replied, "How can there be peace as long as the idolatry and witchcraft of your mother, Jezebel, are all around us?" - 2 Kings 9:22Pastor Ray continues our series on "Demonology and Deliverance" with the 1st of a 2 part teaching on the spirit of Jezebel, one of the most common (yet least recognized) demonic spirits at work within the Church and Christian families. - Aug 31, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 8 – Deliverance & Healing
Aug 31, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 8 – Deliverance & HealingSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 8 :D E L I V E R A N C E & H E A L I N G
“Jesus made no hard-and-fast distinction between healing sickness and expelling demons.” - Derek PrinceA careful study of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ reveals a close connection between healing the sick and casting out demons. But it takes discernment to distinguish between sickness and pains that have a demonic cause and those that are purely physical. We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our series on "Demonology and Deliverance". - Aug 24, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 7 – Where Demons Dwell
Aug 24, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 7 – Where Demons DwellSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 7 :W H E R E D E M O N S D W E L LWhoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls. - Proverbs 25:28One of the keys to displacing demons is to know where they dwell within the human personality; the areas of our lives not under the full control of the Holy Spirit. We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our teaching series on "Demonology and Deliverance".
- Aug 17, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 6 – The Origin of Evil (Part 2)
Aug 17, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 6 – The Origin of Evil (Part 2)Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 6 :
T H E O R I G I N O F E V I L ( P A R T 2 )Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time." - Revelation 12:12Last week, we say how the origin of evil in heaven brought about the Fall of Lucifer. This week we we will see how the origin of evil on earth brought about the Fall of Man. The devil's devices have not changed! - Aug 10, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 5 – The Origin of Evil (Part 1)
Aug 10, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 5 – The Origin of Evil (Part 1)Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 5 :T H E O R I G I N O F E V I L ( P A R T 1 )Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name." And He said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven." - Luke 10:17-18Evil exists in the world. But where did it come from? How did it begin? We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our series on "Demonology and Deliverance" with an eye-opening look at the origin of evil and how it relates to Satan's expulsion from Heaven.
- Aug 3, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 4 – Flesh or Demons?
Aug 3, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 4 – Flesh or Demons?Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 4 :F L E S H O R D E M O N S ?I say then, walk by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want. - Galatians 5:16-17 The Apologetics BibleSome of the spiritual warfare we encounter in our journey with Jesus is demonic in nature. But much of our opposition arises from what the New Testament calls “the desires of the flesh”. We need discernment to determine which is which!
- Jul 27, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 3 – Closing Demonic Doorways
Jul 27, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 3 – Closing Demonic DoorwaysSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 3 :C L O S I N G D E M O N I C D O O R W A Y SBlessed be the Lord my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle - Psalm 144:1Pastor Ray continues with a teaching entitled "Closing Demonic Doorways". This message will reveal 7 different doorways demons use to enter into our lives. We will see that knowing how they came in helps us cast them out and close the door to them forever.
- Jul 20, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 2 – How to Identify a Demon
Jul 20, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 2 – How to Identify a DemonSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 2 :
H O W T O I D E N T I F Y A D E M O NAnd these signs will follow those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons. - Jesus in Mark 16:17We hope you can be with us this weekend for Part 2 of Pastor Ray's teaching series on "Demonology and Deliverance". This message will answer 3 critical questions:
What are demons? How do we identify a demon? And finally, what do we do with them? - Jul 13, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 1 – The Forgotten Ministry of Jesus Christ
Jul 13, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 1 – The Forgotten Ministry of Jesus ChristSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 1 :T H E F O R G O T T E N M I N I S T R Y O F J E S U S C H R I S TAnd these signs will accompany those who believe: in My name they shall cast out demons… - Mark 16:17The majority of the earthly ministry of Jesus consisted of 3 things: He preached the Gospel, He healed the sick, and He cast out demons.Of these 3, surely Deliverance from evil spirits is the most forgotten and neglected ministry of Jesus in the modern American church. We hope you can be with us this weekend for the beginning of Pastor Ray's 12 week teaching series on "Demonology and Deliverance".
Jul 6, 2019
THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 11 – The Ultimate Explanation
Series: The Power of God's Word
P A R T 1 1 :
T H E U L T I M A T E E X P L A N A T I O N
T H E U L T I M A T E E X P L A N A T I O N
The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. - Psalm 119:130
Of all the books ever written, it is only by biblical revelation that we come to understand that the cause of all the conflict in the universe, and in our own lives, is the warfare over the Word of God. We hope you can be with us this weekend to hear Pastor Ray's concluding message in our teaching series on "The Power of God's Word".
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- Jul 6, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 11 – The Ultimate Explanation
Jul 6, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 11 – The Ultimate ExplanationSeries: The Power of God's WordP A R T 1 1 :
T H E U L T I M A T E E X P L A N A T I O NThe entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. - Psalm 119:130Of all the books ever written, it is only by biblical revelation that we come to understand that the cause of all the conflict in the universe, and in our own lives, is the warfare over the Word of God. We hope you can be with us this weekend to hear Pastor Ray's concluding message in our teaching series on "The Power of God's Word". - Jun 29, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 10 – Sanctification & Cleansing
Jun 29, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 10 – Sanctification & CleansingSeries: The Power of God's WordP A R T 1 0 :S A N C T I F I C A T I O N & C L E A N S I N GSanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. - Jesus in John 17:17We can go to heaven without being happy but we can never go to heaven without being holy! God requires holiness and He brings us to holiness by the sanctifying, cleansing power of truth as revealed in Scripture. We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our teaching series on "The Power of God's Word"
- Jun 15, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 9 – The Mirror of God’s Word (Part 2)
Jun 15, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 9 – The Mirror of God’s Word (Part 2)Series: The Power of God's WordP A R T 9 :T H E M I R R O R O F G O D ' S W O R D ( P A R T 2 )"Remember that when you are reading your Bible your Bible is also reading you." - Derek PrinceLast week we learned how beholding God's glory in the mirror of His word has the power to to supernaturally transform us into the image of Christ, as it reveals God to us. In this week's message we will learn how the mirror of God's word has the power to reveal us to ourselves! We hope you can be with us for this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our series on "The Power of God's Word".
- Jun 8, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 8 – The Mirror of God’s Word (Part 1)
Jun 8, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 8 – The Mirror of God’s Word (Part 1)Series: The Power of God's WordP A R T 8 :T H E M I R R O R O F G O D ' S W O R D ( P A R T 1 )But be ye doers of the Word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. - James 1:22The Word of God is like a spiritual mirror that not only has the power to reveal God to us; it also has the power to reveal us to ourselves. But if we fail to act on what it shows us, we will fall into a serious condition of self-deception. We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our studies on "The Power of God's Word."
- Jun 1, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 7 – Supernatural Transformation
Jun 1, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 7 – Supernatural TransformationSeries: The Power of God's WordP A R T 7 :S U P E R N A T U R A L T R A N S F O R M A T I O N"But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord." - 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NKJV)Many Christians do not realize that as we behold the glory of the Lord, as revealed in His Word, we will experience an amazing supernatural transformation into the very image of Christ Himself. We become what we behold! Please plan to be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our teaching series, "The Power of God's Word".
- May 25, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 6 – Victory Over Sin
May 25, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 6 – Victory Over SinSeries: The Power of God's WordP A R T 6 :V I C T O R Y O V E R S I NYour word I have hidden in my heart that I might not sin against You. - Psalm 119:11There is much teaching and preaching on the subject of justification; which is how God saves us. There is not so much teaching and preaching on the subject of sanctification; which is how God makes us holy. We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our series on "The Power of God's Word" and how that power can produce a holy life.
- May 18, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 5 – Victory Over Satan
May 18, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 5 – Victory Over SatanSeries: The Power of God's WordP A R T 5 :V I C T O R Y O V E R S A T A NAnd they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto death. - Revelation 12:11Jesus used the power of God's word to defeat the Devil in the wilderness temptations recorded in Matthew 4. But many Christians have not seen how we have been commissioned to do the same thing using the same means! Please plan to be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our series on "The Power of God's Word".
- May 4, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 4 – Nourishment for the New Man
May 4, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 4 – Nourishment for the New ManSeries: The Power of God's WordP A R T 4 :N O U R I S H M E N T F O R T H E N E W M A NMan shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. - Matthew 4:4It is the power that is in God's word that brings about our new birth in Christ. But that "new creation" man requires a different kind of food than the "natural" man. That food is the milk, the bread, and the meat of the Word of God! We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our series study on "The Power of God's Word" and how essential it is to our growth and development in the journey of faith.
- Apr 27, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 3 – The New Birth
Apr 27, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 3 – The New BirthSeries: The Power of God's WordP A R T 3 :T H E N E W B I R T HJesus answered and said unto him, “Most assuredly I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God…you must be born again." - John 3:3,7God requires a "new birth" for entrance into eternal life. But why is it a must? And how does it come about? We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our series on "The Power of God's Word" with a fresh look at the Christian doctrine of regeneration, the great miracle that changes our life in this world and affects us for eternity.
- Apr 20, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 2 – How Faith Comes
Apr 20, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 2 – How Faith ComesSeries: The Power of God's WordP A R T 2 :H O W F A I T H C O M E SOne of the greatest benefits of the power of God's word is the faith that comes when the Holy Spirit moves upon it.
- Apr 13, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 1 – The Power of God’s Word
Apr 13, 2019THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD: Part 1 – The Power of God’s WordSeries: The Power of God's WordP A R T 1 :T H E P O W E R O F G O D ' S W O R DThere is one power in the universe that can save your soul, heal your body, prosper your life, and give you victory over sin and over Satan. It is "The Power of God's Word". We hope you can be with us tonight as Pastor Ray begins this important new series of teachings on this amazing subject.
Sep 28, 2019
DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 12 – The Gospel of the Kingdom
Series: Demonology & Deliverance
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T H E G O S P E L O F T H E K I N G D O M
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. - Matthew 24:14
This series concludes with a question: Can the coming of Christ and the end of the world take place until the church includes the ministries of healing and deliverance in its presentation of the Gospel? Maybe not.
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- Sep 28, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 12 – The Gospel of the Kingdom
Sep 28, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 12 – The Gospel of the KingdomSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 1 2 :T H E G O S P E L O F T H E K I N G D O MAnd this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. - Matthew 24:14This series concludes with a question: Can the coming of Christ and the end of the world take place until the church includes the ministries of healing and deliverance in its presentation of the Gospel? Maybe not.
- Sep 21, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 11 – Why Are Some Not Delivered?
Sep 21, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 11 – Why Are Some Not Delivered?Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 1 1 :W H Y A R E S O M E N O T D E L I V E R E D ?When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. "Lord, have mercy on my son," he said. "He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal him." - Matthew 17:14-16 (NIV)Jesus had a 100% success rate with casting out demons. But we are not Jesus. Some Christians are not delivered. Why? Please plan to be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray reveals how deliverance is always available—if we meet the conditions.
- Sep 14, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 10 – The Spirit of Jezebel (Part 2)
Sep 14, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 10 – The Spirit of Jezebel (Part 2)Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 1 0 :T H E S P I R I T O F J E Z E B E L ( P A R T 2 )My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. - Hosea 4:6The spirit of Jezebel is at the root of the ruin of many relationships. It destroys marriages, disrupts families and splits churches. Yet many of God's people do not know what it is or how it operates. We hope you can be with us this weekend for Part 2 of Pastor Ray's message on "The Spirit of Jezebel" and how to be delivered from it.
- Sep 7, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 9 – The Spirit of Jezebel (Part 1)
Sep 7, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 9 – The Spirit of Jezebel (Part 1)Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 9 :T H E S P I R I T O F J E Z E B E L ( P A R T 1 )
King Joram demanded, "Do you come in peace, Jehu?" Jehu replied, "How can there be peace as long as the idolatry and witchcraft of your mother, Jezebel, are all around us?" - 2 Kings 9:22Pastor Ray continues our series on "Demonology and Deliverance" with the 1st of a 2 part teaching on the spirit of Jezebel, one of the most common (yet least recognized) demonic spirits at work within the Church and Christian families. - Aug 31, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 8 – Deliverance & Healing
Aug 31, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 8 – Deliverance & HealingSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 8 :D E L I V E R A N C E & H E A L I N G
“Jesus made no hard-and-fast distinction between healing sickness and expelling demons.” - Derek PrinceA careful study of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ reveals a close connection between healing the sick and casting out demons. But it takes discernment to distinguish between sickness and pains that have a demonic cause and those that are purely physical. We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our series on "Demonology and Deliverance". - Aug 24, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 7 – Where Demons Dwell
Aug 24, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 7 – Where Demons DwellSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 7 :W H E R E D E M O N S D W E L LWhoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls. - Proverbs 25:28One of the keys to displacing demons is to know where they dwell within the human personality; the areas of our lives not under the full control of the Holy Spirit. We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our teaching series on "Demonology and Deliverance".
- Aug 17, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 6 – The Origin of Evil (Part 2)
Aug 17, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 6 – The Origin of Evil (Part 2)Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 6 :
T H E O R I G I N O F E V I L ( P A R T 2 )Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time." - Revelation 12:12Last week, we say how the origin of evil in heaven brought about the Fall of Lucifer. This week we we will see how the origin of evil on earth brought about the Fall of Man. The devil's devices have not changed! - Aug 10, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 5 – The Origin of Evil (Part 1)
Aug 10, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 5 – The Origin of Evil (Part 1)Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 5 :T H E O R I G I N O F E V I L ( P A R T 1 )Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name." And He said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven." - Luke 10:17-18Evil exists in the world. But where did it come from? How did it begin? We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our series on "Demonology and Deliverance" with an eye-opening look at the origin of evil and how it relates to Satan's expulsion from Heaven.
- Aug 3, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 4 – Flesh or Demons?
Aug 3, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 4 – Flesh or Demons?Series: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 4 :F L E S H O R D E M O N S ?I say then, walk by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want. - Galatians 5:16-17 The Apologetics BibleSome of the spiritual warfare we encounter in our journey with Jesus is demonic in nature. But much of our opposition arises from what the New Testament calls “the desires of the flesh”. We need discernment to determine which is which!
- Jul 27, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 3 – Closing Demonic Doorways
Jul 27, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 3 – Closing Demonic DoorwaysSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 3 :C L O S I N G D E M O N I C D O O R W A Y SBlessed be the Lord my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle - Psalm 144:1Pastor Ray continues with a teaching entitled "Closing Demonic Doorways". This message will reveal 7 different doorways demons use to enter into our lives. We will see that knowing how they came in helps us cast them out and close the door to them forever.
- Jul 20, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 2 – How to Identify a Demon
Jul 20, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 2 – How to Identify a DemonSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 2 :
H O W T O I D E N T I F Y A D E M O NAnd these signs will follow those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons. - Jesus in Mark 16:17We hope you can be with us this weekend for Part 2 of Pastor Ray's teaching series on "Demonology and Deliverance". This message will answer 3 critical questions:
What are demons? How do we identify a demon? And finally, what do we do with them? - Jul 13, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 1 – The Forgotten Ministry of Jesus Christ
Jul 13, 2019DEMONOLOGY & DELIVERANCE: Part 1 – The Forgotten Ministry of Jesus ChristSeries: Demonology & DeliveranceP A R T 1 :T H E F O R G O T T E N M I N I S T R Y O F J E S U S C H R I S TAnd these signs will accompany those who believe: in My name they shall cast out demons… - Mark 16:17The majority of the earthly ministry of Jesus consisted of 3 things: He preached the Gospel, He healed the sick, and He cast out demons.Of these 3, surely Deliverance from evil spirits is the most forgotten and neglected ministry of Jesus in the modern American church. We hope you can be with us this weekend for the beginning of Pastor Ray's 12 week teaching series on "Demonology and Deliverance".
Feb 9, 2019
THE DECISION IS YOURS: Part 6 – The Ultimate Decision
Series: The Decision is Yours
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T H E U L T I M A T E D E C I S I O N
Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessing and curses. Now I call heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life so that you and your descendants might live! - Deuteronomy 30:19
We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray concludes this powerful series on the power of our choices with the "ultimate" decision that God has set before us: Life and Blessings or Death and Curses. The Decision is ours!
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- Feb 9, 2019THE DECISION IS YOURS: Part 6 – The Ultimate Decision
Feb 9, 2019THE DECISION IS YOURS: Part 6 – The Ultimate DecisionSeries: The Decision is YoursP A R T 6 :T H E U L T I M A T E D E C I S I O NToday I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessing and curses. Now I call heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life so that you and your descendants might live! - Deuteronomy 30:19We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray concludes this powerful series on the power of our choices with the "ultimate" decision that God has set before us: Life and Blessings or Death and Curses. The Decision is ours!
- Feb 2, 2019THE DECISION IS YOURS: Part 5 – The Decision for Humility
Feb 2, 2019THE DECISION IS YOURS: Part 5 – The Decision for HumilitySeries: The Decision is YoursP A R T 5 :
T H E D E C I S I O N F O R H U M I L I T Y
Whoever honors himself shall be humbled and whoever humbles himself shall be honored. - Jesus, in Matthew 23:12 (God’s Word Translation)God commands us to humble ourselves; if we don't God will. The decision is ours!We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray shares a powerful, revelatory message on the spiritual conflict between pride and humility, and why it matters so much in our relationship with the Lord and the quality of our Christian life. - Jan 26, 2019THE DECISION IS YOURS: Part 4 – The Decision to Forgive
Jan 26, 2019THE DECISION IS YOURS: Part 4 – The Decision to ForgiveSeries: The Decision is YoursP A R T 4 :T H E D E C I S I O N T O F O R G I V E"If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. - Matthew 6:14-15 (NLT)Did you know that Jesus warned us at 3 different places that if we withhold forgiveness for the sins others commit against us, then God will withhold forgiveness for the sins that we commit against Him? We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray brings Part 4 of our "Decision is Yours" teaching series, "The Decision to Forgive". You may not know as much about forgiveness as you thought you did.
- Jan 19, 2019THE DECISION IS YOURS: Part 3 – The Decision to Repent
Jan 19, 2019THE DECISION IS YOURS: Part 3 – The Decision to RepentSeries: The Decision is YoursP A R T 3 :
T H E D E C I S I O N T O R E P E N TIn the past, God overlooked (your) ignorance, but now He commands all men everywhere to repent. - Acts 17:30One of the least understood and most neglected of all the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith is repentance. But you cannot be saved or grow in Christ without it!
We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues "The Decision is Yours" series with "The Decision to Repent". This is one you won't want to miss. - Jan 12, 2019THE DECISION IS YOURS: Part 2 – The Decision to Praise
Jan 12, 2019THE DECISION IS YOURS: Part 2 – The Decision to PraiseSeries: The Decision is YoursP A R T 2 :
T H E D E C I S I O N T O P R A I S EI will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. - Psalm 34:1Many Christians are unaware of how a simple decision to praise the Lord can bring many blessings and break many curses. Find out more this weekend as Pastor Ray shares Part Two in our compelling new teaching series on the power of choices and how our decisions determine our destiny. - Jan 5, 2019THE DECISION IS YOURS: Part 1 – The Power of Choice
Jan 5, 2019THE DECISION IS YOURS: Part 1 – The Power of ChoiceSeries: The Decision is YoursP A R T 1 :T H E P O W E R O F C H O I C EI call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live. - Deuteronomy 30:19God presents us with very clear choices: life and blessing or death and curses. The right decision seems obvious, yet so many choose poorly! Please plan to join us this weekend as Pastor Ray begins an important new teaching series, "The Decision is Yours", a fresh look at the power of our choices and how we can make good ones.
Dec 15, 2018
HEALING AND HEALTH: Part 2 – The Fundamental Decision
Series: Healing and Health
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The Jews of Jesus' day did not mind Jesus healing the paralytic but were offended when Jesus forgave his sins. Today we have opposite problem. The Church is comfortable with our message that Jesus forgives all our sins but gets uncomfortable if we say that Jesus heals all our sicknesses. Yet the obvious answer to Jesus' rhetorical question in Matthew 9:5 is it's just as easy for Him to heal His people as it was to save them!
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The Jews of Jesus' day did not mind Jesus healing the paralytic but were offended when Jesus forgave his sins. Today we have opposite problem. The Church is comfortable with our message that Jesus forgives all our sins but gets uncomfortable if we say that Jesus heals all our sicknesses. Yet the obvious answer to Jesus' rhetorical question in Matthew 9:5 is it's just as easy for Him to heal His people as it was to save them!
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- Dec 15, 2018HEALING AND HEALTH: Part 2 – The Fundamental Decision
Dec 15, 2018HEALING AND HEALTH: Part 2 – The Fundamental DecisionSeries: Healing and HealthP A R T 2 :
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The Jews of Jesus' day did not mind Jesus healing the paralytic but were offended when Jesus forgave his sins. Today we have opposite problem. The Church is comfortable with our message that Jesus forgives all our sins but gets uncomfortable if we say that Jesus heals all our sicknesses. Yet the obvious answer to Jesus' rhetorical question in Matthew 9:5 is it's just as easy for Him to heal His people as it was to save them! - Dec 15, 2018HEALING AND HEALTH: Part 1 – The Fundamental Question
Dec 15, 2018HEALING AND HEALTH: Part 1 – The Fundamental QuestionSeries: Healing and HealthP A R T 1 :
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The Jews of Jesus' day did not mind Jesus healing the paralytic but were offended when Jesus forgave his sins. Today we have opposite problem. The Church is comfortable with our message that Jesus forgives all our sins but gets uncomfortable if we say that Jesus heals all our sicknesses. Yet the obvious answer to Jesus' rhetorical question in Matthew 9:5 is it's just as easy for Him to heal His people as it was to save them!
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Dec 1, 2018
WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 42 – What Happens When You Die?
Series: War of the Worldviews
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Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?" - John 11:24-26
Worldviews answer the most important questions of life, and what could be more important than the answer to the question, "What happens when you die?" We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray takes a revealing look at the only 3 possible answers to this question and why the biblical worldview is the only one that makes sense.
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- Dec 1, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 42 – What Happens When You Die?
Dec 1, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 42 – What Happens When You Die?Series: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 4 2 :W H A T H A P P E N S W H E N Y O U D I E ?Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?" - John 11:24-26Worldviews answer the most important questions of life, and what could be more important than the answer to the question, "What happens when you die?" We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray takes a revealing look at the only 3 possible answers to this question and why the biblical worldview is the only one that makes sense.
- Nov 17, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 41 – The Weapons of Our Warfare
Nov 17, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 41 – The Weapons of Our WarfareSeries: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 4 1 :
T H E W E A P O N S O F O U R W A R F A R EFor though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but are divinely powerful...2 Corinthians 10:3-4Christians are in a war, but our enemies are not flesh and blood. Our warfare is spiritual and spiritual war requires spiritual weapons! But sadly, many of God's people know little or nothing about their spiritual weapons or how to use them. We hope you can be with us this weekend for this compelling message from Pastor Ray. - Nov 10, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 40 – The Education of a Generation
Nov 10, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 40 – The Education of a GenerationSeries: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 4 0 :T H E E D U C A T I O N O F A G E N E R A T I O N
Train up a child in the way that he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it. - Proverbs 22:6The near total abandonment of God and a radical commitment to the secular worldview in the institutions of American public education has brought our nation to the brink of anarchy and cultural collapse. Our only hope is that God will awaken the parents and grandparents of this generation to repent and return to the biblical mandate to take responsibility for the education of the next generation. The stakes could not possibly be higher. - Nov 3, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 39 – The Chaos of the Cults
Nov 3, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 39 – The Chaos of the CultsSeries: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 3 9 :T H E C H A O S O F T H E C U L T SIf one comes and preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached...
2 Corinthians 11:4The "Christian" cults continue to be a "Trojan Horse" within American religious culture, bringing spiritual chaos and confusion into countless communities. We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray identifies the major cults of our day and the 3 ways you can recognize them. - Oct 27, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 38 – The 5th Column of Dispensationalism
Oct 27, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 38 – The 5th Column of DispensationalismSeries: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 3 8 :
T H E 5 T H C O L U M N O F D I S P E N S A T I O N A L I S MFor the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine...1 Timothy 4:3What evolution is to the biblical worldview of creationism and socialism is to the biblical worldview of civil government, so is dispensationalism to the biblical worldview of God’s plan for the end-times. It is a fundamental error that has put God’s people into spiritual paralysis and hindered the advancement of the Kingdom of God. - Oct 20, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 37 – Defeating the 5th Column
Oct 20, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 37 – Defeating the 5th ColumnSeries: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 3 7 :D E F E A T I N G T H E 5 T H C O L U M NThen Jesus said to them,'Beware of the leaven of the scribes and Pharisees...and the leaven of Herod.' - Matthew 16:6; Mark 8:15The greatest threats to the Church do not come from outside the Church but from within the Church. We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray begins a 3 part mini-series in our War of the Worldviews studies on "Defeating the 5th Column", exposing and expelling the enemies that undermine and hinder the advancement of the Kingdom of God from within.
- Oct 13, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 36 – Sex and the City (of God)
Oct 13, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 36 – Sex and the City (of God)Series: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 3 6 :S E X A N D T H E C I T Y ( O F G O D )The 60's sexual revolution gave us "freedoms": hooking up, living together, abortion, homosexual unions, pornography, transgenderism and "safe sex."The CDC says we now have a "public health crisis" of 115 million Americans with epidemic STD's. What went wrong with "Sex and the City" permissiveness? Discover brutal realities alongside the beautiful design for those in the City of God. Larry Tomczak brings a strong and sobering word this weekend as we continue the War of the Worldviews series.
- Oct 6, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 35 – Kingdom Now and Not Yet
Oct 6, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 35 – Kingdom Now and Not YetSeries: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 3 5 :K I N G D O M N O W A N D N O T Y E TYou have put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that He put all in subjection under him, He left nothing that is not put under him. But now we do not yet see all things put under him. - Hebrews 2:8-9 (NKJV)The heart of the biblical worldview is the revelation of the Kingdom of God, (the reign and rule of the Lord Jesus Christ), as a present reality awaiting a full fulfillment in the future. We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray explores the "now" and "not yet" dimensions of the Kingdom of God, the most important subject in the Bible.
- Sep 29, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 34 – The Most Important Subject in the Bible
Sep 29, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 34 – The Most Important Subject in the BibleSeries: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 3 4 :
T H E M O S T I M P O R T A N T S U B J E C T I N T H E B I B L EExcept a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God. - John 3:3Jesus did not say IF a man is born again he WILL see the Kingdom of God; He said EXCEPT a man is born again he CANNOT see it. It is very possible to be born again and not "see" the Kingdom of God as a worldview and as a very present reality. We hope you can be with us this weekend to find out why the Kingdom of God is "The Most Important Subject in the Bible." - Sep 22, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 33 – The Heart of the Matter (Part 2)
Sep 22, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 33 – The Heart of the Matter (Part 2)Series: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 3 3 :
T H E H E A R T O F T H E M A T T E R ( P A R T 2 )"Dear Sirs: In response to your article 'What's Wrong with the World? ' I am. Yours truly, G.K. ChestertonWorldviews answer the big questions of life and one of the biggest is "What's wrong with the world?" Many Christians would answer, "Sin", and that's mostly right. But the biblical worldview goes much deeper; even to the very "Heart of the Matter". We hope you can be with us this weekend for a closer look at the biblical revelation of the nature of the human heart, and why it matters so much for all of us. - Sep 15, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 32 – The Heart of the Matter (Part 1)
Sep 15, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 32 – The Heart of the Matter (Part 1)Series: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 3 2 :T H E H E A R T O F T H E M A T T E R"The mind justifies what the heart has chosen." - Dennis PeacockeThese 8 words can rock your world...and your worldview. All human beings, Christians and non-Christians alike, are subject to "confirmation bias"; and how we handle it really matters. We hope you can be with us this weekend as we get to "The Heart of the Matter", this week's message in our War of the Worldviews series.
- Sep 8, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 31 – What Is Man? (Part 2)
Sep 8, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 31 – What Is Man? (Part 2)Series: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 3 1 :W H A T I S M A N ? ( P A R T 2 )"All the answers the Holy Ghost gives concerning man are to humble man. Man is ready to flatter himself and one man to flatter another. But God tells us plainly what we are." - Puritan minister Joseph Caryl, (1602-1673)The same Bible that tells us God created man for dominion and "in His own image and likeness" paints a most painful picture of the condition of man as fallen from God. We hope you can be with us this weekend as we continue our War of the Worldviews series with Part 2 of the answer to one of life's greatest questions: "What is Man?"
- Sep 1, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 30 – What Is Man? (Part 1)
Sep 1, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 30 – What Is Man? (Part 1)Series: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 3 0 :W H A T I S M A N ? ( P A R T 1 )"What is man that You should exalt him, that You should set your heart on him?" - Job 7:17Dr. Ronald Nash says, "A worldview is the total of answers people give to the most important questions of life." And the question "What is man?" is so important that it's found 5 times in the Bible! We hope you can be with us this weekend to discover how the biblical worldview answers this great question and how knowing the answer can equip us for life in an increasingly counter-Christian culture.
- Aug 25, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 29 – The Biblical Worldview on Immigration
Aug 25, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 29 – The Biblical Worldview on ImmigrationSeries: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 2 9 :T H E B I B L I C A L W O R L D V I E W O N I M M I G R A T I O N
In the last election, the number one issue was immigration and the controversial question to building a wall. To this day, it remains the central issue and there is much confusion and controversy! What does the Bible teach on this most important subject? Larry Tomczak returns after his surgery of last month to teach from scripture and bring clarity to us all. - Aug 18, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 28 – Shopping for God
Aug 18, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 28 – Shopping for GodSeries: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 2 8 :S H O P P I N G F O R G O D"The human heart is is an idol factory. Every one of us from his mother's womb, is an expert on inventing idols." - John CalvinA critical piece of the puzzle in our real-life "game of thrones" comes with an understanding of the fact that all human beings are wired for religion. Man will have his God; either the true God, or something that sits in His place. We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our "War of the Worldviews" series!
- Aug 11, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 27 – The Pursuit of Truth
Aug 11, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 27 – The Pursuit of TruthSeries: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 2 7 :
T H E P U R S U I T O F T R U T H
I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. But when He, the Spirit of truth has come, He will guide you into all truth... - Jesus in John 16:13"When all is said and done, there is no pursuit in life more worthy than following the truth, wherever it may lead." - Josh McDowell, "Evidence That Demands A Verdict"Nothing identifies the true followers of Jesus Christ more than their commitment to a lifelong pursuit of the truth. We hope you can be with us for this compelling message as we continue our series, "War of the Worldviews". - Aug 4, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 26 – What Is Truth?
Aug 4, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 26 – What Is Truth?Series: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 2 6 :
W H A T I S T R U T H ?(And Jesus said), "To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth hears my voice." (And) Pilate saith unto him, "What is truth?" - John 18:37-38At Jesus' trial, Pontius Pilate asks a question that has fascinated the human race since the foundation of the world: "What is truth?" We hope you can be with us this weekend as we continue our study of "The War of the Worldviews" with a message that addresses the answer to that question, and why it matter so much in our day. - Jul 28, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 25 – Understanding the Times and Knowing What to Do
Jul 28, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 25 – Understanding the Times and Knowing What to DoSeries: War of the Worldviews
P A R T 2 5 :
U N D E R S T A N D I N G T H E T I M E S & K N O W I N G W H A T T O D OThe military uses the term "fog of war" to describe the confusion and chaos that soldiers experience in the heat of battle. God's people must deal with the same thing in the "War of the Worldviews." There is so much warfare we hardly know where to shoot! In this week's message, Pastor Ray will be teaching on how to move in the spirit of the children of Issachar and becoming one who understands the times and knows what to do. We hope you can be with us!
- Jul 21, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 24 – God Versus Socialism (Part 2)
Jul 21, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 24 – God Versus Socialism (Part 2)Series: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 2 4 :
G O D V E R S U S S O C I A L I S M ( P A R T 2 )
“The arguments of socialism resound through America like never before, and Christians must discern their persuasive but devious rhetoric and stand firm with a biblical answer. The answers to socialism are ‘the king is not God’ and ‘thou shalt not steal’.” - Dr. Joel McDurmon
We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray continues our "War of the Worldviews" series with a second message on "God Versus Socialism", an expose' of the socialist agenda, who is leading it, and how we can derail it. - Jul 14, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 23 – God Versus Socialism (Part 1)
Jul 14, 2018WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS: Part 23 – God Versus Socialism (Part 1)Series: War of the WorldviewsP A R T 2 3 :
G O D V E R S U S S O C I A L I S M ( P A R T 1 )
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - British Prime Minister Margaret ThatcherOne of the deadliest enemies of the Christian biblical worldview is socialism; a political philosophy that strikes at the very heart of the Lordship of Christ and the principles of private property and personal responsibility established in the Law of God. Yet so many of God's people don't know what it is, what it looks like, or why God is against it. We hope you can be with us for part one of a two-part message on "God Versus Socialism."
Dec 30, 2017
THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 47 – The Authority of Jesus
Series: The Sermon on the Mount
P A R T 4 7 :
T H E A U T H O R I T Y O F J E S U S
Pastor Ray will conclude our year-long, verse-by- verse study of the Sermon of the Mount this weekend with a message from the last 2 verses of Matthew 7, which record the effect Jesus' teaching haed upon His hearers...
And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were
astonished at His teaching, for He taught them
as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Matthew 7:28-29 NKJV
We hope you can be with us for this powerful reminder that Jesus the Teacher is, above all, Jesus the LORD.
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- Dec 30, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 47 – The Authority of Jesus
Dec 30, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 47 – The Authority of JesusSeries: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 4 7 :T H E A U T H O R I T Y O F J E S U SPastor Ray will conclude our year-long, verse-by- verse study of the Sermon of the Mount this weekend with a message from the last 2 verses of Matthew 7, which record the effect Jesus' teaching haed upon His hearers...And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people wereastonished at His teaching, for He taught themas one having authority, and not as the scribes.Matthew 7:28-29 NKJVWe hope you can be with us for this powerful reminder that Jesus the Teacher is, above all, Jesus the LORD.
- Dec 16, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 46 – A Tale of Two Houses
Dec 16, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 46 – A Tale of Two HousesSeries: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 4 6 :A T A L E O F T W O H O U S E SThe Lord Jesus Christ concludes His magnificent Sermon the Mount with a most serious warning: Judgment Day will reveal whether we are the "wise man" who built his life on a foundation of rock or the "foolish man" who built his life on a foundation of sand. We need to know which man we are now, because on that Day it will be too late to rebuild!We hope you can be with us this weekend for Pastor Ray's important message, "A Tale of Two Houses".
- Dec 9, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 45 – False Peace (Part 2)
Dec 9, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 45 – False Peace (Part 2)Series: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 4 5 :F A L S E P E A C E ( P A R T 2 )The Lord Jesus pulls no punches when it comes to unmasking the "easy believe-ism" of so much of our modern day evangelism. Not everyone who names God knows God.Please join us Saturday at 5 p.m. for the 1st of Pastor Ray's 2-part message on "False Peace" and the dangers of counterfeit Christianity.
- Dec 2, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 44 – False Peace (Part 1)
Dec 2, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 44 – False Peace (Part 1)Series: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 4 4 :
F A L S E P E A C E ( P A R T 1 )The Lord Jesus pulls no punches when it comes to unmasking the "easy believe-ism" of so much of our modern day evangelism. Not everyone who names God knows God.Please join us Saturday at 5 p.m. for the 1st of Pastor Ray's 2-part message on "False Peace" and the dangers of counterfeit Christianity. - Nov 18, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 43 – Beware of False Prophets (Part 2)
Nov 18, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 43 – Beware of False Prophets (Part 2)Series: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 4 3 :B E W A R E O F F A L S E P R O P H E T S ( P A R T 2 )Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. You shall know them by their fruits.Matthew 7:15-16We hope you can be with us this weekend for Part 2 of Pastor Ray's expository teaching on Jesus' serious warning to "Beware of False Prophets". This one is a much needed message in times like these!
- Nov 11, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 42 – Beware of False Prophets (Part 1)
Nov 11, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 42 – Beware of False Prophets (Part 1)Series: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 4 2 :
B E W A R E O F F A L S E P R O P H E T S
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." - Jesus speaking in Matthew 7:15Pastor Ray continues our yearlong verse-by-verse studies in the Sermon on the Mount with the 1st of 2 messages on the deadly danger of false prophets within the church. There may be more of them than you think - Oct 28, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 41 – The Narrow Way
Oct 28, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 41 – The Narrow WaySeries: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 4 1 :T H E N A R R O W W A Y"If you find it easy to be a Christian, you probably aren't one."- Matt WalshJesus pulled no punches when He described what the "normal Christian life" will look like. So why do we?
- Oct 21, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 40 – The Narrow Gate
Oct 21, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 40 – The Narrow GateSeries: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 4 0 :
T H E N A R R O W G A T E"Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. " - Matthew 7:13-14 (NKJV)"If you find it easy to be a Christian, you probably aren't one." - Matt WalshJesus tells us that our eternity will be determined by one of 2 choices: the "narrow gate" that leads to life or the "broad gate" that leads to destruction, and that "many" will be lost and "few" will be saved. We hope you can be with us for this week's compelling message that exposes the false gospel being preached today that offers an easy way to heaven and a comfortable path along the way.This is one you will want your friends to hear! - Oct 14, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 39 – The Golden Rule
Oct 14, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 39 – The Golden RuleSeries: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 3 9 :
T H E G O L D E N R U L E
Often quoted but more often ignored, Jesus' prescription for a blessed life sums up the Old Testament in 13 words! Join us this weekend for Pastor Ray's message on "The Golden Rule". - Sep 30, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 38 – 4 Principles Jesus Gave 4 Success
Sep 30, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 38 – 4 Principles Jesus Gave 4 SuccessSeries: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 3 8 :4 P R I N C I P L E S J E S U S G A V E 4 S U C C E S SComing around the homestretch in this magnificent masterpiece message, Jesus makes sure we're presented the four principles that enable us to be successful for the glory of God. Do you know what they are?Don't miss this Saturday as Larry Tomczak, fresh from ministry in the capital of Canada, opens God's treasure chest for us!
- Sep 23, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 37 – Judgment Without Judgmentalism
Sep 23, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 37 – Judgment Without JudgmentalismSeries: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 3 7 :J U D G M E N T W I T H O U T J U D G M E N T A L I S MIn Matthew 7:1, Jesus commands that we "Judge not". In John 7:24, He commands us to "Judge righteous judgment". Our Lord was not confused. There is no contradiction here, just much misunderstanding about the difference between judging righteous judgment and the terrible sin of judgmentalism. Every Christian needs to know the difference.Pastor Ray will be sharing the message, "Judgment on Judgmentalism" Saturday at 5 p.m. Celebration Church meets at Oak Hill Assembly of God, 5200 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220. We invite you to join us!
- Sep 16, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 36 – Judge Not!
Sep 16, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 36 – Judge Not!Series: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 3 6 :
J U D G E N O T !
Jesus said, "Judge not, lest ye be judged". And it is the most misunderstood command in the Bible. The world is quoting it to the church to shame us into silence. The church is quoting it to itself to make sure we are politically correct. What a mess.Please join us this week for Pastor Ray's compelling message about what Jesus meant, (and what He did not mean), when He gave us this amazing commandment. This message is so relevant to our modern times that it would be a good one to invite your friends and neighbors to come and hear! - Sep 9, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 35 – Thou Shalt Not Worry
Sep 9, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 35 – Thou Shalt Not WorrySeries: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 3 5 :
T H O U S H A L T N O T W O R R Y
Worry, anxiety and fear are powerful forces that rob us of our peace and distract us from our focus on God and His Kingdom. But victory is available!
- Sep 2, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 34 – Treasure In Heaven
Sep 2, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 34 – Treasure In HeavenSeries: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 3 4 :T R E A S U R E I N H E A V E NWhat did Jesus mean when He commanded us to lay up "treasure" in heaven, not on earth?Find out this week in Pastor Ray's powerful and practical message, "The Value System of the Kingdom".
- Aug 26, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 33 – Rediscovering Fasting
Aug 26, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 33 – Rediscovering FastingSeries: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 3 3 :R E D I S C O V E R I N G F A S T I N GUnderstanding fasting as presented in scripture can either be a distasteful or delightful experience! Jesus spoke of a "bridal fast" that brings breakthrough and answers to long-standing prayers.Discover the keys and enter into this often misunderstood part of the normal Christian life tomorrow!
- Aug 19, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 32 – The Power of Forgiveness
Aug 19, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 32 – The Power of ForgivenessSeries: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 3 2 :T H E P O W E R O F F O R G I V E N E S SC.S. Lewis once said, "We all agree that forgiveness is a wonderful idea, until we have to practice it."In this week's message, "The Power of Forgiveness", Pastor Ray will show how forgiveness is more than a wonderful idea, it is a requirement of the normal Christian life.
- Aug 12, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 31 – Our Daily Bread
Aug 12, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 31 – Our Daily BreadSeries: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 3 1 :O U R D A I L Y B R E A D
Asking God to "Give us this day our daily bread" has to be one of the most familiar prayer requests in human history. But so few who pray this prayer have a full understanding of what Jesus had in mind when He taught it!
We hope you can be with us this weekend as Pastor Ray presents some fresh prophetic insight on what it means to ask the Father for "Our Daily Bread". - Aug 5, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 30 – Thy Kingdom Come
Aug 5, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 30 – Thy Kingdom ComeSeries: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 3 0 :T H Y K I N G D O M C O M EWhat is the most important subject in the Bible?
What is #1 on God's agenda for planet Earth?
What was the main message of John the Baptist?
What was the subject of Jesus' first sermon?
What does the Lord tell us to pray for first in all our prayers?
The answer to all of the above is: The Kingdom of God!So why is it so many of God's people haven't got a clue? We hope you can join us this weekend for Pastor Ray's provocative message, "Thy Kingdom Come", and find out why this one thing changes every thing. - Jul 29, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 29 – How To Pray and Get What You Pray For
Jul 29, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 29 – How To Pray and Get What You Pray ForSeries: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 2 9 :H O W T O P R A Y A N D G E T W H A T Y O U P R A Y F O R"Prayer changes things?"Actually it is believing prayer that changes things! This Saturday evening's message, "How to Pray and Get What You Pray For" conveys the five principles of effective prayer that Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount. Be there!
- Jul 22, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 28 – The Fatherhood of God
Jul 22, 2017THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Part 28 – The Fatherhood of GodSeries: The Sermon on the MountP A R T 2 8 :T H E F A T H E R H O O D O F G O DDerek Prince, one of the greatest Bible teachers of the last generation, once pointed out that "It is the Fatherhood of God that makes Christianity different from all other religions". How right he was. Yet how often do we fail to see Jesus' emphasis on the importance of truly knowing God as Father?We hope you can be with us this week as Pastor Ray continues our studies in the Sermon on the Mount with an inspirational message on what it means to be a child of God the Father.
Aug 13, 2016
THE BAIT OF SATAN: Part 6 – The Three Things You Have To Know
Series: The Bait of Satan
P A R T 6 :
T H E 3 T H I N G S Y O U H A V E T O K N O W
In the concluding message of this powerful series, Pastor Ray sums up the 3 things God wants you to know about how to have the blessed life He has made available to you. Please don't miss this one!
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- Aug 13, 2016THE BAIT OF SATAN: Part 6 – The Three Things You Have To Know
Aug 13, 2016THE BAIT OF SATAN: Part 6 – The Three Things You Have To KnowSeries: The Bait of SatanP A R T 6 :T H E 3 T H I N G S Y O U H A V E T O K N O WIn the concluding message of this powerful series, Pastor Ray sums up the 3 things God wants you to know about how to have the blessed life He has made available to you. Please don't miss this one!
- Aug 6, 2016THE BAIT OF SATAN: Part 5 – When It’s Wrong To Assert Our Rights
Aug 6, 2016THE BAIT OF SATAN: Part 5 – When It’s Wrong To Assert Our RightsSeries: The Bait of SatanP A R T 5 :W H E N I T S W R O N G T O A S S E R T O U R R I G H T SOur salvation in Christ not only delivers us from damnation, it sets us free to live our lives and make our choices under the limitless canopy of God's amazing grace. The Christian has been given a spiritual "bill of rights" befitting of those who are children of God and joint-heirs with Jesus. But our "rights" can become "wrongs" if we carelessly offend others
- Jul 30, 2016THE BAIT OF SATAN: Part 4 – All That Can Be Shaken Will Be Shaken
Jul 30, 2016THE BAIT OF SATAN: Part 4 – All That Can Be Shaken Will Be ShakenSeries: The Bait of SatanP A R T 4 :A L L T H A T C A N B E S H A K E N W I L L B ESo many people are being set free and blessed through these teachings that Pastor Ray is extending this series with the message, "All That Can Be Shaken Will Be Shaken".
- Jul 23, 2016THE BAIT OF SATAN: Part 3 – The Sin Of Unforgiveness
Jul 23, 2016THE BAIT OF SATAN: Part 3 – The Sin Of UnforgivenessSeries: The Bait of SatanP A R T 3 :T H E S I N O F U N F O R G I V E N E S SDoes our Father God promise unconditional forgiveness of sins to all who ask? To anyone at any time? Jesus assures us that He does not !
- Jul 16, 2016THE BAIT OF SATAN: Part 2 – The Blessedness Of The Unoffended
Jul 16, 2016THE BAIT OF SATAN: Part 2 – The Blessedness Of The UnoffendedSeries: The Bait of SatanP A R T 2 :T H E B L E S S E D N E S S O F T H E U N O F F E N D E DOne of the greatest secrets of our walk with the Lord is hidden within the mystery of Jesus' final words to an imprisoned John the Baptist recorded in Matthew 11:6: "Blessed is he who is not offended because of Me."
- Jul 9, 2016THE BAIT OF SATAN: Part 1 – Skandalon
Jul 9, 2016THE BAIT OF SATAN: Part 1 – SkandalonSeries: The Bait of SatanP A R T 1 :S K A N D A L O NIn this new series of prophetic teachings, Pastor Ray McCollum will expose the devil's most subtle strategy: the entrapment of the souls of all who fail to recognize and properly deal with the many inevitable offences that will come our way in this life.
Nov 12, 2016
THE BATTLE OF THE MIND: Part 2 – The Weapons Of Our Warfare
Series: The Battle of the Mind
P A R T 2 :
T H E W E A P O N S O F O U R W A R F A R E
Pastor Ray continues his series on "The Battle of the Mind" with Part 2
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- Nov 12, 2016THE BATTLE OF THE MIND: Part 2 – The Weapons Of Our Warfare
Nov 12, 2016THE BATTLE OF THE MIND: Part 2 – The Weapons Of Our WarfareSeries: The Battle of the MindP A R T 2 :T H E W E A P O N S O F O U R W A R F A R EPastor Ray continues his series on "The Battle of the Mind" with Part 2
- Nov 5, 2016THE BATTLE OF THE MIND: Part 1 – Thoughts, Imaginations, and Strongholds
Nov 5, 2016THE BATTLE OF THE MIND: Part 1 – Thoughts, Imaginations, and StrongholdsSeries: The Battle of the MindP A R T 1 :T H O U G H T S , I M A G I N A T I O N S , A N D S T R O N G H O L D S"Be very careful about what you think. Your thoughts run your life." Proverbs 4:23 (NCV)We are living the "perilous times" of the last days (2 Timothy 3:1) and the level of spiritual warfare has never been more intense. The battlefield is the mind. And it's a battle we can win!
Dec 17, 2016
THE WORD BECAME FLESH: Part 2 – Implications Of The Incarnation
Series: The Word Became Flesh
P A R T 2 :
I M P L I C A T I O N S O F T H E I N C A R N A T I O N
Dorothy Sayers, a close friend of the great C.S. Lewis, once said:
"The incarnation is the most dramatic thing about Christianity; and indeed, the most dramatic thing that ever entered the mind of man."
But in recent years, the busyness of the Christmas season has tended to smother out our appreciation of the amazing account of the God who "became flesh " and the practical implications it has for how we live our lives today.
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- Dec 17, 2016THE WORD BECAME FLESH: Part 2 – Implications Of The Incarnation
Dec 17, 2016THE WORD BECAME FLESH: Part 2 – Implications Of The IncarnationSeries: The Word Became FleshP A R T 2 :I M P L I C A T I O N S O F T H E I N C A R N A T I O NDorothy Sayers, a close friend of the great C.S. Lewis, once said:"The incarnation is the most dramatic thing about Christianity; and indeed, the most dramatic thing that ever entered the mind of man."But in recent years, the busyness of the Christmas season has tended to smother out our appreciation of the amazing account of the God who "became flesh " and the practical implications it has for how we live our lives today.
- Dec 10, 2016THE WORD BECAME FLESH: Part 1 – Implications Of The Incarnation
Dec 10, 2016THE WORD BECAME FLESH: Part 1 – Implications Of The IncarnationSeries: The Word Became FleshP A R T 1 :I M P L I C A T I O N S O F T H E I N C A R N A T I O NDorothy Sayers, a close friend of the great C.S. Lewis, once said: "The incarnation is the most dramatic thing about Christianity; and indeed, the most dramatic thing that ever entered the mind of man." But in recent years, the busyness of the Christmas season has tended to smother out our appreciation of the amazing account of the God who "became flesh" and the practical implications it has for how we live our lives today.
Sep 3, 2016
SHADOWS OF THE CROSS: Part 2 – The Curious Case Of The Rich Young Ruler
Series: Shadows of the Cross
P A R T 2 :
T H E C U R I O U S C A S E O F T H E R I C H Y O U N G
R U L E R
The Gospels of Matthew and Mark include the account of Jesus' interaction with a seemingly well qualified seeker of eternal life. The Master's response is curious, even counter-cultural to how we present the terms of discipleship today.
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- Sep 3, 2016SHADOWS OF THE CROSS: Part 2 – The Curious Case Of The Rich Young Ruler
Sep 3, 2016SHADOWS OF THE CROSS: Part 2 – The Curious Case Of The Rich Young RulerSeries: Shadows of the CrossP A R T 2 :T H E C U R I O U S C A S E O F T H E R I C H Y O U N GR U L E RThe Gospels of Matthew and Mark include the account of Jesus' interaction with a seemingly well qualified seeker of eternal life. The Master's response is curious, even counter-cultural to how we present the terms of discipleship today.
- Aug 27, 2016SHADOWS OF THE CROSS: Part 1 – The Doorway To Discipleship
Aug 27, 2016SHADOWS OF THE CROSS: Part 1 – The Doorway To DiscipleshipSeries: Shadows of the CrossP A R T 1 :T H E D O O R W A Y T O D I S C I P L E S H I PYou probably know that Jesus died to deliver you from your sins. You may not know that He also died to deliver you from your 'self'.
Aug 20, 2016
RECAPTURING AUTHENTIC APOSTOLIC CHRISTIANITY: Part 2 – 10 Characteristics Of Biblical Friendship
By: Larry Tomczak
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Genuine friendship is a gift from God. It is the foundation of a strong marriage and New Testament church. What are the 10 biblical characteristics of friendship and how do we experience it as part of our culture today?
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- Aug 20, 2016RECAPTURING AUTHENTIC APOSTOLIC CHRISTIANITY: Part 2 – 10 Characteristics Of Biblical Friendship
Aug 20, 2016RECAPTURING AUTHENTIC APOSTOLIC CHRISTIANITY: Part 2 – 10 Characteristics Of Biblical FriendshipBy: Larry TomczakP A R T 2 :1 0 C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S O F B I B L I C A LF R I E N D S H I PGenuine friendship is a gift from God. It is the foundation of a strong marriage and New Testament church. What are the 10 biblical characteristics of friendship and how do we experience it as part of our culture today?
- Jun 11, 2016RECAPTURING AUTHENTIC APOSTOLIC CHRISTIANITY: Part 1 – The Structure Of The Church Is Relationships
Jun 11, 2016RECAPTURING AUTHENTIC APOSTOLIC CHRISTIANITY: Part 1 – The Structure Of The Church Is RelationshipsBy: Larry TomczakP A R T 1 :T H E S T R U C T U R E O F T H E C H U R C H I SR E L A T I O N S H I P SAuthentic new testament Christianity is not meeting to attend but a life to be shared. It is community of imperfect people learning to live a new life in a new way to the glory of God.
Jul 2, 2016
THE DISCIPLESHIP OF ABRAHAM: Part 3
Series: The Discipleship of Abraham
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In the same way the slavers of Alex Haley's novel disconnected the Africans from their "Roots", so the devil seeks to keep God's people enslaved by separating us from the faith of our fathers.
Pastor Ray concludes this teaching series with how the Church can reclaim the culture for Christ by reconnecting with the radical faith of our fathers and the kind of discipleship that turns the world upside down.
Pastor Ray concludes this teaching series with how the Church can reclaim the culture for Christ by reconnecting with the radical faith of our fathers and the kind of discipleship that turns the world upside down.
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- Jul 2, 2016THE DISCIPLESHIP OF ABRAHAM: Part 3
Jul 2, 2016THE DISCIPLESHIP OF ABRAHAM: Part 3Series: The Discipleship of AbrahamP A R T 3 :R E C O N N E C T I N G W I T H O U R R O O T SIn the same way the slavers of Alex Haley's novel disconnected the Africans from their "Roots", so the devil seeks to keep God's people enslaved by separating us from the faith of our fathers.
Pastor Ray concludes this teaching series with how the Church can reclaim the culture for Christ by reconnecting with the radical faith of our fathers and the kind of discipleship that turns the world upside down. - Jun 25, 2016THE DISCIPLESHIP OF ABRAHAM: Part 2
Jun 25, 2016THE DISCIPLESHIP OF ABRAHAM: Part 2Series: The Discipleship of AbrahamP A R T 2 :
D E A L I N G W I T H D O U B TThe Bible tells us that Abraham is the "father of all them that believe," who are those who "walk in the steps" of his faith. In his 2nd message, Pastor Ray reveals an eye-opening view of what the true Christian life really looks like.It may cause you to re-imagine your personal walk with the Lord and how you can help others seeking to follow Jesus! - Jun 18, 2016THE DISCIPLESHIP OF ABRAHAM: Part 1
Jun 18, 2016THE DISCIPLESHIP OF ABRAHAM: Part 1Series: The Discipleship of AbrahamP A R T 1 :T H E F A T H E R O F A L L W H O B E L I E V EIn his Father's Day weekend message, Pastor Ray shows why Abraham is called "the father of all them that believe," and how God uses his life as a model for all who are called to "walk in the footsteps" of his faith. (See Romans 4:11-12).You may be surprised to learn how closely his journey foreshadows Jesus' call to the 12...and to YOU!
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