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Pastor Ray’s thoughts on issues in the church and contemporary culture.
Humility, The Key To Unity
In our study this morning we are made aware that self-centeredness was a problem that existed in the congregation in Philippi. (See also Philippians 4:2,3.) The Holy Spirit mentions words like strife and vainglory to describe the attitudes that existed within this...
The Body At Work
In completing our study in Colossians, we are once again going to see the value of every part of the body of Christ. Even though Paul was called and ordained by Christ Himself (Acts 9:1-16), and given spectacular revelations pertaining to the kingdom of God (2...
Praying, Walking In Wisdom, Proclaiming The Gospel
In this next section of Paul’s letter to the Colossian and Laodicean believers, we find the marching orders to continue to pray and proclaim the gospel. Praying, walking in wisdom, and proclaiming the truth about Jesus are vital parts of continuing to follow Jesus. We...
The Lord Almighty Reigns!
The Lord Almighty reigns is the declaration of heaven (Revelation 19:6)! Right now, right where you are, think about that for a moment. Our God, enthroned on high, reigns. Read the words of Scripture and breathe in the wonder of it all. When the prophet Isaiah...
The Sabbath And Israel And You
If there is one nation on earth that has “Preferred Nation” status, that nation is Israel. God’s word declares Israel to be His “special treasure”, and the LORD Himself told Moses to tell the Israelites that if they walked in obedience and kept His covenant, they...
A Woman After God’s Own Heart
What does a woman after God's own heart look like? I cannot fully answer that question in one short message. Nevertheless, there are very some very fundamental character qualities of biblical womanhood recorded in Scripture that will be found in every woman of every...
Husbands, Love Your Wives
Today we conclude our study on the God-ordained roles in a Christian marriage. As we now look at the role of the husband, we see that he is to love his wife as Christ loved the church and gave Himself for her. When we digest the thought of how Christ did this, we are...
A Word about Attire
Proverbs 7:10,11 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. (She is loud and stubborn…) 1 Peter 3:3-4 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of...
Fight The Good Fight
Two spirits are shaping the lives of men today. One is the spirit of this world. The other is the Spirit of the Living God.
The Covenant Of Marriage
Over the next two days, we are going to be looking at the section of Ephesians that talks about the covenant of marriage. In it we will find God's order for the Christian home and His divine description of the role of the wife and husband within this sacred union....
Whatever Happened To Sunday?
The church has always had to contend with the anti-Christian values of its surrounding culture. This fallen world system is not designed to honor Jesus Christ, or make following Him easy. For centuries, the church has set aside the first day of the week, or Sunday,...
Just Say No
Esther 1:10-12 On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, To bring Vashti the queen...
A Virtuous Woman, Who Can Find?
Boaz said to Ruth, “And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.” (Ruth 3:11) Ruth had the reputation of being a virtuous woman. Precious ladies, what would your...
No Other Gospel!
This morning we begin a study in the book of Galatians. In this powerful epistle both the credibility of Paul's apostleship and the very gospel of the grace of God were coming under the attack of the legalists and the ritualists of the day. Right at the outset Paul...
Persecution And The Will Of God
Persecution is not a popular or pleasant subject to talk about. Nevertheless, Scripture speaks of the inevitable fact of persecution for any and all who choose to live godly in Christ Jesus. In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talked about persecution this way: 'Blessed...
Innocent Blood
One of the many moral battlegrounds being waged today in our society is that regarding the life of the unborn in the womb of its mother. This battle began with the Roe vs Wade Supreme Court decision back in 1973. There is no question that according to God's Word, life...
Proclaim Christ
After Knowing Christ and Growing in Christ, we move on to our 3rd vision statement, which is to Proclaim Christ. We will see this morning that at the end of each gospel and the first chapter of the Book of Acts, the church is given the mandate to preach the gospel....
Grow In Christ
God calls each and every one of us to be 'Body Builders'. That is what this 2nd part of our church vision statement is about. Growing in Christ. The goal of the Christian life is not sinless perfection, but continual, steady growth in The Lord. While this growth in...
The 4-Fold Ministry Philosophy Of Koinonia Fellowship
TO KNOW CHRIST- John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. Knowing Christ is the foundation of our faith. Jesus Christ is The Solid Rock of our salvation. Every believer has the assurance...
Parenting Isn’t For Wimps!
It has been said that anybody can have children, but according to numerous passages of Scripture, the goal of Christians is to raise God-fearing children. Thus, parenting is not for wimps! Biblical parenting is done 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. It is a blessed and...
Salt and Peace
The real body of Christ consists of real people, with real issues, who are being transformed into the image of Christ one person at a time.
Hear Jesus
Matthew 17:3-5 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias....
Legalism Or The Lord?
Paul, by the inspiration of The Holy Spirit, shows how the letter of the law is superseded by the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 3:7-18). Paul makes the comparison that, if the ministry that brought condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is...
Understanding The Wiles Of Satan
In 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 this morning, Paul is concerned that the saints at Corinth are falling right into Satan's hands by refusing to forgive the repentant individual who was a cause of great pain and harm to them. That concern of Paul is a valid concern for us...
What Is Exhortation?
The Biblical admonition to exhort one another cannot be described with a “one-size-fits-all” definition. It is a word that is defined by the context of when it is used. For an individual who is reeling under the cloud of despondency, it will take the form of being...
Pray For One Another
In the gospel of Luke chapter 11, the disciples said to Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray” (verse 1). Amen. Our next “one another” is found in James 5:16, and the admonition is to pray. In fact, there are seven references to prayer in James 5:13-18. Is any among us...
Forgive One Another
Most people in the body of Christ find the command to forgive one another (Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13) the most challenging of all the one another scriptures. When we are hurt or wounded by others, our natural inclination is to “get even”. How are we to respond...
The Ministry Of Comfort And Edification
One of the best ways to crawl out of the dungeon of self-pity and the self-life is by reaching out to someone else with a word of comfort or encouragement.
Forbearing One Another In Love
You cannot be a “hermit Christian.” You cannot be a Christian with a “chip on your shoulder” or “an axe to grind.”
A Real Basket Case
We are all called to endure difficulties and forgo conveniences for the cause of Christ and to care for one another.
About Me
I am the Lead Pastor of Koinonia Fellowship, a husband, father and grandfather. I also serve on the worship team as one of the drummers.