Look out for the warning signs before you're shipwrecked!

In this sermon, Pastor Ray details the warning signs of being shipwrecked by closely examining the life of Peter. There's no need for us to end up in shipwreck and we do need to honestly and earnestly look very closely at the warning signs. Decide to fully place yourself in the hand of Jesus (i.e. surrender) and spend whatever time is necessary in the prayer closet to prevail based on the promises of God. The victory will come if you simply trust and obey.

Are you fighting with or against God?

Contrasting the stories of Jacob's deception and evangelist G.C. Bevington's 9-day prayer session, Pastor Ray describes the difference between fighting against God and fighting with God.

Are you deep good soil or do you still have a few stones that need to be removed?

Continuing in the parable of the sower, Pastor Ray explains what deep, good Christian soil looks like. In particular, Psalm 51 speaks of the need of regeneration and sanctification for a backslider. A story from Guy Bevington's book, Remarkable Miracles, illustrates this point with the story of a woman who used to be a Christian, backslid, and then came through both the first and second works of grace.

Do you have any thorns in your life? Are you willing to have Jesus remove them?

Yesterday's broadcast examined the rocky ground described in the parable of the sower. Today, Pastor Ray looks at the thorns that can choke a Christian's spiritual life. Learn which three things will keep you out of heaven, and what to do instead.

Which of the four type of soils are you?

Four different soils are identified in the parable of the sower. Pastor Ray talks about how to identify rocky ground and the place of church discipline and forgiveness in breaking it up.