Podcasts about pastor ray

Today we explore the first sermon of the church, the fiery sermon of Peter. We see him, empowered by the Spirit, truly catching men as 3,000 people are added to the church after being cut to the heart. Pastor Ray unpacks this sermon showing how God attested to Jesus being Christ and Lord through works, resurrection, exaltation, and Spirit. When confronted with these truths, we should be cut to the heart and join the crowd's desperate plea, "What shall we do?!" The Good News: Jesus did it all! We simply call on him for rescue. -Featuring Ray Grubbs

Pastor Ray connects two seemingly unrelated passages of scripture to ask the question, Are You on the Road to Life? It's not too late to change course, today is the day of salvation!

Pastor Ray lays out God's purpose in His besiegment in our lives. It's a deeper surrender that Jesus is after from us and He will besiege us until the last vestiges of self have been purged from our souls.

Have you ever been surprised by your own actions? The Apostle Paul, perhaps the greatest Christian who ever lived, explains why we have this tension. We examine the new nature and the carnal flesh, and we find answers to the tension that is a part of every life. Romans 7:14-25. Our text is ASL interpretation is provided.  Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 409

Today, Ray Low and I talk about welcoming diverse perspectives on the Bible.Pastor Ray graduated from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree and is currently serving in New York City as Director of Community Engagement and Spiritual Formation at Kaleidoscope, a local and multiethnic ministry that exists to bridge the gap between the Church and the LGBTQ+ community through missional and pastoral care.Support Kaleidoscope's Jesus at Pride campaign by becoming a one-time or monthly donor at kaleidoscopeusa.org. Follow Kaleidoscope on socials @kaleidoscope.usa Join the Found Family crew over on Substack and get your free copy of the Found Family Cheat Sheet! Support the show

Pastor Ray talks about the peace that is given as we repent and turn from our sin and turn to God in submission.

Pastor Ray teaches on true humility.

To support the ministry of Celebration Church please click here: https://subsplash.com/celebrationchurchtn/giveSubscribe to receive our latest content: https://tr.ee/2b6XuDKlaS...FOLLOW US►► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwmccollum/►► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rwmccollum/►► Twitter: https://twitter.com/rwmccollum#celebrationchurchnashville #online #jesus #celebrationchurch #church #onlinechurch #sermon #nashville....'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.'Acts 26:14Saul of Tarsus, in his encounter with the risen Christ, was given the parable of the ox goad as a reminder of the self-inflicted pain that comes upon men and nations that kick back against the will of God. Saul surrendered and became Paul the Apostle. Could we see something similar happen in America today?“The ox kicks against the goad to spite the husbandman for having goaded him onward; but instead of hurting the husbandman it hurts itself. If you think, O man, that you can stop the progress of Christ's Church, you might as well bid the universe to stand still!”Charles SpurgeonWe hope you enjoy Pastor Ray's message, “Kicking Against the Goads”.

The Lord's prayer is a very dangerous prayer. Listen as Pastor Ray walks us through Luke 11 on today's Pilgrim's Progress.

In today's message we examine two important parts of the believer's armor. It is important to protect the feet of soldiers. It gives the soldier footing. For the believer, this is the Gospel. The soldier's shield provided protection from flaming arrows. Faith is the shield that protects a Christian from the sly attack of the wicked one. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 406

Pastor Ray preached from Romans chapter 11 and various other areas in scripture. Is the reformed faith outdated or alive and well? Listen and believe.

To support the ministry of Celebration Church please click here: https://subsplash.com/celebrationchurchtn/giveSubscribe to receive our latest content: https://tr.ee/2b6XuDKlaS...FOLLOW US►► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwmccollum/►► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rwmccollum/►► Twitter: https://twitter.com/rwmccollum#celebrationchurchnashville #online #jesus #celebrationchurch #church #onlinechurch #sermon #nashville....“Do you think that I came to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.”Jesus, in Luke 12:51There is a ‘Christianity Lite' version of the Gospel that craves unity at all cost. We must ‘be nice'. Compromise is ‘king'. But there is a polarizing power in the true gospel that is exposing good and evil, separating light and darkness, and dividing those who truly believe from those who do not. Sometime, division is a good thing. We hope you can be with us this weekend for Part 2 of Pastor Ray's message, “Christianity Lite: Tastes Great-Less Filling”.

Listen as Pastor Ray walks us through the four types of soil. How we spend our time and resources reveal what we really want.

In today's sermon, Pastor Ray looks at the great character of heart of the widow in Luke 21:1-4. We must be careful to beware the scribes to not act like them, see the widow as Jesus did, and observe the heart to ensure it is fully surrendered to God. Jesus sees through the quantity of our gifts to the quality of our hearts. Our hearts should be fully invested in God, no matter our economic circumstances.  -Featuring Ray Grubbs

Pastor Ray preaches his first message, in large part from the Book of Enoch, which lays out clearly the justice of God. Are you one like Enoch, who would walk with the living God?

Pastor Ray teaches on following through with our commitments.

To support the ministry of Celebration Church please click here: https://subsplash.com/celebrationchurchtn/giveSubscribe to receive our latest content: https://tr.ee/2b6XuDKlaS...FOLLOW US►► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwmccollum/►► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rwmccollum/►► Twitter: https://twitter.com/rwmccollum#celebrationchurchnashville #online #jesus #celebrationchurch #church #onlinechurch #sermon #nashville...."You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.Matthew 5:13 (ESV)A new brand is sweeping the land offering all the benefits (“Tastes Great!”) and none of the drawbacks (“Less Filling!”) of the old brand. But this time it's not a new brand of beer; it's a new kind of Christianity. And it could lead to the death of Democracy.“The chief danger that confronts the coming century will be religion without the Holy Ghost, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance, salvation without regeneration, politics without God, heaven without hell.”General William Booth, Founder of the Salvation ArmyWe hope you can be with us this weekend for Pastor Ray's message, “Christianity Lite: Tastes Great! Less Filling”. 

Ephesians 6:18-20; Believers are blessed with spiritual blessings, but are in need of the armor of God to withstand evil. Even that is not the full arsenal to ensure victory. Prayer is essential Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 404

We were blessed to have Pastor Ray Evers with us! What a man of God and a man called by God. Today he talks about having radical faith for the desperate times we live in.

Pastor Ray reads from Ephesians 4 where the Apostle Paul describes God's gifts for ministry in the local church. ASL interpretation is provided.  Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 403

Today's message is a call to intercession. Listen as Pastor Ray explains the process on today's Pilgrim's Progress.

Are you ready for the coming of Jesus, evidenced by the oil in your lamp? Listen as Pastor Ray lays out the upcoming events for us on today's Pilgrim's Progress.

We're headed in a very dark time for most of the world and it's past time for us to get prepared to meet our maker. Listen closely as Pastor Ray walks us through two important pieces of scripture on today's Pilgrim's Progress.

Pastor Ray starts a new series by taking us to Ephesians 6 where the Apostle Paul instructs the believers at Ephesus on how to stand in the face of spiritual warfare.  Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 402

To support the ministry of Celebration Church please click here: https://subsplash.com/celebrationchurchtn/giveSubscribe to receive our latest content: https://tr.ee/2b6XuDKlaS...FOLLOW US►► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwmccollum/►► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rwmccollum/►► Twitter: https://twitter.com/rwmccollum#celebrationchurchnashville #online #jesus #celebrationchurch #church #onlinechurch #sermon #nashville....Truly you are God who hides Himself, O God and Savior of Israel.Isaiah 45:15One of the greatest mysteries of God is how He hides Himself in plain sight. He reveals Himself yet remains hidden, and remains hidden even as He reveals Himself. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, He walks with us, yet we recognize Him not.“We may ignore, but we can nowhere evade the presence of God. The world is crowded with Him. But He walks everywhere incognito. And the incognito is not always easy to penetrate. Where is God found in our world today? Are we awake enough to notice?”C.S. LewisPastor Ray begins a new series of Bible studies...“Jesus Incognito”.

The Resurrection was the ultimate proof that Jesus was who He said He was and that He did exactly what He said He would do. Pastor Ray continues our resurrection celebration with a message titled, "Just Like He Said He Would!"

Pastor Ray explores the last, glorious, victorious day of the last week of the public life and ministry of Jesus Christ.Scripture: Mark 16. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 401

To support the ministry of Celebration Church please click here: https://subsplash.com/celebrationchurchtn/giveSubscribe to receive our latest content: https://tr.ee/2b6XuDKlaS...FOLLOW US►► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwmccollum/►► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rwmccollum/►► Twitter: https://twitter.com/rwmccollum#celebrationchurchnashville #online #jesus #celebrationchurch #church #onlinechurch #sermon #nashville....But Mary was standing outside the tomb weeping; and so, as she wept, she turned around, and beheld Jesus standing there, but did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?" Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, "Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away."John 12:11, 14-15Why is it significant that the first person to encounter the risen Christ was a woman? How was it that she would mistake Him for a gardener? And what message might all this mean related to the modern American church?“Think of the Church as a garden and the risen Christ as the gardener. Then imagine what it would be like were it to be so.” Charles SpurgeonWe hope you enjoy Pastor Ray's special Resurrection Day message, “Supposing Him to be the Gardener”.

The clarion call for any Christian is to be made into a fisher of men. Listen as Pastor Ray explains the costs and requirements for this to become true in your life and mine.

Are you a real disciple of Jesus? Listen as Pastor Ray goes through Hebrews 12 and part of Hebrews 11 on today's Pilgrim's Progress.

Chip Ingram said, “The cross is the greatest example of humility and devotion in the universe. Jesus put your needs ahead of His own. He considered you more valuable than Himself.”Pastor Ray shares a Palm Sunday message titled, "The Pathway to the Cross."

After a sham of a trial, Pilate, allows Jesus to be condemned to death on a cross. The Bible emphasizes the mockery and ridicule that Jesus endured. He suffered the wrath of God so that we can experience the love and acceptance of God through faith in Jesus Christ. Scripture: Mark 15. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 400

Are you walking in God's faith or are you walking in human faith? Find out the distinctions and conditions as you listen to Pastor Ray on today's PIlgrim's Progress.

Pastor Ray speaks about what Jesus did for us.

We arrive on early Friday morning and follow the steps of Jesus Christ from the Garden of Gethsemane to the sham trial that the religious rulers conducted. We follow the Apostle Peter from the Garden to the courtyard of the high priest's palace where he does the unthinkable and denies that he ever knew Jesus. Our scripture is Mark 14. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 399

In this week's message, Pastor Ray looked at the Lord's Supper passage in Luke 22 where Jesus reinterprets the ancient story of redemption in the Passover instituted by God in Exodus 12-13. We're no longer to remember the Passover lambs; we're to remember THE Lamb of Redemption, Jesus Christ, and his passionate self-sacrifice for the children of God. Tune in as we explore from the shadow of redemption in Exodus to the supper of redemption in Luke to the song of redemption in Revelation 5, joining the eternal worship of God the Father and the Lamb! -Featuring Ray Grubbs

In our text today we follow the details of Thursday which lead to the arrest of Jesus Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. Scripture: Mark 14. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 398

Jesus told three parables the day after He cleansed the Temple. Together with the cursing of the fig tree, we see that He tells a parable that brings the listener to self-indictment. Our scripture is Mark 12. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 397

Pastor Ray begins a new series looking at the last week of Jesus' last week of his public life and ministry. To start we look at the plan and purpose of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. Our text is Mark 11.Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 396

Pastor Ray walks us through the trouble Peter went through as part of his restoration after denying Jesus three times.

Pastor Ray lays out the warning from Jesus from John 16 in today's Pilgrim's Progress.

Pastor Ray continues in John 14 on today's Pilgrim's Progress. It's all about the Spirit of Truth.

Welcome to the “Wrap Party” where we dive a little deeper into Sunday's message. Tune in as Pastor Ray and this week's speaker discuss the sermon. -Featuring Pastor Adam

Pastor Ray teaches about the blood of Jesus.

Welcome to the “Wrap Party” where we dive a little deeper into Sunday's message. Tune in as Pastor Ray and this week's speaker discuss the sermon. -Featuring Bryan Ost