Part 2: It's The Little Things by Pastor Ray Jones on 3.11.2012
-2 Kings 5.1-5
Malcolm Gladwell is the author of a fascinating book entitled, The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference. In it Gladwell states, "Ideas and products and messages and behaviors spread like viruses do." He goes on to say that what many of the things that make a significant difference actually had small beginnings. Well the Bible teaches that God often likes to use little things, little people and little places to do great things and in this week’s message Pastor Ray will talk about how God can use us no matter how big or small we are in spite of what we are often lead to believe.
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Part 3: No Substitute by Pastor Ray Jones on 5.13.2012
-2 Kings 5.5-14
A.W. Tozer said, "If we would have God's blessing upon us we must begin to obey." In this week's message Pastor Ray will talk about how obedience leads to blessing, and that there is no substitute for obedience.
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COMING: Part 4: It Works by Pastor Ray Jones on 5.20.2012
-Luke 4.20-30; 2 Kings 5.5-14
Christopher Wright in All Our Gods Have Failed writes, "The worst thing about idols, as the Hebrew scriptures so tirelessly point out, is that they are utterly useless when you need them most." If your faith is in an object that is lifeless, it is pointless. But when placed in the living God the road of Faith leads to the work of God in your life. In this week's message Pastor Ray will be teaching on the journey of Faith that works.
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Part 2: Anatomy of Sacrifice by Pastor Ray Jones on 4.22.2012
-Genesis 22.1-8
A lot of late nights in the gym, a lot of early mornings, especially when your friends are going out, you're going to the gym, those are the sacrifices that you have to make if you want to be an NBA basketball player. (Jason Kidd) What would happen to your spiritual life if you applied that same kind of sacrifice and discipline? In this week's message pastor Ray will talk about the "Anatomy of Sacrifice."
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Part 3: Last But Not Least by Pastor Ray Jones on 4.29.2012
-Exodus 20.17
Socrates was wont to say-"They are most happy and nearest the gods that needed nothing." And coming once up into the Exchange at Athens, where they that traded asked him, "What will you buy; what do you lack?" After he had gravely walked up into the middle, spreading forth his hands and turning about, "good gods," saith he, "who would have thought there were so many things in the world which I do not want!" While we only follow The God and not gods as Socrates did, his point is powerful... satisfaction cannot be found in the things that we can possess. In this week's message Pastor Ray will discuss one of the most overlooked commands in scripture.
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Part 4: Worthy by Pastor Ray Jones on 5.06.2012
-Revelation 15.2-4
A.W. Tozer once wrote "The heaviest obligation lying upon the Christian church today is to purify and elevate her concept of God..." Join us this week for our "Great Day of Scarifice" and Pastor Ray's message, "Worthy".
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The Empty Tomb Is Full by Pastor Ray Jones on 4.08.2012
-Mark 16:1-8, 14-15
Peter Larson says, "Despite our efforts to keep him out, God intrudes. The life of Jesus is bracketed by two impossibilities: a virgin's womb and an empty tomb. Jesus entered our world through a door marked 'No Entrance' and left through a door marked 'No Exit.'" Join us this Sunday as we worship the Risen Savior and celebrate our redemption through Christ.

It's Still The Cross by Pastor Ray Jones on 4.01.2012
-Matthew 27.32-51
Some years ago, a 14-foot bronze crucifix was stolen from Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. It had stood at the entrance to that cemetery for more than 50 years. The cross was put there in 1930 by a Catholic bishop and had been valued at the time at $10,000. The thieves apparently cut it off at its base and hauled it off in a pick-up. Police speculate that they cut it into small pieces and sold it for scrap. The thieves figured that the 900-pound cross probably brought about $450. They obviously didn't realize the value of that cross. In some respects, many today have misunderstood the value of the Cross of Christ. In this week's Palm-Sunday message, Pastor Ray will share a message on how the Cross is still valuable and necessary.

At The Table by Chuck Locke, Assistant to the Pastor, on 3.25.2012
-John 13.1-17

Prepare for the Tough Times by Dr. R.C. Hammack on 3.18.2012
-1 Peter 1.13-25

Part 2: When You Are Worried by Pastor Ray Jones on 1.22.2012
- Matthew 6:25-33
Author Lewis Thomas once said, “We are, perhaps, uniquely among the earth’s creatures, the worrying animal. We worry away our lives, fearing the future, discontent with the present, unable to take in the idea of dying, unable to sit still.” Jesus talked about this matter worry and our tendency to it in The Sermon on the Mount. And in this week’s message Pastor Ray will talk about how our worrying can become an opportunity to Get to Know God better.
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Part 3: Downward Mobility by Pastor Ray Jones on 1.29.2012
- Mark 10:35-45
In The Secret of Happiness Billy Graham writes, “Take your eyes and your ears and your hands and your feet and your thoughts and your heart: Give them completely and unreservedly to Christ.” It is a wonderful prescription for getting to know God. In this week’s message Pastor Ray will talk about how downward mobility brings upward reward.
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Part 4: On The Smooth Path by Pastor Ray Jones on 2.05.2012
-Colossians 2:6-8
When life is going well for us it is easy to become spiritually distant and lazy. Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley did an experiment some time ago that involved introducing an amoeba into a perfectly stress-free environment: ideal temperature, optimal concentration of moisture, constant food supply. The amoeba had an environment to which it had to make no adjustment whatsoever. So you would guess this was one happy little amoeba. Whatever it is that gives amoebas ulcers and high blood pressure was gone. Yet, oddly enough, it died. Likewise we must be careful in times of ease not to become spiritually lazy but to use those times as to deepen our relationship with God. In this week’s message Pastor Ray will continue his series on Getting to Know God when life is good and we are living on the smooth path.
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Part 5: In The Field of Battle by Pastor Ray Jones on 2.12.2012
-Colossians 2:6-8
Sun Tzu, Chinese General and Strategist, in The Art of War, written in the late sixth-century BC said, “Every battle is won or lost before it is fought.” In this week’s message from the series Getting to Know God, Pastor Ray will share a message on how we get to know God better when we are in the midst of spiritual war.
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Part 6: Streams In The Desert by Pastor Ray Jones on 2.19.2012
-Isaiah 35
Through the history of God’s people, deserts have been common dwelling places. But God never intended for them to be permanent places. Actually, the desert can be a place where we discover God and find spiritual refreshment. In this week’s message, Pastor Ray will talk about how the desert or wilderness times of life can be one more opportunity for us to really Get To Know God better.
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Part 7: Better Than a Thousand Days by Pastor Ray Jones on 2.26.2012
-Psalm 84
Billy Graham has said that “the true child of God will have a hunger for worship and God’s Word.” In this week’s message Pastor Ray will talk about how worship helps us get to know God better.
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Part1: Fully Convinced by Pastor Ray Jones on 1.01.2012
-2 Timothy 1:8-12; Acts 26:28
The New Year is a wonderful time to rethink deeply about what we really hold as anchors for our life. In this Sunday’s New Years message Pastor Ray will share from the Word of God and some personal reflections on the things that really matter for the future.
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Part 2: Fully Convinced by Pastor Ray Jones on 1.08.2012
-2 Timothy 1:8-12; Acts 26:28

The Miraculous Message by Pastor Ray Jones on 12.25.2011
-Luke 2:8-14
Join us for a special message from Pastor Ray celebrating the Christmas story and the birth of our Savior.

Part 1: Was It An Accident? by Pastor Ray Jones on 10.09.2011
-Psalm 139:13-16
What you believe makes all the difference in where you end up. Our world is filled with messages masquerading as truths. Imperceptibly they creep into our thinking and misshape our worldview. In this week’s message, Pastor Ray begins a new series examining The Lies That Deform Us and The Truths That Transform Us.
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Part 2: Designer God by Pastor Ray Jones on 10.16.2011
-Acts 17:22-31
Living in an age of customization is wonderful until it causes us to try and define God as the god we want Him to be rather than the God that the Bible teaches He is. In this week’s second message in the series Lies That Deform Us and Truths That Transform Us, Pastor Ray will examine how easy it is to misunderstand the truth about God in light of the expectations of our world.
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Part 3: One Way or Another by Pastor Ray Jones on 10.23.2011
-Matthew 7:13-14; 21-23
In an age of political correctness and tolerance we are often led to believe that every teaching must be accepted as truth and that any religious pathway leads to the same ultimate conclusion and destiny. In this week’s message Pastor Ray addresses the question, “Do all religious paths lead to the same place?”
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Part 4: I Give You My Word by Pastor Ray Jones on 10.30.2011
-2 Timothy 3:16-17
Many people today believe that the Bible is simply a religious book like other religious books, full of inspirational stories, but not necessarily accurate historically, scientifically, etc. Further while many believe it to be a good book, they do not necessarily believe it to be relevant for modern living. In this week’s message on Lies That Deform and Truths That Transform, Pastor Ray’s message will focus on the reliability and importance of God’s Word for our lives.
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Part 5: Is There A Family In The House? by Pastor Ray Jones on 11.06.2011
- Genesis 2:21-25
The rapidly changing society has brought with it new definitions for family and it’s values. A Family Research Council study revealed that 72% of American’s surveyed said that the changes in family life over the past several decades “have been generally worse” for the family not better. Unfortunately many have believed the cultural lie that “The traditional family is a thing of the past.” In this week’s sermon, Pastor Ray will talk about the truth as it relates to the place and health of the home and family.
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Part 6: Amusing Ourselves To Death by Pastor Ray Jones on 11.13.2011
- Romans 8:5-8
The late Dr. Neil Postman of NY University wrote that George Orwell feared that what we hate will ruin us, while Aldus Huxley feared that what we love will ruin us! We now live in an age that loves to be entertained, but could our lust for entertainment in the end be driven by a lie and lead to our destruction? In this week’s message Pastor Ray will continue the series Lies That Deform Us and Truths That Transform Us by discussing the lie that Entertainment is Harmless.
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Part 7: Are You Sure You’re Sure? by Pastor Ray Jones on 11.27.2011
-1 John 5:6-13
We live in a world of constant uncertainty. In fact it has been said that the only thing that you can be certain of is that nothing is certain. That may be acceptable in the physical world in which we live, but it is not acceptable in the spiritual world regarding our eternity. In fact it is downright destruction and dangerous. As pastor Ray continues his series, “Lies That Deform and Truths That Transform”, this week he will discuss what does the Bible really say about being certain of our eternal destination... It’s a life or death issue.
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Part 8: Is He Really Coming Back? by Pastor Ray Jones on 12.04.2011
- Matthew 24:36-51
For ages skeptics, agnostics and even theologians have debated and promoted the idea that Jesus has already returned or that He is not going to return. In this week’s message Pastor Ray will discuss the lie and the truth about this matter in his sermon, “Is He Really Coming Back?”
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Part 9: How to Pick A Church by Pastor Ray Jones on 12.11.2011
-1 Timothy 3:14-15
Increasingly the role of the church in American life is being cast as insignificant and only inspirational to those who desire it, thus many have adopted the false notion that since the church is merely a social and inspirational gathering place it doesn’t matter where you go as long as you go. Is it true or a lie? In this coming Sunday’s message Pastor Ray will preach on How To Pick A Church.
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Part 10: How Good is Good Enough? by Pastor Ray Jones on 12.18.2011
-Romans 7:13-8:4
This Sunday Pastor Ray will conclude his series on Lies That Deform and Truths That Transform with a message entitled, "How Good is Good Enough?" When it comes to being good, what does it take to please God?

What God Can Do With Just A Few by Pastor Ray Jones on 10.02.2011
-Haggai 1:12-15
  The Bible reminds us that there are no little things with God. God can use faith the size of a mustard seed, God can use a donkey to proclaim His message and God can use Gideon’s 300 to defeat thousands. In this week’s message Pastor Ray will discuss what God can do with just a few. He doesn’t need an army He just needs a few who are full of faith and great things can result.

Part 1: His Name is Exalted by Pastor Ray Jones on 5.01.2011
-Philippians 2:9-11
  Most people’s names have some significance or are given to express character or to honor someone else. In the Bible names were more often than not, given to communicate a message or to represent an idea and sometimes to shape a life. In this week’s message Pastor Ray begins a new series entitled Power in the Name. Each message will focus on the significance of the names of Jesus and the names of God. Did you know that the name of Jesus is the most exalted name of all the names? In Part 1, Pastor Ray will show just what the name of Jesus expresses and what that means to you.
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Part 2: His Name is Wonderful by Pastor Ray Jones on 5.08.2011
- Isaiah 9:6
   The Barna Group just released the results of a nation-wide survey on how Americans view the contributions of Christianity to society. Overall, most think our contribution is positive—the most positive being service to the needy. Those surveyed also identified Christianity's more negative contributions—the most negative being violence or hatred incited in the name of Jesus Christ. The perception or use of the name of Jesus to incite violence is both a misunderstanding and a misuse of His name. The Bible says that the name of Jesus is Wonderful and in this week’s message Pastor Ray will talk about what the “Wonderful” name of Jesus conveys to us.
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Part 3: The Creator by Pastor Ray Jones on 5.15.2011
-Deuteronomy 10:12-22
  Paul writing in Romans 1:19-20 tells us that God has made Himself and His nature clearly known through His creation. In other words if we had no other means of identifying God, just the intricacies and complexities of creation reveal who He is and how powerful a God He is. In this week’s message Pastor Ray will discuss, God the creator and the implications from that powerful name of God.
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Part 4: I AM by Pastor Ray Jones on 5.22.2011
-Exodus 3:13-15
  Many people know that when Moses first encountered God that God revealed Himself to Moses as I AM and that revelation about God is actually the most frequently used name for God in the Bible. But what does that name actually declare and denote about God for us. In this Sunday’s message Pastor Ray will discuss its meaning and why it was used so often.
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Part 5: The Master by Pastor Ray Jones on 6.05.2011
-Isaiah 6:1-8
  Billy Graham once said, “Let us remember that Christ calls men and women not only to trust Him as Savior, but also to follow Him as Lord. That call to discipleship must be part of our message if we are to be faithful to Him.” In this week’ message on the names of God Pastor Ray will talk about the name of God that denotes what real Lordship demands.
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AUDIO ONLY Part 6a: The Provider by Pastor Ray Jones on 6.19.2011
-Genesis 22:1-14
  Sometimes the challenges of God and the circumstances of our life are beyond our capacity. Sometimes God is testing us to see where or what we will do and who we will turn too. In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Ray will talk about understanding how God tests us in order to teach us to trust in His promise and provision for us.
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Part 6b: The Provider by Pastor Ray Jones on 6.26.2011
-Genesis 22:1-14
  Billy Graham has said, “We are only stewards of the world’s resources. They are not ours; they are Gods.” Abraham recognized that he was a steward of all that God had given him including his family and in so doing was free to obey God and see the power of God’s provision for his life, his family and his future. In this week’s message Pastor Ray continues his series on the Names of God by continuing his message on Jehovah-Jireh; the God who sees our needs and provides in response to our obedience.
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Part 7: The Healer by Pastor Ray Jones on 7.24.2011
-Exodus 15:22-26
  The actions of God toward His people are reflected in the variety of Hebrew names that are given in the scripture to describe the nature and character of God. Many believers acknowledge that God is a healer, but many do not understand that His healing is conditioned and takes on a variety of expressions. In this week’s message Pastor Ray will discuss the name for God that describes the healing that He provides to those who follow Him.
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Part 8: He Is Peace by Pastor Ray Jones on 7.31.2011
-Judges 6:11-24
  A. Daniel Gilbert, a University psychology professor recently said in an article... “An uncertain future leaves us stranded in an unhappy present with nothing to do but wait … . Our national gloom is real enough, but it isn't a matter of insufficient funds. It's a matter of insufficient certainty." Is it possible to live in peace with so much uncertainty in our lives and world? This Sunday Pastor Ray’s message will discuss the real source of peace and how that peace works in our lives to move us forward.
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Part 9a: The Shepherd by Pastor Ray Jones on 8.07.2011
-Psalm 23
  Often God is portrayed as a stern, angry and vindictive God by those who do not know Him or wish not to take Him seriously. But to do so misses the more prevalent character of God in the scriptures which reveal Him to be a loving, care-giving and compassionate shepherd to His sheep. In this week’s series on Power In The Name, Pastor Ray will discuss the Shepherd-like nature of God and what that means for us.
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Part 9b: The Shepherd by Pastor Ray Jones on 8.14.2011
-Psalm 23
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Part 10: God Is There by Pastor Ray Jones on 8.21.2011
-Ezekiel 48:35; Revelation 21:3
  Billy Graham said that the presence of the Holy Spirit can “rejuvenate a tired Christian, captivate an indifferent believer, and empower a dry church.” That’s because everything changes in the presence of God. As we continue this Sunday in our series on the names of God, Pastor Ray will discuss the impact that the presence of God brings to a life.
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Part 11: Set Apart by Pastor Ray Jones on 9.11.2011
-Leviticus 20:7-8
  The words holiness and sanctification are not used much in our modern day theology. Too often they have been replaced with words like “happiness” and “success.” As in God wants me to be happy or God wants me to be successful— both according to our definition of happiness and success. But the truth is, God wants you to be Holy and He uses the process of sanctification to get you there. In this week’s message pastor Ray will talk about God’s command for holiness as he continues his series on the names of God.
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Part 12: All You Need by Pastor Ray Jones on 9.18.2011
- Genesis 17:1-8
  A legendary professional golfer in an interview recently stated that the way he has tried to cope with life over the years is to “look inside yourself” and try to find strength that you need to make it through. In so doing, he actually captured the spirit of the age--Self-sufficiency and self-determination are your best options. But that is not what the Bible teaches. In fact the Bible reveals just how inadequate our inner resources really are. But it also tells us of an all-sufficient God who has all you need to face all you face, all the time. In this week’s message Pastor Ray will talk about how all you need is found in trusting God with all that you are.
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Encouragement in the Storm by Chuck Locke, Assistant to the Pastor, on 9.04.2011
-2 Corinthians 4:7-15

Reshape - Revive - Renew by Chuck Locke, Assistant to the Pastor, on 8.28.2011
-Zephaniah 3:17

"Fear Not" by Evangelist David Nasser on 8.22.2011
-Isaiah 41:9-10

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Part 1: Does America Have A Chance? by Pastor Ray Jones on 7.03.2011
-Zechariah 1:1-6
  C.S. Lewis once said, “Terrific energy is expended— civilizations are built up— excellent institutions devised; but each time something goes wrong. Some fatal flaw always brings the selfish and cruel people to the top and it all slides back into misery and ruin.” Is America the next great civilization to rise and fall? In this week’s message Pastor Ray will discuss the question “Does America Have A Chance?”
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Part 2:  Does America Have A Chance? by Pastor Ray Jones on 7.10.2011
-Zechariah 1:1-6
  Billy Graham said many years ago that if God does not judge America, He will have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah. So what does America’s future hold? And is there any hope for God’s favor to return and His judgment to be stayed? In this week’s message Pastor Ray will share Part 2 of his message entitled, Does America Have a Chance?

A Time to Remember? by Pastor Ray Jones on 7.17.2011
-1 Corinthians 11:23-26
  The Lord’s Supper is a sacred and commanded meal that Christ instructed us to practice. In its practice we are reminded of all that Christ did for us to enable our deliverance from the consequences of our sin. Join us this Sunday as Pastor Ray shares a brief message on the significance of this sacred meal and then leads us in the taking of the meal.

Start Small, Think Big by Chuck Locke, Assistant to the Pastor on 6.12.2011
-Luke 13:18-21

Every Sunday is a Memorial Day
by Chuck Locke, Assistant to the Pastor, on 5.29.2011

The Death of Death by Pastor Ray Jones on 4.24.2011
-1 Corinthians 15:16-26

The greatest enemy that humanity has ever faced is not war with a foreign nation. It is not terrorism by Islamic Jihadist and it is not dictators propagating dangerous and destructive political philosophies. No, humanities greatest enemy has been death itself. But Jesus’ resurrection changed it all and it has provided a means of victory for us both now and in eternity. On this Easter Sunday morning Pastor Ray will talk how Jesus’ resurrection was in fact, “The Death of Death.”

Cross Cultural by Pastor Ray Jones on 4.17.2011
-2 Corinthians 5:14-15

There is probably no symbol more recognized around the world than the cross. It is truly "Cross Cultural" in its identity and its significance. Why is it so important and why does it matter? In this week’s message Pastor Ray will talk about the personal importance and value of the cross for your life.

Part 1: One Life, One Race by Pastor Ray Jones on 2.20.2011
-Hebrews 12: 1-2

Part 2: The Uphill Race by Pastor Ray Jones on 2.27.2011
-Joshua 14:6-13

Part 3: Stumbling Along by Pastor Ray Jones on 3.06.2011
-Judges 16:1-2; 15-22

Part 4: Hit the Pits by Pastor Ray Jones on 3.13.2011
-Mark 1:35-39

Part 5: Pace Yourself by Pastor Ray Jones on 3.20.2011
-1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Part 6: Get Back Up by Pastor Ray Jones on 3.27.2011
-Luke 22:54-62

Part 7: Running With Grace by Pastor Ray Jones on 4.03.2011
-2 Samuel 9:1-13

Part 8: Obituary of a Champion by Pastor Ray Jones on 4.10.2011
-2 Timothy 4:6-8

When You Have a Complaint Against God by Pastor Ray Jones on 02.13.2011
-Habakkuk 2:1-4

Part 1: Common People by Pastor Ray Jones on 01.02.2011
-1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Part 2: A Common Mission by Pastor Ray Jones on 01.09.2011
-2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Part 3: Boots on the Ground by Pastor Ray Jones on 01.16.2011
-Acts 4:5-20, 5:9

Part 4: Your Life Assignment by Pastor Ray Jones on 01.23.2011
-1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Part 5: Who You Are by Pastor Ray Jones on 01.30.2011
-1 Timothy 1:16

The Day After Christmas, by Pastor Ray Jones on 12.26.2010
-Matthew 2:7-12

It Came From Above, by Pastor Ray Jones on 12.19.2010
-Galatians 4:1-7

Part 1A: Who is the Enemy?, by Pastor Ray Jones on 10.17.2010
-1 Peter 5:8

Part 1B: Who is the Enemy?, by Pastor Ray Jones on 10.24.2010
-1 Peter 5:8

Part 2: The Limitations of Your Enemy, by Pastor Ray Jones on 10.31.2010
-Job 1:6-12

Part 3: Your 3 Battlefields, by Pastor Ray Jones on 11.07.2010
-1 John 2:15-17

Part 4: Responding to Your Enemy, by Pastor Ray Jones on 11.14.2010
-2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Part 5: Traps of the Enemy, by Pastor Ray Jones on 11.21.2010
-Ephesians 6:10-12

Part 6: Invisible Shield, by Pastor Ray Jones on 12.05.2010
-Ephesians 6:10-20

Part 7: Counter-Measures, by Pastor Ray Jones on 12.12.2010
-James 4:7

Thanks Living, by Chuck Locke, Assistant to the Pastor, on 11.28.2010
-Psalm 100