"We must depart from ourselves in order to enter into Him. This exit and entrance is the basis and most essential act of godliness because by it, we restore to God what is His-I mean ourselves, thoroughly, wholly and irrevocably." Gerhard Tersteegen
Pastor Ray continues the illumination of the parable of the sower in Luke Chapter 8. The key to the parable of the sower is a willingness to suffer, as we deny ourselves take up our cross and follow Jesus.
“Unless Christianity receives a new enthusiasm that sweeps the Western world, and Christianity itself rises up against the forces against it,” Michael Savage said, “the entire West will collapse in your lifetime.”
Today's sermon is dedicated to a dear one, who has by God's grace been planted in Jesus. I pray that this message is an encouragement to those planted in Jesus,