Pastor Ray Bentley asks how can we open our hearts to the Creator of life, of the universe and not experience something different? The Book of Acts shows us a miraculous time in history when even a language barrier was removed.
Do worldly things sometimes distract you from pursuing the spiritual joy offered by God? Today, in "Acts Chapter 2", Pastor Ray Bentley shows us how to have the real peace, the real power, the real experience, and the real wine of the spirit of God.
On the day of Pentecost the disciples were accused of being filled with new wine. It was not wine that made them so full of joy, it was the power of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Ray Bentley shows us how every Sunday is a reminder that Jesus is risen indeed.
Today we will see how Peter preached on the prophesies of Joel on the day of Pentecost.
What makes a successful, productive church? The sign of a model church is not the beauty of its sanctuary and stained-glass windows. The true mark of a spirit-filled church is bringing Jesus among the people.
"Greater love hath no man than this, then that he lay down his life for his friends." Today Pastor Ray Bentley will show us how humility and self-sacrifice should permeate our lives as Christians.
Today, Pastor Ray says, "You and I will never be happy in this world until we begin to become a man or woman of God." Walking with God gives us joy regardless of our circumstances.
Pastor Ray is our tour guide as we work our way through the Acts of the Apostles. Today, we learn the meaning of the verse, "Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have, give I thee."
Jesus warned us that, in this world, we would have tribulation. Today, Pastor Ray Bentley offers good insights and a message of hope for the times we face spiritual opposition and disappointment.
Today, Pastor Ray shows us how to have "Holy Boldness" in sharing the gospel. The disciple, Peter, demonstrated boldness when he healed a lame man before a crowd of thousands. Peter faced the threat of being put to death by proclaiming the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth as the reason the lame man stood whole.
Broken promises and dishonesty were as prevalent in Biblical times as they are now. Today, Pastor Ray tells us the story of Ananias and Sapphira. A misrepresentation of the truth demonstrates the Lord's discontent with hypocrisy.
Today, Pastor Ray Bentley shows how God sometimes works in surprising ways. In the 'Book of Acts', we find how the disciples performed many miracles among the people.
At the time of the first Pentecost, miracles were abundant. People were healed by Peter's shadow because they were demonstrating their faith. At the same time, the second wave of persecution begins.
What is the "meaning of life"? Today, Pastor Ray Bentley explains that our lives are not valuable because we live many years. Rather, our lives are meaningful when we live passionately for the Lord.