The Supremacy of Christ in Our Prayers | Dr. Stephen Conley
Release Date: 11/11/2024
God's Promise Advances Through God's Providence | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Text: Genesis 24:1-67 Faith in God’s Promise Renewed (Gen. 24:1-9) Abraham rehearses God’s promise and blessing to his family. Abraham sends his trusted servant on a mission to find a wife for his son Isaac so that his family will multiply. Faith in God’s Promise Represented (Gen. 24:10-27) Abraham’s servant displays great faith in the providence of God to enable him to find a wife for Isaac. God displays His steadfast love and faithfulness by answering the servant’s prayer of faith. Faithfulness of God’s Promise Revealed (Gen. 24:28-60) God proves...
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Believing in God's Promises in the Face of Death | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Texts: Genesis 23:1-20; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Facing the Sorrow of Sarah’s Death (Gen. 23:1-2) Abraham mourns for the death of his wife. When death comes, we sorrow, but with hope in Christ’s resurrection. Hoping in God’s Future Fulfillment (Gen. 23:3-20; 2 Cor. 4:16-18) Abraham purchased a burial plot in view of God‘s promise. We have the hope of our future inheritance in Christ that will be revealed in God’s eternal glory.
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Jesus Has Washed Me Clean | Travis Thompson
Raintree Community Church
Travis Thompson preaches to us from John 13:1-20 on Christ's love and mission.
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Asking and Receiving | Sid Werges
Raintree Community Church
Sunday, January 4, 2026 Sid Werges preaches to us from Matthew 7:7-8
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Jesus is the Lamb on the Throne | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Text: Revelation 4-5 The Enthroned Creator Who is Holy (Revelation 4) This scene is marked by awesome displays of God’s power and glory. This scene displays God sitting on His throne and receiving the praise that is due His Name. The Enthroned Lamb Who is Worthy (Revelation 5) Jesus is the worthy Redeemer who alone can open the title deed to the earth, which seals represent God’s plan for judgment and the establishment of His eternal kingdom. Jesus is the Lamb of God who was slain for our redemption. Therefore, Jesus is worthy of all praise, honor, glory, and blessing. ...
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Jesus is the Suffering Servant | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Christmas Eve Service Texts: Isaiah 53:1-6; 1 Peter 2:24-25 Jesus Suffered as the Rejected Servant (Is. 53:1-3) Jesus came to earth in humility to a people that did not recognize or accept Him. Jesus’ experience on earth was marked by grief and rejection. Jesus Suffered as our Sin-Bearing Servant (Is. 53:4-6) Jesus entered into our sorrows and griefs by bearing the weight of our sin. Jesus’ death led to our spiritual healing and our sins being forgiven. Jesus Succeeded as our Victorious Savior (1 Peter 2:24-25) Jesus’ death was effective to save us,...
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Jesus is the Son of Man | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Texts: Matthew 1:18-25; John 3:11-15; Matthew 9:1-8, 20:17-28; Daniel 7:9-14; Matthew 25:31-34, 41; Revelation 1:12-18 The Son of Man Condescended to Us as the God-Man (Matt. 1:18-25; John 3:11-15) Jesus came to earth as both fully God and fully man. Jesus came to earth as the prophesied Messiah to save His people from their sins. The Son of Man Came to Sacrifice His Life to Forgive Sinners (Matt. 9:1-8; 20:17-28) Jesus came with the authority to forgive our sins. Jesus came with the mission to give His life as a ransom for sinners. The Son of Man Will Come as the...
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Jesus is the Conquering King | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Texts: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Isaiah 9:6-7; Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:1-11; Colossians 2:11-15; Revelation 19:11-16 Jesus is the Promised King (Gen. 49:10; 2 Sam. 7:12-16; Is. 9:6-7) Jesus is the promised ruler that would come from the tribe of Judah to fulfill the Davidic covenant as the One who would reign forever with justice and righteousness. Jesus is the Savior King (Zech. 9:9; Matt. 21:1-11) Jesus is the Savior who triumphantly rode into Jerusalem in fulfillment of prophecy to eventually die on the cross for our sins. Jesus is the Savior whose reign results in...
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Jesus is the Great High Priest | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Texts: Hebrews 4:14-16; 7:1-28; 10:19-25 Jesus is the Sympathetic Priest Who We Can Approach Confidently (Heb. 4:14-16) In Jesus we have a compassionate priest who perfectly understands our condition. In Jesus we have an effective priest who has given us complete access to God. Through Jesus, we can hold fast to our confession of faith. Jesus is the Eternal Priest Who Saves Us Completely (Heb. 7:1-28) In Genesis, Melchizedek foreshadows Jesus’ character, ministry, and supremacy. Jesus is the greater and eternal Priest-King who intercedes for and saves sinners to the...
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Jesus is the True Prophet | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
Texts: Deuteronomy 18:15-19; Luke 4:16-21, 24:44-48; Hebrews 1:1-4 Jesus is the Foreshadowed Prophet of Promise (Deuteronomy 18:15-19) The Lord promised that a prophet like Moses would come to His people to speak His Word to their hearts. Jesus is the Fulfillment of Prophecy (Luke 4:16-21, 24:44-48) Jesus announces that the prophecy of Isaiah 61 has been fulfilled in His arrival and forthcoming ministry. Jesus is the fulfillment and focal point of all Scripture. Jesus is the Final Word of God (Hebrews 1:1-4) All other prophets of God were pointing us to the final...
info_outlineText: Colossians 4:2-4
Dependance Upon Christ in Prayer (4:2)
- Pray with steadfast consistency.
- Pray with persistent watchfulness.
- Pray with Godward gratitude.
Devotion to Christ’s Mission Through Prayer (4:3-4)
- Pray for opportunities to declare the Gospel.
- Pray for obedience to make the Gospel known.