Kevin Rayner's blog for posting sermons, devotionals, and resources for "real life change" and living today. Since 1979 Sermons (or Class notes), audio, humor, etc. from many years of ministry in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and currently Edmond, OK.
The Gift of Forgiveness
by Brady Ross One of the greatest gifts God gives us is forgiveness. Through forgiveness, God changes our identity and redeems our past.
The Gift of All We Need for a Godly Life
by Randy Roper
Do you ever start a project, get about halfway through it and realize you don't have what you need to finish the job? We sometimes feel that way as Christians. We want to "finish the race and fight the good fight," but sometimes we don't feel equipped to run or fight. The Bible has some good news for us when we don't feel equipped as believers.
The Gift of The Ministry of Reconciliation
by Randy Roper and Clint Smith
If you are a Christian, you have been given the ministry of reconciliation by God. But do you know what that is, and are you using it? Message also includes Mission Edmond update from Clint Smith.
Losing Your Life
by Randy Roper & Kent Risley On this special Day of Thanks/Giving, we are
reminded that Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, take up our crosses and
follow him. As we think about where Jesus is leading us and what we need
to surrender, we reflect on God's work through Go, Connect and Embrace.
The Days of Your Youth
Ecclesiastes 11-12
by Evan Burkett & Jeremy Robertson Evan and Jeremy share wisdom from Ecclesiastes with a perspective on being "young."
Compelled (Sharing Faith)
by Randy Roper Do the reasons for you not to share your
faith outweigh the reasons to share your faith? Being ALL IN for God
means moving from complacency to conviction when it comes to being
intentional about sharing Jesus.
Letting Go (Giving)
by Randy Roper
People sometimes think the Church makes too big a deal out of money. The truth is, God doesn't want your money; He wants your heart. But of course, if God gets your heart, He will also get your money.