http://www.rayciervo.com Ray Ciervo Ministries Podcasts en Ray Ciervo Ministries Podcasts Ray Ciervo Ministries no Ray Ciervo Ministries Sermons rciervo@mac.com ℗ & © 2009 Ray Ciervo Ministries 720 If we are to be Jesus' disciples and become fully devoted followers then we must continue in His word. When we do this we will know the truth and the truth will make us free. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/continuing-in-his-word http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/continuing-in-his-word.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:19:23 CDT Ray Ciervo If we are to be Jesus' disciples and become fully devoted followers then we must continue in His word. When we do this we will know the truth and the truth will make us free. disciple,the_word,truth,morals,ethics,values 40:46 Church membership is about commitment and cooperation. Ray goes through the Scripture in a thorough fashion making the case for participating in a local church http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/the-case-for-church-membership http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/the-case-for-membership.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:12:06 CST Ray Ciervo Church membership is about commitment and cooperation. Ray goes through the Scripture in a thorough fashion making the case for participating in a local church church,commitment,cooperation,churches,body_of_christ 46:59 The Incarnation of the Son of God was truly one of the greatest events the world has witnessed. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/the-incarnation-and-the-message-of-christmas http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/the-message-of-christmas.mp3 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:22:30 CST Ray Ciervo The Incarnation of the Son of God was truly one of the greatest events the world has witnessed. incarnation,christmas,nature,person,christ,son_of_god,jesus 40:36 God commands all things although it doesn't always seem so. The church is still taken captive like an undertow that pulls you out to deep water. Changing our view of life by seeing it through the lens of Scripture is a Biblical WorldView we all ought to have. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/ideas-have-consequences-5-from-him-thru-him-to-him-are-all-things http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/ideas-have-consequences-5-from-him-thru-him-to-him-are-all-things.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:54:38 CDT Ray Ciervo Ideas Have Consequeces worldview,theology,taken_captive,faith 47:22 Dr. Norman Geisler was the first person I'd heard teach that the Christian Faith has 14 non-negotiable, essential doctrines that provide for us the Gospel of Salvation. These are built on the presuppositions that there is a doctrine of salvation that declares, "I am saved, I am being saved, I will be saved." The Doctrine of Justification declares I am free from the penalty of sin; the Doctrine of Sanctification declares I am free from the power of sin; and the Doctrine of Glorification declares I will be free from the presence of sin. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/ideas-have-consequences-4-essentials-of-the-christian-faith http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/ideas-have-consequences-4-essentials-of-the-christian-faith.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:12:20 CDT Ideas Have Consequeces second_coming,resurrection,death_of_christ,virgin_birth,original_sin,essential,non-negotiable,doctrine 45:37 Doctrine is ignored or not valued. We find that doctrine matters, especially the non-negotiable, essential doctrines of the Christian faith. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/ideas-have-consequences-3-why-doctrine-matters http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/why-doctrine-matters.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:02:11 CDT Ideas Have Consequeces doctrine,theology,non-negotiable,christian,orothodoxy 48:40 Through the work of Christ on the Cross, God has made us complete in Him http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/ideas-have-consequences-2-complete-in-christ http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/complete-in-christ.mp3 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:24:19 CDT Ideas Have Consequeces resurrection,death,cross,circumcision,jesus_christ 50:26 Paul's exhortation is not to be taken captive by anyone, by philosophy, empty deception. The warning is real because we can become captive to ideas. Today, the idea of "self-esteem" takes us captive. We ought to be taken captive by Jesus http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/ideas-have-consequences-1-dont-be-taken-captive-or-its-all-about-me http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/see-to-it-that-no-one-takes-you-captive.mp3 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:23:49 CDT Ideas Have Consequeces captive,christ,self,all_about_me,you're_not_that_bad,identity,identify 44:40 What is it that God is after in us? How does God measure success in our lives? Is it personality? Or, is it character? Isn't God working in our lives to produce people who are like Jesus. Character is God's highest value in our lives. We are to grow into the image of Christ. The testing of our faith is what produces godly character. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/count-it-all-joy http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/count-it-all-joy.mp3 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:25:01 CDT What is it that God is after in us? How does God measure success in our lives? Is it personality? Or, is it character? Isn't God working in our lives to produce people who are like Jesus. Character is God's highest value in our lives. We are to grow ... character,trials,testing_our_faith,endurance,romas_5,james_1,completeness,maturity 55:16 This the conclusion of the 12 part series on the Book of Nehemiah. This message wraps up the series by looking back at what has been said, but using different terms. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/nehemiah-12-conclusion http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/nehmiah-12.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2008 08:51:48 CDT Nehemiah-Model for Ministry nehemiah,conclusion,vision,morals,mind_to_work,heart,building_permit 49:05 Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem to find that Eliashib, the high priest, has given a room to Tobiah, the Ammonite. Other problems Nehemiah faced were an assortment of foreign wives married into God's family. Nehemiah demonstrates a "no compromise" attitude toward all these violations of God's law. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/nehemiah-11-seeing-the-work-through-to-the-end--no-compromise http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/nehemiah-11-seeing-the-work-through-to-the-end--no-compromise.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:51:34 CDT Nehemiah-Model for Ministry nehemiah,old_testament_people_of_god,building,overview,work,prayer,justice,enemy,no_compromise,zeal,purity 45:49 When Ezra reads the Law to the people of Jerusalem they see how far they have strayed from God's commands. Nehemiah records how true worship was restored through the reading and study of the Word of God. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/nehemiah-10-keeping-worship-pure http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/nehemiah-10-keeping-worship-pure.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:05:49 CDT Nehemiah-Model for Ministry offering,law,truth,spirit,pure,worship,ezra,nehemiah 43:03 Nehemiah is confronted with the situation of some of the Jews oppressing their brothers. Nehemiah confronts the situation with passion and causes the oppressors to repent. This is a model for ministry of "doing justice and acting redemptively. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/nehemiah9-do-justice-act-redemptively http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/do-justice-act-redemptively.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:37:19 CDT Nehemiah-Model for Ministry justice,injustice,redemptively,moral,racial,mercy 51:49 This message looks to Nehemiah once again as a model for ministry. In this message the subject of spiritual warfare is in the foreground. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/nehemiah-8-stand-against-all-odds http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/stand--against-all-odds.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:46:35 CDT Nehemiah-Model for Ministry warfare,stand,spiritual,moral,fight,war,enemy,win,armor 55:19 After the people had a mind to work they needed to put their hand to work. This message is about stepping up and getting involved in the church http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/nehemiah-7-putting-your-hand-to-work http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/putting-your-hand-to-the-work.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:56:04 CDT Nehemiah-Model for Ministry build,work,walls,working_out_your_salvation,sanctification 58:46 The resurrection is the one event that changed history - all of history. This one event brought God to people in a new way. In one real sense it ushered in God's reign and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Most of all, the Resurrection provided the evidence for the forgiveness of sins and gave man the ability to experience resurrection life. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/what-does-the-resurrection-mean http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/what-does-the-resurrection-mean.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:51:09 CDT The resurrection is the one event that changed history - all of history. This one event brought God to people in a new way. In one real sense it ushered in God's reign and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Most of all, the Resurrection provided the ... women,empty_tomb,eyewitnesses,disciples,resurrection 37:44 The people of Jerusalem finished the wall to half its height in 52 days because they had a mind to work. Looking at key concept to get our minds around Ray presents a strong argument for working for the Lord http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/nehemiah-6-having-a-mind-to-work http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/nehemiah-6-having-a-mind-to-work.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:26:45 CDT Nehemiah-Model for Ministry accountable,vulnerable,teachable,mind,discipline 55:51 Seeing the big picture is responding to what God has put in your heart.This becomes a conviction and you are committed to the things that convict you. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/nehemiah5-seeing-the-big-picture http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/seeing.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:20:57 CDT Nehemiah-Model for Ministry mission,purpose,vision 52:31 The power and purpose of prayer and intercession are discussed here. Prayer is more than asking God for stuff; it is finding out what is on His heart and offering ourselves to be the answer. This is exemplified by Nehemiah in his inquiring of the people of Judah and then giving himself to be the answer. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/nehemiah4-the-power-and-purpose-of-prayer http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/power-and-purpose.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 08:58:50 CDT Nehemiah-Model for Ministry prayer,purpose,intercession,god 46:54 Once we know who God is, it is important for us to see who we are. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/nehemiah3-knowing-who-we-are http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/knowing-who-we-are.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:04:50 CDT Nehemiah-Model for Ministry law,repentance,sin,identity 54:06 In order to build we must know who we are. But before we can know who we are we must know who God is. This message looks at Nehemiah's knowledge of God http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/nehemiah2-knowing-who-god-is http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/knowing-who-god-is.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:03:52 CDT Nehemiah-Model for Ministry awesome,covenant,knowing_god,theology,god,nehemiah 56:23 Nehemiah gives us many examples and principles that we can apply today http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/nehemiah1-introduction http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/nehemiah-introduction.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:03:09 CDT Nehemiah-Model for Ministry knowing_god,building,god,nehemiah 54:33 Although the Devil may use power, God also uses weakness. The weakness of God is stronger than men http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/the-weakness-of-god http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/the-weakness-of-god.mp3 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:01:53 CST Although the Devil may use power, God also uses weakness. The weakness of God is stronger than men power_of_god,sovereignty,weakness_of_god 47:45 Being a Christian is more than attending church. Participating in the Kingdom of God is what God has called us to. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/the-compelling-kingdom http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/the-compelling-kingdom.mp3 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:18:42 CST Being a Christian is more than attending church. Participating in the Kingdom of God is what God has called us to. entering_the_kingdom,seeing_the_kingdom,participating_into_the_kingdom 38:27 This is the second of a two part series on "margins." Ray explains how we need to renew our minds with the word of God and to see the world through the lens of Scripture http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/renewing-your-mind http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/renewing-your-mind.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 13:51:17 CST God and Margins christian_growth,margin,mind,renew 48:41 God is in the margins of life http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/god-is-in-the-margins http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/god-is-in-the-margins.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:19:34 CST God and Margins rest,god,margins,sabbath 54:27 What's our purpose as the church of Jesus Christ? This message describes Ray's take on life and purpose. http://www.rayciervo.com/sermon/what-makes-ray-tick http://www.rayciervo.com/mediafiles/what-makes-ray-tick.mp3-new Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:18:43 CST What's our purpose as the church of Jesus Christ? This message describes Ray's take on life and purpose. argument,postmodernism,truth,apologetics,kingdom 41:15