The stark reality is: we all are guilty of sin. If you've broken one law, you've broken them all. Death is the punishment for sin. So God sent His Son to die on the cross and pay the price for us. 

Sacrifices are really investments. An investment is made with the expectation of a return. 

Sacrifices are really investments. An investment is made with the expectation of a return. 

Is there anything more painful than a friend we love and have shared the secrets of our hearts with who then violates the intimacy and trust of that friendship? Jesus was betrayed by a friend with a kiss. 

Do you want to know why so many people are empty, lonely and miserable? They miss the point of life. They think life is serving "me". There is nothing more empty and fruitless. 

When Jesus comes into your life there is going to be an earthquake. God is going to shake you up. He's going to cast out and overthrow. But know that God never takes anything out of your life that He doesn't replace with something far better. 

There are many people who go to church and pay lip service to religion, but they are not genuine believers unless there is a transformed life. God counts a changed heart and a changed life. 

There must come a definite time in your life when you say Lord save me, clothe me with your righteousness, cover my sins. That's why Jesus' blood was shed to cover you in a robe of righteousness making you as white as snow. 

Once you are a child of God, there must also come a moment in your life when you develop a daily habit of being in the Word of God. It is like living water pouring into your soul. 

As believers we are not the elite. We need to go into the world and say "You know what I am really no different than you. But I know that God loves me just as I am and He is changing me from the inside out." 

I believe the greatest revival the world has ever known lies ahead of us. I believe the most positive exciting news today is to see people coming to Christ, believing in Christ, getting prepared for their eternal home. 

In the midst of all the wickedness and destruction during the last days and God's ultimate judgment of mankind's sin, there will be a tremendous revival. Only the Lord could bring such good out of such calamity 

Pastor Ray Bentley cautions us to beware of false prophets who would deceive even the elect. With The Bible alone, the Holy Spirit, and an open heart God will lead you to the truth. 

What kept people from listening to Noah? They were so busy living for themselves; they never stopped to recognize that they ought to live for God and eternity. Thus God warns believers not to hold too tightly to this world for a better world is coming. 

You were never meant to carry the burden of the guilt, remorse, and regret of sin. No human being alone can get rid of it. Jesus can do it supernaturally, immediately. The full weight of your sin can be removed. 

All the angels in heaven rejoice when one person repents and believes. They passionately worship and rejoice over even one. 

The real message of Christmas: If you are tired, if you are weary, if you are heavy laden, bring all of that to Jesus. In fact He feels honored and blessed that you would do that. If you come with burdens, problems, pain, and sorrow to Him you are treating Him like a savior. He loves us to cast our cares upon Him. 

When in our hearts we say, "The Lord's not coming right away. I've got time to sow some wild oats. I'll get right with God later." We bring casualness about our faith into our lives. Don't let human nature stop you from being prepared for the rapture. 

Jesus never said go and be successful. Many times Jesus said go and be faithful. Pastor Ray Bentley says those who are faithful with what God gives them will be successful. 

We as believers can't wait; whether by death or rapture, to go to heaven. Even more Jesus can't wait to get to the earth to sit on His throne. 

Today, Pastor Ray asks, "How is it possible for a man or woman to invite God into their lives, and never change?" If our works make us want to come to God for credit, they are worthless. If coming to God makes us want to do good works, that is good evidence our faith is real.