Until you have a personal and experiential relationship with Jesus, there will always be a degree of something missing in your life. Some believers may not love the Lord as much as they think they do. Not all who profess to be Christians are genuinely 'born again' as God's children. Today we look at two people in the Bible, one who loved Jesus, and one who betrayed him. 

Today, Pastor Ray Bentley shows us how the Last Supper connects with the betrayal of Jesus by one of the disciples. Judas offered his services as a witness against Jesus. In this message, we learn about the preparation for the Passover.  

Pastor Ray Bentley points out the chief obstacle in serving the Lord. Peter boasted that he loved the Lord more than all the other disciples. Yet, Jesus explains, "The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak". It is not a question of my desire to love and serve the Lord; the question is the weakness of my own flesh.  

It is mystery why Jesus would be willing to suffer such agony for the sins of the world. Today Pastor Ray explains not to put confidence in our own selves, but in the one who knows our weaknesses.  

Have you ever taken the blame for someone else? It is a tough thing to do. When Jesus took the blame for our sins, it cost him his life. 

Pastor Ray Bentley describes the downward spiral of backsliding. Maybe there was a time when you were walking close to God. Today we learn never to argue with the Lord, and to spend more time in prayer.  

Today, Pastor Ray gives insights to the two kinds of repentance. One repentance leads to salvation and eternal life. There is another kind of repentance that never finds the forgiveness of God. How do we make sure our hearts are fully right before God? 

Some say they are ambivalent to Jesus Christ? Pastor Ray shows us that is impossible. Jesus says, "Either you are for me, or against me". Jesus will not allow us any neutrality on the issue. 

Today, Pastor Ray shows us how the redemption story culminated at the cross. Jesus' death on the cross is what differentiates him from every other spiritual leader in human history. Jesus not only came with morals and values and teachings. He also came predicting his own death and resurrection.  

If Jesus had saved himself, he could not have saved anybody else. It was not nails that held Jesus to the cross. It was love.  

Today, Pastor Ray provides insights to the final words of Jesus from the cross. Herein, we grasp the meaning of the love of Jesus as he cries out, "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do."  

Pastor Ray reminds us that we all have areas where we feel abandoned or forsaken. Jesus promised us, "I will never leave you or forsake you."  

Today, Pastor Ray Bentley tells us, "Our faith should show." There needs to come a time when we do not care what people think. People need to know we love Jesus.  

God decided to come down and become like one of his own creations. Jesus came to demonstrate what God is like. Today, Pastor Ray helps us examine the tremendous significance of the Resurrection and how it affects us in 2008. 

There are some people that believe God is so busy he does not have time for each and every one of us. Nothing could be further from truth. God has a plan for our lives.  

Pastor Ray Bentley explains when we quote a scripture, just share it. Do not defend it. Do not explain it. Then stand back and watch the power of God's word.  

Pastor Ray believes there are millions of people who are dying on the vine. They are lonely and empty and waiting for somebody who will show them the truth that will set them free. We need to seize those moments and share the gospel of Jesus Christ.  

Today, Pastor Ray launches an in-depth study of the book of Acts. In 'Acts' we explore the power of the Holy Spirit. God wants to use you and me to continue the work that Jesus began.  

Pastor Ray Bentley continues his study in 'Acts'. The Book of Acts is a record of the early church, and it is a model for the church today. We have fallen away from the model, and we need to line up our lives with the supreme purpose of God.  

Today Pastor Ray tells us this is not our real home. In the meantime, you are wanderers in this alien, fallen world. You are going to need the empowering of the Holy Spirit to get you through.  

Jesus gave us the great commission to be witnesses for him to all the world. A witness is something that you are, not just something that you say. Today, Pastor Ray shows us we are to be constantly filled with God's spirit.  

Jesus has been preparing our eternal home since he ascended into heaven. Imagine what the craftsmanship of Jesus looks like after 2000 years.  

As believers, we can reinforce our faith by sharing the gospel with one another. The Bible tells us the world will know we are Christians by our love.