Robert Gray

Passages Used: Genesis 37:1-36; 39:1-23; 41:37-46; Mark 10:13-16; John 1:9-13; Luke 11:28; Mark 13:12-13; Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 23:1-6; James 1:2-18; Philippians 4:11-13; 1 Peter 5:6-11 
 
When you become a Christian, you might think that things are going to be clear skies and smooth sailing from that point on. Things might start out smooth for a while. 
 
When things seem to be going well in our lives, we tend to take things for granted, but eventually we will all face challenges in our lives. It is those challenging times in our lives that are going to have the greatest impact on who we are. Those challenging times can either make or break us. How we respond says a lot about our relationship with the Lord. 
 
I think we can look at the example of Joseph (son of Jacob) in Genesis as a good example of how to face adversity in our lives. His life was a series of highs and lows, but he never lost his focus or his desire to press on. More importantly, God was there for him every step of the way. 
 
You can have that same assurance in your life as well. Even in the worst of times God is still with you every step of the way to love you, guide you, hold you, and comfort you.

Passages Used: Genesis 37:1-36; 39:1-23; 41:37-46; Mark 10:13-16; John 1:9-13; Luke 11:28; Mark 13:12-13; Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 23:1-6; James 1:2-18; Philippians 4:11-13; 1 Peter 5:6-11
 
When you become a Christian, you might think that things are going to be clear skies and smooth sailing from that point on. Things might start out smooth for a while. 

When things seem to be going well in our lives, we tend to take things for granted, but eventually we will all face challenges in our lives. It is those challenging times in our lives that are going to have the greatest impact on who we are. Those challenging times can either make or break us. How we respond says a lot about our relationship with the Lord.

I think we can look at the example of Joseph (son of Jacob) in Genesis as a good example of how to face adversity in our lives. His life was a series of highs and lows, but he never lost his focus or his desire to press on. More importantly, God was there for him every step of the way

Even in the Worst of Times (Genesis 37:1-36; 39:1-23; 41:37-46)

Passages Used: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Matthew 22:34-40; Psalm 139:23-24; Luke 6:43-45; 1 John 4:8-10, 13-19; John 13:34-35; 1 John 4:7, 19-21; 1 Corinthians 16:14; Psalm 27:14; Matthew 7:12; 1 John 2:16; Ephesians 4:29; Ephesians 4:26-27; Matthew 6:15; John 8:43-45; Romans 5:1-5 
 
Have you ever baked or cooked something using a recipe only to later discover that you forgot a key ingredient? Things probably did not turn out the way you expected them to. 
 
This passage in 1 Corinthains 13:1-13 talks about a key ingredient that we all need in our lives. Without love, our lives are not what God wants them to be. 
 
How important is love? 1 John 4:8 tells us, “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” That is how important this key ingredient is. 
 
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 stresses the importance of love in all that we do and paints a clear picture of what true love is like. 
 
If God were to look at your heart today, would He find love there? 
 
Does that love drive your actions and attitudes towards others? 
 
Do you genuinely love the Lord with all your heart?

Passages Used: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Matthew 22:34-40; Psalm 139:23-24; Luke 6:43-45; 1 John 4:8-10, 13-19; John 13:34-35; 1 John 4:7, 19-21; 1 Corinthians 16:14; Psalm 27:14; Matthew 7:12; 1 John 2:16; Ephesians 4:29; Ephesians 4:26-27; Matthew 6:15; John 8:43-45; Romans 5:1-5

Have you ever baked or cooked something using a recipe only to later discover that you forgot a key ingredient?  Things probably did not turn out the way you expected them to.

This passage in 1 Corinthains 13:1-13 talks about a key ingredient that we all need in our lives.  Without love, our lives are not what God wants them to be.
  
How important is love?  1 John 4:8 tells us, “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” That is how important this key ingredient is.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 stresses the importance of love in all that we do and paints a clear picture of what true love is like.

If God were to look at your heart today, would He find love there?

Does that love drive your acti

The Key Ingredient (1 Corinthians 13:1-13)

Is prayer a regular part of your day or do you only pray when you get into a difficult situation? Do you treat praying to God like a 911 call only to be used in extreme emergencies? 
 
Sometimes we may not want to bother God with the little things in our lives because we might think He sees that as just pestering Him. Some people might even expect God to respond, “Go away. That’s not important. You figure it out.” 
 
Nothing could be further from the truth. God’s love for us is much deeper than we often give Him credit for. He loves us and cares about all our problems no matter how big or how small. 
 
Passages used: 2 Kings 6:1-23; Matthew 10:29-31; Matthew 6:25-34; Matthew 9:1-8; Jeremiah 32:17; Isaiah 46:9-11; Luke 18:27; Job 38:1-35; Philippians 4:12-13; Psalm 91:1-16; Matthew 5:43-48 
 
Main points: 
1. God cares about the day-to-day events of our lives 
2. Have faith and accept His help 
3. No problem is too big for God 
4. Never underestimate the power of God 
5. Avoid the temptation to respond in worldly manner

Is prayer a regular part of your day or do you only pray when you get into a difficult situation? Do you treat praying to God like a 911 call only to be used in extreme emergencies?

Sometimes we may not want to bother God with the little things in our lives because we might think He sees that as just pestering Him.  Some people might even expect God to respond, “Go away.  That’s not important.  You figure it out.” 

Nothing could be further from the truth.  God’s love for us is much deeper than we often give Him credit for. He loves us and cares about all our problems no matter how big or how small.

Passages used: 2 Kings 6:1-23; Matthew 10:29-31; Matthew 6:25-34; Matthew 9:1-8; Jeremiah 32:17;  Isaiah 46:9-11; Luke 18:27; Job 38:1-35; Philippians 4:12-13; Psalm 91:1-16; Matthew 5:43-48

Main points:
1. God cares about the day-to-day events of our lives
2. Have faith and accept His help
3. No problem is too big for God
4. Never underestimate the power of God
5. Avoid the temptation t

Nothing Too Big or Too Small  (2 Kings 6:1-23)

Matthew 6:1-24; Matthew 23:1-33; Titus 1:10-16; James 1:2-27; Luke 12:1-7 
 
What face do you show to rest of the world? Often that “outside” face does not always agree with the person we are on the inside.

Matthew 6:1-24; Matthew 23:1-33; Titus 1:10-16; James 1:2-27; Luke 12:1-7

What face do you show to rest of the world? Often that “outside” face does not always agree with the person we are on the inside.

Our Outside Face  (Matthew 6:1-24; Matthew 23:1-33; Titus 1:10-16; James 1:2-27; Luke 12:1-7)

Deuteronomy 14:2; 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Matthew 22:1-14; Ephesians 1:3-14; 1 Peter 2:9 
 
Out of all the people in the world, God chose you. What does that mean and how should you respond?

Deuteronomy 14:2; 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Matthew 22:1-14; Ephesians 1:3-14; 1 Peter 2:9

Out of all the people in the world, God chose you.  What does that mean and how should you respond?

You Have Been Chosen (Deuteronomy 14:2; 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Matthew 22:1-14; Ephesians 1:3-14)

Why Did He Come? (John 3:1-36)

Exodus 3:1-22; Genesis 16:1-13; 2 Chronicles 34:1-33

When God Speaks (Exodus 3:1-22; Genesis 16:1-13; 2 Chronicles 34:1-33)

Don't Do It!  (Proverbs 17:14, 19)

Love, Care For, and Respect One Another (1 Timothy 5:1-4, 8)

2 Corinthians 1:3-11; Psalm 31:9-10,12, 5, 14-15, 24; Psalm 51:17; Psalm 34:17-19; 2 Samuel 22:1-3; Psalm 119:76; Isaiah 49:13; Isaiah 66:13; James 5:13-16

Rock Bottom (2 Corinthians 1:3-11)

Holding Each Other Up (Exodus 17:9-13)

Psalm 107:23-31; Mark 4:35-41; Mark 4:1-20; Hebrews 11:1; Matthew 17:14-20; Mark 4:30-34; Matthew 7:24-28; Isaiah 25:4

What is Your Storm? (Psalm 107:23-31; Mark 4:35-41)

Even When You Don't Really Feel Like It (Proverbs 3:27-30)

Exodus 14:5-14; Psalm 46:1-10; Psalm 37:1-7; Proverbs 3:5-6

Robert Gray Videos

Even in the Worst of Times (Genesis 37:1-36; 39:1-23; 41:37-46)

The Key Ingredient (1 Corinthians 13:1-13)

Nothing Too Big or Too Small (2 Kings 6:1-23)

Our Outside Face (Matthew 6:1-24; Matthew 23:1-33; Titus 1:10-16; James 1:2-27; Luke 12:1-7)