How Do We Value the Church?
We value the church by 1) Praising Lovingly, 2) Praying Fervently, 3) Giving Willingly, 4) Serving Faithfully.
Tag: Prayer
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Prayer of the Afflicted – Psalm 6
In this psalm, we see a prayer of one afflicted. It is a prayer of 1) Mercy, 2) Deliverance, 3) Grief, and 4) Received. Each hearer will understand that God hears the prayers of the afflicted. I wish to communicate that God hears even when we feel abandoned.
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The Lord Hears When We Pray and Provides (Psalm 4)
The Lord hears when we pray and provides 1) Relief, 2) Relationship, 3) Righteousness, and 4) Refuge. Each Christian should learn to trust in the Lord and turn to him to prayer in all circumstances of life. The aim of this lesson is to help each Christian recognize the power of prayer through the Psalms.
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Our Worship in Prayer
In this lesson we will seek to understand how to pray we must consider the Character, Circumstance, Content, and Consequences of prayer. The listener should be able to learn how to pray effectively. The aim of this sermon is to teach the basic concept of prayer and to help those who are learning.
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What does “without fear of molestation” mean?
This is a common expression that is used in prayer. The word “molestation” here means not to be bothered by those who would interrupt the worship services. The idea is that we desire to have a peaceful experience when we are worshipping.
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How should we pray for the Holy Spirit?
God the Father continues to give His Holy Spirit to those who ask. The question is, how do we ask? Do we ask with an obedient faith? Or do we ask out of a sense of selfish desire? If it is the former, then God certainly gives the Holy Spirit to those who believe and obey. If the latter, then God is not going to indulge a person’s fleshly desires.
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Muscle Memory
We train our brain to remember how to do things again and again. I’m glad I don’t every day have to learn again how to walk, or eat, or drink, or talk, etc. We have learned these things and now know how to do them without thinking.
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What a Personal Relationship with God Means
A personal relationship with God means 1) Prayer, 2) Practice, 3) Position. Each person should draw upon this section of Psalm 119 to bolster their personal relationship with God. May each person learn to draw near to God.
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How to Have Peace in Your Life
The Christian can truly have personal peace in his life by following some practical instructions from scripture. Each hearer should know how to have personal peace in his life. This lesson brings scripture to bear on some practical ways to have personal peace.
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What is Evangelism? – Jesus Sums it Up in one Sentence
In this lesson we will answer the question, “What is Evangelism” in a fourfold way. Evangelism is 1) Prayer, 2) Opportunities, 3) Work, 4) Teaching. I want each hearer to understand what all is involved in evangelism. The aim of this sermon is to educate and encourage each Christian to be evangelistic.
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Attitudes in Prayer
To have the right attitude in prayer we must ask in 1) Faith, 2) Thanksgiving, 3) Constancy. Each person should understand these prerequisites to prayer and why they are prerequisites. The aim of this lesson is to stir up remembrance, exhort, and encourage all to pray more fervently, more thankfully, and constantly.
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Does “Just a Little Talk with Jesus” Make It Right?
Does "Just a Little Talk with Jesus" make it right? We must sing with understanding (1 Corinthians 14:15). The song fits if Jesus speaks to us through His word.
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Celebrate Independence
As Christians, we can celebrate our independence by 1) Praying, 2) Obeying, and 3) Honoring our government. Each Christian should understand that he can be a good citizen under any government by doing the above activities.
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A Mother’s Day Prayer
A Mother's Day prayer (1 Timothy 2:1, 2): 1) Mothers Love Children, 2) Husbands Honor Wives, 3) Children Obey, 4) Mothers Put God First. Each person should honor mothers.
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“Lord, Teach Us To Pray” (Part 2)
We need to be serious about prayer. There are prayers in the Bible that are available for our study and contemplation.
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“Lord, Teach Us To Pray” (Part 1)
“How is your prayer life?” is a question that many would just rather not answer.
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Does God Hear the Prayer of Sinners?
Does God hear the prayer of sinners (John 9:31)? There is a barrier between the sinner and God, though He providentially helps seekers find the truth (Acts 17:27).
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Our Life of Prayer
Men always ought to pray (Luke 18:1). Our prayer life should show 1) Thankfulness, 2) Faith, 3) Love, 4) Holiness. Each person should pray with the attitudes God wants.
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Enrobed in Thankfulness
The Christian is enrobed in thankfulness (Colossians 3:15) by 1) Engaging in Prayer, 2) Elevating the Mind, 3) Showing Kindness. Each person should examine his thanks.
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Raising our Ebenezer
We raise our Ebenezer (1 Samuel 7:7-12) when we 1) Depend on God, 2) Acknowledge His Help in Prayer, 3) Remember His Saving Help. Each person should see God's help.
