A man was having a hard time getting out of bed one Sunday morning. “Get up. It’s time to get […]
Text: Malachi 1:1-5This is the final sermon in the series, Praying with Paul. We started on the first Sunday of January and […]
Text: Romans 15:30-33The first word is sometimes as important as the last word. Seven weeks had passed since the resurrection of Jesus. […]
Text: Acts 2:24About six months ago I received a letter from Pat Williams, Executive Vice-President of the Orlando Magic (a pro basketball […]
Text: II Thessalonians 2:13-17Are you perplexed by some persecution you’re going through or wiped out with some worry? God’s word to you is clear: Stand firm.
Text: II Thessalonians 1:11-12Learning how to pray effectively is essential for spiritual growth. Based on the prayers of Paul, we can learn to pray boldly for the commitment of those on the front lines of spiritual conflict, for open doors of opportunity for evangelism, for courage despite difficult circumstances and persecution, and for clarity in presentation of the Gospel – especially encouraging pastors.
Text: Colossians 4:2-4Life has meaning and is worth living when we pray for God’s will to fill our lives. Trusting God with control or our lives encourages us through hard times as we follow in faith. Our commitment to God’s will means we can live a life that that pleases Jesus and makes us part of His amazing agenda.
Text: Colossians 1:9-14Pray boldly for spiritual strength, teaches Paul. God is faithful and we can trust Him. He is more than able to do even more than we ask.. Through prayer, we are filled with the Holy Spirit and grow spiritually, understanding the height, breadth, length and depth of Christ’s love for us.
Text: Ephesians 3:14-21I wonder if we would be happy if our prayers were published so that others could read them. That’s a […]
Text: Ephesians 1:15-23Prayer helped Paul when he was depressed and discouraged, giving him hope and encouragement through trust in God. Praying for others and the prayers of others for us glorify God, partnering with Him to help those in need and heightening joy as our prayers are answered.
Text: II Corinthians 1:8-11