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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
We ask but we do not receive, why? Is it our faith? What did that centurion know that we don't
A praying Faith Matt 8:5-13 Comparing our faith, is it solid like a barrel cactus, it grows in the most extreme circumstances or is fragile like the African Violet which even the slightest change causes it to wilt? What affects our prayer life? 1. We do not ask (James 4:2) 2. We ask with ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This event in the life of the early church gives us guidance in how to pray with power.
As I’ve probably shared with you once before, I was tremendously challenged by a conversational exchange in a short-lived situation comedy. It was a comedy where the late Danny Thomas played a doctor. There was a scene in “The Practice” where a nurse overhears Thomas’ character praying. When she ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:26-31
Denomination: *other
In these days of uncertainty -- of war and violence -- we should look to the ladies outside the tomb for an example of what we can do.
Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Today is a day of uncertainty. Our lives, whether consciously or unconsciously, are filled with anxiety about the future of our communities, ...read more
Scripture: John 20:1-31
Denomination: Methodist
Pray with... (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 18 of the same title)
HoHum: My 2 inside dogs are always begging. “I want some of that,” even though when they get it they don’t want it (Like fruit). Even so they still keep asking. Children also ask quickly and boldly. They ask without reservation, without any fear that they will be denied. Might have to tell ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:20-25, John 14:12-13, 2 Kings 13:14-21, Matthew 18:19-20, 2 Chronicles 20:1-4, 2 Chronicles 20:13-19, Matthew 7:7-11 (view more) (view less)
Pray simply focused on Matthew 6:7-8 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, The Red Letter Prayer Life, chapter 3 of same title)
HoHum: I step into an elevator on the ground floor. One other person- much taller than me- stands against the back wall. I turn as the elevator door closes and find my floor number on the elevator control panel. I hear a voice behind me- friendly but in a language I don’t understand. I turn, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8, Luke 11:1, Luke 18:10-14, 1 Samuel 3:10, 1 Kings 18:23-39 (view more) (view less)
In order to stay spiritually and emotionally healthy, we must engage in a regular prayer life which involves praying trusting, heart-felt prayers.
Intro: 1. Story of little Billy leading prayer in Bible Class a. Uses a big, deep voice full of pomp b. Isn’t that the proper way to pray? 2. Knowing how to pray not come naturally a. The disciples were grown men and felt they still could learn b. They asked Jesus to teach them to pray ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8
The sermon examines the prayer faith and praying practice of the New Testament as a model for today’s church.
A Praying Church Acts 1:13-26 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO This is a New Testament church. We are part of a heritage commonly known as the Restoration Movement. This means that among our core value is the view that the Apostles Doctrine, the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:23-26, Acts 6:4-6
This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer as a spiritual lifeline, urging believers to prioritize, perceive God's purpose, and partake in His best through prayer.
Greetings, beloved family of God. I am so glad to see each of you here today, ready to open your hearts and minds to the Word of God. There is a profound joy in gathering together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to learn from His teachings and to grow in His grace. Today, we gather under the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:35, Ephesians 6:18
Topics: Prayer, Understanding
Many think that as older they get into Christianity now God will do everything before even they have been asked. Instead of increasing in prayer life, we decrease slowly.
This is one of the very vast subjects in the Bible. To sum it up in 30-40 mins. is like an injustice to the topic. Many think that as older they get into Christianity now God will do everything before even they have been asked. Instead of increasing in prayer life, we decrease slowly. What was the ...read more
Scripture: James 5:16, Matthew 7:7-11, John 10:7, Luke 18:1
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 14 of the same title)
HoHum: I love sports. Lately, I have been unable to watch sports so instead I go to ESPN and look at the stats for my favorite teams. Chicago Cubs (this year they are pathetic), North Carolina Tarheels basketball, Indiana Pacers NBA and now the Indiana Fever (Love Caitlin Clark). Been to several ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 8:5-13, Romans 11:36, Psalm 118:24 (view more) (view less)
We need to Keep praying in such a way, That God will continue to show His miracles and wonders through us. The Holy Spirit works in miraculous ways when we pray! Dwight L. Moody once said, “The world has yet to see what God can do in a man who is full
The Praying Church • Last week we saw that God gave the apostles the power to perform miracles. • And one of the examples that Peter and John performed • Was the healing of a crippled beggar. • And because of this healing / This miracle • It drew the attention of the crowd. • And once Peter ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:1-30
Denomination: Christian Church
The church did not pray for the easing of persecution, but for greater courage and more miracles. They recognizes God’s sovereignty and pray for God’s will to be fulfilled.
CONTEXT • Peter and John healed a crippled beggar in Chapter 3. It drawn the attention of the crowd. • Peter took the opportunity to preach Jesus and forgiveness of sin in Jesus’ Name. At least 5000 men were saved (4:4). • The priests and religious leaders were not happy that they were preaching ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:23-31
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Does God hear my prayers? the answer is a resounding yes !!! the most powerful message I’ve ever ministered.
Just pray already. Last Sunday night we talked about overcoming anxiety. We gave biblical steps to beat depression, worry fear, and fretfullness. 1.-seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all of these things shall be added unto you. 2-Ps. 34:14-seek peace and pursue it. 3-Is. ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7
Denomination: Charismatic
We need to Keep praying in such a way, That God will continue to show His miracles and wonders through us.
The Praying Church • Last week we saw that God gave the apostles the power to perform miracles. • And one of the examples that Peter and John performed • Was the healing of a crippled beggar. • And because of this healing / This miracle • It drew the attention of ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:29-30
We are called to pray and continually ask, seek and knock. A devotional for our monthly Cottage Prayer meeting.
Praying with Persistence Matthew 7:7-8 Cottage Prayer Meeting Devotional January 31, 2004 7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8
Denomination: Church Of God