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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
When you’re rocked by life, make sure the Lord is your Rock.
Praying in the Dark Psalm 18 Rev. Brian Bill August 2-3, 2025 I needed GPS to find my way back up here today! Let me explain where I’ve been the last three weekends. A couple months months ago, I asked the deacons if I could take some time off from preaching to expend extra effort on future ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50
Denomination: Baptist
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)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
3 petitions after "Our Father in Heaven" (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 7 of same title)
HoHum: One blistering hot day when they had guests for dinner, Mother asked 4-year old Johnny to return thanks. “But I don’t know what to say!” the boy complained. “Oh, just say what you hear me say” his mother replied. Obediently the boy bowed his head and mumbled, “Oh Lord, why did I invite these ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10, Numbers 20:12, Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 26:39-42
Pray Practically focussing on Luke 11:3 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, The Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 8 of the same title)
HoHum: In the days of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the Roman army was trapped by the wild tribes of Germany in high mountains where there was no water. The soldiers were choking to death when the Miletine Legion, which was largely Christian, asked if they might pray. When they knelt to pray the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:3, Matthew 6:11, Deuteronomy 8:10-18, James 4:2-3, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Corinthians 8:13-15 (view more) (view less)
Forgive us our sins from Luke 11:4 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 10 of the same title)
HoHum: Author Robert Jeffries writes about a couple who was going to dinner to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. As the husband was driving, the wife began to reflect on their early days and she said: “Honey, do you remember how it was when we were dating and then first married? It was so ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:4, Matthew 6:12, Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 57:15
Revival Praying
Psalm 80:3, 7, & 19 Revival Praying - Turn us again O God 1. The Simple Request - Turn us again - The Need for this Turning The ...read more
Denomination: Holiness
Psalm 85 Revival Praying 1. The Psalmist's Praise For - God's Patience - 1 Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: God's Power - thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. God's Pardon - 2 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, A Divine Work - ...read more
Talking about praying privately today- Matthew 6:5-6 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book called "Red Letter Prayer Life", chapter 2 "Pray Privately") Given for Sunday School class
HoHum: My Uncle Galen taught me how to tie my shoes. Many before him attempted to help me but they did it backwards to the way I did it. When my Uncle Galen showed me it was the right way, left handed people do it the right way because they are in their right mind. Whether it’s losing weight, or ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6, Luke 11:1, Mark 9:14-29
Waiting on God and praying in faith are powerful actions that require strength and trust in God. They can bring about change in our circumstances and amplify the impact of our faith.
Today, we're going to focus on the last book of James. James, who was Jesus' half-brother and a pastor, wrote this letter to give some real-life advice to his church that was going through some tough times. We're going to talk about why waiting on God and praying with faith is so important. Imagine ...read more
Scripture: James 5:7-18
Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Timing, Faith, Persistence
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
This sermon explores God's promises of protection, His presence in our prayers, and the peace we find through petition, as depicted in Psalm 91:15.
Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a privilege to be standing here before you today, in this sacred space, where we gather in unity and love, to share in the Word of God. It is in this Word, in the divine wisdom it imparts, that we find our refuge and our strength. Today, we will be ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 91:15
Topics: Prayer, God's Encouragement
How to pray God’s way.
How to Pray Matthew 6:7, 8; 7:7-8 Prayer is an essential part in our walk with God. One of the reasons why some people don’t enjoy prayer is because they don’t see it as a process that builds their relationship with God. The following is a basic guideline for praying: Be Spontaneous: Try to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:7
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Our prayers can be more powerful if we model them after prayers such as this one from the Bible.
March 16, 2003 Colossians 1:9-14 “I pray for you” INTRODUCTION What does it do for you when someone says, “I pray for you”? A missionary and his family were forced to camp outside on a hill. They were carrying money and they were fearful that thieves might rob them. After spending ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14
Second sermon in a series through the book of Nehemiah exploring the pursuit of God’s vision for our lives. Sermon addresses the need to pray, plan, and position yourself for the fulfillment of God’s vision in your life.
Have you ever felt like you were in the wrong place, at the wrong time? Hopefully not in the next few minutes, but four teenagers were arrested in the parking lot of a large mall in Lakeland, Florida, just before Christmas when, attempting to steal an automobile at random, they tried to break into ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8
Denomination: Wesleyan
Sometimes it’s difficult to know how to pray and what to pray for. Paul challenges us to pray with devotion so that the gospel message will go out clearly as we give out grace to those who do not yet know Christ.
Knowing What to Pray For Many of us have been on a trip together. As you look around this room it may not seem like it, but we’ve been fellow passengers and on several occasions, I’ve served as your tour guide. Our trips have not always been pleasant, but most have been memorable. In fact, at ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, Colossians 4:2
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