Introduction: Coming to the conclusion of our study in 1 John we see that John gathers together some of the Themes he has dealt with thought this book. One of the most important subjects in the Christian life is prayer. If we want the blessing of God on our life, if we want to enjoy genuine fellowship…

The Webster’s Dictionary says prayer is an address (as a petition) to God or a god in word or thought. Have you ever listened to little kids pray? Here are a few examples of what they sound like. Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Debbie, age 7…

Introduction: Ephesians 6:18 Praying, what a powerful spiritual weapon prayer is. In the spiritual warfare, prayer is often the deciding factor in the spiritual battle. Praying with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, watching with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; I. Prayer is…

Luke 18:1 THE PLACE OF PRAYER Intro: From the beginning of time, men have prayed, Gen. 4:26 . In all types of places, at all times and in every conceivable situation, men have prayed. Christian and heathen alike have spent massive amounts of time in the pursuit of prayer. However, few people have made…

March 5, 2012 By John Barnett Read, print and listen to this resource on our website www.DiscoverTheBook.org As we open to Psalm 71, we have already seen how the whole Psalm is a portrait about how David looked at life through the lens of Scripture. But today, as we come to the ending of David’s life…

기도할 때 우리가 가장 중요시 할 것은 하나님의 의를 먼저 구하는 것이다.

How do we wait for the Lord to come? *Waiting on the Lord –what does it mean? Often throughout both the Old and New testament we see the phrase, “wait on the Lord”. This is something that has always been hard for people to do but I think it’s especially hard for us now because now our lives are lived…

Have you ever felt like God has forgotten you? Turned his back on you? Where are you God? Why have you abandoned me? Some people feel that way … but wouldn't say it out loud If that describes you, it’s good to know that you are not alone. Charles Spurgeon, the great nineteenth-century preacher, once…

Believer must bear fruit for Jesus or face the risk of being unrooted.

Ever find yourself saying “Prayer is the least I can do for you”? Or shared your heart out with someone and they reply with well “I will pray for you”. Your thinking I poured my heart out and told you all about my struggles and all you got for me is I will pray for you and for some of you your saying…

How we should pray according to Jesus.

El hombre que Dios busca es un hombre dedicado a la intercesión, a alcanzar las almas, y a servir.

This is the last part of our series on REAL peace. Overcome... Does it sound like we are out to win the conflict? Not exactly. Let's just quickly review what we have seen so far. We all want peace. But what we want, and what we get are two different things. We have conflict. Everything from mild irritations,…

Introduction · In one of the great musicals of all time, “Fiddler on the Roof,” the Jewish farmer Tevye asks his wife Golde (goal-deh), “Do you love me?” … “Do I love you?” she responds in song. “For twenty-five years I've washed your clothes, cooked your meals, cleaned your house, given you children,…

When we realize how fully present God is with us through His Holy Spirit, our prayers can take on a new dimension of power and effectiveness.

March 14, 2012 By John Barnett Read, print, and listen to this resource on our website www.DiscoverTheBook.org We were saved by God’s grace; and we are kept by God’s grace; and we live in a way that pleases God and earns His rewards—energized by His grace. These past few weeks we have been looking at…

!Sermon by Paddick van Zyl on 19-6-2011 CBC !!Prayer – The Doorway to Blessing !Introduction: Do we really believe what we pray for? Perhaps the following story will answer this question….. !!Illustration : A small Oklahoma town had two churches and one distillery. Members of both churches complained…

Introduction 14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature. 15 But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering…

The prideful practice of spiritual rhythms robs them of their power.

Jabez was more honorable than his brothers; and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it…

Overcoming the roadblocks to answered prayers

The series of lessons called Neither Barren, Nor Unfruitful will look at things we should lay aside from 1 Peter 2:1-2, and things we should take on from 2 Peter 1:5-8, in order that we should be neither barren, nor unfruitful for our Master. This lesson looks at the idea of laying aside malice, and getting our mind right.

The way of Jesus' Kingdom is the way of authentic love pursuing God's pleasure and God's will. We ought to be authentic in our lives seeking to please God rather than men. Doing good things to be seen by people will result in failing to receive reward in the Kingdom of Heaven. Whether giving to the poor, praying, or fasting, let it be done in secret with no show. Let us not seek to manipulate others with our public demonstrations of 'good will'. Frequently, we are guilty of using the poverty of others for our own benefit. This should not be so. LORD, help us to be of no reputation, to take on ourselves the form of a slave, a servant; to do what is right and good and true and just, when no one sees. Even pursuing ways to do good with no one seeing. Because You see. And You are enough. Recorded at Refuge TLH on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

July 4 Message Happy 4th of July Weekend! 228 years ago, our founders declared independence which then took seven long years to fully gain. This weekend, many of us will celebrate with friends, family, fireworks, and barbecues. I have memories growing up of sparklers and homemade ice cream. I hope this…