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…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

Did you hear the story about a lawyer, a doctor, and a preacher who went hunting together. When a prize buck ran past they all fired at the exact same time and the buck dropped. The problem was that there was only one bullet hole and they didn't know which of them shot it. They decided to take it to…

The apostles Peter and John had been arrested for healing a lame man, threatened by the Jewish authorities to stop preaching in Jesus’ name, and let go. 23 And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 So when they heard that,…

What does it mean to ‘Follow Jesus’? I encourage you to take a moment to think about that question. In church, we sometimes talk about following Jesus, but what does that mean? Specifically, we spent time looking at Luke 9:23 . ​ Luke 9:23 NIV Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple…

We believe that God can, but do we believe that He will 24 Immediately the boy’s father cried out and said, “I do believe; help my unbelief.” What is faith and how do we get it? 1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the men of old gained approval.…

God's use of supernatural activities to override natural situations - miracles - indicates that miracles are not used "to make everything better." God used them strategically. In this study, we identify two ways miracles were NOT used, and 5 ways that the NT shows us how God used miracles. These observations appear to apply throughout all of history, not just in the early Church.

Are we a family? What is the best thing about family? Why is it we want to be a part of something so badly? Funny even in the beginning God said in Genesis that it is not good for man to be alone. We are relational creatures, designed after our creator, that is the reason we desire family so much. And…

WHAT ARE WE AFRAID OF? We cannot be afraid of our Calling. We cannot be afraid of the Journey. We cannot be afraid of the Finish. We don't have to be afraid of the Enemy.

What makes a local church a church ? Is it simply where two or three are gathered? 20 For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” If so, then every Christian home would be a church. A church always has some form of organization . 23 So when they had appointed…

We are now taking a pause in our expository series in 1 Corinthians, to allow for a topical series on the spiritual gifts. This is necessary because the Corinthians knew exactly what Paul meant by the various gifts, but unfortunately there has been so much misinformation concerning spiritual gifts in…

Our Scripture text this morning comes from 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 : Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation…

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Bible Study for Ayanna Williams

The Power in the Prayer of Faith

Ezra 10:1–17 1 Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there assembled unto him out of Israel a very great congregation of men and women and children: for the people wept very sore. 2 And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, one of the sons…

Previously: Paul was taken to Ceaserea where the Jewish leaders stated their accusations against him before governor Felix. Paul also gave his defence. 22 Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. “When Lysias the commander comes,” he said, “I will decide your case.”…