Sermons on Prayer (Page 2)

Sermons on Prayer (Page 2)

Side by Side in Gospel Partnership

Side by Side in Gospel Partnership – Philippians chapter 1, verses 1 to 11 Reading – Philippians 1 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Verses 3…

The God Who Speaks

The God Who Speaks, from parts of Genesis chapters 1, 3 and 12 God Who speaks creation into being, and speaks to man, Genesis 1:1-3 Man who stops listening (and speaking) to God, Genesis 2, 1-10, 22-24 – a “guilty silence” God Who continues to speak to man, Genesis 12:1-8

A Song for All Seasons – When I’m Feeling Despondent – Psalm 88

Psalm 88 A Song for All Seasons – When I’m Feeling Despondent. Bible Reading – Romans Chapter 8 verses 18-27 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be…

Praising and pleading with God the Judge – Psalm 9

Praising, and pleading with God the Judge. Psalm 9 A new year in a broken world. Sometimes the wicked seem to win. This side of heaven life is still like that for the believer. Praise for past rescue: Psalm 9:1-12 David and his kingdom are under threat, but he looks to One far greater than any enemy. Every deliverance is a signpost to God and His ways, to His final victory. God’s justice is a source of hope and joy.…

Powerful Prayer

Powerful Prayer. The letter of James, chapter 5, verses 13 to 18. Powerful prayer… Requires Invasion, verses 13 and 14 Requires Faith, verse 15 Requires Righteousness, verse 16 Requires Humans, verse 17 The most powerful prayer is not the one which changes God, but the one which changes me. (Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash)

The Good Life 7 – Relationships 101

The Good Life 7 – Relationships 101 Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 7, verses 1 to 12 Relationships occupy our lives, make the biggest part. How are we to relate to…? Christian brothers and sisters Matt. 7:1-5 ‘Dogs’ and ‘Pigs’ Matt. 7:6 Our Heavenly Father Matt. 7:7-11 All people everywhere Matt. 7:12 The golden rule. Treat others as we want to be treated. Simple, but hard. In everything, do to others what you would want them to do to you. Words of…

The Good Life 4 – An Audience of One

The Good Life 4 – An Audience of One. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 6, verses 1 to 18. Cravings of the heart. We all want to be noticed. By someone, anyone. How good to come to Jesus, the heart specialist, to get a better perspective. Jesus’ Prescription “When you give” – Matt. 6:2-4. Mask-wearers turn giving into getting by seeking applause. Jesus says “use the hidden way.” “When you pray” – Matt. 6:5-15. Mask-wearers turn giving into getting by seeking applause.…

The Unfinished Task 16 – An Unstoppable Gospel

An Unstoppable Gospel. Acts chapter 16. A Crisis, Acts 12:1-4 For the Christians (we are not guaranteed deliverance from suffering). An Angel, Acts 12:6-11 No prison can shut God out, nor keep his servants in. A Prayer Meeting, Acts 12:12-19 They are astonished when Peter shows up. A Tyrant, Acts 12:18-23 No match for a sovereign God. An Unstoppable Gospel, Acts 12:24-25 Christ IS building His church!

The Unfinished Task 2 – Preparing for Gospel Growth

Preparing for Gospel Growth – Acts chapter 1, verses 12 to 26 There are many metaphors of the church: A Family The Bride of Christ A body A building Another metaphor: is the church a Cruise Ship or a Battleship? Similar (both are big and float in water) but very different. One’s purpose is to please its patrons. Success is when each is satisfied. The other quite different. Each does its part for the whole, for the ship’s mission. The…
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