Paul’s Five Prayers for the Family of God
In Ephesians 3:14-21 Paul prayed: Vs 14 “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” Introduction: In this lesson, Paul makes five prayer request for vs 15 “the whole family in heaven and earth”. This family is made up of all those “in Christ”, Ephesians 1:10, “whether they […]
Prayers Night and Day, Lk 2:36-37
This week, I have had two conversations with people who have expressed a sincere interest in what they could “do” for God. We have been instructed in James to be doers of the word, and not hearers only. The nature of many Christians is that they want to do something for God. They are, as […]
And Pray, Matt 17:21
Last Wednesday, Pastor Randy showed us that prayer puts God’s work in God’s hands. God is in heaven with open hands waiting for us to pray. He is ready to answer if we will just pray. In the Bible we find three things to do when you pray. We are to: Fast and Pray – […]
Ye Ask, and Receive Not
Ye ask, and receive not James 4:3 James states the reason that we receive not, we ask amiss. Millions of people go through life never once praying to God to thank him or ask him for the things that they need. Many Christians pray daily but receive not. The Bible states that we receive nothing […]
Prayers For All Men 1 Tim. 2: 1-8
Prayers For All Men 1 Tim. 2: 1-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul put a priority on prayer. He exhorted, first of all, that prayers be made for all men. In this lesson we are going to learn what to pray, for whom to pray, why to pray, how to pray, when to pray, and where […]
First of All (part one)
First of All 1 Tim 2:1-2 Paul exhorts us to do some things “first of all” in this passage. I Believe that this means that we should put some sort of priority on these things. He is instructing us in the various ways to communicate with God on behalf of all men, so that […]
Effectual Prayer Eph. 6:12,18
Effectual Prayer Eph. 6:12,18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This lesson is on effectual prayer. Sometimes we approach prayer like kids playing a game of pickup basketball. We’re playing hard but we’re still playing, nevertheless. It’s not like pro ball at all. Yet in prayer, we are supposed to be the “pros.” We are given a […]
Prayers Possibilities
Prayers Possibilities Luke 18:1 If I can encourage you to pray more, and understand prayers possibilities I truly believe your life would change. I have often encouraged you to read your Bible more and that will not change, but to grow your prayer life is so very important also. Let’s look at some of prayers […]