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Introduction Summarize: Verses 15-23 are a single sentence commendation v 15 SUPPLICATION v16-18 revelation v18-23 The result of what we pray for the saints (wisdom and revelation) results in us knowing God’s salvation. Knowing God’s salvation changes how we live our lives. Exposition 15 For this reason,…

American President Abraham Lincoln said, “I can see how it might be possible for a man to look down upon the earth and be an atheist, but I cannot conceive how he could look up into the heavens and say there is no God.” Psalm 19 is rich in theology. It eloquently illustrates the astounding truth that…

Evening 30 Apirl 2023

44 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, “Thus it is written, that…

What are parables? Instructive stories that contain symbolic significance for a spiritual life C.H. Dodd defines a parable as “a metaphor or simile drawn from nature or common life, arresting the hearer by its vividness or strangeness, and leaving the mind in sufficient doubt about its application to…

Why, as Christians, do we spend so much time looking for things to make us complete? We stay confused on the fact of whether Jesus Christ is sufficient. Paul has expressed his thankfulness for their salvation, their belief in Jesus Christ is the son of God and died for our sins and was buried in our…

Introduction: “Open My Eyes That I May See” Open my eyes that I may see Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me; Place in my hands the wonderful key That shall unclasp, and set me free; Silently now I wait for Thee: Ready, my God, Thy will to see; Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! Within this awesome…

We begin our study of John's gospel with a beautiful overview of who Jesus is and how we should respond to him.

Intro: My first prayer retreat after coming to the faith. I complicated it. 24 hours of staring. I asked how to do it, and Allen told me to “Pray the Psalms.” I don't know what it was like for you growing up, or coming into a relationship with Jesus, but the idea of praying, especially in the early stages…

Morning 25 February 2024

Hebrews 12:1–2 (ESV) — 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy…

By way of review, Paul was writing the Corinthians about the fact that human reasoning is in no way connected with our wonderful salvation in Christ. Up to this point some might logically conclude Paul had no use for wisdom and that Christian truth is outside the realm of the intellect. Paul counters…

Praying To The Father We’re in week 3 of our series looking at God’s grace in the church from the book of Ephesians. Last week in verses 3-14, Paul spent 14 verses blessing the Lord for the fact that we, as believers, receive every spiritual blessing…in Christ.” The blessings include being chosen, sanctified,…

Rise and Shine! That’s a wake-up call if ever there was one. Whether it be at boot camp or at kids’ camp, those words ring out loud and clear. They proclaim that the night is over, a new day has come. It’s time to move from sleep to action, from rest to work. Throughout the Scriptures, from beginning…

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. 2 Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. 4 Their voice goes out through all the earth,…

What did Paul pray for?

Intro; One of the saddest commentaries of the “church” of our day is the lack of its spiritual power. Churches today have wonderful facilities, great networking technology, staff and finances, but struggle in spiritual growth and power. Paul recognized even in the early days of the church that a lack…

Ps. 13:1-4 “1 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and answer me, O Lord my God; Enlighten my eyes, or I will sleep…

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being…

In chapter 9 of John's gospel, we find a vivid account of Jesus' healing of a man born blind. This is the sixth sign John records, and it completely upends the lives of his neighbours, parents, and the increasingly hostile Pharisees. But somehow the healed man comes through this turmoil in a very positive way. What did he have that these other people didn't? What did the man born blind discover that we, too, need?

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting Review Last year Salvations - We have seen may people pray to receive Jesus. Some followed through with Baptism, but I know there are more of you who may need to obey Jesus with Baptism. Outreaches - Easter… Fall Festival … Back Pack School Supplies … Fuel the Future … Thanksgiving…

Trouble in the Text: What is the Good News that brings happiness? Matthew 3 started with an invitation to true holiness and happiness Here Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down —where there was room for them all. His disciples —not only his twelve disciples, but all who desired to learn of him.…

1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. 2 Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. 4 Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the…

The word revelation found in the Bible is the word ἀποκάλυψις, apokalypsis it means “to expose in full view what was formerly hidden, veiled, or secret.” The Conscience Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. Which shew the work of the law written…

1 Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. 2 For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. 3 Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they…