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There are a lot of things going on inside the Gap. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now. When we say gap we often think of empty space between two known spaces. Between the dream and what is. Between what God says and what is. Between healing…

Jesus' ascension reveals God's amazing love for us--Jesus becomes a part of the human race for ever more; Jesus gives us space to grow up into his likeness, and entrusts us with his great mission; and Jesus gives us time to come and be united with him. What an amazing God we have!

The disciples could’ve asked for anything but they asked to be taught how to pray. Jesus Prays But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Jesus prayed to prepare. Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, * where he was…

“And the Lord appeared to him…” The bible describes it as God in verse 1 (Yahweh) Abraham understood it was God “Lord teach us how to pray” Approach seems to be a desire to teach Abraham a valuable leadership lesson. “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do…” Intercessory Prayer Driven from COMPASSION…

This morning we are wrapping up our series on the book of James. James closes his book with a return to a theme he’s already spoken on in the opening of his letter, “Prayer”. We read at the beginning of his book, If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach,…

Introduction High Priestly Prayer: Christ Intercedes with the Father 17:1–26 1. Christ Prays for Himself 17:1–5 2. Christ Prays for His Disciples 17:6–19 3. Christ Prays for All Believers 17:20–26[1] I. Christ Praying for Himself 17:1-5 A. The Faithful Son (17:1, 5) B. The Major emphasis in the section…

God delights in hearing our voice in prayer. Our prayer can change our lives, save people, and increase our faith. We are building memorials when we pray.

Vision: Real Love, Real Change, Real Life. As an essential part of our vision, real change speaks of the results of God’s work in the life of people—where people are saved from something (hell) and saved to something (heaven) and saved for something (to be His witnesses and worshippers). Real change…

Introduction 2 Peter 3:9 ; Amos 7:1-9 Charles Dickens opened his famous novel A Tale of Two Cities this way: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... We’ve entered into a season that for many is the best of times - it is a time when we celebrate the birth of our most blessed Savior by spending…

One aspect of prayer that we all probably know quite well is intercession, praying for the needs of someone or for a situation. There are two things which I find amazing about the prayer of intercession. The first is that the creator of the universe, Almighty God Himself, not only allows us to come to…

Prayer Intercession Whenever i mention this to people i see thier eyes roll over in their head they either dont know what this is about or they dont think this is something that they want to get into. Intercession or intercessory prayer is the act of praying to a deity on behalf of others I exhort therefore,…

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? 25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait…

When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them something, they asked how to pray. Jesus responded not with a five-point lecture on prayer. Instead, He prayed. As we study the Bible on prayer, we find a powerful tool for communicating with God that goes far beyond "asking for a list of stuff." It's the key to a deeper, more intimate relationship with Christ for every believer.

This month I want to lead you into exploring the practice and affects of prayer. Prayer is important. Jesus said: 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Prayer is a mystery. N.T. Wright suggests that “ many Christians, including many clergy,…

Introduction Today we continue our series titled ‘Having Communion with God’. A series focusing on the Holy Spirit. Thus far we looked at: The Overview / Introduction The Promise The Power The Performance The Presence of the Spirit Then we began examining the commands concerning the Holy Spirit - what…

In Romans 8:31-34 Paul encourages believers that they really cannot be affected by any condemnation levelled against them by anyone because of the justification of God and the intercession of Christ.

Evening

6 So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. 7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. 20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become…

Introduction: Church: He is risen! He is risen indeed! Today we are going to go through one of my favorite chapters of the Bible - Isaiah 53 . There are many reasons that I love this chapter. One is that it shows God’s omniscience - or that He is all knowing. It speaks in vivid detail of crucifixion.…

Prayer is essential in facing the enemy of your soul. Without prayer, defeat is expected.

Introduction The section Romans we are in is a series of questions Paul ask. I had to remind myself of why he is asking these questions and in the larger sense why he wrote this chapter. This chapter begins with no condemnation and ends with no separation. So, the question is why this chapter and these…

Our Father’s Kingdom Introduction On June 11, 2001, twenty years ago, Timothy McVeigh was executed. You might not know who that is, but he was the American terrorist who bombed the Oklahoma City Federal Building, killing 168 people, including 19 children. On the day of his execution, he ate 2 pints of…

PRAYER Introduction and Review The entire NT teaches the humiliated and exalted Christ as the core of the gospel. His Humiliation includes his incarnation, sinless life, and atoning death. His Exaltation includes his resurrection, ascension, session, intercession, and second coming. Last week we spent…

Encouragement 1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight…

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? 25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait…