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IN THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER WITH CHRIST. In this insightful teaching and spiritual practice of prayer and intercession, we delve into the significance of prayer and the ongoing spiritual battle. Let's explore key points: The Nature of Our Days: Our lives are marked by various degrees of the works of the flesh. The enemy seeks to exalt the flesh as the ruler of our desires and decisions. As believers, we must resist this anti-Christ spirit and not allow it to dominate our choices. The Flesh's Agenda: Our old Adamic nature craves recognition and acceptance. It clamours for praise, regardless of its source. Like a deceptive king, it seeks elevation. However, the Spirit calls us to ascend higher to the mountain of representation. Engaging the Flesh: We cannot rely on the flesh to correct itself; it will ultimately defeat us. Instead, we must wait on the Spirit, deepening our trust, knowledge, and wisdom in Christ. Humility and brokenness lead to spiritual growth. Beware of Soulish Wisdom: Enemies infiltrate, offering soulish knowledge—the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil. We must reject worldly methodologies and invest in our spiritual development. The Battle Within: The last days usher in a battle of submission and obedience. Yielding to the flesh leads to corruption, but yielding to the Spirit produces righteousness, peace, and joy. As we grasp these truths, we gain ascendancy in the spirit and advance God's kingdom through prayer and fasting.

IN THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER WITH CHRIST. In this insightful teaching and spiritual practice of prayer and intercession, we delve into the significance of prayer and the ongoing spiritual battle. Let's explore key points: The Nature of Our Days: Our lives are marked by various degrees of the works of the flesh. The enemy seeks to exalt the flesh as the ruler of our desires and decisions. As believers, we must resist this anti-Christ spirit and not allow it to dominate our choices. The Flesh's Agenda: Our old Adamic nature craves recognition and acceptance. It clamours for praise, regardless of its source. Like a deceptive king, it seeks elevation. However, the Spirit calls us to ascend higher to the mountain of representation. Engaging the Flesh: We cannot rely on the flesh to correct itself; it will ultimately defeat us. Instead, we must wait on the Spirit, deepening our trust, knowledge, and wisdom in Christ. Humility and brokenness lead to spiritual growth. Beware of Soulish Wisdom: Enemies infiltrate, offering soulish knowledge—the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil. We must reject worldly methodologies and invest in our spiritual development. The Battle Within: The last days usher in a battle of submission and obedience. Yielding to the flesh leads to corruption, but yielding to the Spirit produces righteousness, peace, and joy. As we grasp these truths, we gain ascendancy in the spirit and advance God's kingdom through prayer and fasting.

IN THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER WITH CHRIST. In this insightful teaching and spiritual practice of prayer and intercession, we delve into the significance of prayer and the ongoing spiritual battle. Let's explore key points: The Nature of Our Days: Our lives are marked by various degrees of the works of the flesh. The enemy seeks to exalt the flesh as the ruler of our desires and decisions. As believers, we must resist this anti-Christ spirit and not allow it to dominate our choices. The Flesh's Agenda: Our old Adamic nature craves recognition and acceptance. It clamours for praise, regardless of its source. Like a deceptive king, it seeks elevation. However, the Spirit calls us to ascend higher to the mountain of representation. Engaging the Flesh: We cannot rely on the flesh to correct itself; it will ultimately defeat us. Instead, we must wait on the Spirit, deepening our trust, knowledge, and wisdom in Christ. Humility and brokenness lead to spiritual growth. Beware of Soulish Wisdom: Enemies infiltrate, offering soulish knowledge—the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil. We must reject worldly methodologies and invest in our spiritual development. The Battle Within: The last days usher in a battle of submission and obedience. Yielding to the flesh leads to corruption, but yielding to the Spirit produces righteousness, peace, and joy. As we grasp these truths, we gain ascendancy in the spirit and advance God's kingdom through prayer and fasting.

IN THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER WITH CHRIST. PRAYER OF TRANSFORMATION. SESSION 34. In this insightful teaching and spiritual practice of prayer and intercession, we delve into the significance of prayer and the ongoing spiritual battle. Let's explore key points: The Nature of Our Days: Our lives are marked by various degrees of the works of the flesh. The enemy seeks to exalt the flesh as the ruler of our desires and decisions. As believers, we must resist this anti-Christ spirit and not allow it to dominate our choices. The Flesh's Agenda: Our old Adamic nature craves recognition and acceptance. It clamors for praise, regardless of its source. Like a deceptive king, it seeks elevation. However, the Spirit calls us to ascend higher to the mountain of representation. Engaging the Flesh: We cannot rely on the flesh to correct itself; it will ultimately defeat us. Instead, we must wait on the Spirit, deepening our trust, knowledge, and wisdom in Christ. Humility and brokenness lead to spiritual growth. Beware of Soulish Wisdom: Enemies infiltrate, offering soulish knowledge—the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil. We must reject worldly methodologies and invest in our spiritual development. The Battle Within: The last days usher in a battle of submission and obedience. Yielding to the flesh leads to corruption, but yielding to the Spirit produces righteousness, peace, and joy. As we grasp these truths, we gain ascendancy in the spirit, advancing God's kingdom through prayer and fasting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isaiah-phillips-akintola/message

IN THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER WITH CHRIST. PRAYER OF TRANSFORMATION. SESSION 33. The School of Prayer with Christ: Understanding the Battle Within In this insightful teaching and spiritual practice of prayer and intercession, we delve into the significance of prayer and the ongoing spiritual battle. Let's explore key points: The Nature of Our Days: Our lives are marked by various degrees of the works of the flesh. The enemy seeks to exalt the flesh as the ruler of our desires and decisions. As believers, we must resist this anti-Christ spirit and not allow it to dominate our choices. The Flesh's Agenda: Our old Adamic nature craves recognition and acceptance. It clamors for praise, regardless of its source. Like a deceptive king, it seeks elevation. However, the Spirit calls us to ascend higher to the mountain of representation. Engaging the Flesh: We cannot rely on the flesh to correct itself; it will ultimately defeat us. Instead, we must wait on the Spirit, deepening our trust, knowledge, and wisdom in Christ. Humility and brokenness lead to spiritual growth. Beware of Soulish Wisdom: Enemies infiltrate, offering soulish knowledge—the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil. We must reject worldly methodologies and invest in our spiritual development. The Battle Within: The last days usher in a battle of submission and obedience. Yielding to the flesh leads to corruption, but yielding to the Spirit produces righteousness, peace, and joy. As we grasp these truths, we gain ascendancy in the spirit, advancing God's kingdom through prayer and fasting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isaiah-phillips-akintola/message

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IN THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER WITH CHRIST. PRAYER AND THE SOUND OF AWAKENING. PART 21. The nature of our days is expressed through various degrees of the works of the flesh. The enemy in this season is doing everything within its power to crown the flesh as the lord and king of our desires and decisions. We are responsible for not allowing this anti-Christ spirit to dominate our appetites and life's decisions. The flesh, our old Adamic nature, always seeks to take the front seat of our decisions. It seeks to be known, accepted, and celebrated regardless of how or where such praises come from. The flesh seeks to be elevated, just as the Spirit of the Lorcallsng the ecclesia to come up higher to that mountain of representation. We must learn to engage ourselves in activities that govern the flesh to remain under the influence and authority of the redeemed spirit. We cannot depend on the power of the flesh to fight and correct the flesh; the same flesh will eventually defeat us. We must learn through the place of waiting in the Spirit to deepen our knowledge and wisdom in Christ, which can only be accessed through a lifestyle of deep spiritual brokenness that produces humility. There are enemies today sneaking into our space and empowering even believers with the ideas of the soulish knowledge and wisdom that comes through the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil. We must deliberately shift away from depending on methodologies and the ways of this world we have accepted. We must flee from the lying spirit, which says investing in our spiritual development is a waste of time. This is the Battle of the last days, the Battle of whom we will yield ourselves in submission and obedience, and the battle has already commenced in full force. If we yield ourselves to the desire of the flesh, we will reap corruption, but if we yield ourselves in obedience to the prompting of the Spirit, we will certainly produce the fruits of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. As we understand what it means and how to live a life of the spirit, we will begin to gain profound ascendancy in the spirit and power of true kingdom advancement in the place of fasting.7 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isaiah-phillips-akintola/message

IN THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER WITH CHRIST. PRAYER AND THE SOUND OF AWAKENING. PART 20. The nature of our days is expressed through various degrees of the works of the flesh. The enemy in this season is doing everything within its power to crown the flesh as the lord and king of our desires and decisions. We are responsible for not allowing this anti-Christ spirit to dominate our appetites and life's decisions. The flesh, our old Adamic nature, always seeks to take the front seat of our decisions. It seeks to be known, accepted, and celebrated regardless of how or where such praises come from. The flesh seeks to be elevated, just as the Spirit of the Lorcallsng the ecclesia to come up higher to that mountain of representation. We must learn to engage ourselves in activities that govern the flesh to remain under the influence and authority of the redeemed spirit. We cannot depend on the power of the flesh to fight and correct the flesh; the same flesh will eventually defeat us. We must learn through the place of waiting in the Spirit to deepen our knowledge and wisdom in Christ, which can only be accessed through a lifestyle of deep spiritual brokenness that produces humility. There are enemies today sneaking into our space and empowering even believers with the ideas of the soulish knowledge and wisdom that comes through the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil. We must deliberately shift away from depending on methodologies and the ways of this world we have accepted. We must flee from the lying spirit, which says investing in our spiritual development is a waste of time. This is the Battle of the last days, the Battle of whom we will yield ourselves in submission and obedience, and the battle has already commenced in full force. If we yield ourselves to the desire of the flesh, we will reap corruption, but if we yield ourselves in obedience to the prompting of the Spirit, we will certainly produce the fruits of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. As we understand what it means and how to live a life of the spirit, we will begin to gain profound ascendancy in the spirit and power of true kingdom advancement in the place of fasting.7 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isaiah-phillips-akintola/message

IN THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER WITH CHRIST. PRAYER AND THE SOUND OF AWAKENING. PART 19. The nature of the days we live in is expressed through various degrees of the works of the flesh. The enemy in this season is doing everything within its power to crown the flesh as the lord and king of our desires and decisions. We are responsible for not allowing this anti-Christ spirit to dominate our appetites and life's decisions. The flesh, our old Adamic nature, always seeks to take the front seat of our decisions. It seeks to be known, accepted, and celebrated regardless of how or where such praises come from. The flesh seeks to be elevated, just as the Spirit of the Lorcallsng the ecclesia to come up higher to that mountain of representation. We must learn to engage ourselves in activities that govern the flesh to remain under the influence and authority of the redeemed spirit. We cannot depend on the power of the flesh to fight and correct the flesh; the same flesh will eventually defeat us. We must learn through the place of waiting in the Spirit to deepen our knowledge and wisdom in Christ, which can only be accessed through a lifestyle of deep spiritual brokenness that produces humility. There are enemies today sneaking into our space and empowering even believers with the ideas of the soulish knowledge and wisdom that comes through the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil. We must deliberately shift away from depending on methodologies and the ways of this world we have accepted. We must flee from the lying spirit, which says investing in our spiritual development is a waste of time. This is the Battle of the last days, the Battle of whom we will yield ourselves in submission and obedience, and the battle has already commenced in full force. If we yield ourselves to the desire of the flesh, we will reap corruption, but if we yield ourselves in obedience to the prompting of the Spirit, we will certainly produce the fruits of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. As we understand what it means and how to live a life of the spirit, we will begin to gain profound ascendancy in the spirit and power of true kingdom advancement in the place of fasting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isaiah-phillips-akintola/message

IN THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER WITH CHRIST. PRAYER THE PLACE OF REBIRTH. PART 12. LUKE 19 5. THE APOSTLES SAID TO THE LORD, “INCREASE OUR FAITH!” 6 AND THE LORD ANSWERED, “IF YOU HAVE FAITH THE SIZE OF A MUSTARD SEED, YOU CAN SAY TO THIS MULBERRY TREE, ‘BE UPROOTED AND PLANTED IN THE SEA,' AND IT WILL OBEY YOU. The nature of the days we live in is expressed through various degrees of the works of the flesh. The enemy in this season is doing everything within its power to crown the flesh as the lord and king of our desires and decisions. We are responsible for not allowing this anti-Christ spirit to dominate our appetites and life's decisions. The flesh, our old Adamic nature, always seeks to take the front seat of our decisions. It seeks to be known, accepted and celebrated regardless of how or where such praises come from. The flesh seeks to be elevated, just as the Spirit of the Lord is calling the ecclesia to come up higher to that mountain of representation. We must learn to engage ourselves in activities that govern the flesh to remain under the influence and authority of the redeemed spirit. We cannot depend on the power of the flesh to fight and correct the flesh; the same flesh will eventually defeat us. We must learn through the place of waiting in the Spirit to deepen our knowledge and wisdom in Christ, which can only be accessed through a lifestyle of deep spiritual brokenness that produces humility. There are enemies today sneaking into our space and empowering even believers with the ideas of the soulish knowledge and wisdom that comes through the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil. We must deliberately shift away from depending on methodologies and the ways of this world we have accepted. We must flee from the lying spirit, which says investing in our spiritual development is a waste of time. This is the Battle of the last days, the Battle of whom we will yield ourselves in submission and obedience, and the battle has already commenced in full force. If we yield ourselves to the desire of the flesh, we will reap corruption, but if we yield ourselves in obedience to the prompting of the Spirit, we will certainly produce the fruits of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. As we understand what it means and how to live a life of the spirit, we will begin to gain profound ascendancy in the spirit and power of true kingdom advancement in the place of fasting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isaiah-phillips-akintola/message

The Apostle Paul prays for the local church in Colossae and provides a model for us to pray for our church (to grow). Pray for your church to grow full of wisdom (1:9)Pray for your church to grow fruitful in works (1:10)Pray for your church to grow fortified for the walk (1:11-12)

What can we learn from the life of Jesus about prayer?

On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers, prayer, and the sufficiency of Scripture, the sufficiency of Christ, the High Priestly ministry of Jesus, prayer and the hard days, and prayer and discouragement. What you'll hear in this episode Prayer and the Sufficiency of God's word. Prayer and the Sufficiency of Christ Prayer and the High Priestly Ministry of Jesus. Prayer and Focusing on the Lord in the midst of our hard days. Prayer and the Peace of God. Prayer, Discouragement, and Encouragement. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

Welcome to Mercer Creek's Sermon. Pastor Todd King continues the sermon series "Alive In Christ" with the message "Prayer for Enablement"!Share your experience with #MCCOnline.Our mission is to advance God's Kingdom by loving Jesus and making disciples. For us, it's all about Jesus. Our hope is that people will feel loved and welcomed. We pray that people will meet God and as a result choose to follow Jesus their whole lives. Come as you are and check us out!If you would like to give to Mercer Creek church financially, you can do that at www.mercercreek.org/give. Thank you!

Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org

Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org

Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org

This is Part II from the series on “The Open Secret of Fellowship with Jesus Christ.” In this episode, Greg teaches the ancient prayer referred to as “The Jesus Prayer” or “The Prayer of the Heart.” This is a powerful message that teaches the ONE THING that can change your life.    Enjoy the show!    Notes from the Episode:   “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have Mercy on Me.”    Matthew 15:21 – 28 (One of the many sections from Scripture that the “Jesus Prayer” has its roots.)    Help Support this Ministry: https://www.patreon.com/gregamundson    Connect with Greg on Instagram: @GregoryAmundson   

Sermon Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: FWPSM2 Timothy 3:10-17 (ESV) 10 You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, 11 my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. 12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13 while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.Sermon OutlineThe wisdom we need is found in the Bible (v15)1. Life Giving Wordv16 “All Scripture is breathed out by God”2. Life Shaping Wordv10 “You… have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life…”, v14 “knowing from whom you learned it”v13 “will go on from bad to worse”v16 “profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness”3. Life Penetrating Wordv12 “godly life in Christ” v15 “salvation through faith in Christ”Prayer of ConfessionAlmighty God, who by your word called into existence all things, we need the life you alone can give. We have been fools. We have not given attention to what you have said. We have neglected your Word. We have not believed what you have revealed. We have been quick to speak and slow to listen. Filled with misunderstanding, we have acted dishonorably. Forgive our many sins. Grant us the salvation offered in Jesus Christ, as proclaimed in the good news to which your Word bears witness. Make us alive in Christ. Teach us so that we gain hearts of wisdom. Amen.Questions for ReflectionWhat are your favorite parts of the Bible? What parts are least interesting or helpful to you? Why?How can the Bible make you wise?What are some implications of the Bible being “breathed out by God”? Why is the Bible different from other books? How do we interact with it differently from other books?How can the gospel message be life giving? Who have you met, know, or have you had exposure to (read about, seen interviews, etc.) who has demonstrated mature Christian character? What struck you? What are the attributes of someone who has rightly been shaped by God's Word?What are some principles for applying the Bible to your situation? The Bible doesn't tell us exactly what to do in all of the particulars of our lives, so how can it make us wise so that we understand and act in a godly way?How is Jesus the focal point of the Bible? Why do we need to understand him to understand the Bible? Why do we need to understand him to understand everything else?How can you improve your Bible reading? What changes can you make to gain more from the Bible?

Sermon Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: FWPSM2 Timothy 3:10-17 (ESV) 10 You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, 11 my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. 12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13 while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.Sermon OutlineThe wisdom we need is found in the Bible (v15)1. Life Giving Wordv16 “All Scripture is breathed out by God”2. Life Shaping Wordv10 “You… have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life…”, v14 “knowing from whom you learned it”v13 “will go on from bad to worse”v16 “profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness”3. Life Penetrating Wordv12 “godly life in Christ” v15 “salvation through faith in Christ”Prayer of ConfessionAlmighty God, who by your word called into existence all things, we need the life you alone can give. We have been fools. We have not given attention to what you have said. We have neglected your Word. We have not believed what you have revealed. We have been quick to speak and slow to listen. Filled with misunderstanding, we have acted dishonorably. Forgive our many sins. Grant us the salvation offered in Jesus Christ, as proclaimed in the good news to which your Word bears witness. Make us alive in Christ. Teach us so that we gain hearts of wisdom. Amen.Questions for ReflectionWhat are your favorite parts of the Bible? What parts are least interesting or helpful to you? Why?How can the Bible make you wise?What are some implications of the Bible being “breathed out by God”? Why is the Bible different from other books? How do we interact with it differently from other books?How can the gospel message be life giving? Who have you met, know, or have you had exposure to (read about, seen interviews, etc.) who has demonstrated mature Christian character? What struck you? What are the attributes of someone who has rightly been shaped by God's Word?What are some principles for applying the Bible to your situation? The Bible doesn't tell us exactly what to do in all of the particulars of our lives, so how can it make us wise so that we understand and act in a godly way?How is Jesus the focal point of the Bible? Why do we need to understand him to understand the Bible? Why do we need to understand him to understand everything else?How can you improve your Bible reading? What changes can you make to gain more from the Bible?

Praying is not a hotline where we pour out all our wishes. It is not just us communicating with Him, but communing with Him. Giving and receiving.

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Message by Mark Fast, "Prayer and Proclamation", as part of our "Rooted in Christ" Series. Message from February 28, 2021. Centralia Community Church, Centralia, WA. The start of 2021 gives us an opportunity to ask ourselves how deeply we are grounded spiritually when faced with uncertainty. Are you growing in GRACE, FAITH, and WISDOM, embracing the FULLNESS and MYSTERY found in following Jesus? Join us on this journey through the book of Colossians as we consider what it means to be truly Rooted in Christ.

Jesus quoted the first line of Psalm 22 on the cross. It was a prayer of anguish as he took upon himself the wrath of the Father for the sins of his people. But it was also Jesus's way of pointing his disciples to the rest of Psalm 22. And it's amazing! Let's discuss why it's amazing together in this episode. Mark 15:24–34 ESV 24 And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take. 25 And it was the third hour when they crucified him. 26 And the inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” 27 And with him they crucified two robbers, one on his right and one on his left. 29 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, 30 save yourself, and come down from the cross!” 31 So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. 32 Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” Those who were crucified with him also reviled him. 33 And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Psalm 22 ESV A Psalm of David. 1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? 6 But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by mankind and despised by the people. 7 All who see me mock me; they make mouths at me; they wag their heads; 8 “He trusts in the LORD; let him deliver him; let him rescue him, for he delights in him!” 14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast; 15 my strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to my jaws; you lay me in the dust of death. 16 For dogs encompass me; a company of evildoers encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet— 17 I can count all my bones— they stare and gloat over me; 18 they divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots. 22 You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him, and stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel! 26 The afflicted shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the LORD! May your hearts live forever! 27 All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD, and all the families of the nations shall worship before you. 28 For kingship belongs to the LORD, and he rules over the nations. 31 they shall come and proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn, that he has done it. Follow Dave Cover on Twitter @davecover.    Like this content? Make sure to share it with others and leave us a rating, so others can find it too.   To learn more, visit ourhttps://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ ( website) and follow us onhttps://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ ( Instagram), andhttps://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo ( Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO.   Social Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Instagram:https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( )https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter:https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo ( https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)

Jesus quoted the first line of Psalm 22 on the cross. It was a prayer of anguish as he took upon himself the wrath of the Father for the sins of his people. But it was also Jesus's way of pointing his disciples to the rest of Psalm 22. And it's amazing! Let's discuss why it's amazing together in this episode. Mark 15:24–34 ESV 24 And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take. 25 And it was the third hour when they crucified him. 26 And the inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” 27 And with him they crucified two robbers, one on his right and one on his left. 29 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, 30 save yourself, and come down from the cross!” 31 So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. 32 Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” Those who were crucified with him also reviled him. 33 And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Psalm 22 ESV A Psalm of David. 1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? 6 But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by mankind and despised by the people. 7 All who see me mock me; they make mouths at me; they wag their heads; 8 “He trusts in the LORD; let him deliver him; let him rescue him, for he delights in him!” 14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast; 15 my strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to my jaws; you lay me in the dust of death. 16 For dogs encompass me; a company of evildoers encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet— 17 I can count all my bones— they stare and gloat over me; 18 they divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots. 22 You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him, and stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel! 26 The afflicted shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the LORD! May your hearts live forever! 27 All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD, and all the families of the nations shall worship before you. 28 For kingship belongs to the LORD, and he rules over the nations. 31 they shall come and proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn, that he has done it. Follow Dave Cover on Twitter @davecover.    Like this content? Make sure to share it with others and leave us a rating, so others can find it too.   To learn more, visit ourhttps://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ ( website) and follow us onhttps://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ ( Instagram), andhttps://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo ( Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO.   Social Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Instagram:https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( )https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter:https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo ( https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)

Jesus saw the Psalms as written by their human author, but also by the Holy Spirit (see Matt 22:41-46 below). Although King David lived over a thousand years before Christ, he is one of the Bible's primary foreshadowing figures of Jesus as Christ. That's why the Messiah was often referred to as “the son of David” (Matt 1:1, 9:27, 22:42). So sometimes the Spirit would speak foreshadowing prophetic lines in the psalms of David, in particular, that give us a poetically insightful promise of salvation in Jesus as the Christ. When we learn to read certain psalms of David with this lens, it opens up a greater experience of meditation and prayer for us. Let's do that in this episode on Psalm 20. Matthew 22:41–46 NIV 41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 “What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” “The son of David,” they replied. 43 He said to them, “How is it then that David, speaking by the Spirit, calls him ‘Lord'? For he says, 44 “ ‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet.” ' 45 If then David calls him ‘Lord,' how can he be his son?” 46 No one could say a word in reply, and from that day on no one dared to ask him any more questions. Psalm 20 ESV To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.  1 May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob protect you! 2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zion! 5 May we shout for joy over your salvation, and in the name of our God set up our banners! May the LORD fulfill all your petitions!  6 Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with the saving might of his right hand.  7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.  8 They collapse and fall, but we rise and stand upright.  9 O LORD, save the king! May he answer us when we call. Follow Dave Cover on Twitter @davecover.    Like this content? Make sure to share it with others and leave us a rating, so others can find it too.   To learn more, visit ourhttps://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ ( website) and follow us onhttps://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ ( Instagram), andhttps://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo ( Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO.   Social Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Instagram:https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( )https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter:https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo ( https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)  

Jesus saw the Psalms as written by their human author, but also by the Holy Spirit (see Matt 22:41-46 below). Although King David lived over a thousand years before Christ, he is one of the Bible's primary foreshadowing figures of Jesus as Christ. That's why the Messiah was often referred to as “the son of David” (Matt 1:1, 9:27, 22:42). So sometimes the Spirit would speak foreshadowing prophetic lines in the psalms of David, in particular, that give us a poetically insightful promise of salvation in Jesus as the Christ. When we learn to read certain psalms of David with this lens, it opens up a greater experience of meditation and prayer for us. Let's do that in this episode on Psalm 20. Matthew 22:41–46 NIV 41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 “What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” “The son of David,” they replied. 43 He said to them, “How is it then that David, speaking by the Spirit, calls him ‘Lord'? For he says, 44 “ ‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet.” ' 45 If then David calls him ‘Lord,' how can he be his son?” 46 No one could say a word in reply, and from that day on no one dared to ask him any more questions. Psalm 20 ESV To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.  1 May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob protect you! 2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zion! 5 May we shout for joy over your salvation, and in the name of our God set up our banners! May the LORD fulfill all your petitions!  6 Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with the saving might of his right hand.  7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.  8 They collapse and fall, but we rise and stand upright.  9 O LORD, save the king! May he answer us when we call. Follow Dave Cover on Twitter @davecover.    Like this content? Make sure to share it with others and leave us a rating, so others can find it too.   To learn more, visit ourhttps://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ ( website) and follow us onhttps://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ ( Instagram), andhttps://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo ( Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO.   Social Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Instagram:https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( )https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter:https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo ( https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)  

In Colossians 1:12-20, Paul is finishing a prayer he has for the Colossian believers, and then he quotes what many scholars believe was an early Christian hymn. As such, these are some of the most powerful truths in the Bible. And the more we understand them, the more we will want to live into God's bigger story of life and light and love and glory that Jesus came to give us. In this episode we will look at what that bigger story is and why it is so powerful to motivate us to follow Jesus as our Christ/King, and we'll take a few minutes to pray through these life-giving verses in Scripture. Colossians 1:12–20 NIV  ...[Give] joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things...   1.   The pre-incarnate Jesus was the God who created the entire universe.   “The Son is the image of the invisible God” (v. 15). “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him” (v. 19).    Colossians 2:9 NIV “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form.”   “all things have been created through him and for him. He is before (in time; Jn 8:58) all things, and in him all things hold together” (v. 16-17).   John 1:1–4 NIV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.   Hebrews 1:2–3 NIV …In these last days [God] has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.   2.   The incarnate Jesus was fully God who also became fully human, so he could rightfully and legally and fully take back Genesis 1:26-28.    God is invisible, but Jesus, who became the saving King, perfectly reveals and embodies YHWH. And also true, God-intended humanity.   He is “the firstborn over all creation” (v. 15), which means “the firstborn from among the dead” (v. 18).   Christ was the first to rise from the dead with a resurrection body. Elsewhere Paul calls him the “firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep” (1Co 15:20).    Others who were raised from the dead (2Ki 4:35; Lk 7:15; Jn 11:44; Ac 9:36-41; 20:7-12) were raised only to die again.   3.   We can't see the reality behind the scenes of all that Christ has done and is doing.   For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things” (v. 19-20).   Seven times in vv. 15-20 Paul mentions “all creation,” “all things” and “everything.”   When Adam and Eve sinned, not only was the harmony between God and human beings destroyed, but also disorder came into creation (Ro 8:19-22). So when Christ died on the cross, he made peace possible between God and humans, and he restored in principle the...

In Colossians 1:12-20, Paul is finishing a prayer he has for the Colossian believers, and then he quotes what many scholars believe was an early Christian hymn. As such, these are some of the most powerful truths in the Bible. And the more we understand them, the more we will want to live into God's bigger story of life and light and love and glory that Jesus came to give us. In this episode we will look at what that bigger story is and why it is so powerful to motivate us to follow Jesus as our Christ/King, and we'll take a few minutes to pray through these life-giving verses in Scripture. Colossians 1:12–20 NIV  ...[Give] joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things...   1.   The pre-incarnate Jesus was the God who created the entire universe.   “The Son is the image of the invisible God” (v. 15). “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him” (v. 19).    Colossians 2:9 NIV “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form.”   “all things have been created through him and for him. He is before (in time; Jn 8:58) all things, and in him all things hold together” (v. 16-17).   John 1:1–4 NIV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.   Hebrews 1:2–3 NIV …In these last days [God] has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.   2.   The incarnate Jesus was fully God who also became fully human, so he could rightfully and legally and fully take back Genesis 1:26-28.    God is invisible, but Jesus, who became the saving King, perfectly reveals and embodies YHWH. And also true, God-intended humanity.   He is “the firstborn over all creation” (v. 15), which means “the firstborn from among the dead” (v. 18).   Christ was the first to rise from the dead with a resurrection body. Elsewhere Paul calls him the “firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep” (1Co 15:20).    Others who were raised from the dead (2Ki 4:35; Lk 7:15; Jn 11:44; Ac 9:36-41; 20:7-12) were raised only to die again.   3.   We can't see the reality behind the scenes of all that Christ has done and is doing.   For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things” (v. 19-20).   Seven times in vv. 15-20 Paul mentions “all creation,” “all things” and “everything.”   When Adam and Eve sinned, not only was the harmony between God and human beings destroyed, but also disorder came into creation (Ro 8:19-22). So when Christ died on the cross, he made peace possible between God and humans, and he restored in principle the...

This is how JESUS heard from The Father Mark 1:35: “And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.” Tells Jeremiah “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” We can't even pray right when our heart's not right 2 Corinthians 10: “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” Prayer is thought of as a one way conversation too often Proverbs 22:17: “Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge” Romans 8:26: “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” Reach Ben at: pastorben@lovesiler.com Watch Pastor Ben's recent messages at: https://www.youtube.com/freedomfamilychurch/ or at https://www.facebook.com/ffcsilercity/videos/ Find out more about Freedom Family Church - Siler City: http://lovesiler.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amen-ben/message

A new MP3 sermon from Emmanuel Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Christ Prayer For Sinners Subtitle: Series on Prayer Speaker: Lou Feher Broadcaster: Emmanuel Baptist Church Event: Midweek Service Date: 9/16/2020 Bible: Luke 23:33-34 Length: 30 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Emmanuel Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Christ Prayer For Sinners Subtitle: Series on Prayer Speaker: Lou Feher Broadcaster: Emmanuel Baptist Church Event: Midweek Service Date: 9/16/2020 Bible: Luke 23:33-34 Length: 30 min.

Prayer is also a form of meditation. For years, I have found Paul's self-descriptive words in Galatians 2:20 to be a powerful prayer/meditation for me. It focuses on who I am in Christ, what my life story truly is now, and my basis for confidence in God's love for me. This episode will help you make this powerful verse your own prayer and meditation. Galatians 2:20 NIV I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Follow Dave Cover on Twitter @davecover.    Like this content? Make sure to share it with others and leave us a rating, so others can find it too.   To learn more, visit ourhttps://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ ( website) and follow us onhttps://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ ( Instagram), andhttps://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo ( Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO.   Social Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Instagram:https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( )https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter:https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo ( https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)  

Prayer is also a form of meditation. For years, I have found Paul's self-descriptive words in Galatians 2:20 to be a powerful prayer/meditation for me. It focuses on who I am in Christ, what my life story truly is now, and my basis for confidence in God's love for me. This episode will help you make this powerful verse your own prayer and meditation. Galatians 2:20 NIV I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Follow Dave Cover on Twitter @davecover.    Like this content? Make sure to share it with others and leave us a rating, so others can find it too.   To learn more, visit ourhttps://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ ( website) and follow us onhttps://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ ( Instagram), andhttps://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo ( Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO.   Social Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Instagram:https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( )https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter:https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo ( https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)  

In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Chris Stephens and John Ryan talk about one of the most important privileges and responsibilities we have as followers of Christ: Prayer.Ways to Connect

How to prayer to receive Christ and Blessing Prayer

Ephesians 1:15-21 - Joseph Stegall

Ephesians 1:15-21 - Joseph Stegall

Thank you for joining us today as we continue our sermon series Growing in Christ. As our special guest today, Captain Kari Rudd will be sharing her sermon on the Spiritual Discipline of Prayer.

What’s the Best Way to Establish a Relationship with Christ? Prayer! God Values Our Prayers. Make sure the “Good” things in life don’t become a distraction from God’s “Best” things. www.prairiebible.org Simple. Authentic. Jesus

The Kingdom of God is a kingdom of power—having the ability and enablement to lead a victorious Christian life. As believers, if we want to be empowered for victory, we need to take spiritual responsibility to increase the level of power in our lives. How do we experience more of God’s power?Every power encounter starts with a desperation and a genuine thirst. In this sermon, Pastor Kong Hee shares the key to building faith for a power encounter in Christ: Prayer and Fasting. Discover the roles of prayer and fasting in revivals throughout church history and learn how you can harness these keys to unlock the power of God in your life.

Sermon Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: The Preeminence of ChristColossians 1:15-23 (ESV) 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. 21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister.Sermon OutlineLife in the presence of an invisible God has challenges. 1. The instinct for an image betrays us. 2nd commandment (Exodus 20:4-5)2. Jesus, the image, restores.the manifestation of God – “all the fullness of God” (v19) Questions for ReflectionWhat do you find challenging about not being able to see God?Why does God prohibit us from making images or representations of Him (in the 2nd commandment)? What can go wrong?In what ways can things we see become idols? How do we adore, devote ourselves to, hope or trust in things we can see in ways that are problematic? What do we do about this?How do you engage the true God, and avoid simply creating an idea of God that suits your desires or is shaped by your fears? Is it possible to come to know God? How?Reflect on the statement that Jesus “is the image of the invisible God”. What does this mean? What are some implications of this?Is it true that we can learn what God is like by looking to Jesus? What are the most important things we can learn about God by looking to Jesus? Are there things we can’t learn this way?How does a study of who Jesus is and what he has done shape how we read the rest of the Bible? Does the whole of Scripture tie into Jesus? How?In Jesus we learn of God’s mercy, compassion, love, justice, etc. When you are struggling (in whatever way), what are ways looking to Jesus can help you? How is the goodness of God most fully revealed in Christ?Prayer of ConfessionOur Father, forgive us for the ways in which we have looked to other things instead of looking to you. We admit we have loved things we can see, understand and control more than we have loved you, the one greater than what our minds can conceive of. We have given our admiration and devotion to created things. We have constructed false images in our minds that misrepresent you. We have sought to confirm what we already believe; we have not been quick to believe what you have made known. Pardon our sin, and open our eyes to the ways you have manifested yourself in Jesus Christ. Thank you that in him we have the forgiveness of sins. We look to Christ for hope in all things. Amen.

Rev. Nick’s final sermon in the series on Abiding in Christ. Looking at the power of asking in prayer.

Click below to hear Rev. Nick’s sermon on Prayer as Praise as we continue to seek to abide in Christ.

Sermon Audio Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: An Invitation to Wisdom: Proverbs 1-9Proverbs 3:19-35 (ESV)19 The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;by understanding he established the heavens;20 by his knowledge the deeps broke open,and the clouds drop down the dew.21 My son, do not lose sight of these—keep sound wisdom and discretion,22 and they will be life for your souland adornment for your neck.23 Then you will walk on your way securely,and your foot will not stumble.24 If you lie down, you will not be afraid;when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.25 Do not be afraid of sudden terroror of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes,26 for the Lord will be your confidenceand will keep your foot from being caught.27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,when it is in your power to do it.28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again,tomorrow I will give it”—when you have it with you.29 Do not plan evil against your neighbor,who dwells trustingly beside you.30 Do not contend with a man for no reason,when he has done you no harm.31 Do not envy a man of violenceand do not choose any of his ways,32 for the devious person is an abomination to the Lord,but the upright are in his confidence.33 The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.34 Toward the scorners he is scornful,but to the humble he gives favor.35 The wise will inherit honor,but fools get disgrace.Sermon OutlineWe move from frustration to confidence as we gain wisdom about the world God has created. Pay attention to what is:1. Around youvv19-20 “The Lord by wisdom founded the earth… the heavens… the deeps…”2. With youvv33-35 “the Lord’s curse… but he blesses”v26 “for the Lord will be your confidence”3. Within youvv27-32 “do not… when…”v32 “the upright are in his confidence”Questions for ReflectionIs the world orderly, predictable, understandable? Is it chaotic, random, confusing? If you believe both to be aspects of the world, which is more prominent or typical? How does your answer affect your experience in the world?How is frustration an outcome of things not working? When something isn’t working, and you are getting frustrated, what can you do?What connections are there between frustration, chaos, and anxiety?When do you feel confident? What is your confidence in?How can you make the Lord your confidence? What needs to change in how you think?Does trust that God is with you help with your fear? If so, how? If not, why?Is the world personal? Do you feel connected or isolated? How can you become more connected with God? What mindset will help you recognize God’s presence as you go through life?Is it wise to do good? Do you firmly believe in your inmost being that doing good and resisting evil is the best way to live?Are you united to Christ? How do you unite with Christ? What are some implications of a life united to Christ?Prayer of ConfessionOur Father, creator of heaven and earth: You have ordered all things that we would have life and prosper, yet our sins have separated us from you and caused chaos and harm. We recognize it is foolish to walk away from you and to live according to our evil desires. Our confidence has been in ourselves or the things of this world, and we have experienced fear, anger, hopelessness, and all the symptoms of not having confidence in you. Thank you that Jesus came to unite us to himself. Thank you that every blessing flows to us from him. We pray for forgiveness. Open our eyes to see and understand that you are with us. Amen.

To Live Is Christ: Prayer for the Partakers of Grace

All things are for Christ The body of Christ and the purpose of God in the church is the centre of all God is doing on the earth Prayer of faith for a nation in transition (2).  

Why Sacrifice ? Why should an Animal be slain for the sins of a man? What is the significance of Sacrifice? Hear and be blessed as I uncover the truths about why Sacrifice? Shared at Life in Jesus Christ Prayer Mission, Bangalore Jan 17

The Geeks talk to God, does he listen, does he answer, can we pray without Christ? Prayer is the Jedi Mind Trick of the week. Then, James Geeks out about the new Dark Tower movie and gives us a Star Wars update.

21.02.16 Speaker: Ken Harding Duration: 43.07 Conversations with Christ: Prayer Made Real Key Verses: Psalm 34:3-18 1. Faith or trust is essential (Hebrews 11:6) 2. Realising our adoption as children is essential (Romans 8:15-16) 3. An awareness of our acceptance But first, we need to express our love to Him - John 21:15-17

Christ Prayer for The Preservation of His Followers- Bishop Charles E. Blake by West Angeles Church

Brad Anderson speaks on Psalm 27.

Brad Anderson speaks on Psalm 27.

Colossians 1:9-14

How do we approach God? (v.8-9, 14-15; Prov. 15:26,29; Col. 3:15,17) What does it look like? (v.5-7, 9-13; Eph. 6:18; Luke 11:13; Titus 3:5-6; Eph. 3:20) Why do we do it? (v.4, 7, 18)

Message from Dean Hellekson on Aug 12, 2012