Podcasts about prayer life

Philippians 1:3–4 (NLT) – “Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make all my requests for all of you with joy...”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall shares insights into how true spiritual leaders pray for their people, drawing from the Apostle Paul's heartfelt prayers in Philippians chapter 1. He notes that for faithful pastors, praying for the congregation is never a burdensome duty, but a genuine source of joy and gratitude.   Pastor Sumrall explains that effective pastoral prayer focuses on helping believers grow in love, knowledge, and spiritual discernment so they can understand what truly matters. By prioritizing prayer and the ministry of the Word, pastors help guide their church family toward living pure, blameless, and holy lives as they await the return of Christ. ---- Don't forget to like, subscribe to Cathedral of Praise TV https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1,and hit the bell icon

Prayer is one of the most important habits we can cultivate, yet practicing this habit often tests our patience and resolve. Even those who fervently pray day after day may sometimes wonder: does God hear my prayers?    Jesus teaches that perseverance, trust, and humility are essential for a strong prayer life. Do not be disheartened when you fail to see immediate responses. God will respond in his time and provide exactly what you need even if it is not what you expect. Trust him!  Pray with confidence. Approach the Lord with an open heart, ready to accept whatever he permits and to receive whatever he may choose to give. As you grow in humility and trust, you will experience deeper peace and a stronger faith. Stay faithful in prayer today—God is already at work. 

Take counsel from Psalm 30 and pray often. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Join us for our Fall Revival 2026 with Evangelist Brent Gellos. Evangelist Gellos continues with the message entitled "Is Your Prayer Life Out of Order?"

Whether you're the mother of a toddler or an angsty teenager, every mom needs a strong prayer life. Hillary Ferrer and Julie Loos will share how raw, honest prayer is essential to navigating the ups and downs in the parenting journey.

How can we learn to pray with childlike faith, trusting God even when circumstances seem impossible? What might God do when we take Him at His Word? Through the life of George Mueller, we are reminded that “. . .all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” (Matthew 21:22) From caring for thousands of orphans to witnessing remarkable answers to prayer, Mueller's life testified that God is faithful, hears His children, and delights to provide according to His will. As we meditate on Scripture, bring our needs before our heavenly Father, and walk through trials that strengthen our faith, we are encouraged to look beyond the “fog” of our circumstances and fix our eyes on the living God, asking in faith and trusting Him to work for His glory.

Do You Struggle with Your “Prayer Life”? Find a Quiet Place for Your Personal Relationship with God and Pray to the Universe's Creator MESSAGE SUMMARY: Do you struggle with your “Prayer Life”, even though you know it is the most important component of a life lived as a Jesus Follower? Abraham provides you with a model for a “Prayer Life” that works. Abraham was an awesome man, and he had things happen in his life that were both important for him and humankind down through the ages as a resultant of his “Prayer Life”. For the development of your own “Prayer Life”, you can learn from Abraham's “Prayer Life”. One of the first things Abraham did, when he went to a new location or was in a new situation, was to build an altar to the Lord and call on the Lord's name in prayer. In Genesis 12:8, Abraham's focus on and the priority given to his “Prayer Life” is described: “From there he {Abraham}moved to the hill country on the east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. And there he built an altar to the LORD and called upon the name of the LORD.". Prayer was a priority for Abraham to build a place for God in his life and for his personal relationship with God. A way you can follow Abraham's example is to find an altar, a church, or a quiet place in your life to worship and pray, and to call upon the Lord's name like Abraham.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, Sabbath rest is truly an unbelievable gift! Thank you that there is nothing I can do to earn your love; it comes without any strings attached. As I close my eyes for these few minutes before you, all I can say is, thank you! In Jesus' name, amen.  Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 133). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! Luke 11:13 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Genesis 12:7-8; Genesis 13:3-18; Genesis 22:9-14; Psalms 79:1-13. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Giving Thanks to the Lord”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/    DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Discovering how to study the Bible is about growing in love with the God who wrote it. Drawing from Psalm 119:9–16, this message unpacks the "Baseball Diamond" framework (Observation, Authorial Intent, Redemptive Context, and Personal Application) to help you stop personalizing scripture too quickly and start seeing Jesus on every page. Learn how moving from simply asking questions to truly adoring God transforms your daily Bible reading into a vibrant, life-giving relationship.

In President Ronald Reagan's autobiography, he shares a story about his college football days. Before a big game, President Reagan's football coach asked the team if they prayed.  Out of fear that he would be ridiculed by his peers, Reagan did not admit that he was someone who prayed, even though he did regularly.  Reagan ... The post President Reagan's Prayer Life appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

A dead prayer life can be revived and pastor Cham Chilombo shares on how it can be revived.

“In Jesus' name” is more than a phrase we use to close our prayers. Jesus is our access to the Father, and praying in His name means bringing our requests into alignment with His character, purposes, and will.In Week 6 of Discernment Matters, we learn how to take our prayer lives off autopilot by seeking God's will, trusting Him with our true needs, and asking for what will bring Him the greatest glory.

A consistent prayer life doesn't have to be complicated. In this episode, we share practical ways to make prayer a natural part of everyday life—from praying immediately when a need comes to mind, to meditating on Scripture, to establishing a consistent time and place to meet with God. Simple habits can lead to a deeper, more consistent walk with Him.

Prayer was the engine of the early church. In this episode, our Lead Pastor, Christopher Fränberg, draws from the book of Acts to teach us how to pray effectively.Enjoy Listening!

Selfish desires quietly starve our prayer life and distance us from God, but repentance restores intimacy and true communion."Let us know what you think."This podcast is based on original BCWorldview.org content. Some episodes are narrated using an AI-generated version of the author's own voice.

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks!emersonk78@me.comExcel Still More Journal - AmazonNew GENESIS Daily Bible Devotional!Daily Bible Devotional Series - AmazonSponsor: Jon Cunningham, Cunningham FinancialEmail: jon@cunninghamfinancialgroup.comPhone: 205-913-1720Sponsor: Tyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer Email: Tcain@embracehomeloans.comPhone: 813-380-8487Key Passages: Psalm 148; Exodus 15; Matthew 6Of course we should thank God. Scripture is filled with thanksgiving, and gratitude ought to be a constant part of the Christian heart. We should thank Him for His blessings, His grace, His provision, His forgiveness, and the countless ways He works in our lives.But before I thank God for what He has done, I want to remember who God is.There is something powerful about approaching God without beginning with ourselves. Before I get to what He has given me, what I need from Him, or what I hope He will do, I simply praise Him. He is holy. He is righteous. He is eternal. He is Creator. He is King. He is worthy.Praise says, “God, You deserve my worship whether You give me anything else or not.” It glorifies Him not first for His gifts, but for His Deity and identity. “Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised” (Psalm 145:3).So yes, thank God. Thank Him often. Bring your requests to Him. Tell Him what you need. But maybe before any of that, spend some time simply telling God how great He is.Praise His name. Honor His glory. Worship Him from the heart. Thank Him—but praise Him first.

Prayer is essential to ministry—but building a consistent prayer life isn't always easy. In this episode, Craig Owens shares insights from his new book, Developing a Consistent Prayer Life, offering practical, biblical encouragement for pastors and ministry leaders. Discover why prayer isn't about getting predictable results—it's about walking faithfully with God every day. If you're longing for a deeper, more consistent prayer life, this conversation is for you.

from Acts 6:1-7 *Mission Celebration Sunday Revival historian J. Edwin Orr observes, “no great spiritual awakening has begun anywhere in the world apart from united prayer—Christians persistently praying for revival.” Similarly, Matthew Henry suggested that when God wants to do something special in the world, he first gets his people to start praying. Continuing in … Continue reading "(August 23, 2026) “Prayer Life of the Early Church: Pray and Do Work”"

If you just threw ingredients into a pot on the stove, you are more likely to make a mess instead of a meal. But if you follow the recipe, you can make a good dinner. Many believers have weak, powerless, and unsatisfying prayer lives because they do not pray according to the principles of God's Word. But if you know these biblical principles and carefully follow them, you can have a fruitful and effective prayer life. Do you make a mess of your prayer life or do you enjoy peace, power and blessing through prayer? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29?v=20251111

If you just threw ingredients into a pot on the stove, you are more likely to make a mess instead of a meal. But if you follow the recipe, you can make a good dinner. Many believers have weak, powerless, and unsatisfying prayer lives because they do not pray according to the principles of God's Word. But if you know these biblical principles and carefully follow them, you can have a fruitful and effective prayer life. Do you make a mess of your prayer life or do you enjoy peace, power and blessing through prayer? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29?v=20251111

Do You Struggle with Your “Prayer Life”? Find a Quiet Place for Your Personal Relationship with God and Pray to the Universe's Creator MESSAGE SUMMARY: Do you struggle with your “Prayer Life”, even though you know it is the most important component of a life lived as a Jesus Follower? Abraham provides you with a model for a “Prayer Life” that works. Abraham was an awesome man, and he had things happen in his life that were both important for him and humankind down through the ages as a resultant of his “Prayer Life”. For the development of your own “Prayer Life”, you can learn from Abraham's “Prayer Life”. One of the first things Abraham did, when he went to a new location or was in a new situation, was to build an altar to the Lord and call on the Lord's name in prayer. In Genesis 12:8, Abraham's focus on and the priority given to his “Prayer Life” is described: “From there he {Abraham}moved to the hill country on the east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. And there he built an altar to the LORD and called upon the name of the LORD.". Prayer was a priority for Abraham to build a place for God in his life and for his personal relationship with God. A way you can follow Abraham's example is to find an altar, a church, or a quiet place in your life to worship and pray, and to call upon the Lord's name like Abraham.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, Sabbath rest is truly an unbelievable gift! Thank you that there is nothing I can do to earn your love; it comes without any strings attached. As I close my eyes for these few minutes before you, all I can say is, thank you! In Jesus' name, amen.  Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 133). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! Luke 11:13 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Genesis 12:7-8; Genesis 13:3-18; Genesis 22:9-14; Psalms 79:1-13. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Jesus says: “Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division””, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/    DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

SUMMARY: Most of us parent from what we already know and love. We steer our kids toward the sports we played and the interests we developed, and then we wait for them to get excited about our world. In Part 6 of the Multipliers series, Jeff reads Chapter 23 of the DadAwesome book and shares an archive clip with Alex Burton about a prayer, a purple carabiner, and a campfire question that changed everything. TAKEAWAYS Delight in what they delight in. Stop waiting for your kids to get excited about your world and step into theirs instead. Our Heavenly Father does not just tolerate what we care about. He delights in it. He came down instead of making us climb up. Ask the men who know you best: what do you see in my life that I am not seeing, and what am I missing? Then do not get defensive. Write down what they say. Connection is worth the sacrifice. The cost is not always money. Sometimes it is time, and sometimes it is setting aside your preferences for theirs. Pause and pray before you show up. Alex asked God what to bring before he ever left his house, and a child he had never met walked away knowing she was known. Guest Alex Burton is an outdoors enthusiast, a climber, and a father of three. He and his wife, Mel, have been married more than 26 years. Alex serves on the staff team at Wild at Heart. His full conversation with Jeff is Episode 297. QUOTES "I experienced something I can only describe as kind fathering from a complete stranger." (04:30) "This wasn't just a piece of climbing equipment anymore. It was proof that someone saw her. Someone cared about what brought her joy. God knew her favorite color, and He used Alex to show her." (04:50) "Alex, right now, if I could choose who'd be around this campfire with, I would choose my son. Can you say the same?" (06:30) "You don't need to become an expert in what your kids love. You just need to show up and jump in. When you step into their world, you're reflecting how God treats us. He came down instead of making us climb up." (10:20) "It wasn't even so much, it could have been anything, but it was purple." (13:20) Alex Burton ACTION STEPS I. Reflection Name what each child delights in. Write down each kid's name, and next to it, what they are into right now. Legos, surfing, bike rides, theater, dance, soccer. If you are not sure, that is your invitation to get curious. Find where you are resisting. Is there a passion of theirs that annoys you, crowds your calendar, or that you secretly hope they outgrow? Name it, then go a step deeper and ask why your heart is positioned that way. Ask if your kids know they are delighted in. Do they know that your favorite role in life, outside of being married to their mom, is being their dad? Try asking them directly: do you have any idea how much I love you? Then watch their eyes. II. Multiplication Ask the campfire question. Take it to two or three friends: what do you see in my life that I am not seeing, and what am I missing? Do not defend yourself. Just write it down. Be an Alex for another dad. Alex took a half day off work for a family he had never met. Could you take time off, help with a project, or create a moment for another dad and his kids? Send a joy bomb. An unexpected gift at an unexpected time, to your wife, your kids, or a dad who is grinding. No occasion required. III. Activation Pray before you show up. Before the recital, the game, or youth group pickup, pause in the car and ask God if there is something He wants you to bring or say. The pause is huge. Jump into their world this week. Research what they love. Show up with a surprising level of joyful curiosity and joyful participation. Put something in their hand. Something small from the store or ordered online, given for no reason, with the words: I see you, I love you, I delight in you. Pray Zephaniah 3:17 over each child by name, out loud, this week. Insert their name into the verse and let it reshape how you pray for them. LINKS Spartan Team DadAwesome, Dallas, Texas, October 17 https://givebutter.com/DallasSpartan Leave a VOICEMAIL: https://www.speakpipe.com/DadAwesome Join Team Awesomeness (monthly support team) at any level from $7/month to $1000/month... We have 41 families committed to fueling the ministry DadAwesome as we head toward celebrating 9 years of AWESOMENESS this coming winter: https://www.dadawesome.org/give Join the DadAwesome Prayer Team: Text "pray" to (651) 370-8618 Apply to join the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word "Dad" to (651) 370-8618 7-Day Video Series: dadawesome.org/book Free Chapter + Intro Video Series: dadawesome.org/book Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text "Dad" to (651) 370-8618 297 | Cultivating a Prayer Life, Sharing Joy Bombs, and Delighting in What Your Kids Delight In (Alex Burton) DadAwesome LABS from Chapter 23: The Purple Carabiner Principle Zephaniah 3:17 Wild at Heart Ministry

This teaching series by Pastor Greg Mohr is filled with revelation and practical instruction on how to develop an effective prayer life – praying prayers that are heard and answered! In this powerful 15-part series you will learn about the significance of prayer in the life of the believer, how and what to pray, the different kinds of prayer, the reasons for unanswered prayer and how to become confident in your prayer life. Get ready to be blessed, equipped, and increase your intimacy in your relationship with the Lord as you receive the truths contained in this series, Developing an Effective Prayer Life!

When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, He gave them six things that belong in prayer every day. Dr. Phil Stringer walks through the Lord's model prayer piece by piece: praise, submission, daily bread, forgiveness asked for and given, and being kept from sin. Then Jesus tells of a friend pounding on a door at midnight, because God is looking for prayer that is fervent and persistent, not polite and occasional. A practical look at what your prayer life could be starting tomorrow morning. Scripture referenced: Luke 11:2-13; 1 Thessalonians 5:17

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from Acts 20:36-38 Revival historian J. Edwin Orr observes, “no great spiritual awakening has begun anywhere in the world apart from united prayer—Christians persistently praying for revival.” Similarly, Matthew Henry suggested that when God wants to do something special in the world, he first gets his people to start praying. Continuing in our year-long series … Continue reading "(August 9, 2026) “Prayer Life of the Early Church: Praying Our Goodbyes”"

Most of us will quickly admit our prayer life is not what it should be. Jesus shows us how to do it better.

In Episode 214, we explore Luke 11:5-13 and Jesus' powerful teaching on persistent prayer. Jesus tells a story about a man who goes to his friend's house at midnight needing to borrow three loaves of bread for an unexpected guest. The neighbor is in bed. The door is locked. The family is asleep. Every reason to give up and go home. But the man keeps knocking. And eventually—not out of friendship, but because of the man's shameless persistence—the neighbor gets up and gives him everything he needs. Through guided meditation, discover what Jesus is really teaching here. He's not saying God is like the reluctant neighbor who has to be badgered into responding. He's making the opposite point entirely. If even a grumpy neighbor who is inconvenienced and half asleep will eventually give you what you need because you kept asking—how much more will your heavenly Father, who loves you deeply, who knows your needs before you ask, and who gives good gifts, respond to your persistent prayer? Then Jesus gives three commands—each one more intentional and active than the last. Keep on asking. Keep on seeking. Keep on knocking. Asking is a voice—bringing your need to God in words. Seeking is movement—actively pursuing God and His answers. Knocking is action—pressing forward with intentional, determined faith. Jesus is calling us to a prayer life that doesn't give up, that keeps coming back, keeps pursuing, keeps believing that God hears and God responds. And then He makes the most reassuring promise in all of Scripture about prayer: "For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened." Not maybe. Not sometimes. Not for the spiritually elite or the theologically sophisticated. Everyone. This episode explores what persistent prayer looks like in practice and why we stop praying. Maybe you prayed for months and nothing seemed to happen. Maybe you got discouraged by silence. Maybe you started to wonder if God was listening. Maybe you told yourself the prayer was too small or too big or too complicated. Maybe you quietly concluded that God had said no—when really you just got tired of asking. Learn the crucial difference between God saying no and you getting tired of asking. If God hasn't said no, the door is still open. The invitation to keep knocking still stands. Discover how to pick up the prayers you've put down and bring them back to God with shameless persistence and renewed faith. Find the confidence that comes from knowing your Father gives good gifts—that He is not a reluctant neighbor but a loving Father who hears every prayer and responds with wisdom and love. The man at midnight didn't knock once and go home. He kept knocking until the door opened. God hasn't forgotten your prayer. He hasn't moved on. He hasn't stopped listening. Keep asking. Keep seeking. Keep knocking. The door will be opened.

In Episode 213, we explore Luke 11:1-4 and the disciples' request that changed everything about how we pray. Jesus is in a certain place praying. As He finishes, one of His disciples comes to Him with a request that reveals something profound: "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." They didn't ask Him to teach them to preach. They didn't ask Him to teach them to heal or perform miracles. They asked Him to teach them to pray. Because they watched Jesus pray and saw something they didn't have—a connection, a depth, an intimacy with the Father that was unlike anything they'd ever witnessed. And Jesus gives them a template. Not a script to recite mechanically. Not a formula to perform. A framework to inhabit—a structure that shapes how we approach God and how we live our lives. Through guided meditation, discover the profound movement of this prayer. It begins with God: "Father, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon." Before we bring our needs, we orient ourselves toward God. We remember who He is. We align ourselves with His purposes. We begin not with what we want but with who He is. Then it moves to our daily need: "Give us each day the food we need." Not next year's provision. Not a guarantee for the future. Today's. It's a deliberate invitation to daily dependence—to come back to God every morning with open hands, acknowledging that everything we have comes from Him and everything we need must come from Him. Then to our relationships: "Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us." This is perhaps the most searching line in the prayer. We can't receive forgiveness with a closed fist. The posture that receives grace is the same posture that extends it. You cannot hold onto unforgiveness and receive God's forgiveness at the same time. And finally to our protection: "Don't let us yield to temptation." We acknowledge our weakness. We stop pretending we're strong enough on our own. We ask for God's strength to carry us through what we cannot face alone. This episode explores how this prayer is a complete life of faith in six lines—worship, dependence, forgiveness, and protection. Jesus didn't give us a recitation. He gave us a relationship. Learn how to take each phrase and make it personal, specific, and honest—filling in the blanks with your specific life, your specific needs, your specific sins, your specific temptations. Discover what it means to pray not as a religious duty but as a genuine conversation with a Father who knows you, loves you, and invites you to come to Him with everything. Find the depth and intimacy in prayer that the disciples saw in Jesus—and that Jesus is offering to you.

Prayer is the foundation of an intimate relationship with God. In "How's Your Prayer Life," we encourage women to slow down, spend intentional time with their Heavenly Father, and discover the power of bringing their hopes, struggles, and everyday moments to Him. A deeper prayer life leads to a deeper connection with the God who is always listening. · · · Unstuck Ministries, formerly The Life of a Single Mom, is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is an award-winning, national nonprofit that exists to improve the lives of at-risk women and their children by providing programs, life skills, and events that promote success in 3 core areas: Parenting, Finances, and Health & Wellness. Our organization is dedicated to helping women navigate difficult seasons in parenting, finances, and mental & emotional wellness.  If women find themselves at-risk due to recent or past trauma, poverty, abuse, or parenting challenges, we have a program for them! CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE! // https://unstuckministries.com/ JOIN A SINGLE MOM'S SUPPORT GROUP NEAR YOU! // https://unstuckministries.com/find-a-group/ REGISTER FOR SINGLE MOM UNIVERSITY FOR LIFE SKILLS CLASSES ON EVERYTHING CHRISTIAN SINGLE MOM RELATED // https://singlemomuniversity.com/ *Please note: For a limited time only, we are offering access to Single Mom University FREE FOR ONE YEAR! Visit https://singlemomuniversity.com/apply-for-scholarship and use coupon code VIDEO to redeem your free gift now! · · · CONNECT WITH US ON FACEBOOK! // https://www.facebook.com/unstuckministries FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! // https://www.instagram.com/unstuckministries ENJOY OUR FREE CONTENT? Help us make an impact in the lives of single moms today! // https://unstuckministries.com/donate/ CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE STORE // https://shop.unstuckministries.com/ · · · All Rights Reserved. Unstuck Ministries. We do not intend to give formal medical advice on this program. While every effort is made to thoroughly vet all guests on our show, please be advised that an invitation does not constitute full agreement on every subject matter, we recognize future content on websites, social media, and otherwise is beyond our control.  

I'm realizing I often pray after things go sideways, but Jesus said to “watch and pray” so we won't fall into temptation. Maybe prayer is meant to be more than a reaction. Maybe it's part of how God protects our hearts.

from Acts 9:10-19 Revival historian J. Edwin Orr observes, “no great spiritual awakening has begun anywhere in the world apart from united prayer—Christians persistently praying for revival.” Similarly, Matthew Henry suggested that when God wants to do something special in the world, he first gets his people to start praying. Continuing in our year-long series … Continue reading "(August 2, 2026) “Prayer Life of the Early Church: Praying for New Life”"

Prayer does not have to be complicated. Pastor David Bendett teaches that God desires a simple, honest, two-way conversation with us—rooted in friendship, invitation, and daily partnership. Learn how to keep prayer vibrant through consistency, gratitude, Spirit-led dependence, and enduring faith that trusts even in the waiting. A freeing word for anyone ready to stop overcomplicating their relationship with the Father and simply abide.

ABOUT THE GRACE HILL CHURCH PODCAST The Grace Hill Church Podcast features weekly messages from Pastor Jason Stockdale and the teaching team at Grace Hill Church. Our teaching is rooted in Scripture and shaped by a Christ-centered hermeneutic, helping people see the whole story of the Bible through the life, death, resurrection, and kingdom of Jesus. Each episode is designed to be thoughtful, practical, and spiritually grounded, engaging real questions about faith, culture, suffering, hope, justice, discipleship, and the way of Jesus in everyday life. Whether you are exploring faith, rebuilding faith, or looking to grow deeper in your walk with Christ, our hope is that these messages help you find and follow Jesus with clarity, honesty, and hope. FIND US ONLINE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracehill901 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracehill901 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gracehill901 Website: https://www.gracehill901.com CONNECT WITH US If you're new to Grace Hill, need prayer, or want to learn more about our church, we'd love to connect with you. Visit https://www.gracehill901.com or fill out a connect card during one of our Sunday gatherings. ABOUT GRACE HILL CHURCH Grace Hill Church meets every Sunday at 10:30 AM at 6070 Raleigh Lagrange Dr., Collierville, TN 38017. Grace Hill Church exists to help people find and follow Jesus Christ. We are becoming a community of grace and peace for the good of our city and the fame of Jesus. GIVE To support the ministry and mission of Grace Hill Church, visit: https://www.gracehill901.com/give

from Acts 7:59 Revival historian J. Edwin Orr observes, “no great spiritual awakening has begun anywhere in the world apart from united prayer—Christians persistently praying for revival.” Similarly, Matthew Henry suggested that when God wants to do something special in the world, he first gets his people to start praying. Continuing in our year-long series … Continue reading "(July 26, 2026) “Prayer Life of the Early Church: Witness”"

Andres wanted a promotion, wanted recognition for his work. When that didn't come, he thought that working harder, and pushing himself and his disciples harder would help him earn the success he was looking for. After a while though, his prayer life was faltering, he was getting burnt out, and he still wasn't seeing the results he was looking for. Eventually, he finally had to ask the question, who was all of this work really for?

from Acts 18:9; 23:11; 27:13-32 Revival historian J. Edwin Orr observes, “no great spiritual awakening has begun anywhere in the world apart from united prayer—Christians persistently praying for revival.” Similarly, Matthew Henry suggested that when God wants to do something special in the world, he first gets his people to start praying. Continuing in our … Continue reading "(July 19, 2026) “Prayer Life of the Early Church: Assurance”"

Growing My Prayer Life | Ken Berding (RHC Member) |July 19, 2026

Homily of Fr. Michael P. O'Conner from Mass on July 18, 2026 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Referenced Readings: Mi 2:1-5 Mt 12:14-21 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give.

Is there a situation in your life that just isn't right? Are you frustrated by the injustice of it all? Do you feel like God must be plugging His ears to your prayers? Jesus told a story that shows how much our Judge loves our audacity—our chutzpah—our relentless asking. He doesn't just want polite prayers; He invites us to come boldly with our needs, doubts, and frustrations. Bible Passage: Luke 18:1-8 - The Parable of the Persistent WidowFREE: Take the Judgy QuizConnect with Hope Blanchard & Christine GordonWebsiteInstagramFacebookAt His FeetEach lesson in an At His Feet Study consists of four steps: reading the Scripture passage, answering observation questions, reading commentary about the passage, and answering application questions helping you apply the text to your life. Also included is a “focus verse” for memorization. Below are all of the studies available from At His Feet.More from the Judgy Series on Live Like It's True.  --Live Like it's True is part of the Round the Table network: serving the Church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. Regarding Leadership with Ryan Kimmel offers proven and practical guidance from leaders who are actually leading. -- --Live Like It's True is part of the Round the Table network: Where Truth and Life Meet. Serving the church through honest storytelling and biblical reflection. -- Order Kinda JudgyTake the Kinda Judgy QuizLearn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

Many believers long for a deeper prayer life but struggle to stay consistent. Most people who pray daily spend less than two minutes doing it. In this episode, America Pray Now Leader Josiah Alway shares three practical, biblical steps to help you move from good intentions to a prayer life that actually lasts.-------America Pray Now publishes a magazine on prayer that is free of charge and can be delivered directly to your home. You can sign up for this magazine on our website at americapraynow.comIn addition to our weekly podcast, we meet in 18 different cities every month to pray in person. Most of our in-person prayer meetings are in Virginia, and we also have meetings in Maryland, West Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina and South Carolina. See our website for times and dates at americapraynow.comYou can now hear the America Pray Now Podcast on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@AmericaPrayNow/videosEnjoy the Podcast? Let us know! Email us at podcast@americapraynow.com

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