Podcasts about unceasing prayer

The Joy of Unceasing Prayer by Divine Mercy Radio

I had stayed on the mountain forty days and forty nights, as I did the first time, and the Lord listened to me at this time also. It was not his will to destroy you. — Deuteronomy 10:10 Moses explains here that when he received the commands of God on tablets of stone, he prayed fervently for the people. This was the second time he had gone up on the mountain to receive God's law, because the people had sinned while he was away the first time. The people had sinned so badly that God threatened to destroy them, but Moses interceded for them, and God heard Moses' prayers and sent the people on their way. (See also Deuteronomy 9:7-29.) When our hearts are troubled and seeking God's grace on behalf of our churches, families, coworkers, partners, and other hurting or lost souls, we pray. It is powerful to pray and to be prayed for persistently. We pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). It is not unusual for people to intercede for others who are in need, such as homeless, sick, hungry, or displaced individuals. Even more, we can pray for people to repent and be forgiven. We count on God to move mightily in people's lives and situations because we know God loves them. James 5:16 assures us that the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. God listens to us, and Jesus, the Savior, faithfully intercedes for us (Romans 8:34). Amazing! Father, Son, and Holy Spirit thank you for calling me to intercede for people and situations in our broken world. Help me to pray faithfully, as Jesus himself does. In his name, Amen.

Text: Acts 12:5-19  A sermon from our Sunday night series through the book of Acts

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The prayers of the Bible are always relevant and we should always be praying them. In this one, we see that the knowledge of God's will is for the purpose of living for God's pleasure. Pleasing God is bearing fruit in good works, enduring by his strength, and giving thanks for his grace. When we pray for this we can be sure the Lord will answer us. When we pursue this, we can be sure he will grant it. Let us pray, and pursue, for the glory of God. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Sunday morning sermons from Vertical Church St. Paul

Prayer is an art. Anyone can pray, of course, just like any kid with a marker can make art. Like any art form, though, it's a skill that anyone can get better at by learning from the masters of the past and practicing it in your everyday life. In this ten-week teaching series, as we continue to learn what it looks like to “devote ourselves to prayer” in 2024, we're going to explore what the Bible says about the art of prayer and make room to practice it.

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Welcome to the Unchanging Word Bible study broadcast. Just a reminder, you can visit our website at unchangingword.LIFE to download various free outlines of Dr. Mitchell's bible studies along with other Bible study resources. Click on the resources tab. Once again, that's UnchangingWord.LIFE for these precious free resources and let your friends and other believers know too. In speaking of our relationship to other believers, Dr. Mitchell, in the Unchanging Word, takes a look at 1Thessalonians 5 verses 14-15 as to how we can benefit others. Then in verses 16-22 we take a look at our personal lives, with respect to our relationship with the Lord and then with respect to His truth, His prophetic revelation. We are to test everything by the Word of God and the person and work of Jesus Christ so then we can hold on to what is good and abstain from every form of evil! Here is Dr. Mitchell, 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unchanging-word/message

In a world filled with distractions and busyness, finding time for prayer can often be challenging. Prayer is not an obligation though, it's a powerful means of communing with God and growing in our relationship with Him. Join us for our upcoming sermon series, "A Life of Prayer," where we will explore the transformative power of prayer and its profound impact on our lives. Throughout this series, we will delve into various aspects of prayer, from the contemplative silence of meditation to the fervent cries of intercession, we will discover how prayer can become a vital and enriching part of our daily existence. We will learn how to cultivate a vibrant prayer life that sustains us in times of joy and in times of challenge. Whether you are a seasoned prayer warrior or just beginning to explore the realms of spiritual communication, "A Life of Prayer" invites you to embark on a journey of discovery, growth, and intimacy with God. Join us as we seek to align our hearts with the heart of God and experience the transformative power of a life lived in prayer.PRAYERText FATHOM to 97000 if you would like a member of our prayer team to pray with or for you.NEXT STEPSAre you ready to learn more about what it means to walk with Christ, get baptized, or get connected within the church body? Click here to complete our digital connect card: https://fathom.churchcenter.com/people/forms/31883GOT QUESTIONS?Learn more about Fathom Church at http://fathom.church/ or email us at info@fathom.churchWE'RE HERE FOR YOU!If you are looking for more encouragement and biblical teaching throughout the week, we hope you'll follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, or download the Churchcenter app: https://churchcenter.com/setupMORE WAYS TO LISTEN:Fathom Beyond Sunday Podcast - Takes the Sunday sermon a bit further in conversation and application - listen in on an engaging chat between leaders at Fathom discussing faith, life, and how we can carry the truth of the word taught on Sunday into our week Monday through Saturday.Fathom Family Podcast - Real talk on how to build a Godly marriage that is in it for the long haul while leading your kids toward their God-given potential and purpose in Christ.See all the ways to listen here: http://fathom.church/category/listen/

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Chapter 8 Pray without Ceasing“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)I don't know about you, but I am sort of a perfectionist and rule follower. I like to do things the way they are supposed to be done. I am not a fan of recipes that say add a little of this and a lot of that. I like recipes that lay out the instructions step by step with exact measurements. I do not like to add things that are not in the recipe, and I don't like to leave things out. I like to follow the instructions exactly. This is why, when I first heard this passage, I was stuck on the pray without ceasing part. How does one pray without ceasing? What about work, sleep, taking care of the kids? How can I pray all of the time and still do everything that needs to get done for my family? Have you ever had thoughts like these?Over the years I have heard various ways to pray without ceasing and I thought I would share a couple with you to help encourage you, and to help you realize, especially any fellow perfectionists, you are probably already praying without ceasing. And if you are not already doing it you will see you could easily begin doing it.In preparing for this chapter, I read a few articles and looked back at some sources I had seen before. They all pretty much agree it is not formal, audible prayer you need to do all the time. It is more of a “heart attitude.” Psalm 34:1 says “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praises will continually be in my mouth.” Isaiah 26:3 says “God will keep them in perfect peace whose minds focus on Him.”Praying without ceasing is about shifting your thought process and turning every day moments into prayer. There was one analogy I found that said, “It's like keeping the radio playing in the background.” It is not that you are audibly praying to God 24 hours a day. It is more that you are thinking of God, and he is in the background of all your thoughts throughout the day.After reviewing all the things and getting ready to write, I reread the verse at the beginning and realized the answer is contained in the 1 Thessalonians verse. Rejoice always, is having an attitude of joyfulness, and in everything give thanks, is having an attitude of thankfulness. How do we rejoice and give thanks? Through prayer! Therefore, effective prayer is a proper heart attitude: a mental outlook of joyful thanksgiving.Now some of you may hear that and instantly know you are already praying without ceasing. You may know you have a heart for God and you are praising and thanking him throughout the day with your thoughts and words. However, some of you may be like me and may be thinking, yes, that is great, but what exactly can I do to pray without ceasing. I am someone who likes exact steps to follow to make sure I am doing something correctly. This is why I will give you a few examples of ways you can pray without ceasing.First, I will summarize a video I watched called “3 Steps to Unceasing Prayer” by Father Mike Schmitz. If you google this, you can watch the video yourself. It is just over 5 minutes long. In the YouTube video, Father Mike Schmitz lists three steps he learned from St. Francis DeSales that you could do to transform everything you do into a prayer.Ask God to be present. Yes, God is always present and attentive to you, but by asking him to be present, you are letting him know you will be present too.Offer this moment to God. Offer him all the joy, the suffering, whatever you may be feeling, offer it to God.Accept –Resolve to accept whatever comes out of this moment.This will not only transform your relationship with God, but it will also transform how you live. When you ask God to be attentive to you, you allow every moment to be a sacrament. You invite God into that moment, which makes it a channel of Grace. Then, when you offer the moment up to him, you make each moment a sacrifice. When you choose to accept the outcome, you make every moment a moment of surrender. For instance, you can do this when you go to bed at night. God, I ask you to be attentive to me, and I am attentive to you. I offer this night's sleep to you as a sacrifice, as a gift to you, and I accept whatever comes out of it.Another person I admire, Matthew Kelly, in his book Resisting Happiness, also talks about transforming every moment into a prayer. He suggests you pause for a brief moment before a new task or before another hour of work and offer that work to God as a prayer for a specific person. For instance, God, I offer you this task of doing the dishes as a prayer for my husband, or my parents, etc. He also mentioned if you are studying or reading, you could write the initials of those you know who need prayers on the top of each page, and before you read or study that page, you can offer it up for that person.There is also something called the Jesus Prayer. This is something you can train yourself to have playing in the background of your thoughts. You can say as you breathe in, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God,” and say as you breathe out, “Have Mercy on me.” This is something you practice, and although it takes conscious thought while learning, it could become something so natural that you do it without thinking. Did you ever notice some things that seem strange at first can become a habit? One thing that comes to mind is counting my steps. When I joined the marching band, we had to learn to count our steps because while we were marching, we were making different shapes on the field. This was strange at first, but 20 years later, I find myself counting steps occasionally.There are a few other ways you can pray without ceasing. You can begin each day with a conversation with God. You can just sit down with Him and talk to Him as if you were a close friend. Tell Him all about your day, what you have planned and what you are excited about, maybe what you need help with. Yes, I know God already knows about your day, and He knows what you are going to say before you say it. However, there is something intimate about you telling Him anyway. As your day progresses, you can continue this conversation and let Him know how your day is going.You can incorporate prayer into your daily tasks. While you wash dishes, you could pray for a different person with each dish you wash, or you could offer up the task of washing dishes for one intention. This is also effective with any task you do throughout the day, especially if it is a task you do not like doing. Offering up one's suffering for an intention is a wonderful way to pray. If you have something you feel needs a lot of prayer, then you can attach that intention to something you do a lot throughout the day. For instance, you could tell God that every time you wash your hands, you are offering it up as a prayer for your children. Think of how many times you would be praying for your children throughout the day.You could use the time you are stuck in traffic or waiting in a long line at the store to say a prayer for someone or something. Another way to incorporate more prayer into your day is to listen to music. St. Augustine said, “To sing is to pray twice.” I used to put on praise and worship music while I was cleaning or if I was driving somewhere, and I would sing along. It made the task go by faster, and I was able to turn that time into prayer time.Another way to pray is to admit it when we mess up and then move on. Sometimes we spend too much time focused on all that we do wrong. When we confess to God when we mess up, he forgives us, so we do not need to stay in that place of guilt and shame. It is important to take a moment to let God know we are sorry, but he does not want us to dwell there. This prayer does not eliminate the need to go to confession, but it helps us not to hold onto that sin and get stuck there.Another way to pray without ceasing is to give up worrying. Worry is the opposite of faith.  Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” We waste so much time worrying. Next time you want to worry, just imagine yourself extending it up to the Lord our God and letting Him hold it for you. You can ask if you have a role to play, something He wants you to do, but do not take back the weight of that worry. Then start thanking God for who He is and all He has already done for you.One last way I will share with you is to stop talking once in a while and just listen. The number or quality of words in your prayer doesn't matter because prayer is about God, not about us. Spend some time just being, simply sitting and resting in His presence. You won't hear anything if you never stop to listen. This is something I feel many of us struggle with. We find asking God for the things we need or even thanking Him for the things He has done for us, comes much easier than stopping and listening to what God has to say to us.I have always struggled with hearing God and understanding what that even meant. This can mean different things to different people. Most people do not hear an audible voice; it's more of a thought in their head or a sense about something. I have come to know that a small voice deep inside is the Holy Spirit guiding me. If we never stop to ask God to speak to us, how can we be surprised He doesn't. If we don't step outside the noise and chaos of the world to really listen, then how will we hear Him?I will end with a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson “It is not only when we address our petitions to the Deity that we pray. We pray without ceasing. Every secret wish is a prayer. Every house is a church; the corner of every street is a closet of devotion.”Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. If you liked this chapter please check out my book at walkboldlywithjesus.com or amazon.com. If you enjoyed the ideas of various ways to include prayer in your everyday tasks, then I have a free audio training that goes into more detail on this idea. To get this free audio training, you can CLICK HERE, or you can go to my website walkboldlywithjesus.com. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Remember Jesus loves you, and so do I! Have a blessed day.Today's Word from the Lord was received in November 2023 by a member of the Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group during one of our meetings. For more information about the prayer group or these words, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. “My children, you are my heart. You are the song of the morning and sweetness of a spring day. Forget yesterday; it's ok. I know you, every fiber of your being. I have knitted. I love my children, and I am gentle with them. Just don't stop talking to me. We'll work it out. “

1 Thessalonians 5:17 17 pray without ceasing,   [Message by: Cesar Contreras] Thisismosaic.org

We are looking at Colossians chapter 1 verses 7 thru 9. Epaphras, as fellow servant of the apostle took the gospel to Colossae. Dr. Mitchell gives us exhortations for serving the Lord in prayer and service in your body. Paul prays that these believers would be filled with the knowledge of God's will with all spiritual wisdom and understanding. This is the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast with Dr. Mitchell, Col 1:7. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unchanging-word/message

Start your day in a positive way with “Mornings with Jesus”. Find hope during this quick devotional "Unceasing Prayer" Narrated by Chloë Elmore. Take the next step in your faith journey with an inspirational story with scripture to center yourself on the hope we have in Christ. For more devotionals, Christian meditations, and sleep stories download the Abide app: https://abide.co/awesome Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Year In Prayer: Unceasing Prayer   1 Thess 5:16-18 (ESV)   Pastor Thomas Hwang

A Year In Prayer: Unceasing Prayer   1 Thess 5:16-18 (ESV)   Pastor Thomas Hwang

Prayer is like a fire in the furnace of a factory. If the church stops praying, the Work God stops happening. Listen as we learn together just how powerful our collective prayer truly is.(This message was influenced by Mark Batterson; The Power of A Single Prayer. and James MacDonald; Biblical Prayer Builds Confidence.)

Sunday morning message from the pulpit of Shawano Baptist Church

What does it mean to pray without ceasing? It's truly amazing how we have a direct connection with God in that He not only hears us when we pray aloud, but also hears and knows our very thoughts and the things we are praying in our minds.

Sermon Series: Pillars | Passage: Jeremiah 33:3

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 3rd Sunday of Advent

Praying without ceasing can be a daunting phrase to hear. Brennen breaks down what this idea means, to continually come into the presence of God. When we organize our prayer life into fixed moments, we are fueled to live a life of spontaneous prayer. How would you describe your prayer life? What does it look like to commit to a fixed prayer rhythm in your life? Message Delivered: 11/19/23

Pray Like Paul | Week 6: Unceasing Prayer And Unmatched Power by LWCHouma

Teaching on Ephesians 1-15-23

Start your day in a positive way with “Mornings with Jesus”. Find hope during this quick devotional "Unceasing Prayer" narrated by Chloe. Take the next step in your faith journey with an inspirational story with scripture to center yourself on the hope we have in Christ. For more devotionals, Christian meditations, and sleep stories download the Abide app: https://abide.co/awesome Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

On today's episode of The Conway Ladies podcast, we talk with Jenna Lee about prayer. We discuss what prayer is and why we pray, some practical ways to eliminate distractions, and what it looks like to pray throughout the day. Resources Mentioned:Simply Prayer: Joining God for the Rest of Your Life by Bill Elliff Simply Prayer is designed as a practical, Biblical primer on prayer. You will learn why we should pray, how to pray, when to pray, what to pray along with what hinders prayer and what helps prayer. Prayer With No Intermission: 40 Days to Unceasing Prayer by Bill Elliff Bill Elliff walks through multiple Biblical passages to help us understand the need to pray without ceasing and how to pray with no intermission. Words with God: Trading Boring, Empty Prayer for Real Connection by Addison Bevere:  Podcasts Mentioned:OneCry Podcast Engaging a Mysterious God through Dissident Prayer: Addison Bevere Connect with Us:https://www.thesummitchurch.org/conway We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us a review to help spread the word about the Conway Ladies Podcast! We would love for our conversations to encourage more women!

To lead many out of separation from God and into a life-transforming, joy-filled relationship with Him.

5.7.23 | Pastor Heath Hardesty

4.30.23 | Pastor Heath Hardesty

What's the difference between adoration and thanksgiving? Why does it matter? Should I pray at specific times or should prayer be spontaneous?In this episode, we continue our discussion of prayer by discussing the forms of prayer.This episode covers Part Four, Section One, Chapter One, Article Three, and Chapter Two, Articles One and Two of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2623-2682).Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/....References and further reading/listening/viewing:1 Thessalonians 5:18Catholic Answers, "Why Pray to Mary?" "Why We Should Pray For Things""Why Does Prayer Sometimes Not Work?", YouTube. "Goes God Change His Mind?", YouTube."The Power of Jesus' Name." Joseph M. Muntadas, "A Plan of  Life"Roger J. Landry, Plan of LifeAscension Presents, "The Jesus Prayer Might Radically Change Your Prayer Life", YouTube.Fr Mike Schmitz, "The Power of Prayer", YouTube."3 Steps to Unceasing Prayer", YouTube."Why is Prayer so Hard?", YouTube."Battling Dryness in Prayer", YouTube."If God is Good, Why do we Need to Pray?", YouTube"What Really Happens in Eucharistic Adoration", YouTube.Archbishop Fulton Sheen, "Prayer is a Dialogue", YouTube.Fr. Jacques Philippe, Time for GodThe Catholic Encyclopedia, "Adoration""Hope""Blessing"Guigo the Carthusian, Scala Paradisi: PL 40, 998. (This is the guy whose name I couldn't pronounce. Gweego? Goojeeo? Someone who speaks Italian tell me.)Ashley Crane, "Bless the Lord, O my soul!"

I Thessalonians 5:16-18. Praying unceasingly with a constant awareness of God's loving presence leads to our joy, which we can learn to do by having fixed times of prayer each day.

Message from David Grigg on January 29, 2023

Message from David Grigg on January 29, 2023

The ultimate discovery of prayer is intimacy. Requests first bring us to our knees, but it's relationship that keeps us praying. In this extended finale, our guests throughout the season join us in a roundtable format to share the secrets of their own prayer lives.

Sunday morning sermons from Vertical Church St. Paul.

From the series "Vision 2022: A House of Prayer For All Nations." John 8v2-11, 1 Thessalonians 5v17.

From the series "Vision 2022: A House of Prayer For All Nations." John 8v2-11, 1 Thessalonians 5v17.

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In part ten of our "All Prayer" series, Hosts Kyle Reno and Bill Elliff examine the subject of Unceasing Prayer.  OneCry Founder Byron Paulus also interviews Matt Bennett, Founder and CEO of Christian Union, A University Ministry which develops Christian leaders at some of America's most influential, and deeply secular, universities. Matt shares how God impressed upon his heart to go much deeper in the discipline of prayer and fasting and lead others to do the same. Make sure and check out The OneCry Minute wherever you listen to your podcasts and subscribe to the YouTube video podcast here at OneCryVideos  Get your copy of the OneCry Book and Start your own personal revival journey today at www.onecry.com  

Series on The Practice of the Presence of God (Part 1 of 4) With the abundance of noise in our world, there can be a lot of interruptions to our ongoing conversation and relationship with the God. The habitual, silent and secret conversation we all dream to have with God, all seems to be very difficult to achieve. There's going to be a cost, sacrifice and perseverance. We need to drive away from our minds everything that is capable of interrupting our thought of God. It doesn't overnight nor does it happen easily. Like any dream that we have, we do need to put some work into it in order to make it happen. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you!