Lord, Teach Us to Pray—Pt 3  Let’s continue our series, “Lord, teach us to pray.” (Luke 11:1-4)  We first notice that Jesus was “Praying in a certain place.” Luke 11:1  Jesus had entered Bethany. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus lived there. Jesus was probably relaxing in...

Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Part 2 I started a new sermon series last week called “Lord, teach us to pray.” It explores the request the disciples made to Jesus. Let’s continue our discussion of this important passage of scripture.  Jesus shares principles of prayer in...

Lord, Teach Us to Pray – Part 1   Consider that as you surrender completely to God, confident faith develops. Faith comes by His grace, but your partnership with God allows the Spirit to strengthen your faith. As you faithfully follow Jesus, your faith grows, and your...

Constant Prayer and Steadfast Faith  Today’s article, “Constant Prayer and Steadfast Faith,” relates to the passage in Acts 12:1-17. I want to explore the significance of persistent prayer, unwavering faith, and God's supernatural actions.  Before I dive into the...

Prevailing Faith and Prayer, Part 4  As a born-again believer in Jesus, His resurrection life dwells in you, where His power is actively working. Inside you is a force greater than anything else. Jesus is the source of your new life, faith, and victorious prayer.  ...

Prevailing Faith and Prayer, Part 3  As a born-again believer in Jesus, His resurrection life lives in you, where His power is at work. Within you is a force greater than anything. Jesus is the source of your new life, faith, and victorious prayer.   Have you ever...

Prevailing Faith and Prayer, Part 2  Have you ever needed an urgent answer to prayer? Maybe a crisis forced you to cry out to God for a breakthrough. Many of us have experienced this at some point in our lives.   Aren’t you glad to know that God’s word says that...

Prevailing Faith and Prayer, Part 1  Have you ever considered that God gives faith to help you prevail in prayer? Faith, like any spiritual gift, is bestowed by God. Furthermore, God empowers you through grace to believe and to remain steadfast in faith and prayer....

The Power of a Father’s Faith  Fathers and men, we honor you not only for what you do but for who you are. Your love, strength, leadership, sacrifices, and life of faith carry eternal weight.  In a world that is desperate for godly fathers, your example shines...

Characteristics of Faith, Pt. 4  The past three weeks have included discussions about the characteristics of faith. I’ve examined how faith hears, sees, and speaks.   Last week, we discussed how faith speaks. When God’s faith is active, proclaiming faith over your...