Effectual Intercessory Prayers, Jas 5:16

In Jas 5:16 we are told to pray for one another.  This is called intercessory prayer.  We intercede during prayer meeting for loved ones and missionaries.  But how do we know that these are effectual intercessory prayers?  How do we know that God hears us and is willing to answer? ...

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God Our Father, Eph 1:2

In Eph 1:2, Paul wrote concerning God our Father.  Do you ever think about the implications of this phrase?  If you were raised in a religion, you probably haven’t given this a second thought.  You’ve just gotten used to saying God or Father. We when refer to God as God...

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Fathers and Children, Prov 1:8

This sermon is about four things concerning father and children that you should know and do.  Solomon gave fathers some clear instructions. Fathers should: Counsel our children – Prov 1:8, 4:1.  Our children have many instructors.  They are instructed by TV, friends, teachers, media, etc.  However, you’re the one they...

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Things You Cannot Do, Ecc 1:12-18

In Ecc 1:12-18 we read about three things things you cannot do under the sun.  Solomon discovered these by seeking and searching out “by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven”.  He gave his heart to know wisdom.  His heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.  He...

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Concerning Spiritual Gifts

Concerning Spiritual Gifts Introduction: Today we are starting a new series regarding Spiritual Gifts. The Bible speaks of spiritual gifts- special gifts given by God to be used in the church for God’s glory. In the secular world, when someone receives a gift, he/she may or may not know how...

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Four Characteristics of God, Ps 86:15

In Ps 86, A Prayer of David, we find four characteristics of God upon which we continually rely and for which we should be always grateful, but upon which we should never presume.  These four characteristics of God are found in Ps 86:15. God is full of compassion.  Compassion is...

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If You Are A Follower, Eph 5:1

If you are a follower you will be one of these.  A follower is one that follows the opinions or teachings of another.  One that imitates another.  Or one who subscribes to a feed especially on social media. To protect yourself as a follower, you first need to recognize that...

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All Things New, Rev 21:5

In Rev 21:5 the Lord says, “Behold, I make all things new”.  This statement is an interesting contrast to the study of Ecclesiastes, in which Solomon wrote, “there is no new thing under the sun”, Ecc 1:9. No new thing is in direct contrast to all things new.  In Rev...

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