We Must Fast and Pray, Dan 9
I sense the need and direction from the Lord to fast and pray as a church. When people fast and pray in the Bible, God gives them: Discernment – Dan 9:3, 22. God gave Daniel skill and understanding and the ability to discern the ultimate significance of the prophecy given to Jeremiah. He had to […]
Trust God, Ps 118: 8-9
Trust God Ps.118: 8-9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man or in princes. The reason that it is better to trust God is that when we trust God: God gives us help – Ps 28:7 – God can help you better than any man […]
Trusting is Believing, Eph 1:12-13
Trusting is Believing In Eph 1:12-13, Paul said they trusted in Christ; they believed in Christ. Trusting is believing. The definition of trust is to believe (rely on the truthfulness of) to depend (to place confidence in, rely on) to hope (to hope or expect confidently). They key to depending on the Lord and hoping […]
A Prayer Life, Dan 6:10
In Dan 6:10, after Darius signed a decree forbidding prayer to God, Daniel “kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.” Daniel had a custom of praying three times a day. Daniel had a prayer life. Likewise, we need a prayer life. […]
Blessings of Trusting the Lord, Ps 84:12
Ps 84:12 says, “O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.” What are some of the blessings of trusting the Lord? When you trust in the Lord: You’ll be sure – Prov 3:5-6. “Trust in the Lord… and he shall direct thy paths.” When we trust in the Lord with all […]
The Lord Directs You, 2 Thes 3:5
According to 2 Thes 3:5, after you are saved the Lord directs you. The Lord directs: Your heart – 2 Thes 3:5. The Lord directs your heart. He directs your heart into the love of God. Before we were saved we were ungodly sinners and enemies of God [Rom 5:6-10]. We need the Lord to […]
The Essential Ministry of Prayer, Acts 1:14
Prayer is an essential ministry of the church. Don’t underestimate the value of the Wednesday night prayer meeting or the special prayer “warriors” who pray for special needs throughout the week. Prayer is essential for unity – Acts 1:14 – the disciples were meeting with one accord, Acts 2:42-46. Praying together keeps the church […]
Caution with Open Doors
Caution with Open Doors At one time or another we all pray to God for him to open some door in our life. Caution is needed whenever you find yourself headed for an open door. Did God open it, or did Satan? God opens Doors [2 Cor. 2:12] door of direction [Col. 4:1-4] door of […]
Old Man Wisdom Joshua 23:1-6
Old Man Wisdom Jos. 23: 1-6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Introduction: In this passage we find Joshua, a true man of God, old and stricken in age. Joshua has “finished his course”. He was Moses’ second man and had been appointed to take over after Moses death. He did a fine job leading the children of […]
The Doctrine of Repentance
The Doctrine of Repentance Lk.5:32 [Matt.4:17] Jesus preached “Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” [Matt.3:1-2] John the Baptist preached the same [Mk.6:7-12] The Apostles preached that men should repent [Acts 2:38] Peter preached it [Acts 17:30] Paul said the God commanded it [2 Pet.3:9] It is still God’s will Salvation requires […]