Text: Daniel 10:10-14; Matthew 6:7-13; Revelation 5:6-8 The Bible teaches that God is sovereign, totally in control of every detail in the universe. It also teaches that he has a plan to rescue sinful people like us that is being executed perfectly at every level. The Bible also teaches that God wants us to pray,… Continue reading Prayer Boot Camp: If God Already Knows, Why Pray?
Month: September 2019
Prayer Boot Camp: What Does Prayer Do?
Text: 1 Kings 18:36-39; Philippians 4:4-7 Have you ever wondered what prayer actually accomplishes? Is it anything more than talking to the air? Does it have any value beyond, perhaps, bringing the one praying some momentary comfort?
Prayer Boot Camp: Intercom or Walkie-Talkie
Text: Luke 11:1-4 Almost everyone has prayed at one time or another. But for most of us, the whole subject is somewhat baffling: Why pray? Does it really do anything? Who should I pray to? In this sermon, we briefly discuss what prayer is (in general terms) and then answer the all-important question of who… Continue reading Prayer Boot Camp: Intercom or Walkie-Talkie
Living with Forever in View: Waiting
Text: 1 Peter 5:5-14 If you’re reading this, you’re breathing. And that means that if you’re a follower of Jesus, God has something for you to do, to be about, between now and the day He takes you home. Though the details of that calling change from person to person, there are several tasks all… Continue reading Living with Forever in View: Waiting