Category: Sermons

We have talked about many aspects of prayer in the last several weeks. We have covered big topics–how to pray for our governmental officials; overcoming strongholds like worry, pride, falsehood, and trusting in ourselves; praying in the Spirit; spiritual warfare; fasting; forgiving others before you pray. We have discussed unanswered prayer. This week we finish…

How has life been for you this week? Great or a trial? Peaceful or stressful? To be complained about or satisfied with? Has your week affected your prayer life in a positive way? Whether a good or bad week, we are encouraged to pray. Even in complaint the Psalmist prayed. In fact, in those complaint…

To say “how to be freed from bondage” is to make a brave statement. Does it pique your curiosity? Do you think fat chance? Would you prefer to sit this one out? I hope not! In fact, I would invite everyone to come to worship on Sunday to see what Jesus feels so strongly about;…

I asked a wise friend, “what is wrong with the church?” If you go to seminars, workshops, and conferences you will likely hear about all kinds of programs that deepen discipleship, that teach church staff how to grow their churches, and materials to purchase for building the latest program. But my friend’s simple response to…

Are you ever intimidated about prayer? Is praying in public to you kind of like public speaking, the number one fear in America? Do you go to sleep in church meetings when others pray long prayers? Does the spontaneous nature of group prayer unnerve you? If so, you are in luck this Sunday. Our worship…

For years Israel was given the promise of land, but when they got to the edge of it, they found that it was filled with giants–or at least they looked like it! The people of Israel already owned the Promised Land, but now they had to fight and conquer to actually possess it. It took…

One of Martin Luther’s motivations for prayer was our great need for help. “As we feel our need, the distress impels us,” he said, and we don’t have to force ourselves to pray, we will pray “spontaneously.” I don’t remember his quote exactly. But wouldn’t it be a great idea to apply Luther’s advice to…

When you consider the topic of prayer, it is something that most people believe in. Ask almost anyone if you can pray for them and they will more than likely say ‘Sure!’ At the same time, praying creates tensions. Will God answer the prayer for me? Am I good enough? What if I caused my…

Do you ever think, I would like to experience more of the power of Jesus. I would like to live out my faith as an adventure. How do I get there? We have just the thing for you! Join us TONIGHT, from 7-9 p.m. and TOMORROW, 9:30-4:00 to learn how to experience God more fully, without being…

Over the past couple of months our Bible study AWARE group has pivoted from the viewpoint of being a kingdom of priests set apart for God’s purpose. Even as we read through Ruth, we found that God had a purpose for her that allowed King David to be born. Everywhere we go and everything we…