Reasons for Thanksgiving Eph. 5:20

Eph 5 20 Thanksgiving CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO At this time of Thanksgiving it is helpful for us to see from the Bible why we are to be thankful.  We are to be thankful because thanksgiving is: A fulfillment of God’s commandment – 1 The 5:18; Eph 5:20 – we...

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What to Pray For, Col 1:9-12

Colossians 1:9-12 A Thing to Pray For CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When Paul heard of the salvation and faith of the Colossians, he began to pray for them and remained faithful in his prayers continually.  What he prayed for them are things that we can pray for each other.  Here’s what...

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Praying Always Eph. 6:10

Praying Always Eph. 6:10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We are a body of believers.  As such we all have something that we must do for the body.  We are “fitly joined together,” [Eph 4:16].  There is something “which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every...

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Witnessing as a Church Acts 4: 7-12

Witnessing as a Church Acts 4: 7-12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO What it takes for our church to get the job of witnessing done according to the Acts of the Apostles. These are the essential elements of fulfilling the great commission in our church. Preaching Jesus – Acts 4:7-12.  Acts 5:42,...

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A Dozen Good Habits

A Dozen Good Habits   Good habits are necessary. These twelve rules for a way of life were written long ago in a family Bible, and are still useful in this present world. These dozen habits will bless you and please God.   Begin each day with prayer [Ps.5:3] Start...

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Ebenezer, 1 Sam 7:1-12

1 Sam 7:1-12 Ebenezer CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 7:1-12, Ebenezer is the stone that was placed for a memorial in Israel.  It is very significant because it represents the day and the battle in which the Lord helped Israel against the Philistines.  His help, though, was predicated upon...

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Some Reasons for Answered Prayer II Kings 19

Some Reasons for Answered Prayer II Kings 19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Sometimes answered prayer is not about granting your petition as much as it is about fulfilling God’s desire.  Here are some examples of answered prayer for God’s benefit: He answers for his glory – 2 Ki 19:19 –...

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The Work of the Ministry Rom. 16:1-15

The Work of the Ministry Rom. 16:1-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The ministry takes a church not just an individual and yet every individual must do his part because we are ONE body of believers.  Notice how many people, by name, were involved with Paul in Rom 16:1-15.  No man can do...

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Fishers of Men Matt. 4:18-19

Fishers of Men Matt. 4:18-19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Jesus told his disciples to follow him and he would make them fishers of men. The first four disciples he chose were fishermen.  As many ways as there are to fish, there are ways to fish for men. As many places...

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Prayers For All Men 1 Tim. 2: 1-8

Prayers For All Men 1 Tim. 2: 1-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul put a priority on prayer.  He exhorted, first of all, that prayers be made for all men.  In this lesson we are going to learn what to pray, for whom to pray, why to pray, how to pray,...

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