Hannah’s Faith, 1 Sam 1:12-27

1 Sam 1:12-27 Hannah’s Faith CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Hannah had a tremendous faith and, consequently, she received an answer to her petition for a man child.  Notice some qualities of her faith: She had a strong enough faith to: Keep on praying – 1 Sam 1:12 – Christians sometimes become impatient when their prayers aren’t […]

Thanksgiving is the Key, Ps 95:2

Thanksgiving is the key to: Entering the presence of God, Ps 95:1-3, Ps 100:3-4 When you talk to God in your heart, you might sense that you are down here and God is way up there in heaven.  We speak of God as our heavenly Father.  The truth is that we are seated in Christ […]

Then Will I Hear, 2 Chr 7:14

We have heard much preaching on 2 Chr 7:14.  The part of the verse I like is… then will I hear.  God said that, if they do four things, then will I hear.  The four things are these: humble themselves, pray, seek my face and turn from their wicked ways. The verse is specifically aimed […]

Absent Yet With Them, Col 2:5

In Col 2:5 Paul wrote, “For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ”.  He was absent yet with them in spirit.  He couldn’t be with them in the flesh because he was in Rome when he wrote this. […]

Confidence in Prayer, 1 Jn 5:14-15

According to 1 Jn 5:14-15, we have confidence in prayer when “we ask anything according to his will”.  We know that “he heareth us”. According to 1 Tim 2:1-4, we know the will of God concerning prayer.  His will is for us to intercede, v.1-3.  His will is for all men to be saved, v.4.  […]

Prayer Conditions, Jn 16:23-24

Prayer Conditions Jn. 16:23-24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are prayer conditions that must be met before the Lord will answer our prayers according to his promise in Jn 16:23-24.  Promise: God will hear and answer your prayers, 1 John 5:15.  In this lesson, we cover the prayer conditions the Lord requires of us for us […]

The Believer’s Part in Prayer

Luke 11:5-10  Introduction: In these passages we see that perseverance and endurance receives what it asks. Because of this friends “importunity” (continual coming), his Friend gave him as many as he needed.  There are certain request that needs a continual coming to God- Luke 11:8 “yet because of his importunity he will rise and give […]

Let’s Talk About It, Ps 37:30

Let’s Talk About It Ps. 37:30 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you are dealing with anything in your life, you must be able to talk about it.  Talking to simply relieve pressure in your life is minimally beneficial and hardly constructive.  You don’t solve problems like that.  Solomon said, “the talk of the lips tendeth only […]

Teach us to Pray

Luke 11:1 “and it came to pass, that , as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples”.  Introduction: One thing that comes up time and again in the Christian life is Prayer. Because prayer […]

The Fellowship of Prayer

In prayer, we shouldn’t just make our requests known to God, but we should enjoy the privilege of having fellowship with God.  Fellowship is companionship and friendly association.  It is a mutual sharing of experience, activity, and interest.  So, in prayer we should be in fellowship with the Lord, 1 Jn 1:3, 2 Cor 13:14. […]