The apostle Paul began his letter to the saints in Colosse by mentioning his avid intercession on their behalf (cf. 1:3). Before detailing the prayer, he explained the reason he prayed for them (cf. 1:4-8). Having heard of their faithfulness in Christ after the preaching of the word by Epaphras, he continually thanked God, and …
Continue reading A Prayer On Behalf of the ColossiansLuke 17 records the apostles requesting Jesus for an increase in faith. This was their reaction to Jesus’ warning about causing offenses, and instructions to forgive others. By considering Jesus’ response we can understand how to increase our faith. Ppt: Increasing Faith Outline: Increasing Faith Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Increasing Faith“But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.” (2 Peter 1:5-7) These seven virtues are considered in their context. The need for growth as a Christian is emphasized …
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