Prayer

For the Christian, prayer is extremely important. It is a vital facet of our lives if we wish to grow spiritually. One element of prayer is intercession – praying to God on someone’s behalf. This lesson emphasizes the two intercessory prayers Paul made on the Ephesians’ behalf. Ppt: Paul’s Intercessory Prayers for the Ephesians Outline: …

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As we strive to please God and get to heaven, the Devil continues to lay traps before us. God has promised to keep us, so that we may not stumble. This sermon discusses some ways in which God keeps His children. Ppt: He Is Able To Keep You Outline: He Is Able To Keep You …

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The scripture continually comforts us with the remembrance of access granted Christians to the Father. Jesus is the one Mediator and Advocate Who has allowed us such access by His righteous act of being the propitiation for our sins (cf. 2:1-2; 1 Timothy 2:5). We can have confidence in our prayers ascending to the throne …

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In Matthew 6, Jesus gave a model prayer. With this example we can better our prayer life, and gain perspective as a Christian. Ppt: In this manner, therefore, pray     Outline: In this manner, therefore, pray     Audio: mp3

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Jesus taught how to pray in His sermon on the mount. The model prayer in Matthew 6 is full of important principles of prayer, and the life of a child of God. This model prayer is examined. Ppt: In this manner, therefore, pray     Outline: In this manner, therefore, pray Audio: mp3

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Mark 11:12-26 records an opportunity Jesus took to teach His disciples. It is filled with various lessons that are meant for followers of Christ – bearing fruit, faith, and praying. Ppt: Jesus Curses the Fig Tree     Outline: Jesus Curses the Fig Tree     Audio: mp3

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The Lord promises us He will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we are able, but will make way of escape (cf. 1 Corinthians 10:13). Overcoming temptation is of paramount importance in our journey home. How are we to overcome temptation? Ppt: How to Overcome Temptation     Outline: How to Overcome Temptation     Audio: mp3

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Christ’s disciples responded to a difficult expectation by saying “Increase our faith” (Luke 17:5). This sermon discusses the reason for their response, and Jesus’ reaction. Application is then made. Ppt: Increase our faith     Outline: Increase our faith     Audio: mp3

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As Peter continues to instruct the brethren on having the mind of Christ, and living according to God in the spirit, he supplies them with some further expectations. As we approach the second coming of Christ our minds should be focused on those things that are most important. We should be serious in our service …

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As we welcome the New Year we should resolve to be better Christians during it. This lesson discusses six aspects of our lives as Christians we should resolve to improve upon. Ppt: New Year’s Resolutions For 2015 Outline: New Year’s Resolutions For 2015 Audio: mp3

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