“Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about him spread through the whole country side.” (Luke 4:14) When John the Baptist seemed to hit bottom while imprisoned and facing death, he called on Jesus and said, “’Are you the one…or should we expect someone else?’”...
“’…For nothing is impossible with God.’” (Luke 1:37) Is there a burden, desire, goal or need on your heart that seems too big to request from God? Don’t hesitate to ask Him. Call out to God in prayer. Charles Spurgeon and others have written that God is often “more willing to...
“Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.” (Psalm 107:21-22) It is a blessing to have a holiday to not only celebrate our incredible foundations in America, but...
“Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” (John 16:24) Jim Maxim wrote, “Prayer is first and foremost our fellowship with God the Father; Jesus, His Son; and the Holy Spirit.” Before we ask for anything in...
Pray from your heart. You may be reluctant to pray because you feel inadequate or simply don’t know how or what to pray. Is there something that causes a heaviness in your mind or emotions? On the other hand, are you full of Joy? Start there. Speak these things to...
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us - whatever we ask - we know that we have what we asked of him.” (1 John 5:14-15) In the game show,...
“But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.” (Ephesians 4:7) Some hospitals are currently using a device that somehow tracks the unique blood flow pattern of patients. Apparently each person’s blood flow is so unique that they can be identified simply by laying...
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” (Ephesians 3:16-17a) In one of Paul’s powerful prayers for the church at Ephesus, he prayed that each would be strengthened...
“….Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures...
The theme of the 2019 National Day of Prayer, is “ Love One Another,” based upon the words of Jesus in John 13:34, which say, “Love one another. Just as I have loved you.” Dr. Ronnie Floyd, the President of the NDP, said that “Love can change America….We need a baptism...
The theme of the 2019 National Day of Prayer, will be “Love One Another,” based upon the words of Jesus in John 13:34, which says, “Love one another. Just as I have loved you.” Join us 7:00 - 8:30 am on Thursday, May 2, 2019 in the Gatheria for a time...
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. When he...
Prayer opens doors. Some doors have never been easier to walk through. Vehicles often require only the push of a button for a door or tail gate to slide or lift open. Most grocery stores open their doors with motion detectors of some kind so the door is opened for you...
God answers prayers for His glory. God answers prayers of obedience. In 1 Kings 18, Elijah appeared outnumbered as he stood in opposition to the wicked King Ahab and at least 850 prophets of pagan deities. In obedience to the LORD, he challenged the people to call on their gods to light...
Prayer is for every believer. Every believer should be empowered and blessed through prayer. Every believer gets to pray. In prayer we worship and fellowship with God. In prayer we listen to God, we pray for others and we earnestly call on the Lord in every situation. Ephesians 6:18 says “…pray...
“…After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.” (Acts 4:31) God answers prayers. The believers were praying after the disciples healed a man, preached the gospel, and were released after being threatened by...
"But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.” (Matthew 6:6, NASB) Jesus wants to meet with you every day! What an incredible truth and...
Luke 18:1 says that Jesus tells a parable to His disciples to show them that they should always pray and not lose heart. Jesus wants us to pray. Jesus hears persistent prayers. Don’t give up. Don’t quit. Don’t lose heart. Keep always praying. Don’t be repetitive out of fear or lack of...