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1.   Prayer promotes an understanding of God’s word. Psalm 119:18 “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.” 2.   Prayer promotes holiness. Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the... Read More →

According to one source, persecution of Christians is worse today than any other time in history. The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (often abbreviated as IDOP) which falls on the 1st Sunday of November is observed by many Christians worldwide. On this day,... Read More →

This post is the 9th in the series of posts on the Beatitudes—a section that spans from Matthew 5:3-12. In this section, the Lord Jesus describes 8 attitudes that should be present in the life of everyone who claims to be his follower. The pursuit of these attitudes is... Read More →

This post is the 8th in the series of posts on the Beatitudes—a section that spans from Matthew 5:3-12. In this section, the Lord Jesus describes 8 attitudes that should be present in the life of everyone who claims to be his follower. In this post, we will be looking at the... Read More →

This post is the 7th in the series of posts on the Beatitudes—a section that spans from Matthew 5:3-12. In this section, the Lord Jesus describes 8 attitudes that should be present in the life of everyone who claims to be his follower. In this post, we will be looking at the... Read More →

“Unless you repent, you too will all perish.” Luke 13:3 Definition: Repentance is a change of mind brought about by the Holy Spirit that inevitably leads to a change of heart and is outwardly evidenced by a changed life. I. CHARACTERISTICS OF FALSE REPENTANCE 1.  Equates feelings... Read More →

In Colossians 3:1–4:6, Paul lists about 22 qualities that ought to be desired, pursued, and present in the life of every Christian. Let’s take time and review our lives in each of these areas. Where needed, let’s confess our sins to God, ask him to help us repent, and set... Read More →

This post is the 6th in the series of posts on the Beatitudes—a section that spans from Matthew 5:3-12. In this section, the Lord Jesus describes 8 attitudes that should be present in the life of everyone who claims to be his follower. In this post, we will be looking at the... Read More →

Here are the 12 commitments of a godly church: 1. SAVED MEMBERSHIP [Acts 2:41] 2. GROWING IN BIBLE KNOWLEDGE [Acts 2:42] 3. PRACTICING OF ORDINANCES [Acts 2:41-42] 4. FELLOWSHIP [Acts 2:42] 5. LOVING ONE ANOTHER [John 13:35; Acts 2:44-46; Acts 4:32-35] 6. PRAYER [Acts 2:42; Acts... Read More →

In order to help us pray effectively, below is a list of 10 hindrances to effective prayer. The list is not all-inclusive, but should hopefully get one to think more on this subject. 1. STUBBORNLY HOLDING ON TO SIN. Psalm 66:18  “If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord... Read More →