Sermons and Biblical Studies

Topics: Doubt; Faith; Infertility; Miracles References: Genesis 25:21; 1 Samuel 1:10–20; Psalm 13; Matthew 19:26 The doctor told Marsha Mark and her husband they would never have biological children. In their disappointment, Marsha clung to a friend’s words: “Somehow, God is going to use your struggle with infertility for his glory.” Marsha began to pray … Continue reading “MIRACLE
MANDY”

Topics: Evangelism; Harvest; Intercession; Results; Teachers References: Romans 10:1; 1 Corinthians 3:6–9; Philippians 4:6 My wife, Angie, went to a rough high school. There were few Christians there apart from one teacher, David Bunton, who taught manual arts. Years after leaving Bunton’s classroom, dozens of his former students became believers. Many have entered the ministry … Continue reading “A
TEACHER’S PRAYERS”

Topics: Blessings; Enemies; Overcoming; Persecution; Perspective References: Numbers 23:11; Proverbs 25:21–22; Matthew 5:44; Romans 12:20–21 Serbian bishop Nikolai Velimirovic spoke out against Nazism in the early 1940s. For that he was arrested and taken to the Dachau concentration camp. There he prayed: Bless my enemies, O Lord. Even I bless them and do not curse … Continue reading “BLESSINGS
IN PERSECUTION”

Topics: Anxiety; Confrontation; Fear; Help from God; Security in God; Sexual Immorality; Surrender; Temptation; Trust References: Ephesians 4:15; 6:18; Philippians 4:6; Colossians 3:16; 4:2; James 5:19–20; 1 Peter 5:7 Carrie was an outgoing person with a quick smile and ready words of encouragement. But something told me all was not as it seemed. I learned … Continue reading “PRAYING
OUT OF FEAR”

Topics: Calling; Community; Evangelism; Great Commission; Guidance; Outreach; Passion; Testimony; Vocation References: Matthew 9:10–13; 28:18–20; Mark 2:17; Luke 19:10; Ephesians 6:6–8, 18; Philippians 4:6; Colossians 4:2; 1 Timothy 2:8; 1 John 5:14–15 I am a surgical assistant—the surgeon’s right-hand man. At one point in my career, I lost my passion. I wanted a job with … Continue reading “SURGICALLY
ASSISTING PRAYER”

Topics: Busyness; Help; Lifestyle; Pressure; Problems; Rescue; Stress; Trials References: Proverbs 3:5–6; Matthew 11:28–30; Luke 18:1–8; John 14:27; Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6–7 The top ten reasons you are too busy to pray today:      1.     You wake up feeling rested, then realize your alarm should have gone off an hour ago.      2.     Your spouse is away on a … Continue reading “TOO
BUSY TO PRAY”

Topics: Abortion; Calling; Commitment; Dedication; Evangelism; Example; Guidance; Hearing God; Justice; Mission; Purpose; Responsibility References: Matthew 7:7–8; Luke 18:1–8; Philippians 4:6; Colossians 4:2; 1 John 5:14–15 In a small apartment in Washington, D.C., a group of Christians are devoted to radical intercessory prayer. Each person in the group prays in shifts six days a week … Continue reading “PUTTING
FEET ON PRAYER”

Topics: Attitudes; Children; Compassion; Example; Faith; Forgiveness; Grace; Love for Enemies; Patience References: Matthew 18:3, 21–35; Mark 11:25; Luke 10:21; Romans 12:19–21; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13 When I went to pick up Shanna for Sunday school one week, she was crying and had blood on her dress. “It’s my uncle Joe!” she said. I knew … Continue reading “HELPING
UNCLE JOE”

Topics: Business; Despair; Discouragement; Growth; Help from God; Overcoming; Security in God References: Psalm 91:15; Isaiah 65:24; Matthew 7:7; Luke 18:1–8; John 14:13–14; 15:7; Philippians 4:6 In the offices of his multimillion-dollar hobby and craft business, Hobby Lobby, David Green read the bad news: the bank was ready to foreclose on the product of years … Continue reading “SAVING
HOBBY LOBBY”

Topics: Body of Christ; Church; Comfort; Community; Encouragement; Grief; Guidance; Help; Ministry; Pain References: Romans 12:15; 2 Corinthians 1:3–7; Galatians 6:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Hebrews 10:25; James 5:16 On Christmas morning 1998, Russ Robinson and his family climbed into their motor home and headed from Chicago to Phoenix, Arizona. Russ and his wife took turns … Continue reading “WHEN
A COMMUNITY PRAYS”