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Eternal life and Answered Prayer

For the Believer, there is ONE most significant life-altering moment that we remember, our salvation from sin through the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Anybody who is even remotely familiar with the Old Testament knows about Israel and golden calf. Moses was on the mountain of God, receiving much instruction from the Lord. The Lord himself wrote the 10 Commandments on 2 stone tablets. Meanwhile, Israel was having a fit for themselves--much to the Lord's great displeasure. How great? What did God do? Show amazing mercy and grace, and severe discipline as only he can. Can Christians learn anything from this sordid episode in Israel's history? Come with the Grace United crew as we witness Israel's Discipline in the Desert.

We know God that cares for us because... 1. He will give us the ultimate understanding (vs. 23a, 25). 2. He hears our cries for help (vs. 23b-24). 3. Jesus makes us friends with His Father (vs. 23-27). 4. Jesus came to die on the cross for us (vs. 28).

How Should We Respond to God's Amazing Love? 1. God wants us to appreciate His love (vs. 9,13). 2. God wants us to abide in His love (vs. 9-11). 3. God wants us to apply His love (vs. 12-16).

God wants us... 1.To call on Him with confidence (vs. 13-15). 2. To learn the limits of His patience (vs. 16-17). 3. To live in obedience to Him (vs. 18-21).

Since God sees us every moment, we should... 1. Be generous givers (vs. 1-3). 2. Be people of prayer (vs. 5-8). 3. Pay attention to our attitudes (vs. 1-6). 4. Rejoice in our rewards from God (vs. 3-4, 6). 5. Recognize that we can always rely on God (vs. 7-8).

1. The Lord wants us to pray thankfully (vs. 5-6). 2. The Lord wants us to pray humbly (vs. 7). 3. The Lord wants us to pray unselfishly (vs. 8-9). 4. The Lord will answer happily (vs. 10). 5. The Lord will answer generously (vs. 11-13).

Pray like Jabez! 1. Pray for God's provision. 2. Pray for God's possibility. 3. Pray for God's power. 4. Pray for God's protection.

Pray... 1. Because people are blind to the danger they are in (vs. 1-6). 2. Because there may be no other way we can help (vs. 7-10). 3. Because the Lord is willing to hear (vs. 10-13). 4. Because prayer works in amazing ways (vs. 13-14).

1. Notice Jacob’s struggle with God. 2. Notice God’s strategy with Jacob. 3. Notice Jacob’s success with God.

1. God reveals Himself to us. 2. We make our requests to God. 3. God always gives right response.

How can we defeat the darkness? 1. Put a priority on prayer (vs. 1-5). 2. Rely on our Redeemer (vs. 6-16). 3. Strive to stick together (vs. 12-16). 4. Live in loyalty to the Lord (vs. 17).

1. Look back at the Lord's faithfulness (vs. 9). 2. Admit our sinful shortcomings (vs. 10). 3. Keep trusting in God's truth (vs. 9,10,12). 4. Keep serving our Savior (vs. 10). 5. Give God the glory for the good things in your life (vs. 10). 6. Tell God about your troubles (vs. 11).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 13: Excellent Guidance for Everyday Life (Part 2) James 5:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 13, 2012 BACKGROUND: *As we got to the end of James last week, we saw that he closed his letter with excellent guidance for everyday life.…

March 15, 2015 Intro – (Read Luke 11:9-13). In our study of vv. 5-13 we have seen that altho He never really is reluctant, sometimes God appears to be reluctant. When answers to prayer are delayed God seems apathetic or on vacation. Our natural reaction is to give up – get disillusioned. Jesus instructs…

Hebrews 11:1 – Faith is assurance of things hoped for. How to get? First, what faith isn’t. Faith can’t be cranked out or self-generated. Why? Because that makes the object of faith your faith in stead of God. This is the problem with faith healing – the person’s goal becomes having faith, instead of…

Spirit Lake Baptist Church Sunday, February 15, 2009 Series: Jonah God’s Reluctant Messenger # 6 Prayer from a Fish’s Belly Jonah 2:1-10 Have you ever given much thought to the notable prayers of the Bible? Here are a few examples: Abraham’s Prayer – He prayed for Sodom – Gen. 18 Jabez Prayer – “Bless…

The Mystery of Unanswered Prayer Matthew 6:5-13 March 11, 2007 Focus: God always knows the right answer to our requests: no, slow, grow, or let’s go. Do You Ever Ask, Why Won’t God Answer Me? It’s regular a occurrence with me . My conversations go something like this: “Dave, didn’t Jesus say, ‘Ask and…

Prayer Made a Difference 1 Timothy 2:1-4 March 4, 2007 Opening A couple walked regularly in a mall known to have the highest crime rate in the city. In-stead of just walking, they decided to pray as they walked. They prayed for the employ­ees, the customers, the owners, and the people who came just to…

Ask Whatever You Wish May 7, 2006 John 15:7 The British Press Association reported this strange incident: A British submarine lay disabled on the ocean floor. After two days, hope of raising her was abandoned. The crew on orders of the commanding officer began singing: "Abide with me! Fast falls the…