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Priority, what does that mean? Priority: (N) the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important. What are things that are a priority in your life? Have your priorities changed over the years, can they change, should they change? (Transition) In our passage tonight we will see the priority…

Myth of Neutrality I’m going to be honest with you all. This morning’s sermon is going to make some of you uncomfortable. This will be uncomfortable on two fronts. The first is that we are going to talk about the spiritual realm. Specifically about demons. And the second, is b/c Jesus confronts us with…

The Model Prayer Jesus was teaching His disciples to pray He taught them to pray to the Father for his name to be glorified for His Kingdom to be established on the earth for our daily needs of food, clothing , shelter for our daily needs of forgiveness for our daily needs of protection against evil…

We express our dependence on God. Intro Kids who do you go to when you need something? What do you do? Why? ( Because you know that they will hear you, and they are likely to give you what you need) Prayer is much like that, but between us and God. Jesus even describes prayer like going to a father for…

Introduction: This is the first Sunday of the New Year! Last week we were blessed to gather for worship on New Year’s Eve. I love the excitement of the New Year. Many people are thinking about changes that they need to make in their lives. Many people are concerned about their future - even their eternal…

Introduction: Why is prayer so hard for believers? And why don’t Americans see prayer as important in their lives? According to Barna research from 2020, the percentage of Americans that had prayed during the past 7 days (mind you this was only one time in the past week!) was 83% in 1996. By 2020, this…

About prayer and blessings Asked about prayer, taught about prayer ( Lk11:1-4 ) Taught about “good gifts from Good Father.” ( Lk11:5-13 ) Our Passage 14 And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute; when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke; and the crowds were amazed. 15 But some of them said,…

Prayer: The Believer’s Lifeline Luke 11:1-13 If I walked up to you and asked what you think are the top 5 things a Christian should do to grow in their relationship with Jesus. You would surely say things like: Go to Church, Read your bible, Do Good etc. And I Believe that one of those things in the…

The Purpose Fascination - Discovery - Identity - Authenticity One day, Napoleon was speaking of the Divinity of Christ; when General Bertrand said:— “I can not conceive, sire, how a great man like you can believe that the Supreme Being ever exhibited himself to men under a human form, with a body, a…

Pray For The Holy Spirit V 13 Jesus continuing to teach on prayer He gave the contrasting parable about the neighbor who gave what was asked for only because of the persistence of the needy friend. Meaning that God the Father is gracious to us He is always ready and willing to her our prayer always wants…

If I were to ask you what the opposite of light was you would say darkness, right? Some of you probably think about this and some of you probably don’t. Some of you only think of the natural world that we live in. How many of you think about the supernatural world? First of all, the supernatural world…

Today, we begin Luke chapter 11. Do you remember the first time that you wanted to learn how to pray? For me it was probably early on in middle school or junior high. I was in my youth group and I felt this deep urge to want to know how to grow in my relationship with God. I knew in order to grow with…

It seems appropriate that we would look at gift giving - and the giver of all good gifts the first Sunday of Advent. And as of Friday, we begin hearing Christmas music everywhere. I have been listening to Christmas music for a month already but now the world forces us to listen to the dumb Christmas…

1 Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.” 2 So He said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done…

I. Introduction Update on life I’l be taking the new role of senior pastor at a grace called Grace Bible Church of Cedar Ridge It is in Grass Valley, California, which is about 1 hour north of Sacramento Beautiful area that we’re excited to move to And our family was welcomed well, so we’re super excited…

James 1:1-8 Good morning Church! Our state has been through a horrific tragedy this week. There has been a toll of evil on family's who have lost loved ones. Communities who have lost members, and a state that has had it’s sense of security shaken. Our law enforcement families had to face days of unknown…

17 Pray without ceasing. 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; I. How can you walk with God without communication with Him? 3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed? A. God has desired for…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2. Scripture memory 26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Title and start Catch.. Lucien of Antioch (an early Christian believer) said, ‘A…

Isaiah 62 Good evening church. Tonight we are going to continue our study of the Prophecy of Isaiah. We are going to share a time of worship tonight through the reading of God’s Word, breaking bread together in communion, and continue our worship through both song and prayer. Lets open in prayer and…

Secular - An American man visits the Holy Land with his wife and mother-in-law. Sadly the mother-in-law died. When seeing the local Israeli undertaker, it was explained that they could ship the body home for $5,000. But if they buried her locally it would cost only $150. The man said to the undertaker…

Phylacteries - Where is yours? Mt23:5 “But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments.” God’s purpose for us in prayer is not for us to show some level of competence or self righteousness, but an intimate communion with the…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2.Memory verse For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? Title What are some valuable ministry tasks people do? Chris Mueller writes "Women thought being a godly woman meant they must be a ministry speaker, write books…

9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. 36 “Abba, Father,” he cried out, “everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” 16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers Bible memory And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. Title Catch- What do angels get to see that we do not? Angels are amazing They are said to…

We are reminded that God has the strength to overcome anything arrayed against us. We are encouraged to fill our lives with God's gifts.