INTRODUCTION: I think it can be shown that the people of any church will fit one of four basic situations in relation to moral failure.
Author: Bob Stone
Changing Inside Out
Matthew 15:15-20
Introduction: This passage of Scripture is one of the most illuminating passages in the gospels, in regard to the great difference between religion and Christianity. Remember, religion is man's approach to God, and Christianity is God's approach to man. Religion is represented here in the text by the scribes and Pharisees, and Christianity is represented by Jesus.The Church: Marbles or Grapes
A Bag of Marbles or a Cluster of Grapes
When I take a Sunday off, I almost always go to church somewhere else. In this session I want us to visit two churches in other cities. We'll need to travel back in time, via a kind of spiritual time machine. One church we'll visit will be a model for us, and the other will instruct us.How to Pray for Significant Spiritual Needs—Outline
How To Pray Prayer For Significant Spiritual Needs Introduction: Several key questions are: What kind of faith do you have in the Church today? What do you expect of the Church (collectively)? What do you see the Church doing? What kind of faith do you have for the ministry and impact of your Church?...
How to Pray for Significant Spiritual Needs—Mark 9:14-29
How to Pray for Significant Spiritual Needs
Mark 9:14-29
Let's talk about prayer.
- What kind of faith do you have in the Church today?
- What do you expect of the Church (collectively)?
- What do you see the Church doing?
- What kind of faith do you have for the ministry and impact of your Church?
Healing Solutions for Real Life Conditions —James 5:13-18
Healing Solutions for Real Life Conditions —James 5:13-18
Confession: A Study of Daniel’s Prayer —Daniel 9
What are the elements of a prayer of true confession? Why would someone like Daniel need to pray one? Confession is often the missing element in our prayers. In this session, we'll look at Daniel's prayer and glean four lessons for our own prayer life.
The Adjustment of Fasting —Matthew 6:16-18
Fasting is one of the most misunderstood and least practiced spiritual disciplines. While most of us act as if the teachings on fasting are not at all important, Jesus had a different view. He never minimized fasting, but did correct and adjust the purpose and attitude that the religious attributed to it. Find out how to make fasting an effective part of your spiritual life.
How To Pray Persistently
Praying can be one of our most difficult disciplines to do consistently and persistently. We need to be inspired to take this activity seriously. For our biblical motivation, we will study Matthew 7:7-12. This passage shows us what persistent prayer entails.
Intercession Prayer Walls
Intercession Prayer Wall I am especially interceding for the following person: Prayer Requests Date Prayed Date Answered I am interceding for these people also: Prayer Requests Date Prayed Date Answered I am interceding for my church in...