The Bible says Jesus is not ashamed to call us brethren. When we confess with David, “My sin is ever before me!” We may wonder how Holy God, the Word of truth, is not ashamed to call us brethren? Hebrews …
Lord Jesus Christ, we bow before Thee to confess and pray, show us wonderful things from Thy law, and show us the truth of Thy Word, that Thou art moving in providence even in this day as Thou hast always …
I tell you a mystery, Abram did a despicable thing, (not a mystery). God's purpose is God's purpose. God's love is God's love. God's promises are God's promises. God's faithfulness is God's faithfulness. Providence is what we...
Whether God uses an angel or an earthquake, no power can keep His servants in prison. Neither can any opposition keep His ambassadors from preaching the good news to the salvation of souls. Genesis 50:20 “And as for you, you …
The sweet prayer, “The Valley of Vision” begins with The confession: Thou hast brought me to the valley of vision, where I live in the depths but see Thee in the heights; hemmed in by the mountains of sin I …
Matthew 6:6 “But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will repay you. Our inner room …
5 “And when you pray, you are not to be as the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners, in order to be seen by men. Truly I say to you, …
Jesus Teaches Prayer 3 - Not as Hypocrites a Matthew 6:5-6 5 “And when you pray, you are not to be as the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners, in …
R.C. says Prayer is a duty, but more than that, it is a sweet opportunity. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself over consistency. True prayer is a heartfelt plea to God almighty. Also, find out the surprising posture from …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon not only had a boss middle name, but he also had a good many unique thoughts on many Biblical truths, none more encouraging than his thoughts on the worthiness of praying Christians. One visitor to the...
As we continue our “In Other’s Words” segments, today, D.A. Carson reminds us of two fundamental truths to foster our prayer lives. “1. Much praying is not done because we do not plan to pray. We do not drift into …
As your mentor, I know your soul desires to pray, but if that is not enough to motivate you. I would be a failing mentor if I did not remind you: Prayer is a command. Be intentional, carve out some …
We have episodes of teaching, encouragement, and devotionals. We are now adding to the mix, shows on mentoring. Hot clam chowder teaches us, having a mentor is always a plus! Critical to mentoring is communication. As the Fre...
This episode will focus on two things in particular: First, an apology for the delay in installments with a little explanation. Secondly, reinforcing the gift of prayer - access to Almighty God. Health, a change in my routine...
What Christian cliche did Jesus give Martha and Mary? Real hurts require real answers; there are times real compassion, understanding, and empathy speak louder than any words. All our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB ...
Twenty years ago, I chose to stop praying at all for one man. Today, being instructed by the very first words Jesus taught on prayer, I repented. I am praying again for mercy for him Octavius Winslow says it in …
Lord, thank you for the faithful who have gone before us, teach us today through what they have left to us in Your holy and good name. Let the Lord use their words to mold us to His purpose in …
Rewind, my Grumpy Old Man Prayer to see how supplication moves us from conviction to realization we are out of God’s will, and finally, to the joyful settled obedience our souls long for and move us to rest in Him. …
At least for this simple one, the exhortations of Jesus to a consistent prayer life, are even more stirring than His teaching. Through the admonitions of Jesus, prayer assures us, the astounding promises of God are yes and am...
Jesus not only modeled prayer, but He also taught prayer. He taught, formally and informally, the necessity and importance of prayer. Therefore our call to prayer is not just a feeling, a hopeful desire, or just gleaned from ...
We pray for a growing, Biblical, dynamic prayer life, the results of such a prayer life, a soul satisfied with Jesus. So satisfied are we able to be in Him, we can call out in integrity, 23 Search me, O …
Our culture is now a culture of rage, and outrageous, sinful words and desires and attitudes. The platitudes of our secular world are no longer shrouded even under the guise of hypocrisy. If you are like me, all the platitude...
Introducing a new segment in the Free Range Preacher on Prayer podcast. We are introducing “In Other’s Words” A weekly encouraging look from the eyes and pen of a different Bible teacher on the subject of prayer. We looked to...
To be fit for God’s purpose, Moses had to overcome, fear, fear of being the deliverer of Israel, and his natural weakness, Samson had to be enslaved, blinded and humiliated before God’s will became more important than his des...