Sometimes life is just plain tiring. When sickness is piled on top of that, it's hard to fight the good fight of faith. We all need help occasionally.
Category: Sunday Blessing
Praying Over the Sick
In our modern western church, the practice of praying over the sick in a persistent, corporate manner seems almost lost. When James said "pray over" the sick, I think he had much more in mind that what we see in most church services. God wants us healed. Let's follow His instructions.
Who You Gonna Call?
God wants to heal His people. The only passage on healing addressed specifically to Christians is in the Epistle of James. Let's take a look at the instructions.
Jesus, We Enthrone You
When God's people raise their voices in praise, they provide Him with a throne to rule and reign in their midst. When the Presence sits on the throne of our praise, the enemy flees and stumbles.
He is Here!
Jesus promised that when we gather in unity as His people, He will always show up, and that in those moments, our corporate prayers would have a multiplied impact. When we gather to worship Him, His Presence is in our midst. It’s a fact. He promised.
Jesus Is in the House
I think we sometimes forget who we’re dealing with. We tend to think of Jesus walking the shores of Galilee teaching and healing and interacting as a man. But when we gather on this side of the cross, who is really in our midst?
Are You the Missing Eyeball?
“What would you think if you were walking down the street and saw an eyeball lying on the sidewalk?” You know that something would be terribly wrong. Don't be a lost eyeball and leave the rest of us sightless.
No Doubt About It
The resurrection is a monumental event worthy of a special day for remembering, contemplating, recalibrating, rejuvenating, and celebrating. After His resurrection, Jesus took time to appear to His apostles. There, "he presented himself alive after his suffering by many infallible proofs." He wanted to no room for doubt: He's alive!
Don’t Settle for Less
In the past, local churches were the hub of life. Relationships, activities, and community service all flowed through the local assembly. Sunday morning was a time for worship, Bible teaching, and fellowship with others who shared the same values and lifestyle. Things have changed.
A People, not a Person
No matter how wonderful your personal relationship with the Lord, it will fall short of His will if you try to go it alone. If you have a church where the Bible is taught and practiced, then go back there. If you don't, send me a message and I'll start praying while you start looking.
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