Pastor Anders explains how King David was a conqueror because he walked by faith, sought forgiveness when he failed, and feared God more than man. That pattern became the standard for later kings of Judah. After reviewing Hezekiah (from Wednesday), Pastor Jeff holds up Jehoshaphat (~100 years after David) as another conqueror who walked “in the ways of his father David.” The…
…with His stripes we are healed. ~Isaiah 53:5
…with His stripes we are healed. ~Isaiah 53:5
"fasting" Tagged Sermons
Fellowship with God. Protection from the enemy. Intercession for others. Prayer is so important; Bro. Jeff encourages us in our personal talks with our Heavenly Father.
Seduction and suffering are two ways Satan uses to destroy. In this message, Bro. Jeff begins this series by helping us understand the devices of the devil.
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” While Peter issued this warning to encourage believers in his day, Bro. Jeff provides the solution for winning the battle with the enemy in a very relevant message for our day.
More than ever, we need the empowering of the Holy Spirit to help us carry out God’s plan of worship and witness. Bro. Jeff shares two things important to being filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.
This time of year many people make resolutions which typically involve gaining control of some area of their lives. In this timely and practical message, Bro. Jeff gives a very thorough, Biblical explanation of many areas where we lack self-control, the consequences of our lack of self-discipline, and the hope we have in our Helper.
Discover. Develop. Do. These actions summarize the unwrapping of spiritual gifts by born-again believers. We are encouraged with six practical steps to becoming a better servant for God’s service as Bro. Jeff continues expounding on the importance of using our spiritual gifts.
“Praying is not a side issue; it is a central issue.” When Paul and Barnabas returned to the cities to visit believers, they prayed and fasted. Why is praying so important? Why is fasting so important? What are we missing out on when we don’t do these things? Bro. Jeff exhorts us to evaluate our priorities and provides Biblical answers to these questions.
Not only did we enjoy learning more about the recommendation to the first missionary journey, but we were also extremely blessed to hear Bro. Jeff’s personal testimony. We hope you are blessed as well as you learn more about the praying, placing, and parting involved in the sending by the early church.
The Holy Spirit worked among the early church, and He still works among us today. What can we learn from the communication and call of the Spirit in the lives of His servants? Bro. Jeff explains how we can discern the voice of God’s Spirit and encourages us to listen for His call to service.