“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.
…with His stripes we are healed. ~Isaiah 53:5
…with His stripes we are healed. ~Isaiah 53:5
"the Church" Tagged Sermons (Page 4)
Welcome Home, Part 59
- Jeff Anders
- Belief, Bible, Christ, Christ's Birth, Christ's Death, Christ's Resurrection, Christ's Second Coming, Conversion, Courage, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Judgment, God's Love, God's Word, Grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Paul's Ministry, Perseverance, Salvation, Service, Spiritual Gifts, Steadfastness, The Church, Tribulation
Do you have the gift? Are you following the command? Is it priority? Find out if you are an encourager as Bro. Jeff points out several examples in Scripture that motivate us to inspire others to live for God.
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.
Focusing on the area of ministry, Bro. Jeff makes practical application of some key characteristics of the early church. Are you listening to God? Looking for opportunities? Demonstrating “holy determination?” Using your abilities? Taking action? In what kind of ministry does God want you involved?
“People who are growing are hungry.” They are also committed to helping others be born again. Are you spiritually growing? Hungry for God’s Word? Sharing the gospel? We are urged to be diligent and encouraged in our blessings by pastor in this powerful message.
Has worldliness crept into your Christian walk? Are you as committed to God’s work as you once were? Bro. Jeff looks at the Demas disaster and the Ephesus emergency to encourage Christians to continue growing in their love for God.
Here, Bro. Jeff focuses on what the Bible says about spiritual gifts and the love that surpasses them all. Learn more about the hierarchy of gifts and those that weren’t intended to last.
Even when homes and businesses might be unloving places, church ought to be the one place where we feel loved. Bro. Jeff encourages us with Biblical principles and provides practical advice on how to express love toward each other.
What do lips, lives, and leadership all have in common? It has to do with the Biblical way for husbands to love their wives. Bro. Jeff shares truth here.