Prayer

From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move

Acts 12 teaches that wisdom for life's challenges includes sleeping peacefully like Peter chained between guards the night before execution, because trust in God transcends circumstances. The angel's specific instructions to Peter—get up, get dressed, put on sandals, wrap your cloak—shows God cares about practical details even in miraculous deliverances. When Rhoda left Peter standing outside in her excitement, it illustrates how God's answers can be so unexpected that even faithful believers struggle to believe them.

From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move

Acts 4:23-37 reveals that success in adversity comes not from waiting for trials to pass but from seeking the Lord, resting in His sovereignty, and praying for boldness even when afraid. When threatened by authorities, the early church didn't pray for comfort or revenge but for courage to continue speaking God's Word. Their faith was proven genuine through selfless living, biblical unity, and radical generosity—demonstrating that a ground-shaking God enables His people to remain unshakable.

From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move

Acts 1 teaches us that seasons of waiting are not wasted but vital for spiritual preparation. The early church's first act after Christ's ascension was to obey His command to wait and pray, establishing godly leadership while refusing passivity. True leadership seeks towels not titles, following Christ who washed feet rather than demanding position, reminding us that influence for God's glory matters more than any earthly title.

From the series: Unshaken

1 Thessalonians 3 shows that a life truly surrendered to Christ is marked by sacrificial care and genuine prayer for community, even in hardship. Our deepest impact comes not from personal performance but from investing in others, building unity, and trusting God to work through us—often in ways that reach far beyond what we see.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Hezekiah’s life challenges us to trust God, respond to Him immediately, pray boldly, and walk in humility. Despite his imperfect family legacy and personal failures, Hezekiah’s faith and obedience brought revival and deliverance to Judah. Like Hezekiah, we’re called to be humble distributors of God’s grace for His glory and the good of others.

From the series: Summer in the Psalms

Psalm 137 is a raw lament that teaches us to bring our honest emotions—anger, grief, or frustration—before God in times of suffering or injustice. Rather than holding on to bitterness, we’re called to reorient our hearts to God’s greater purpose and trust His perfect justice, finding peace through the cross of Christ.

From the series: Unveiled: A Study in Revelation

Revelation 8 highlights God’s sovereignty in judgment, emphasizing moments of silence, prayer, and reflection as acts of worship. It invites believers to trust God’s justice while embracing His grace, inspiring an exodus from worldly distractions to a deeper relationship with Christ, preparing for His ultimate redemption.

From the series: Late Summer in the Psalms

Today we have a special guest, Jay Holland. Jay shares on Psalm 88, a psalm of lament. The psalmist is pouring out their heart to God as they are facing tremendous difficulties and deep anguish in their soul. When we face pain and hardship, we can be honest with it and take it all to God.

From the series: Summer in the Psalms: Vol 2

While Psalm 90 is not first in the book of Psalms, it is actually the first psalm written, penned by Moses. He reflects on how God has always been faithful to His people, even when they were unfaithful to Him.

From the series: Summer in the Psalms: Vol 2

In Psalm 63, we hear the heart of David; how he finds his ultimate satisfaction in God and seeks to praise God with all he does.

From the series: Jars of Clay

In life, it can feel seemingly impossible to keep a Godly perspective. When we face tensions, we often try to control everything, when what we really need to do is turn our cares over to God.

From the series: Esther: Such a Time as This

What does it mean to "wait for the Lord?" In Esther 3, we see how selfish intentions and pride can cause chaos in all aspects of life.

From the series: Light the Dark

Delves into the significance of Jesus' prayers for believers, particularly in John 17. It emphasizes the importance of prayer in Jesus' life and teachings, highlighting how Jesus' prayers demonstrate his care and concern for his followers. Explores how Jesus, even in his final moments before his crucifixion, prioritized praying for others, showing his enduring love and commitment to his disciples.

From the series: Light the Dark

Focuses on emulating Jesus' approach to prayer, particularly as demonstrated in John 17. It discusses the intimate nature of Jesus' prayers and the importance of aligning one's prayer life with God's heart and Word. Encourages believers to develop a close relationship with God to enhance their prayer life, following Jesus' example of praying with sincerity, faith, and a focus on glorifying God rather than seeking personal glory.

From the series: Light the Dark

Discusses the idea of believers doing greater works than Jesus, as mentioned in John 14:12. It explains this concept not in terms of the quality of works but in their quantity and impact through the collective effort of all believers. Emphasizes the power of trust and relationship with God, the significance of prayer in Jesus' name aligning with His will, and the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers to fulfill God's purpose globally.

From the series: Pursuing God's Heart

We're starting a new series, "Pursuing God's Heart". This week we are examining the prayer and actions of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1-3. She chose to dedicate her life to the Lord despite the ridicule around her.

From the series: Revive

We examine Psalm 55 and how to handle fear. When we encounter fearful or stressful circumstances, do we fight, run in flight, or turn to God in faith?

From the series: Revive

We are continuing our study in the book of Psalms. Today we look at Psalm 25, which is a psalm of lament and waiting on the Lord. It's also a reminder that Jesus has already won and we have victory through Him.

From the series: Kingdom Come

We look at the role of the temple and how God uses it to connect with his people.

From the series: 1 John

Focuses on the conclusion of the book of 1 John, emphasizing the confidence believers should have in their relationship with Christ. It highlights the importance of living in God's will, engaging in a life of prayer, and embracing eternal life through a relationship with Jesus. Discusses understanding God's will, the significance of praying according to that will, and the impact of faith and love in a believer's life.