Prayer
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Four reasons to pray, even when God already knows what is going to happen
If God already knows everything, why should we pray? Jesus said the Father already knows what we need before we ask—yet He still commanded us to pray. So why? Let’s look at four biblical reasons prayer still matters, how prayer changes us, and how our prayers truly participate in what God is doing in the…
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Did Jesus pray to Himself?
If Jesus is God, why did He pray? This common question isn’t the contradiction people think it is. In this study, we go to the Bible to understand who Jesus prayed to and what His prayers reveal about the nature of God.
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Is it wrong to pray these Psalms from the Bible?
Some Psalms pray for God to destroy enemies, break their teeth, or even dash infants against rocks. What are Christians supposed to do with passages like these? In this study, we explore the imprecatory psalms and explain how they fit with Jesus’ command to love our enemies.
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Proof the Sinner’s Prayer is unbiblical
Is the Sinner’s Prayer actually taught in the Bible? Many people are shocked to learn that not a single person in the New Testament had their sins washed away by reciting a prayer. In this study, we examine Scripture carefully, walk through the conversion of Saul of Tarsus, and ask a serious question: Have we…
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10 ways to improve your prayer life
Are you running into roadblocks with prayer? You know prayer is important, but you feel you aren’t praying like you should be. You aren’t alone. Many Christians struggle to maintain a consistent habit of prayer, and the biblical vision of praying without ceasing seems foreign and impossible. Here are ten spiritual growth steps from Scripture…
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What cancer has taught me about faith
What has cancer taught me about faith, peace, and trusting God? In this heartfelt message, Martin shares his powerful journey through a cancer diagnosis and how it deepened his trust in God, strengthened his faith, and gave him a peace that surpasses understanding. Whether you’re battling illness, facing uncertainty, or just wondering how to stay…
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What to do when God says “No”
In 2024, I prayed, prayed, and prayed some more. The Lord said, “No.” If you’ve ever poured out your heart in prayer only to feel like heaven was silent, this message is for you.
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5 biblical reasons for laying on of hands
What if I told you that the laying on of hands in the Bible wasn’t just about miracles? That it wasn’t just about healing or speaking with tongues? In fact, there are five different reasons people laid hands on others in the Bible—and only one of them is what most people think of.
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The true meaning of praying “in Jesus’ name”
Have you ever wondered if you have to end a prayer with the words, “in Jesus’ name, amen”? What if I told you that, sometimes, saying that phrase might actually be wrong? In this study, we’re going to uncover what it really means to pray in Jesus’ name, and why it’s not about the words…
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How to identify God’s providence
Have you ever experienced the providence of God? If so, how did you know? In this lesson we are going to find the Bible’s answers to those questions. But be warned: the answer probably isn’t what you are expecting.
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Faith in the face of cancer—Martin’s Story
Cancer. That’s a word that no one wants to hear their doctor say. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your faith in the midst of trials, if you’ve ever wondered who’s to blame when tragedy comes, if you’ve struggled with doubt, and if you’ve wondered if it’s ever okay to question God, then you’ll…
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I used to struggle to pray, but then I listened to Jesus.
My personal prayer life used to be inconsistent and difficult, until I realized why.