Prayer & Fasting is a hidden secret biblical weapon to intensify our communication & intimacy with God. If you want to throw gas on the prayers that burn within you, try fasting with prayer.
Slides covering the spiritual discipline of fasting.
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Prayer & Fasting is a hidden secret biblical weapon to intensify our communication & intimacy with God. If you want to throw gas on the prayers that burn within you, try fasting with prayer.
Slides covering the spiritual discipline of fasting.
Feel free to check out my Youtube channel ("Bible A to Z"):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksmizy3de-HTruLFkHDCMA
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BibleAtoZ1
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Bible-A-to-Z-104071948506766
(Also on Instagram, BitChute, and Rumble)
Matthew 6, Prayer, What is Prayer and What's It For, ss, 3 Nines for Prayer...Valley Bible Fellowship
Matthew 6, Prayer, What is Prayer and What's It For, 3 Nines for Prayer, What is Prayer and What's It For?, The Lord’s Prayer, What Access To God? What Should We Be Praying For? What is Prayer? NT Words For Prayer, A.C.T.S., Why Pray?
We know the dictionary definition of worship (a feeling, or devotion to a deity), and we have read John 4:24, "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth"; but, what does the Bible teach us about the subject of worship? This is a series of lessons that gets to the heart of worship and what it really means for Christians.
A closer look at the spiritual discipline of prayer
Feel free to check out my Youtube channel ("Bible A to Z"):
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Broad based training for church counsellors. Defines Christian Counselling and task of Counsellors. Effective training for Deacons, Christian educators and lay ministers.
A brief presentation on 12 spiritual disciplines that Richard Foster identifies within Christianity. Find more on discipleship, spiritual formation, and living a life of faith at http://nathanrhale.com
Matthew 6, Prayer, What is Prayer and What's It For, ss, 3 Nines for Prayer...Valley Bible Fellowship
Matthew 6, Prayer, What is Prayer and What's It For, 3 Nines for Prayer, What is Prayer and What's It For?, The Lord’s Prayer, What Access To God? What Should We Be Praying For? What is Prayer? NT Words For Prayer, A.C.T.S., Why Pray?
We know the dictionary definition of worship (a feeling, or devotion to a deity), and we have read John 4:24, "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth"; but, what does the Bible teach us about the subject of worship? This is a series of lessons that gets to the heart of worship and what it really means for Christians.
A closer look at the spiritual discipline of prayer
Feel free to check out my Youtube channel ("Bible A to Z"):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksmizy3de-HTruLFkHDCMA
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BibleAtoZ1
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Bible-A-to-Z-104071948506766
(Also on Instagram, BitChute, and Rumble)
Broad based training for church counsellors. Defines Christian Counselling and task of Counsellors. Effective training for Deacons, Christian educators and lay ministers.
A brief presentation on 12 spiritual disciplines that Richard Foster identifies within Christianity. Find more on discipleship, spiritual formation, and living a life of faith at http://nathanrhale.com
RCIA presentation on "Praying the Scritpures for a Change", presented on 26 Oct 2010 by David Jensent at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Multiple practices of a lifestyle of activist intercession. These are not rituals, but practices that undergird the reality of a relationship between our frailty and the infinite God who invites us into his presence and actions.
Similar to Donald Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines:Chapter 4 prayer a (20)
Making converts, gaining decisions, does not equal making disciples. It is essential we look at the right ideas, in the right way to make real disciples of King Jesus.
It is common to refer to the process of maturing as a disciple as spiritual formation. Here, based upon work by Greg Ogden, I give a four stage process for growing into maturity, and fruitfulness, as a follower of King Jesus.
Jesus expected a process of change, growth and development in the life of his followers. Many writers suggest a three or four stage process. A four stage process is outlined here, along with personal challenge / application.
Disciple-Making, according to Greg Ogden requires at least tow major factors: Internalisation and Multiplication. This presentation adds to his ideas with some scripture and illustrative ideas challenging followers of Christ to become, and make, disciples in his image.
Name someone...who has impacted your life.
Disiple-making is a deliberate act requiring discipline and dedication
“Discipleship is all about living the life together rather than just one structured meeting each week” Chan
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
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The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
Donald Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines:Chapter 4 prayer a
1. Spiritual
Disciplines for
the Christian
Life
Donald S. Whitney
Tuesday 8 May 2012
2. PRAYER...
FOR THE PURPOSE OF
GODLINESS
Chapter 4
Tuesday 8 May 2012
3. A survey of 17,000 evangelical
Christians found that on average
they prayed for less than 5
minutes each day
A survey of 2,000 pastors and
their wives found they prayed for
less than 7 minutes per day.
Whitney says that prayer is
second in importance only to
God’s word.
Carl Lundqvist said this about
prayer and the wog...
Tuesday 8 May 2012
4. “The New Testament church built two other disciplines upon
prayer and Bible study, the Lord’s Supper and small cell
groups. John Wesley emphasized five works of piety by
adding fasting.The medieval mystics wrote about nine
disciplines clustered around three experiences: purgation of
sin, enlightenment of the spirit and union with God. Later the
Keswick Convention approach to practical holiness revolved
around five different religious exercises.Today Richard
Foster’s book, Celebration of Discipline, lists twelve disciplines
– all of them relevant to the contemporary Christian. But
whatever varying religious exercises we may practice, without
the two basic ones of Emmaus – prayer and Bible reading –
the others are empty and powerless.”
Tuesday 8 May 2012
5. PRAYER IS EXPECTED
Jesus expects us to pray
Matt 6:6-9 But when you pray, go
into your room, close the door and pray
to your Father,who is unseen.Then your
Father, who sees what is done in
secret, will reward you. 7 And when you
pray, do not keep on babbling like
pagans, for they think they will be
heard because of their many words...
9 “This, then, is how you should
pray:“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
Lk 11:9, 18:1
Tuesday 8 May 2012
7. GOD’S WORD MAKES IT CLEAR
Col 4:2 Devote yourselves
to prayer, being watchful
and thankful.
Tuesday 8 May 2012
8. GOD’S WORD MAKES IT CLEAR
Col 4:2 Devote yourselves
to prayer, being watchful
and thankful.
1 Thess 5:17 pray
continually,
Tuesday 8 May 2012
9. GOD’S WORD MAKES IT CLEAR
Col 4:2 Devote yourselves
to prayer, being watchful
and thankful.
1 Thess 5:17 pray
continually,
Did you notice anything
about these two verses?
Tuesday 8 May 2012
10. GOD’S WORD MAKES IT CLEAR
Col 4:2 Devote yourselves
to prayer, being watchful
and thankful.
1 Thess 5:17 pray
continually,
Did you notice anything
about these two verses?
They are commands
Tuesday 8 May 2012
11. GOD’S WORD MAKES IT CLEAR
Col 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer,
being watchful and thankful.
How devoted are you to prayer -
compare this devotion to your
devotion to other things in your life.
1 Thess 5:17 pray continually,
This emphasises that prayer is
relational - it comes out of an
unbroken relationship with the Father.
Whitney suggests it is like having two
phone lines - God is always on one of
them and you are aware of him even
when speaking on the other.
Tuesday 8 May 2012
12. Martin Luther,
“As it is the
business of tailors
to make clothes
and cobblers to
mend shoes, so it
is the business of
Christians to
pray.”
Tuesday 8 May 2012
13. What excuses do you use for not
praying? Most people claim other
demands, priorities etc. - yet if
you asked them they would gladly
tell you how important it is to
pray!
The call to prayer is also an
invitation - Heb 4:16 Let us
then approach God’s throne of
grace with confidence, so that we
may receive mercy and find grace to
help us in our time of need.
Tuesday 8 May 2012
14. Note here that there is no need
to be pessimistic about praying -
God is happy to hear and give
grace - prayer is not an obligation
but an opportunity to respond
and receive
God’s command is a command of
love - he wants to hear from us,
to communicate with us and to
bless us.
Tuesday 8 May 2012
15. Prayer is important in spiritual
warfare: John Piper suggests we can
see prayer as the use of a walkie-talkie
in warfare, not for our own
convenience or ease of life.
The example of Jesus in prayer is
important - he prayed and so should
we, he needed it, so do we - Lk
5:16 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely
places and prayed.
Major reasons for prayerlessness:
- a lack of discipline - prayer time is
not planned or prioritised
Tuesday 8 May 2012
16. - the problem of often not “seeing” the
result of prayer - after all it is primarily
a spiritual activity
- sometimes we do not feel God’s
nearness when we pray, it is easy to
pray when we feel God’s closeness
- when we don’t see the need to pray,
Jn 15:5 “apart from me you can do
nothing” - yet we are proud and self
sufficient
- when we do not see God’s greatness,
when we lose focus on the cross
Tuesday 8 May 2012
17. PRAYER IS LEARNED
We start the Christian lives in need
of learning to pray - and continue
to grow and learn about prayer
throughout our Christian lives.
On one level we know instinctively
how to pray - much as a baby
knows how to ‘talk’ from its
earliest days - yet still we need to
see, as the disciples did, that we
need Jesus to teach us to pray - Lk
11:1 - how do we do this?
Tuesday 8 May 2012