The document discusses how to pray powerful prayers in the name of Jesus. It teaches that God is eager to give us what we ask for through prayer. When we pray, we should focus on God rather than on ourselves. The Bible promises that God will answer our prayers and give us good gifts if we ask in Jesus' name. Elijah is given as an example of someone who prayed earnestly and saw God answer his prayers by sending and ending a drought. We are encouraged not to worry when we pray but to remember that God freely and generously gives us all things if we ask.
Having the Faith of Abraham - Genesis 12:1-9David Turner
Abraham left all he had to seek all that he believed God would give him. He is the Father of faith. Download a free PowerPoint of Genesis 12:1-9 at www.Bibleguy.org
Israel at 60 - 1) Israel - God's chosen landbibletruth
www.christadelphians.co.uk - The first of a four part series exploring Israel and its significant position in the world. In this opening presentation we look at how it all began; we go back 4000 years and look at how the land of Israel came to be of significance even before the nation itself was born. An understanding of these events is vital in fully appreciating the significance of Israel today.
The Powerpoint slides can be downloaded from our website.
The Powerpoint slides can be downloaded from our website.
When Men Run From God: The Way of Cain - Genesis 4:16-26David Turner
After killing his brother Abel, Cain is confronted by God. You're welcome to use this free PowerPoint to teach or Preach on The Way of Cain at www.BibleGuy.org
Having the Faith of Abraham - Genesis 12:1-9David Turner
Abraham left all he had to seek all that he believed God would give him. He is the Father of faith. Download a free PowerPoint of Genesis 12:1-9 at www.Bibleguy.org
Israel at 60 - 1) Israel - God's chosen landbibletruth
www.christadelphians.co.uk - The first of a four part series exploring Israel and its significant position in the world. In this opening presentation we look at how it all began; we go back 4000 years and look at how the land of Israel came to be of significance even before the nation itself was born. An understanding of these events is vital in fully appreciating the significance of Israel today.
The Powerpoint slides can be downloaded from our website.
The Powerpoint slides can be downloaded from our website.
When Men Run From God: The Way of Cain - Genesis 4:16-26David Turner
After killing his brother Abel, Cain is confronted by God. You're welcome to use this free PowerPoint to teach or Preach on The Way of Cain at www.BibleGuy.org
An Evaluation of Christian Evolution
Text: Prov 4:18
I. Salvation
II. Separation
Gen 31:2-3
Ps 4:3
2Cor 6:17
III. Sanctification
Gen 2:3
Exod 19:4
Eph 5:26-27
John 17:17
John 17:19
1Cor 1:2
IV. Service
Gen 31:36-37
V. Situation
Ps 48:2
Zech 9:9
Mic 4:7
Joel 3:17
Heb 12:22-24
A meeting place with God. Many desire to know God, to find out if He is real and if He is who He says He is. He is. And, you can have a meeting place with God: a special place, just for you and Him.
In Part-1 of this series on the life of Abraham, we consider Abraham's life and some insights on how God calls us, and how we are people of faith journey into seeing His call fulfilled on our lives.
For sermon audio / notes, please visit our website http://www.apcwo.org/sermons
Israel - God's people. What is the bible really teaching about "Abrahams seed and the promised land"? This is a power point presentation. Click on the picture to start...
There are several lessons we can learn from the life of Abraham as we journey by faith into God's promises. This message highlights some of the important lessons. In our journey of faith we must remember that we are a people in covenant with God, and God is completely committed to us. He will not fail on His side of the covenant.
For sermon audio, resources, FREE publications etc, kindly visit our website http://www.apcwo.org/
The Message of SALVATION preached to AbrahamLinus Daniel
Understand God’s plan and purpose with you through his promises to Abraham and their link to Christ. Discover what God's unbreakable promises are and how they impact you
FAITH TO GO BEYOND WHAT YOU KNOW
TEXT: GEN 12:1-8
INTRO:
HEB 11:8-10
I. RIDDANCE- GEN 12:1
…GET THEE OUT
II. REWARD- GEN 12:2
AND I WILL MAKE OF THEE A GREAT NATION, AND I WILL BLESS THEE,
AND MAKE THY NAME GREAT;
AND THOU SHALT BE A BLESSING:
III. REGRET- GEN 12:6
…AND THE CANAANITE WAS THEN IN THE LAND.
IV. RELIANCE- GEN 12:8
…AND THERE HE BUILDED AN ALTAR…
CONCLUSION- GEN 12:5
…AND INTO THE LAND OF CANAAN THEY CAME.
An Evaluation of Christian Evolution
Text: Prov 4:18
I. Salvation
II. Separation
Gen 31:2-3
Ps 4:3
2Cor 6:17
III. Sanctification
Gen 2:3
Exod 19:4
Eph 5:26-27
John 17:17
John 17:19
1Cor 1:2
IV. Service
Gen 31:36-37
V. Situation
Ps 48:2
Zech 9:9
Mic 4:7
Joel 3:17
Heb 12:22-24
A meeting place with God. Many desire to know God, to find out if He is real and if He is who He says He is. He is. And, you can have a meeting place with God: a special place, just for you and Him.
In Part-1 of this series on the life of Abraham, we consider Abraham's life and some insights on how God calls us, and how we are people of faith journey into seeing His call fulfilled on our lives.
For sermon audio / notes, please visit our website http://www.apcwo.org/sermons
Israel - God's people. What is the bible really teaching about "Abrahams seed and the promised land"? This is a power point presentation. Click on the picture to start...
There are several lessons we can learn from the life of Abraham as we journey by faith into God's promises. This message highlights some of the important lessons. In our journey of faith we must remember that we are a people in covenant with God, and God is completely committed to us. He will not fail on His side of the covenant.
For sermon audio, resources, FREE publications etc, kindly visit our website http://www.apcwo.org/
The Message of SALVATION preached to AbrahamLinus Daniel
Understand God’s plan and purpose with you through his promises to Abraham and their link to Christ. Discover what God's unbreakable promises are and how they impact you
FAITH TO GO BEYOND WHAT YOU KNOW
TEXT: GEN 12:1-8
INTRO:
HEB 11:8-10
I. RIDDANCE- GEN 12:1
…GET THEE OUT
II. REWARD- GEN 12:2
AND I WILL MAKE OF THEE A GREAT NATION, AND I WILL BLESS THEE,
AND MAKE THY NAME GREAT;
AND THOU SHALT BE A BLESSING:
III. REGRET- GEN 12:6
…AND THE CANAANITE WAS THEN IN THE LAND.
IV. RELIANCE- GEN 12:8
…AND THERE HE BUILDED AN ALTAR…
CONCLUSION- GEN 12:5
…AND INTO THE LAND OF CANAAN THEY CAME.
Todos os dias, quase o tempo todo, somos obrigado a deliberar.
Entre o estímulo e a resposta encontra-se a liberdade de escolha do ser humano.
Necessitamos tomar decisões, algumas irrelevantes outras muito importantes.
Você utiliza teu livre arbítrio baseado em valores!
Os valores adotados por você são os mesmos que a grande maioria das pessoas adota?
Você permite que tuas decisões sejam significativamente influenciadas pela moda, pela mídia?
Ou você se utiliza da tua consciência para definir os valores a serem consultados nos momentos de tomada de decisão?
Se esses valores, conscientemente definidos por você, forem valores baseados em princípios fundamentais, princípios imutáveis, eternos; então você nunca se sentirá inseguro, você estará conquistando a verdadeira paz de Espírito.
Os princípios são guias para a conduta humana, cujo valor permanente foi comprovado.
Exemplos desses princípios:
- princípio da imparcialidade, a partir do qual se desenvolveu toda a noção de justiça e igualdade;
- princípio da integridade e da honestidade;
- princípio da dignidade humana;
- etc.
Para garantir que o exercício do teu livre arbítrio (tuas decisões) sempre respeitará esses valores baseados em princípios fundamentais, você deverá se utilizar da VONTADE.
A boa vontade racional, respeitadora de um dever para além dos apetites e dos interesses pessoais, pressupõe uma liberdade frente aos mesmos.
Temos a capacidade (vontade) de subordinar os instintos e os desejos aos valores.
A boa vontade não é desejo. É deliberação racional.
Portanto, podemos deliberar racionalmente no mesmo sentido do desejo. Ou, na sua contramão.
Quando deliberamos contrariamente ao que desejamos, fica mais fácil entender. Nosso corpo pede A mas deliberamos B. Fica evidente que a razão foi soberana frente ao corpo.
How can we pray in faith (Mark 11:22-24) when we don’t know God’s sovereign will in advance? How long should we continue praying if God doesn’t seem to be answering? Is there a point at which we should give up? Where is the proper balance between prayer and proper methods? Does dependence on God in prayer mean that we should neglect effective methods?
40 Days and 40 Nights_Jesus our ComforterStephen Palm
Another name for Mt. Sinai is Mt. Horeb. Several weeks ago, we saw in Exodus 24 that Moses fasted and waited atop Mt. Sinai for 40 days and 40 nights, waiting for God to deliver His Law to His people. And then, we saw in Deuteronomy 9 that after Aaron made the golden calf idol and the nation worshipped this Egyptian god, the God of Israel threatened to destroy the nation of Israel and make a new nation descended from Moses. But instead of allowing himself to become the new focal point of biblical history, Moses interceded in prayer for 40 days and 40 nights atop Sinai and begged God to relent. And now, we find ourselves nearly 500 years later. After defeating the prophets of the pagan god Baal on Mt. Carmel, Elijah the prophet has learned that evil Queen Jezebel is seeking revenge. He flees for 40 days and 40 nights and in great fear he sits atop Mt. Horeb, the same mountain that Moses spent two such 40-day jaunts. Elijah wishes he was never born, but God ministers to him and comforts him. And in this we see a picture of Jesus, who gently nurtures His people and ultimately promises the Holy Spirit as the greatest comforter of all time.
WHEN THE DARK GLASS CLEARS MOMENTARILY
INTRO: 1COR 13:12
TEXT: ISA 6
I. SOMETHING TO SEE.
A. THE CONQUEROR V1
Isa 6:1; Isa 6:3; Isa 1:24; Isa 3:1; Isa 10:16
Isa 10:33; Isa 19:4; Exod 23:17; Exod 34:23
B. THE COURT V2
II. SOMETHING TO HEAR.
A. THE CHORUS V3
Isa 6:3; Num 14:20-21; Hab 2:14
B. THE CALL V8
III. SOMETHING TO SAY.
A. COMMITMENT V8
Isa 6:8; 1Sam 3:9-10; Matt 4:20
Acts 20:24
B. CONDEMNATION V9-12
Isa 6:9-12; Isa 65:1-7; Jer 20:8-9
IV. SOMETHING REMAINS V13.
Isa 6:13; Isa 37:31; John 15:1-3
BLC Sermon - The Douchebaggery of a Prophet, the Humble Faith of a Centurion ...Leigh Wong
Sermon preached at Bangsar Lutheran Church, based on the week's Lectionary readings. In which I also get away with using the word "douchebag" in church! :)
www.bangsarlutheran.org
Deals with the true identity of Biblical Israel is. Due to a false narrative, lack of biblical knowledge, and misconceptions, few today know that Israel and Judah are two separate nations.
Freedom Minisitries is a non-denominational Christian ministry with a church campus located at 5825 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Our website is http://www.freedomministries.org.
We are a non-denominational Christian church. We preach the simple, but powerful, good news of Jesus Christ. Jesus took all of our sins, guilt and shame on the cross, and gave us His life as a loving gift. Jesus took the punishment for our sins which He didn’t deserve, so we could enjoy a life we could never earn. Romans 1:16-17 tells us this simple gospel releases the power of God which leads to salvation. This means much more than getting to heaven. It means we can enjoy the love, peace, favor and blessings of God while we are on earth.
We have small groups, which we call House Fellowships, all around the country. The House Fellowships typically meet on Wednesdays to review and study the notes of the weekly service. This is a way for people to build relationships as well as grow in the wisdom and revelation of Jesus.
Freedom Minisitries is a non-denominational Christian ministry with a church campus located at 5825 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Our website is http://www.freedomministries.org.
We are a non-denominational Christian church. We preach the simple, but powerful, good news of Jesus Christ. Jesus took all of our sins, guilt and shame on the cross, and gave us His life as a loving gift. Jesus took the punishment for our sins which He didn’t deserve, so we could enjoy a life we could never earn. Romans 1:16-17 tells us this simple gospel releases the power of God which leads to salvation. This means much more than getting to heaven. It means we can enjoy the love, peace, favor and blessings of God while we are on earth.
We have small groups, which we call House Fellowships, all around the country. The House Fellowships typically meet on Wednesdays to review and study the notes of the weekly service. This is a way for people to build relationships as well as grow in the wisdom and revelation of Jesus.
Slides supporting a message by Mike Popovich, Freedom Ministries, Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Topic: When You Rest God Works
Date: 7/13/2014
Link to full Message:
http://freedomministries.tv/media-library/2014-messages/7-13-14/werestgodworks/
Slides supporting a message by Mike Popovich, Freedom Ministries, Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Topic: How To Pray Powerful Prayers Pt 3
Date: 7/6/2014
Link to full Message:
http://freedomministries.tv/media-library/2014-messages/6-22-14/howtopray-3/
Slides supporting a message by Mike Popovich, Freedom Ministries, Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Topic: How To Pray Powerful Prayers Pt 1
Date: 6/22/2014
Link to full Message:
http://freedomministries.tv/media-library/2014-messages/6-22-14/howtopray/
Freedom Minisitries is a non-denominational Christian ministry with a church campus located at 5825 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Our website is http://www.freedomministries.org.
We are a non-denominational Christian church. We preach the simple, but powerful, good news of Jesus Christ. Jesus took all of our sins, guilt and shame on the cross, and gave us His life as a loving gift. Jesus took the punishment for our sins which He didn’t deserve, so we could enjoy a life we could never earn. Romans 1:16-17 tells us this simple gospel releases the power of God which leads to salvation. This means much more than getting to heaven. It means we can enjoy the love, peace, favor and blessings of God while we are on earth.
We have small groups, which we call House Fellowships, all around the country. The House Fellowships typically meet on Wednesdays to review and study the notes of the weekly service. This is a way for people to build relationships as well as grow in the wisdom and revelation of Jesus.
Slides supporting a message by Mike Popovich, Freedom Ministries, Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Topic: It’s Always God’s Will To Heal
Date: 6/8/2014
Link to full Message:
http://freedomministries.tv/media-library/2014-messages/6-8-14/itsalwaysgodswilltoheal/
Slides supporting a message by Mike Popovich, Freedom Ministries, Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Topic: Hope, Even When You Have Failed
Date: 6/1/2014
Link to full Message:
http://freedomministries.tv/media-library/2014-messages/6114-2/hopeevenwhenyoufail/
Slides supporting a message by Mike Popovich, Freedom Ministries, Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Topic: God’s Grace Will Take You Where You “Where You’re Trying To God.”
Date: 5/25/2014
Link to full Message:
http://freedomministries.tv/media-library/2014-messages/5-25-14/godsgracewilltakeyou
Slides supporting a message by Mike Popovich, Freedom Ministries, Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Topic: The Blessed Man Pt. 2
Date: 5/18/2014
Link to full Message:
http://freedomministries.tv/media-library/2014-messages/5-11-14/theblessedman-2/
Slides supporting a message by Mike Popovich, Freedom Ministries, Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Topic: God's Multiplication Plan For Your Harvest
Date: 5/4/2014
Link to full Message:
http://freedomministries.tv/media-library/2014-messages/5-4-14/godsmultiplicationplan/
Slides supporting a message by Mike Popovich, Freedom Ministries, Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Topic: The Miracle of The Cross
Date: 4/20/2014
Link to Full Message:
http://freedomministries.tv/media-library/2014-messages/4-20-14/themiracleofthecross/
Slides supporting a message by Mike Popovich, Freedom Ministries, Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Topic: How To Correctly Divide The Word
Date: 4/6/2014
Link to Full Message:
http://freedomministries.tv/media-library/2014-messages/4-6-14-2/howtorightlydividetheword/
Slides supporting a message by Mike Popovich, Freedom Ministries, Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Topic: What Does It Mean To Take Up Our Cross Daily?
Date: 3/4/2014
Link to Full Message: http://freedomministries.tv/media-library/2014-messages/3-9-14/whatdoesitmeantotakeupourcross/
Slides supporting a message by Mike Popovich, Freedom Ministries, Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Topic: Is God Punishing Me For My Sins? – Pt 2
Date: 3/4/2014
Link to Full Message: http://freedomministries.tv/media-library/2014-messages/2-23-14/isgodpunishingmeformysins-2/
Slides supporting a message by Mike Popovich, Freedom Ministries, Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Topic: Is God Punishing Me For My Sins? – Pt 1
Date: 2/23/2014
Link to Full Message: http://freedomministries.tv/media-library/2014-messages/2-23-14/isgodpunishingmeformysins/
The Truth About Spiritual Warfare -The Battle For Your Heart And Mind - Pt 2Freedom Ministries
Slides supporting a message by Mike Popovich, Freedom Ministries, Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Topic: The “Truth About Spiritual Warfare” – Pt.2
Date: 2/2/2014
Link to Full Message: http://freedomministries.tv/media-library/2014-messages/thetruthaboutspiritualwarfare/2-2/
Slides supporting a message by Mike Popovich, Freedom Ministries, Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Topic: Immanuel God With Us
Date: 12/22/2013
Link to Full Message: http://freedomministries.tv/media-library/2014-messages/1-5-14/deut28/
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 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.
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.
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
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
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
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
1. How to Pray Powerful
Prayers In the Miracle
Working Name of Jesus
2. Religious teaching has put up so many obstacles to
prayer that most people give up praying.
Many people don’t take their places as sons and
heirs because they don’t “feel worthy” or “don’t
know how to pray.”
The focus should be on The One we are praying to,
rather than the one doing the prayer.
3. One of the most staggering promises of the New
Covenant.
John 16:23… Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name,
he will give it you.
24… ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full…
4. Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the
heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much
speaking.
8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth
what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in
heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come,Thy will be done in earth, as it is in
heaven.
5. Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall
find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh
findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he
give him a stone?
10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your
children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven
give good things to them that ask him?
6. Romans 8:32 (KJV) He that spared not his own Son, but
delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely
give us all things?
God is so eager to give! There is not need to stress,
struggle and sweat when all we have to do is ask.
7. James 5:16-18 The effective, fervent (energeo – Strong’s 1754
– to be active) prayer of a righteous man avails much (poly ischuo
– Strongs 2480 – I am strong, able). 17 Elijah was a man with a
nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain;
and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.
18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth
produced its fruit.
8. James 5:17 (AMP) Elijah was a human being with a nature
such as we have [with feelings, affections, and a constitution like
ours]; and he prayed earnestly for it not to rain, and no rain fell
on the earth for three years and six months.
18 And [then] he prayed again and the heavens supplied rain and
the land produced its crops [as usual].
9. What is earnest prayer vs. prayer?
1 Kings 17:1 “And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead,
said to Ahab,“As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I
stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my
word.”
10. 1 Kings 18:36 And it came to pass, at the time of the offering of
the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near and said,
“Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day
thatYou are God in Israel and I amYour servant, and that I have
done all these things atYour word. 37 Hear me, O Lord, hear me,
that this people may know thatYou are the Lord God, and that
You have turned their hearts back toYou again.”
11. 1 Kings 18:38 Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the
burnt sacrifice, and the wood and the stones and the dust, and it
licked up the water that was in the trench. 39 Now when all the
people saw it, they fell on their faces; and they said,“The Lord, He
is God! The Lord, He is God!”
40 And Elijah said to them,“Seize the prophets of Baal! Do not
let one of them escape!” So they seized them; and Elijah brought
them down to the Brook Kishon and executed them there.
12. 1 Kings 18:41 Then Elijah said to Ahab,“Go up, eat and drink;
for there is the sound of abundance of rain.” 42 So Ahab went up
to eat and drink.And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; then
he bowed down on the ground, and put his face between his
knees, 43 and said to his servant,“Go up now, look toward the
sea.”
So he went up and looked, and said,“There is nothing.” And seven
times he said,“Go again.”
44 Then it came to pass the seventh time, that he said,“There is
a cloud, as small as a man’s hand, rising out of the sea!”
13. Why does it say Elijah had “like passions?”
1 Kings 19:1 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done,
also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword.
2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying,“So let the gods
do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of
one of them by tomorrow about this time.”
14. 1 Kings 19:3 And when he saw that, he arose and ran for his
life, and went to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his
servant there.
4 But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and
came and sat down under a broom tree.And he prayed that he
might die, and said,“It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am
no better than my fathers!”
15. James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask (present,
imperative, active) of God, who gives (present, active tense) to all
liberally (generously, holding nothing back) and without reproach
(without finding fault), and it will be given to him.
16. God is eager to give!
When we ask, our Father constantly gives
abundantly and freely!
We don’t need to stress, struggle and strive when
all we have to do is ask.
John 16:23… Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name,
he will give it you.
24… ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full…