The imagery in Psalm 23 is of a deep and dependent relationship of the sheep to their shepherd. This ideal example of the relationship between ourselves and God cannot truly look this way without an abiding prayer life. Bill Clark returns to the pulpit for week 5 of our Psalms study to share some simple but profound thoughts on that prayer life.
Read MoreFasting is not simply the giving up of something; it's giving that thing up in order to achieve a greater spiritual goal. The reasons we are called to fast are intended to bring us closer to God and bring us more in line with His mission. In week one of our series, Adam Barnett challenges us to take One More Step into fasting.
Read MoreWe are called to bring all things to God in prayer and leave them there. But what happens when we don't get an answer? And why aren't they answered? Adam Barnett explores these questions and gets at the heart of unanswered prayers in week 4 of House of Prayer.
Read MoreThe direction in 1 Thessalonians to "Pray without ceasing." is not a call to walk around 24/7 audibly praying to the exclusion of all else. Rather, it's a call to be ceaselessly devoted to prayer and having an attitude of prayer. Adam Barnett continues our House of Prayer series by reminding us of this call to devotion.
Read MoreThe disciples asked Jesus to teach them one thing; how to pray. Jesus taught them what we call The Lord's Prayer. It is not only a pattern for prayer, but also a pathway for life. Garth Bolinder, Evangelical Covenant Church Mid-South Superintendent, join us to share a word about and a challenge on the Lord's Prayer.
Read MoreIn Isaiah 56, God declares that His House is a House of Prayer, and is open for all people! Adam Barnett opens our new series by casting vision for the coming year and challenging us to truly be a House of Prayer.
Read MoreFellowship is an essential part of living life as a follower of Jesus. But often we think of fellowship in terms of time with other believers. While community is important, it is essential that we spend time, intentional time, with God in prayer. Daniel Bunn reminds us of this as he focuses on Fellowship with God through prayer in week 3 of Ships.
Read MoreFear can come upon us in many circumstances, and it's a powerful feeling that can overwhelm all reason. We all feel fear, but we don't truly understand it in the context of fearing the Lord. In week 3 of our study on honest emotions, Bill Clark reminds us that fear of the Lord is the only thing to fear and what that really means in light of our relationship with Him.
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