Posts Tagged ‘prayers’
Would God accept prayer for the dead in order for the dead to be forgiven?
Question: Before going to my question, I’d like to thank you for all the work you’ve done, preaching the Word of God. I am truly grateful for having found your site, as it has really opened my eyes to a lot of my previously unrecognized errors and helped me with some other issues I knew…
Read MoreIs it right to pray for God’s judgment on the world?
Question: With all the sin and mockery and God, is it right to wish or pray for God’s judgment on the world? I’m not talking about killing people, I’m just talking about good old-fashioned judgment. Answer: “Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the just; For the righteous God…
Read MoreWill God heal my brother?
Question: Hello, My brother is going through cancer right now, and the doctors say he is not getting better. I have accepted Jesus into my heart, and I want to trust Him that He will heal my brother, but my mom, who is also a Christian, wants me to face the reality that the Lord…
Read MoreDid my sins cause my pain? If I stop, will my disease go away?
Question: Dear preacher, I am 25 years old. For the past six years, I have been walking with severe heel pain in both legs. I have consulted many doctors, and I have taken many pain killers, steroids, and anti-inflammatory medications but I am unable to walk properly. I was once a district volleyball player, but…
Read MoreShould I ask God to give people His complete knowledge?
Question: Is it worthwhile to ask God in prayer to give confused or unbelieving people His complete knowledge of what is expected of them and a chance to accept it and be saved right before they would otherwise be damned? An example of what I mean by a confused person is, say, someone who thinks…
Read MoreShould I pray for a non-Christian who wants to have children?
Question: Mr. Hamilton, I need your guidance, please. I encountered a moment where a non-Christian, who told me that she had been married for a number of years and had no children. She said she really wants to have children. Inside, my heart said something like “pray for her,” but I don’t know what words…
Read MoreWhat would be an example of a sin not to pray for?
Question: Your article “A Sin Leading to Death” reminded me of a question I have struggled with. The lead-in verse I John 5:16-17, if I may paraphrase simply says there is a sin to pray for and not to pray for. What would be an example of a sin not to pray for? Answer: Sins…
Read MoreCan a Christian believe in God and not believe in prayer?
Question: Can a Christian believe in God but not believe in prayer? I’m a member of the church but I don’t believe in prayer? How do I overcome that? Answer: Let’s work backward. You say you don’t believe in prayer, yet the Bible says that Jesus taught, “Then He spoke a parable to them, that…
Read MoreI am no longer committing sexual sins, but should I get myself checked or just trust God to answer my prayers?
Question: I was one of those Christians that if you were to ask me if I died today would I go to heaven, I would say yes. But I was still in fornication, drinking, etc. And I would of went to hell thinking I was living right. I’ve let go of all of that and…
Read MoreAre we not to ask God for what we want to have?
Question: I thought prayer is about telling God about everything, such as how your day went, what you want to achieve, what you hope for, etc. But now I see that it is not actually that. For example, on one of the questions, I see that asking something that is only for your pleasure is…
Read MoreIs there any certain prayer of forgiveness for fornication?
Question: Hi, I’m a Catholic. I’m in need of advice! I’ve committed fornication with a girl I’m in a relationship with! I prayed to God for forgiveness! Is there any certain prayer of forgiveness to pray for the sinful acts I’ve done? I don’t want to turn my back on God again. I only want…
Read MoreIs it useless to pray for a wife?
Question: When it comes to marriage, I know that we are the ones who chose who we are with. I know that God did not make nor designed a special person for you and there are millions of people on the planet with which we can possibly be happy. So is praying for a wife…
Read MoreHow long do I pray for a cure for my TMAU?
Question: I clearly understand that Jesus Christ is absolutely under no obligation to heal anyone. He owes us nothing in the way of healing, health, prosperity, or posterity. If Jesus decides to heal anyone, He does so because it’s His will. I remember Paul’s thorn in his flesh. He prayed to God to remove this…
Read MoreWhy do some use King James English in their prayers?
Question: Why do some men, in their public prayer, use King James English? In their minds do they think it shows reverence or holiness? Answer: The King James Version was a popular translation for almost 400 years, so its language has stuck in people’s minds as religious or biblical language. But at the time it…
Read MoreWhat should I pray for?
Question: I am confused about praying. Say, for example, I really want to be signed up to a dance class, but I know the possibility of that happening is zero, or I want a job, do I pray to God and expect these things to happen eventually? I know you have to put effort into…
Read MoreSometimes I feel Jesus when I pray and other times I don’t. Am I going in the right direction?
Question: Hello, I really need your help. Every day I go off and pray. Sometimes I feel Jesus and it feels great, but other times I don’t feel Him and I become worried. I’m confused about whether I am going on the right path or not. When I don’t feel him I think He is…
Read MoreAmen
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Amen.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Deuteronomy 27:14-26 I. Deuteronomy 27:14-26 A. What did it mean when the people said “Amen?” B. Amen started as a Hebrew word 1. It was transliterated into Greek and then eventually into English 2. Same pronunciation, but with an English spelling 3. It also retained the original meaning. 4. Interestingly, it is nearly a universal…
Read MoreAre singing and prayers during mid-week Bible study worship?
Question: Dear Brother, I am a member of the Body of Christ. I have a question that I hope you can answer for me. After midweek Bible class everyone gathers and we sing songs, offer up prayers, a short sermon is given, and an invitation is extended. Is this worship? I know it is not…
Read MoreMust a prayer be said before eating a meal?
Question: Is it good to say grace before eating a meal whether it be big or small? Would it be a sin if I don’t give thanks to God before eating? Answer: Being thankful to God is important. We need to express in prayer your recognition of where our blessings come from. “Giving thanks always…
Read MoreHow do I convince my mother to stop paying people for prayers?
Question: How can I convince my mum that paying people for prayers is not right, she is just being ripped off? She does not want my brother to go back to prison so she believes paying people to pray for my brother — and I mean a lot of money — will prevent him from…
Read MoreHow should prayer be done at a wedding when the in-laws are Muslims?
Question: Hello, I have a friend in our Bible study group whose son is getting married to a gal who converted to the Christian faith a couple of years ago and has been immersed, but her family is Muslim (except one brother). The couple, both in their early 30s, chose to have a garden wedding…
Read MoreShould a church have time in worship for members to pray quietly?
Question: I am a member of the Church of Christ in a local congregation. Of late, when we pray in the church, we do allow individual members some time to say their prayers adding that we should not speak loud. I am perplexed now. Answer: I don’t blame you for being perplexed. Such prayers would…
Read MoreWhy did God make Hannah wait so long before having a child?
Question: Today we read about Hannah finally giving birth to Samuel. Why did it take so long? Why did God close her womb until Samuel? Answer: We aren’t told why God had Hannah wait. “Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!” (Psalms…
Read MoreSalome’s Request
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/SalomesRequest.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Matthew 20:17-28 I. We don’t know much about Salome, other than that she was the wife of Zebedee and the mother of the apostles James and John. A. She made a request of Jesus that he turned down – Matthew 20:20-22 B. Jesus later tells the disciples that they can ask…
Read MoreHow does God handle the prayers of those who do not have much mental capacity?
Question: How does God handle the prayers of Christians who are no longer mentally able, such as the very senile elderly, or mentally ill children who are taught to pray by their parents? What about children in general? Answer: “Because I delivered the poor who cried out, the fatherless and the one who had no…
Read MoreHave you ever heard of people using Psalms as a prayer book?
Question: Hello, I was out running errands one day, and as I was waiting in line I started a conversation with a woman who was also waiting, and she mentioned something that seemed very strange to me. She professed to be a Christian and we were talking about prayer and then she said that she…
Read MoreWhy do I feel like God never answers our prayers?
Question: This is probably a stupid question, but anyway I will proceed. Sometimes I feel like God never answers our prayers; thus, why do we pray? How do we know if God answers our prayers? Are there signs that I should be looking for? I just don’t understand why we pray for things to get…
Read MoreDoes Jesus hear our prayers before God hears them?
Question: How does Jesus send our prayers to God? Does he hear them before God hears them? How exactly does it work? Does Jesus listen, and then verbally repeat your prayers to God? Answer: Speaking of Jesus, the writer of Hebrews said, “Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come…
Read MoreHow can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
Question: When I got saved I always wanted to be filled with the Holy Spirit. I have received two times in my life the touch of God and when He touched me some power went from my head and through all my body, but I wasn’t aware that it was the Holy Spirit who touched…
Read MoreIs it proper to bless God’s high and holy name?
Question: I had used the phrase “We bless your high and holy name.” I realize the word bless means basically to make happy. Is it scriptural to pray that phrase? I figure the elders would have corrected me if it wasn’t, but all men are imperfect. Just wanted to know so if I needed to,…
Read MoreI have a hard time focusing while praying and end up thinking about sinful things. How do I pray better?
Question: Good Day, Before I ask my question, I want to thank you for giving us all this opportunity to ask questions and get a reply based on the scriptures. It’s enlightening and a humbling experience. My question can be termed very basic, but still, it is something very important to me as I have…
Read MoreWhich is the correct Lord’s Prayer?
Question: The Lord’s Prayer: Protestants say “for Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory forever” but Catholics do not. Why? Which is correct? Thanks much. Answer: “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in…
Read MoreYour article helped clarify when to stop praying
Question: Good morning and praise the Lord! I have had a question burning inside for a while about praying for a man who says he wants to be a Christian. I am not to judge him. I am also not to give pearls to the swine. The situation got really confusing and ugly, as I am…
Read MoreIs Romans 8:26 proof that people still speak in tongues today?
Question: Kenneth Copeland uses Romans 8:26 as proof that people speak in tongues. I understand that tongue-speaking has ceased (I Corinthians 13:8-10). I don’t know what Romans 8:26 is saying so I can’t denounce it to a friend who believes she can speak in tongues. Separate from the question I want to say thank you…
Read MoreIs it useless to pray that society stops sinning?
Question: Am I praying in vain for the outlawing of homosexuality and abortion? I honestly never see these politicians and judges overturning these laws in this country. Also, is it vain to pray for society, in general, to stop casually accepting adultery, fornication, and other acts that God finds despicable? I pray for these things…
Read MoreThe Holy Spirit’s Intercessory Prayer
by Tanner Campbell In this article, we will put Romans 8:26 under a full investigation. The text explains that “the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” This difficult…
Read MoreWhat do you do if a girl offers to lead a prayer?
Question: Some new friends I’ve begun spending time with recently are all religious people. Two or three times now, one of the girls has offered to pray before we eat. I have absolutely no idea how to handle that properly. I know I’m responsible for doing or saying something, but I don’t know when or…
Read MoreDo I stop praying for my husband to come home?
Question: My husband is not spiritually grounded and never really has been. I am a Christian, and I love him very much. We are separated and I’ve been praying for my marriage to be restored. My question is should I stop praying? I don’t want to seem obnoxious, pushy, or impatient toward the Lord, but I…
Read MoreWill God give me my heart’s desire?
Question: I prayed to God to show me my future wife and he did. He showed me a dream. After a while, I asked Him to interpret the dream and He sent an angel to me in a dream. The angel looked like a normal human and had no wings or white clothes. He said,…
Read MoreWhat a great article on prayer!
Question: Just read Does God Answer Every Prayer? What a great article! Answer: I’m glad the information benefited you.
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