Posts Tagged ‘prayers’
Why do I feel so disconnected after making the sign of the cross?
Question: When I make the “Sign of the Cross” before praying, I feel so blessed ‘opening’ and ‘connecting’ myself to God and all those in Heaven. It is very uplifting. However, when I make the “Sign of the Cross” finishing the prayer, I feel I’m closing myself off, away from God, until I pray, again.…
Read MoreShould we pray for Satan’s salvation?
Question: How do we respond to someone who asks why we do not pray for Satan’s salvation? Answer: While the potential for change is exists, one thing that many people have a hard time accepting is the fact that some people won’t ever change; not because they are unable to change, but because they are…
Read MoreWhat does “anointing him with oil” mean?
Question: Will you please explain James 5:14 to me? I am especially interested in understanding “Anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” I have heard of elders in the church just recently who did this to a very sick lady that was on her deathbed. Is this verse to be taken as…
Read MoreHow to Defeat Temptation
by Kent Heaton Whenever we think of something as a temptation we consider it evil. The original Latin could suggest something good or bad but the evil sense has taken a predominant role in its definition. The idea of temptation is rooted in the challenge of character. Trials rightly faced are harmless, but wrongly met…
Read MoreGive Thanks!
by Daniel L. Holloway via Guardian of Truth XXVIII: 3, p. 77, February 2, 1984 These days, we hear much about our country’s economic woes. And we do not have to look far to find that society is beset with plenty of other problems. Of course, each individual has his own personal difficulties as well. To…
Read MoreDid You Think to Pray?
by Allen Webster Scenario: The church I attend is losing members instead of gaining them. We are not meeting the budget. We have too few children in Bible class and far too few members to return Sunday night. Instead of adding new programs and activities for next year, we are cutting back on what we…
Read MoreThe Story of Balaam
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/StoryOfBalaam.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Numbers 22:22-35 I. Background A. As the children of Israel left their wanderings in the wilderness and move towards the promised land, they had to cross through the territories of a few countries. 1. The leaders of these countries were nervous to have such a large mass of people (a few million)…
Read MoreNotes on Prayer
What is Prayer Philippians 4:6 I Timothy 2:1-3 Supplication (a request regarding a need) John 16:24 II Corinthians 1:11 James 4:2 Prayer (to praise or worship) I Samuel 2:1-10 Psalm 66:19-20 Intercession (to request a change) Ephesians 3:12 James 4:8-10 James 5:16 Thanksgiving (gratitude) I Thessalonians 5:18 How to Pray II Kings 4:32-35 Ecclesiastes 5:7…
Read MoreShouldn’t we lift hands in prayer and greet with a holy kiss?
Question: God bless you for your great website! I was raised in a God-fearing church of Christ, but I am now attending one that has “modernized” into an almost unrecognizable church of Christ. I am so relieved that churches such as yours are still out there! I was searching the web for information on head covering…
Read MoreHow can I get God to answer my prayer?
Question: How can I get God to answer my prayer tonight? Answer: Imagine a small child coming up to you and telling you, “I’m going to make mommy give me candy.” You might find it an amusing thought. Obviously, this child doesn’t understand who is in control. Or, there might be a passing sad sympathy…
Read MoreWhat is Prayer?
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton I. Prayer is not necessarily natural A. The disciples asked their Lord to teach them to pray – Lk 11:1-4 B. We know a lot about prayer, because we have seen others pray and we imitate them. C. But sometimes we assume things that are not true because we don’t know exactly what is going…
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I. At times I am amazed at the vagueness that has entered our beliefs A. I’m sure the wishy-washy-ness of the denominational world has much to do it. 1. To define something crisply means you are dividing people into two groups — those who are right and those who are wrong. 2. And “Heaven forbid, if we actually charge…
Read MoreShould women use head coverings when praying?
Question: Should women use head coverings when praying? Answer: Consider also this similar question: Is it proper for a man to pray while his head is covered? The overall point in I Corinthians 11:1-16 is a discussion concerning authority, leadership, and submission. Paul states, “I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ,…
Read MoreA Sin Leading to Death (Sermon)
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton I. I John 5:16-17 A. Some sins lead to death, but others do not B. We should pray for those who sin which does not lead to death. C. We are not to pray for those whose sin leads to death II. How do we tell which sin leads to death? A. Which kind of death? 1. Physical…
Read MoreResolved!
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Philippians 3:7-14 I. The old year is behind us and a whole new year lies before us A. What does this year hold for you? 1. What would you like to do? 2. What will you actually do? B. Each day is unique 1. “Today is the first day of the rest of your life” 2. Today…
Read MoreWhen Daddy Prays …
Author Unknown When Daddy prays, he doesn’t use The words the preacher does; There’s different things for different days But mostly it’s for us. When Daddy prays, the house is still, His voice is slow and deep. We shut our eyes, the clock ticks loud. So quiet we must keep. He prays that we may…
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