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Prayer for Power

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Paul prays in writing for the believers in Ephesus a second time in this letter. He prays for them to have strength in the inner man through Christ in their hearts. The Holy Spirit giving them power to know the love of Christ in its surpassing greatness so that they may persevere through the trials of life.

Ephesians 3:14-21

Taught Sunday morning, October 13, 2024 by Brad D Harris
+ Pardon the wind noise as we met outside this Sunday 😉

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Access in Christ

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Paul elaborates on the mystery revealed in Christ that the LORD God and His Messiah were not just a local god and hero, but to bring salvation to the ends of the earth for all nations to be given confident access to the God of the universe. Let’s use that access with boldness in prayer.

Ephesians 3:1-13

Taught Sunday morning, October 6, 2024 by Brad D Harris

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Prayer to Know

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The Gideons International Bible Ministry visited us this morning, so this is a short meditation on Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian church.  Because Paul knew of their faith and love, he thanked God for them and prayed for them to know God’s love and power for them as His church. They had much hope and power in Christ. Paul begins telling them more about it.

Ephesians 1:15-23

Taught Sunday morning, September 8, 2024 by Brad D Harris

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Lord’s Model Prayer

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An Ancient Landmark that has been recited and meditated upon for generations of Christ-followers. Jesus taught His disciples a short model prayer that they could direct and inform their prayers to their heavenly Father.

Matthew 6:9-13

Taught Sunday morning, July 7, 2024 by Brad D Harris

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God is Good

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The prophet asked the LORD what He would do about the wickedness in the nation. The LORD’s answer prompted more questions for Habakkuk. But the LORD reassured His prophet that one day, judgment would come for all those who persist in wickedness and that only through living by faith would any escape condemnation. But when hard times come, will we still trust the LORD? Will we still say “God is good” when the blessings are not evident?

Habakkuk 1-3

Taught Sunday morning, May 19, 2024 by Brad D Harris

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Tempted and Tried

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Ever been in the wrong place at the wrong time? Peter wasn’t necessarily in the wrong place but he hadn’t prepared himself (Luke 22:31-46) and when the test came, he failed miserably. What can we learn from his situation and other Scriptures to keep us from failing similar tests?

John 18:12-27 and Luke 22:31-62

Taught Sunday morning, November 5, 2023 by Brad D Harris

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Kept and Sanctified

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Jesus prays for His disciples. We already knew that He did. But one of the longest prayers recorded by Jesus is found in John 17. He prayed for Himself and He prays for His disciples and for those disciples that His disciples will make. He prays that the Father would “keep” them in the faith, set apart and made holy for bringing glory to God by representing Him well and making disciples.

John 17:6-19

Taught Sunday morning, October 1, 2023 by Brad D Harris

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Peace of Mind – Peace of God

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The Prince of Peace has come to establish peace on earth. The first order of business is Peace with God (reconciling rebellious humans with the Holy God). Having peace with God then sets one up to experience the Peace of God (a peace that surpasses understanding and earthly circumstances). As the LORD told through Isaiah and Paul, a peace that guards the heart and mind.

Isaiah 26:1-4 and Philippians 4:6-9

Taught Sunday morning, December 18, 2022 by Brad D Harris

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Faithful to Pray

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Jesus used the story of a self-serving judge and a persistent widow to teach His disciples how much better God the Father is at answering prayer. But will we trust that He hears and answers our prayers in His good timing? Will we be found faithful when He comes?

Luke 18:1-8

Taught Sunday morning, October 23, 2022 by Brad D Harris

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Faithful to Pray

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Persecution begins again for the church in Jerusalem. And this time, the first of the apostles is executed for his testimony of Jesus. And Peter is arrested and scheduled to be executed next. The church does not give up on praying to God. God answers prayers. He brought James home to be with him, a faithful witness. God delivered Peter from prison, in a way unexpected by the prayer meeting at Mary’s house. Don’t give up on praying to our Father. But trust the results to Him.

Acts 12:1-19 and Philippians 4:6-7 and 1 Peter 5:7

Taught Sunday morning, May 29, 2022 by Brad D Harris
(forgive the weak audio)

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