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Sermons by Wade Allen (Page 40)
True greatness affects others. Serving others…
Creates thankfulness
Blesses the person served
Encourages others
Opens them to Christ
Glorifies God to unbelievers
Honors God
Encourages yourself
Acts 10:24 – And on the following day they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. [This was his Circle of Influence]
Sermon Video, Audio and Text at http://www.templerogers.org/sermons/blessing-those-in-our-circle-of-influence
How and Why are we Blessed? BLESS – A Step-by-step Guide to Reaching the Lost
2 Corinthians 4:7 (NLT)
We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.
Sermon Video, Audio and Text at http://www.templerogers.org/sermons/gods-hidden-treasure/
Where am I to pray? How am I to pray?
‘without ceasing’ – This is NOT referring to ‘uninterrupted prayer,’ but the idea of ‘constantly recurring prayer’—kind of like an incessant cough.
‘in everything’ – God wants the lessons taught during those difficult circumstances to be made effectual in us by His power.
What is the ‘kingdom of God’?
If we are to pray for God’s ‘kingdom come,’ is it wrong to pray for personal needs?
What attitudes and actions contradict kingdom focused prayer?…
“We have a striking picture of the preacher’s need for prayer, and of what a people’s prayers can do for him.” – E.M. Bounds
Praying Beyond the Immediate me – Pray for ALL People, Pray for ALL Leaders, Power of Prayer Partners
The earnestness and fervency of prayer is found in the life and consistency of the one who is praying.
“The distinguished Reverend Doctor Archibald Fitzsimmons directed a beautiful prayer to those assembled.”
There is stability in God. When everything in the world is falling apart, God is my refuge and strength.
I must be still for God to direct my life for His purpose and plans.