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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Prayer

Standing on holy ground

Standing on Holy Ground – Exodus 3:5

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What do you do when you come into God's presence? God told Moses to remove his shoes because he was standing on holy ground.

Ask, seek, and knock

Sermon on the Mount: Ask, Seek, and Knock – Matthew 7:7-12

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Jesus promises that if, as God's children, we ask, we will receive. If we seek, we will find. And if we knock, the door will be opened.

Be devoted to God in prayer

Devote Yourself to Prayer – Colossians 4:2

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How much time do you spend in the presence of God? Paul tells us here to devote yourself to prayer. Spend quality time with your God.

The Model Prayer

Sermon on the Mount: the Model Prayer – Matthew 6:9-15

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What many have called the Lord's Prayer is actually a model Jesus gave to teach us how to pray, not what to pray. It is best used as a guide.

How to pray

Sermon on the Mount: How to Pray – Matthew 6:5-8

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During the course of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught his disciples how to pray, and how not to pray. Prayer is for God, not for acclaim.

Love your enemies and pray for them

Love Your Enemies and Pray for Them – Matthew 5:43-45

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Jesus teaching was often quite contrary to the convention wisdom of the day. And none more so that to "love your enemies and pray for them."

Prayer: Because of His Great Mercy – Daniel 9:18

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Why does God hear and respond to our prayer? It is not because of anything that we are. Rather, it is because of his great mercy toward us.

when overwhelmed with trouble

When Overwhelmed with Trouble – Psalm 88:3-5

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When it seems like the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train and you are feeling overwhelmed. Take your complaint to God.

Always Rejoice and Give Thanks – 1 Thess. 5:16-18

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What is God's will for your life? His will is that we rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances.

How to Save a Nation

How to Save a Nation – 2 Chronicles 34:27

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Few have the influence of Josiah. But God will respond to all who follow his example. And in doing so, you may help to save your nation.

The doctrine of prayer

The Doctrine of Prayer: What Is Prayer?

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The doctrine of prayer looks at what the Bible has to say about prayer. Why do we pray? Does it accomplish anything? What is its purpose?

traveling on the right road

Traveling On the Right Road – Proverbs 14:12

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How often do we come to a fork in the road of life and choose the one most appealing, only to discover it was the wrong one? Choose wisely.