Galatians 4:3-7 – In the same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary principles of the world. But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, … Read more
This introduction to the Pray Like Jesus series introduces Jesus’ secret to prayer, healing the father wound, and the idea of God being Father rather than master and that we, as God’s kids, should feel like son rather than slave.
As we get older, we tend to think of God as a cranky old man in the sky who points His finger, furrows His brow, and raises His voice. In return, we then think that to be godly is to be cranky. This mindset explains why the children never ran to the Pharisees and sat … Read more
Whether or not you grew up in a Christian home, had a good or bad earthly father, and no matter what your relationship is with the Heavenly Father, we hope you learn to pray like Jesus by studying His prayers. Prayer is a complex topic, and this study guide will only scratch the surface of … Read more
Malachi 4:5-6 – “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes. And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction.” Matthew 27:46 – And about the ninth … Read more
Psalm 8 – O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger. When I look at your heavens, the work … Read more
Jeremiah 29:12 – Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. Prayer. Does just reading that word make you feel at least a little bit guilty? Talking about your prayer life often makes you feel scrutinized or nervous. It’s the spiritual equivalent of talking about your diet … Read more
In this video, Grace and Ashley answer a question from a woman who asks for advice on how to pray intentionally, especially for her family, and how to lead her family in prayer as a woman.
Prayer and Planning are the Two Oars For Your Boat Romans 1:9-14 – For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will I may now at last succeed in coming to … Read more
Romans 1:8-10 – First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers, asking that somehow by … Read more
In this clip from a recent sermon, Pastor Mark tells two different stories about how God has blessed the combination of both praying and planning in his personal life and church life.
In this talk, Pastor Mark gives a practical talk for men from Romans 1:8-17 on praying, planning, and preaching.