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Not the time for weariness
Isaiah 43 — God pours out his promises to Israel. He calls them to new things. He calls them to deliverance. And Israel’s response? 22 But you didn’t call out to me, Jacob; you were tired of me, Israel. 23 You didn’t bring me lambs for your entirely burned offering; you didn’t honor me with your sacrifices. I didn’t make you worship…
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It is time for boldness
We need bold prayers again. We need to shake off the spiritual lethargy of our American Christianity and cry out for the reality of the Kingdom of God. We need the transformation Paul talks about in Romans 12:1-2. This week we need to have our lives laid before the Holy One in examination. As Elijah repaired the altar of Israel…
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Elijah and Bold Prayers
What keeps us from praying boldly? What keeps us from stepping up in bold declaration, like Elijah? Some thoughts in my Sunday message.
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Isn’t it time to shake off the lethargy?
11 As you do all this, you know what time it is. The hour has already come for you to wake up from your sleep. Now our salvation is nearer than when we first had faith. 12 The night is almost over, and the day is near. So let’s get rid of the actions that belong to the darkness and put on the…
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The Power of Elijah
After the earthquake, there was a fire. But the Lord wasn’t in the fire. After the fire, there was a sound. Thin. Quiet. (1 Kings 19:12, CEB) The power of Elijah is found in his ability to hear the voice of God. He could separate out all the noise and know when God was coming by to speak with him. We look…
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The place of the miraculous
The miraculous acts (like healing) do not sustain us for the long run in Kingdom life. That is not their purpose. The miraculous signs are to point us to the One who does sustain us. Miracles are great. Pray for miracles. Just don’t camp on the miracles.
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Elijah was just like us
13 If any of you are suffering, they should pray. If any of you are happy, they should sing. 14 If any of you are sick, they should call for the elders of the church, and the elders should pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 Prayer that comes from faith will heal the sick, for the Lord…
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Bold Prayers
This week we look at the life of Elijah and bold prayers. What do bold prayers look like in your own life? What is involved with “bold praying?”
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Satan fears prayer
The most intense battle is often the battle to GET to prayer. Once we are in prayer we don’t have much trouble. When I was at the prayer retreat this week, I had no trouble praying, quite honestly. When I go away for a silent retreat, I honestly don’t have much of a struggle. It’s getting to the place of prayer.…
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The place I am called to live
A psalm has been placed front and center in my life this week. Through the visions God has given me, and then as I face obvious obstacles and battles, I need to keep this thought in mind. In needs to stay front and center. “I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you…
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