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Eugene Peterson on Prayer as Answering Speech Average User Rating: Not yet rated Topics: Christian life , Christian practices , Devotional life , Faith and prayer , Hearing God's voice , Intercession , Listening , Meditation , Prayer , Prayer, answers to , Prayer, believing , Prayer, importance of , Prayer, intercessory , Prayer, need for , Prayer, persistence in , Prayer, power of , Prayer, unanswered , Quiet time , Scripture , Spiritual direction , Spiritual disciplines Filters: Quotes References: Matthew 7:7-8 Matthew 21:21-22 Luke 1:37 Luke 18:1-8 Ephesians 6:10-18 Philippians 4:6 1 Thessalonians 5:17 James 5:13 Tone: Neutral/Mixed
Fractured French and a Lesson About Prayer Average User Rating: Topics: Christian life , Christian practices , Devotional life , Faith and prayer , Hearing God's voice , Intercession , Meditation , Prayer , Prayer, answers to , Prayer, believing , Prayer, importance of , Prayer, intercessory , Prayer, need for , Prayer, persistence in , Prayer, power of , Prayer, unanswered , Quiet time , Spiritual direction , Spiritual disciplines Filters: Everyday Disciples , International , Stories References: Lamentations 2:19 Matthew 7:7-8 Matthew 21:21-22 Luke 1:37 Luke 18:1-8 Ephesians 6:10-18 Philippians 4:6 1 Thessalonians 5:17 James 5:13 Tone: Commend
God Supernaturally Provides for Couple's Ministry Average User Rating: Not yet rated Topics: Abundant life , Calling , Choices , Courage , Daily bread , Decisions , Dependence on God , Direction , Discernment , Experiencing God , Fear , Fulfillment , Fullness , God, faithfulness of , God, goodness of , Guidance , Help from God , Hunger , Justice , Leading of the Holy Spirit , Ministry , Miracles , Needs , Prayer , Prayer to God , Prayer, answered , Prayer, answers to , Prayer, believing , Prayer, believing in , Prayer, importance of , Prayer, in God's will , Prayer, need for , Prayer, power of , Prayers , Prayers, answered , Prayers, answers to , Providence , Provision , Sovereignty of God , Supernatural , Supernatural Experiences , Supernatural Occurrences , Trust Filters: Everyday Disciples , Free , International , Stories , Youth & Children References: Psalm 34:9-10 Psalm 65:4 Psalm 81:10 Psalm 144:12-15 Matthew 6:25-34 Matthew 7:7-8 Matthew 15:19-20 Matthew 21:21-22 Luke 1:37 Luke 18:1-8 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Ephesians 3:20 Ephesians 6:10-18 Philippians 4:6 Philippians 4:19 1 Thessalonians 5:17 James 1:17 James 5:13 James 5:16 Tone: Commend
Years ago, Dave Phillips and his wife, Lynn, had a talk about the callings they felt God was stirring in them. As they discussed what they were most passionate about, they agreed that bringing relief to suffering children and reaching the next generation with the gospel were at the top of the list. The thought of starting a relief agency was considered, but Dave's response was, "But that would mean ...
Francis Chan,
Petitions That Honor Our King Average User Rating: Topics: Belief , Boldness , Christian life , Christian practices , Confidence , Courage , Dependence on God , Devotional life , Faith , Faith and prayer , God , God, attributes of , God, character of , God, faithfulness of , God, Fatherhood of , God, gifts of , God, glory of , God, goodness of , God, greatness of , God, infinite , God, love of , God, majesty of , God, omnipotence of , God, omnipresence of , God, omniscience of , God, power of , God, presence of , God, protection of , God, providence of , God, provision of , God, sovereignty of , God, trustworthiness of , God, will of , Intercession , Prayer , Prayer need for , Prayer to God , Prayer, answered , Prayer, answers to , Prayer, believing , Prayer, believing in , Prayer, earnestness in , Prayer, importance of , Prayer, in God's will , Prayer, intercessory , Prayer, need for , Prayer, persistence in , Prayer, power of , Prayerlessness , Prayers , Prayers, answered , Prayers, answers to , Self-discipline , Spiritual disciplines Filters: Everyday Disciples , Famous People , Free , History , Stories References: Matthew 7:7-8 Matthew 15:19-20 Matthew 17:20 Matthew 21:21-22 Luke 1:37 Luke 18:1-8 Ephesians 1:18-19 Ephesians 3:20 Ephesians 6:10-18 Philippians 4:6 1 Thessalonians 5:17 James 5:13 James 5:16 Tone: Commend
Travel back 200 years in Christian history to John Newton, the slave-trader-turned-pastor and hymn writer. He would receive almost unbelievable answers to his prayers because he believed in what he called "large asking." When explaining what he meant, Newton would often cite a legendary story of a man who asked Alexander the Great to give him a huge sum of money in exchange for his daughter's hand ...
Lee Eclov, Vernon Hills, Illinois; source: an illustration passed along through the years, first noticed by Eclov in Parables , an old newsletter that regularly featured illustrations for preachers
Obedience Opens Up Scripture More Than Anything Else Average User Rating: Topics: Action , Authority , Authority of Scripture , Belief , Bible , Bible reading , Christian life , Discipline , Disciplines , Guidance , Influence , Life , Lifestyle , New Testament , Obedience , Old Testament , Scripture , Spiritual disciplines , Truth , Word of God Filters: Editor's Choice Everyday Disciples , Sports , Stories References: Psalm 19:7-14 Psalm 119 Ephesians 6:17 Colossians 3:16 1 Thessalonians 2:13 2 Timothy 3:16 Hebrews 4:12 James 1:22-24 Tone: Commend
Highlights from Harris Poll on Religion Average User Rating: Not yet rated Topics: Afterlife , Attitudes , Belief , Beliefs , Bible , Christ, birth of , Christ, death of , Christ, deity of , Christ, only Savior , Christ, resurrection of , Church , Church attendance , Church life , Creation , Devil , Doubt , Eternal death , Eternal life , Evolution , Faith , False beliefs , God , God, creator , Heaven , Hell , Incarnation , Jesus Christ , Miracles , New Testament , Old Testament , Pluralism , Postmodernism , Religion , Resurrection , Satan , Truth , Unbelief , Word of God , World , Worldview Filters: Free , Statistics References: Genesis 1 Genesis 2 Genesis 3:1-7 Matthew 6:24 Matthew 24 Matthew 25 Mark 13 Luke 17:26-27 Luke 21:5-36 John 8:44 John 10:7-9 John 14:6 Acts 1:6-7 Acts 4:12 Romans 1:18-21 Romans 7:24-25 2 Corinthians 4:4 2 Corinthians 5:10 2 Corinthians 11:14 Ephesians 6:12 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Hebrews 2:14-15 Hebrews 9:27-28 Hebrews 10:25 Hebrews 11:13 1 Peter 4:5 1 Peter 5:8 2 Peter 3 1 John 4:1-3 Revelation 20:11-15 Tone: Neutral/Mixed
Highlights from a 2008 Harris Poll nation-wide survey of 2,126 U.S. adults:
Americans who believe in God: 80 percent (unchanged since the last survey in 2005)
Americans who believe Jesus is the Son of God: 71 percent
Americans who believe in the resurrection of Jesus: 70 percent
Americans who believe in the Virgin Birth: 61 percent
Americans who believe in the survival of the soul after death: 68 percent
Brian Lowery, managing editor, PreachingToday.com; source: The Harris Poll, "More Americans Believe in the Devil, Hell, and Angels than in Darwin's Theory of Evolution," www.harrisinteractive.com (12-10-08)
A Christian's Courage Exalts God Average User Rating: Topics: Boldness , Christian life , Courage , Devil , Evil , Example , Fear , God , God, attributes of , God, infinite , God, power of , God, protection of , God, sovereignty of , Hindrances , Obstacles , Satan , Sovereignty of God , Spiritual warfare , Testimony , Timidity Filters: Humor , Stories References: Deuteronomy 3:24 Job 38:4-7 Psalm 8:3-4 Psalm 19:1-6 Psalm 145:3 Matthew 4:9 Matthew 8:28-34 Mark 5:1-20 Luke 8:26-39 Acts 2:42-47 1 Corinthians 12:14-27 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 2 Corinthians 11:14 Ephesians 6:10-18 2 Timothy 1:7 Hebrews 3:6 Hebrews 10:25 James 4:7 1 Peter 2:17 1 Peter 5:8-9 Revelation 21:8 Tone: Neutral/Mixed
Woman in Coma Hears the Prayers for Her Recovery Average User Rating: Topics: Belief , Faith , Healing , Intercession , Miracles , Prayer , Prayer Healing , Prayer need for , Prayer to God , Prayer, answered , Prayer, answers to , Prayer, believing , Prayer, believing in , Prayer, earnestness in , Prayer, Failure , Prayer, importance of , Prayer, in God's will , Prayer, intercessory , Prayer, need for , Prayer, persistence in , Prayer, power of , Prayer, unanswered , Prayerlessness , Prayers , Prayers, answered , Prayers, answers to , Supernatural Experiences , Supernatural Occurrences Filters: Christian Culture , Everyday Disciples , Stories References: Matthew 7:7-8 Matthew 15:19-20 Matthew 21:21-22 Luke 1:37 Luke 18:1-8 Ephesians 6:10-18 Philippians 4:6 1 Thessalonians 5:17 James 5:13 James 5:16 Tone: Commend
WWII Prisoner of War Converted, Becomes Missionary to Japan Average User Rating: Topics: Adversity , Bible , Bible study , Calling , Circumstances and faith , Conversion , Conviction , Danger , Devotion , Evangelism , Evangelism, lifestyle , Experiencing God , Faith , Fasting , Forgiveness , God , God, faithfulness of , God, goodness of , God, grace of , God, love of , God, mercy of , God, power of , God, presence of , God, protection of , God, providence of , God, provision of , God, works of , Godliness , Good deeds , Heroes , Memorial Day , Mission , Missions , Outreach , Passion , Peace , Prayer , Prayer to God , Prayer, answered , Prayer, answers to , Prayer, believing , Prayer, believing in , Prayer, earnestness in , Prayer, importance of , Prayer, need for , Prayer, persistence in , Prayer, power of , Prayers , Prayers, answered , Prayers, answers to , Protection , Protection, Divine , Providence , Provision , Scripture , Spiritual perception , War Filters: Everyday Disciples , Free , International , Stories References: Matthew 5:16 Matthew 7:7-8 Matthew 10:42 Matthew 19:19 Matthew 28:16-20 Mark 10:43-44 Luke 18:1-8 Luke 24:45-49 John 13:1-17 John 20:21 Acts 1:8 Acts 17:16-34 Romans 12:3-8 1 Corinthians 12 Ephesians 4:1-16 Ephesians 6:18 Philippians 4:6-7 Colossians 4:2 Colossians 4:6 1 Thessalonians 5:17 2 Timothy 4:1-8 James 5:13-16 1 Peter 5:7 1 John 5:14-15 Tone: Commend
On April 18, 1942, Army Corporal Jacob DeShazer boarded a bomber plane with his pilot, Lieutenant William Farrow, and a co-pilot, navigator, and rear gunner. Their mission was to bomb Tokyo and its surrounding cities. When the mission was accomplished, they were to land on the shores of enemy territory and elude the opposing forces as they awaited further instructions. The bombing was a success, but ...
Elsie J. Larson, "From Bombs to Something More Powerful," Today's Christian (November/December 1997)
Soldier Experiences Protective Hand of God Average User Rating: Topics: Adversity , Circumstances and faith , Danger , Experiencing God , Faith , God , God, compassion of , God, faithfulness of , God, goodness of , God, grace of , God, greatness of , God, love of , God, mercy of , God, omnipotence of , God, omnipresence of , God, power of , God, presence of , God, protection of , God, providence of , God, provision of , God, sovereignty of , God, trustworthiness of , God, works of , Heroes , Memorial Day , Prayer , Prayer to God , Prayer, answered , Prayer, answers to , Prayer, believing , Prayer, believing in , Prayer, earnestness in , Prayer, importance of , Prayer, need for , Prayer, persistence in , Prayer, power of , Prayers , Prayers, answered , Prayers, answers to , Protection , Providence , Provision , Remembrance , Spiritual growth , Spiritual Transformation , War Filters: Everyday Disciples , International , Stories References: Psalm 23 Psalm 32:7 Psalm 40:11 Psalm 69:29 Psalm 91 Psalm 94:19 Psalm 121 Psalm 140:4 Matthew 7:7-8 Luke 18:1-8 Ephesians 6:18 Philippians 4:6-7 Colossians 4:2 1 Thessalonians 5:17 James 5:13-16 1 Peter 5:7 1 John 5:14-15 Tone: Commend
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