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Sermons by Wade Allen (Page 46)
The first words spoken by God as recorded in the Holy Scriptures are, “LET THERE BE LIGHT.” On that first day of creation, after God created the heavens and the earth, He spoke light into being. Light is a dynamic metaphor throughout Holy Writ—as is darkness.
Why was it important for Paul to defend his ministry while in Thessalonica?
What did Paul do that convinced the Thessalonians that he was the real thing, not some con artist?
Sermon Video, Audio and Text at http://www.templerogers.org/7257
Paul Finds a New Mission Field.
Paul Finds Opposition in Corinth.
Paul Finds a Gateway for the Gospel.
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