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A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

April 09, 2026

Jesus and The Open Heart | Letting God In

Children are drawn to Jesus because of his genuine and loving nature, and he teaches that adults should become like children to know God. A childlike faith is characterized by complete honesty, humility, and dependence on God, and it's essential for spiritual growth and development. Pastor Greg Laurie emphasizes the importance of bringing children to Jesus and teaching them about God's love and forgiveness. [... more]

Encouraging Prayer

James Banks

March 28, 2026

How To Pray Like A Little Kid

Praying like a little kid involves being spontaneous, repetitive, imaginative, generous, and affectionate. It's about coming to God with a sense of wonder and awe, and being open to His presence and guidance. By embracing a childlike approach to prayer, we can deepen our relationship with God and experience His love and joy in a more profound way. [... more]

Alan Wright Ministries

Alan Wright

January 06, 2026

Why Wouldn't Everyone Want to Pray in the Spirit? [Part 3]

Discovering the heart of God and the will of God through prayer, and understanding the role of the Holy Spirit in enabling our prayer lives, revealing to us who we are as God's children, and giving us intimate access to the Father. [... more]

Alan Wright Ministries

Alan Wright

January 05, 2026

Why Wouldn't Everyone Want to Pray in the Spirit? [Part 2]

When prayer becomes a spiritual matter, it's no longer dependent on our thoughts, feelings, or actions. Praying in the Spirit connects us with God's heart and will, making our prayers powerful and effective. By surrendering to the Holy Spirit and praying in accordance with God's Word, we can experience a deeper connection with God and see our prayers answered. [... more]

Alan Wright Ministries

Alan Wright

January 01, 2026

Why Wouldn't Everyone Want the Fruit of the Spirit? [Part 3]

Discovering the heart of God and the will of God through the Holy Spirit enables a confident prayer life, revealing the fatherhood of God and our sonship, leading to an intimate and powerful prayer experience. [... more]

Break Point

John Stonestreet

December 18, 2025

Cultivating Christmas Wonder

T.S. Eliot's poem, The Cultivation of Christmas Trees, highlights the importance of wonder and humility in approaching Christmas, encouraging readers to adopt a childlike faith and perspective, and reminding them of the true meaning of the holiday season. [... more]

Alan Wright Ministries

Alan Wright

November 05, 2025

Sleeping Like a Baby [Part 2]

Admitting the limitations of our knowledge and control can be the key to a worry-free life, as Jesus teaches us to humble ourselves like little children and trust in God's love and provision. [... more]

Alan Wright Ministries

Alan Wright

November 04, 2025

Sleeping Like a Baby [Part 1]

Living a worry-free life isn't complicated, even a two-year-old knows how to do it. Jesus teaches us to become like little children, humble and open, and to celebrate life's joys. By letting go of anxiety and fear, we can experience the kingdom of heaven and develop authentic friendships. [... more]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

October 30, 2025

The Joy Ride #228

The concept of maintaining youthfulness while maturing is explored through the lens of the Lord of the Rings, where the hobbits' playful nature and childlike faith are contrasted with their eventual maturity and growth. [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 14, 2025

How to Enter the Kingdom (Part 2 of 2)

Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God belongs to those who have childlike trust, not those who rely on their own righteousness or wealth. He tells the story of the rich young ruler who is unable to enter the kingdom because of his attachment to wealth, and contrasts this with the example of children who are welcomed by Jesus. Jesus emphasizes that salvation is not about what we do, but about surrendering to God and trusting in Him. [... more]

Encouraging Prayer

James Banks

June 14, 2025

Praying with Affection

Talking to God not only from the heart but also with your heart is a crucial aspect of praying with affection. Dr. James Banks shares insights on how to cultivate a deeper relationship with God through adoration, which involves expressing love and affection for Him without condition. [... more]

Him We Proclaim

Dr. John Fonville

April 27, 2025

Jesus Honors Righteous Prayer

Jesus teaches that righteous prayer is rooted in childlike trust and reverence, coming from a familial relationship with God as Father. He emphasizes that prayer is not a mechanical technique or formula, but an expression of gospel-based faith and adoption, allowing believers to enjoy the same fellowship with the Father as the Son does. [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

March 07, 2025

Jesus and the Open Heart | Overcoming a Hardened Spirit

Pastor Greg Laurie emphasizes the importance of having a childlike faith and an open heart to connect with God. He discusses the characteristics of a true man, including being watchful, a provider, and strong, while also being humble and meek. The pastor shares stories from the Bible, including the account of Jesus and the children, to illustrate the need for an open heart and childlike faith to receive the kingdom of God. [... more]

Moody Church Hour

Pastor Philip Miller

February 09, 2025

Freedom From Worry

Jesus teaches us to live in a life that is free from worry by remembering who we are as God-breathed souls in a God-created universe, and by trusting in God's provision, love, and presence. He invites us to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and to live in the present moment, trusting that God is with us and will never leave us nor forsake us. [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

February 03, 2025

Increasing Our 1st Love

As we celebrate the month of love, two hosts discuss how to increase our love for God, our spouses, and others, highlighting the importance of childlike faith, sharing the Savior, and studying His Word. [... more]

Encouraging Prayer

James Banks

January 18, 2025

How To Pray With The Faith of A Child

Praying with the faith of a child involves approaching God with anticipation, reverence, and a sense of celebration, recognizing that He is a loving Father who gives good gifts to those who ask Him. This approach is rooted in the understanding that God's love drives out fear and that He meets us in our prayers, even if the answer is not what we expect. [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

December 29, 2024

Never Say Never | Sunday Message

God's plan for reaching the world is clear, and it starts with leaving our comfort zones and taking the gospel to those who need it most. The story of Simon Peter and Cornelius is a powerful reminder of the importance of obedience and faith, and how God can use us to bring about great change in the world. [... more]

A Call to the Nation

Carter Conlon

December 22, 2024

2024 Christmas Special Through the Eyes of a Child Special

Carter Conlon shares a heartwarming story of Christmas through the eyes of a child, reminding us to recapture the magic and wonder of the holiday season. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

December 12, 2024

Growing to Maturity

The Bible calls us to be like children, but there's a grave misunderstanding about what it means to have a childlike faith. It's not about being simplistic or uninformed, but about having implicit trust in God's authority. To grow in maturity, we must make diligent use of the means of grace, such as prayer, Bible study, sacraments, and fellowship, and not seek shortcuts to instant growth. [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

December 01, 2024

Jesus and the Open Heart | Sunday Message

Jesus emphasizes the importance of being like a child to know God, and parents are encouraged to bring their children to Him. A wealthy young ruler comes to Jesus seeking eternal life, but is unable to let go of his wealth and possessions, while an Ethiopian eunuch is baptized after reading about Jesus in Isaiah 53. [... more]