When faced with big decisions, it's essential to humble yourself, approach God's throne with a right attitude, pray to the Lord, face the facts, surround yourself with wise people, and encounter the enemy's opposition. By activating your faith and having a pure heart, you can make decisions that align with God's will and lead to a more fulfilling life. [... more]

The Bible teaches that salvation and eternal life are entirely the work of God, and that faith and life go hand in hand. A true saving faith sees Jesus as Lord and humbles oneself before Him, trusting in every word of God. God grants the gift of saving faith and eternal life to those who are lowly in spirit and poor in heart. [... more]

Pastor Bill Gebhardt explains the importance of having a genuine relationship with God, acknowledging sin, and forgiving others in order to have effective prayer. He discusses how our relationships with others, including our spouses, can impact our prayer lives and how God's timing is often different from ours. [... more]

When facing suffering, trials, or sickness, prayer is a powerful tool for healing and faith. James Chapter 5 emphasizes the importance of prayer in the life of a believer, highlighting the connection between prayer, faith, and God's power and authority. By praying with faith and acceptance, Christians can experience healing and restoration, whether through medicine, counseling, or supernatural miraculous events. [... more]

When prayer is not answered, it's often because God's time is not our time, or we're harboring unconfessed sin in our lives. We must examine our hearts and minds to ensure we're not seeking selfish motives or worldly pleasures, and that we're not holding onto sin. By confessing our sins and seeking God's forgiveness, we can renew our minds and hearts, and have a clear path for prayer and communication with God. [... more]

Children are a privilege and a potential, but also a pleasure. God's design for the family is built on faith, prayer, and spiritual growth. A strong family is built on the foundation of God's Word, with a director, design, and details that reflect His principles. Parents must abide by God's principles to ensure their children's potential is cultivated and they are not ashamed, but rather speak with the enemies in the gate. [... more]

Paul's confidence in his future is rooted in his faith in Christ, and he believes that prayer and the Holy Spirit's provision will guide him through any situation. He hopes to be a faithful witness for Christ, whether by life or death, and to magnify Christ's greatness through his own life and body. [... more]

Prayerlessness, wrong motives, and sin in the heart can block God's answers to our prayers. Chip Ingram teaches that prayerlessness is the first roadblock, where we fail to ask God for what we need. Wrong motives, such as praying for selfish reasons, can also hinder our prayers. Sin in the heart, including unresolved issues and unconfessed wrongdoings, can also prevent God from answering our prayers. By removing these roadblocks, we can develop a dynamic prayer life and pray with confidence, seeking God's will and glory in all things. [... more]

When we accept Christ, the Lord Jesus Christ expects us to act as Jesus would expect us to act. His standards must become our standards, His purposes must be our purposes, His destiny must be our destiny, and His nature must be our nature. A weak theology will result in a weak lifestyle, and a Christian counselor will root what they say in our response to who God is. [... more]

Jesus teaches his followers to address God as Father, emphasizing the tender and caring nature of God's relationship with humanity. He instructs them on how to pray, warning against hypocrisy and vain repetitions, and encouraging them to pray in secret, trusting that their Father already knows their needs. [... more]

Pastor David McGee explains the difference between religion and a relationship with God, using the story of Peter and John in Acts chapter 4. He emphasizes the importance of boldness in sharing the Gospel and the power of prayer in making a difference in people's lives. [... more]

When praying about something big, breaking it down into smaller, faith-sized requests can make it easier to trust God's sovereignty and move forward in prayer. This approach involves being honest about limitations and taking small steps towards a larger goal, allowing God to guide and empower us in the process. [... more]

Surrendering to God is the key to experiencing eternal life and blessings, but the devil tries to deceive us with sin and promises of pleasure. Pastor Paul Shepherd emphasizes the importance of obeying God and praying for faith to live a life of victory and purpose. [... more]

A spiritually mismatched marriage can be a challenging journey, but with prayer, faith, and intimacy with God, couples can find peace and love in their relationship. Lynn Donovan shares her personal story of praying for her unsaved spouse and the miraculous changes that occurred in their marriage, highlighting the importance of forgiveness, love, and spiritual warfare in overcoming the enemy's plans. [... more]

God's strength is available to believers through faith, prayer, and waiting on Him. Pastor Bill Gebhardt teaches that our weakness can manifest God's strength, and that we can appropriate His power through His word, prayer, and trusting in His promises. [... more]

The church's growth and health depend on its ability to equip saints for the work of the ministry, but pastors often face burnout and isolation due to unrealistic expectations and a lack of unity within the body of Christ. A focus on prayer and aligning one's life with the word of God can bring power and effectiveness to ministry, and unity among believers is crucial for winning the world to Jesus Christ. [... more]