I again address the topic of prayer. I want you to do more than go through "the motions of prayer." I desire that prayer would be heart-motivated and heart-felt. I wish for you to know that prayer does make a difference in the real world.
Prayer is an integral part of the Christian life. Without this key element, we will suffer spiritually. It is my objective to discuss this matter of prayer.
One of the basic fundamentals of Christianity is having the knowledge that you are a Christian. We call that assurance. It is my objective to discuss this matter.
Some people think that there are many ways to reach God. But in the biblical perspective there are only two ways for all of life and living. Only one of those roads extend to God, Heaven, and eternal life. I intend to prove that there is only one access to God.
It is my objective to consider the Christian's vertical relationship (i.e. with God); may we recognize when it is wrong and then strive to see it corrected.
I remind you of the importance of the institution of marriage. With this reminder, it is my objective to offer you some elements essential in establishing good strong homes and solid marriages.
The focus of our text is that a man must be born again. The problem is, twenty to thirty years ago this term became a catchphrase. Everyone was born again. But, I submit that the subject found in our text is life changing.
Our text is written by David, who said to Jonathan, "There is but a step between me and death." Perhaps, if we would recognize how delicate our life is, we would strive to live our lives better and for Christ's sake. Therefore, let us learn from our mortality.
Much like the disciples we have our share of sorrows. Sorrow is not limited to the loss of a loved one. The trial may be financial, physical, or a family problem. Whatever the case, whatever the reason, your heart is burdened.
Have you ever tried to dial in a radio station? We get close. We run past it. We experience bleed-in. Aren't we like that with God? God is the radio station and we are trying to receive His message, but, like the radio, too often we have difficulty in hearing Him clearly.