Posts Tagged ‘Preaching’

iPray

Friday, May 21st, 2010

This month we are walking through a series of sermons called “iPray.” The idea of this title did not originate with me. But I love the idea. We know of how quickly we can call for help — 911 or wherever needed — with an iPhone, or any type of cell phone. We need to realize that we can call upon God through prayer — as fast as iPray — at any time from anywhere!

This Sunday we will look at the 3rd of 4 messages I have prepared on the subject of prayer, or “iPray.” We have already talked about prayer in an emergency (May 2) and prayer by a mother in a hopeless situation (May 9). We had a guest missionary in the pulpit on May 16. Now, on May 23, we will look at “Prayer Born of Faith” through the story of the Centurion who called upon Jesus to heal his servant’s child. And then on May 30, the weekend of Memorial Day, we will look at “Prayer for a Nation” through Nehemiah, chapter 1.

God answers prayer. Prayer is a mighty force. I fear that we do not avail ourselves of prayer nearly as much as we could or should. We need to be a praying people!

July

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

July has been a great family month for my wife and me. We have spent time with our two daughters and three of our grandchildren already. Later this month we will visit our son and our three other grandsons in Ohio.

Evangelist Jim Wilson did a marvelous job of preaching for us at Delaney Street last Sunday in my absence. This Sunday I will be preaching on “Mercy — The Woman Taken in Adultery” from John 8.

Our church attendance and giving is up this summer, over last summer, for which we thank the Lord!