Playlist: Prayer, According to God's Will (topic)
When Will God Answer?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPrayer, to be effective, must align with God's will and be offered with thoughtful clarity, avoiding vagueness or confusion. Praying with doubt renders the prayer faithless and ineffective, as doubting God's power hinders the connection to Him. Satan often distracts during prayer, using wealth, secular interests, or wandering …
Our Part in God's Will
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloWhile it is good to acknowledge God's will in our prayers and know that His decisions will stand, we must also remember that God's mind can be changed.
God's Will
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen faced with overwhelming situations like an impending hurricane, the question arises of how to pray effectively. God's people are scattered everywhere, and personal approaches to prayer vary due to individual relationships with Him. Each person may phrase their requests differently, yet the core desire is to align with His …
Unanswered Prayer
Sermonette by James BeaubelleEven though we often must wait for a response, God listens closely to our prayers from the heart and is looking out for our best interests.
Prayer Makes a Difference
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPrayer, according to God's will, is a vital element in our spiritual lives, holding immense power to influence not only our personal relationship with Him but also the world around us. As members of God's church, we are called to pray intelligently and thoughtfully, ensuring our prayers align with His ultimate plan. We must pray …
The Sovereignty of God (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPrayer according to God's will centers on aligning the believer's heart and requests with what He has already purposed, rather than attempting to alter His plans or inform Him of needs He already knows. Because God knows the end from the beginning and acts from perfect wisdom and goodness, prayer does not dictate outcomes but …
The Sovereignty of God (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPrayer occupies a central place in the believer's opportunity for salvation because it supplies direct access to God and thereby enables conformity to His will. God already knows every need before any request is voiced, and His eternal purpose, formed in perfect wisdom and love, determines the outcome of every circumstance. …
What Is Prayer?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPrayer according to God's will forms an essential element in the process by which He reproduces His own holiness in His children. As believers call upon the Father, they consciously choose fellowship with Him so that His nature may rub off on them and shape their thinking. When requests align with His purposes, they consist of …
The Prayers of Jesus
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPrayer according to God's will begins with recognition that Jesus Christ serves as the supreme example for all believers, who must walk as He walked by aligning every request with the Father's purposes. In the model prayer He provided, the section on submission immediately follows the petition for the Kingdom, stating that God's …
Prayer and Persistence
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPrayer according to God's will requires that requests align with His purpose of forming a family in His image, for all faith will not obtain what is asked if it lies outside that will or if He does not care one way or the other. He responds generously to what only He can do, such as granting forgiveness or leading to repentance, …
Back to Life (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSickness and hardship should not erode our faith in God's ultimately favorable purpose for us. A current trial may serve as a witness for the good of others.
Conforming to This World
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIt is far easier to conform to the world than to Christ. We must yield to God to renew our minds, living in the spirit rather than in the flesh.
Is God a Magician?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTechnology makes us susceptible to the 'quick fix' mentality, expecting miraculous solutions to all problems, making us susceptible to false miracles.
Teach Us To Pray! (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPrayer should be a major practice in our life and bring us into contact with God's creative purpose, indicating to Him that we will yield to His purpose.
Teach Us To Pray! (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsA righteous life needs frequent times of prayer or communication with God. In one sense, Jesus Christ's life was one continuous prayer.
Whatever We Ask
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPrayer comes under attack if we live double-lives, giving us a guilty conscience, not practicing what we have been taught, allowing our hearts to condemn us.
Habakkuk: A Prophet of Faith (Part Four)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe may find God's means of correction discouraging, but when we place His actions in context with His overall plan, we can find peace in God's sovereignty.
Man's Greatest Challenge (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMany have difficulty accepting internal biblical evidence attesting to the Bible's authority. When properly studied, there are no contradictions in Scripture.
The Great Work the Lord Has Done!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must not fear but stand firm and be still, watching the salvation of the Lord, actively exercising faith, while God makes short work out of our enemies.
Are You Living an Abundant Life?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIf Christianity is lived the way Christ intended, rather than as represented by media caricatures, it is one of the most exhilarating and abundant lifestyles.
John (Part Twenty-Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus encouraged His disciples by promising to send the Holy Spirit to empower them for the challenges of the Christian life, making us sensitive to God.
Principled Living (Part Four): Giving of Ourselves
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs Christ sacrificed for us, we are called to sacrifice for others. Love is an action, a behavior, rather than an emotion, described in I Corinthians 13.
Made Alive by Exceeding Greatness!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod granted humans a limited measure of power and dominion at creation, but not until the Day of Pentecost of 31 AD did their potential become fully operative.
Meditate on These Things
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must avoid shallow thinking, developing spiritual depth by meditating upon God's creation, His truth, His Law and His standards of righteousness.
No Pain, No Gain
Sermonette by Mike FordWhen you're up to your neck in trials, it's easy to forget you are in training to be a member of the God family.
These Things We Know
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe writings of John contain nine categories of "we know" assertions. Fully knowing consists of developing a deep intense relationship with God.
Philippians (Part Ten)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughNot one of us with heavenly citizenship has ever been there, but like an ambassador, we are compelled to carry on the culture and laws in our lives.