“What is the Lord’s prayer and should we pray it?”……The Lord's Prayer is a prayer the Lord Jesus taught His disciples Luke 11:2-4…Jesus said, "This is how you should pray: "Father, may your name be kept holy.… May your Kingdom come soon. Give us each day the food we need, and forgive us our sins, […]

Praying for the Right Things–Part 1 2 Thessalonians 1:11 by……John MacArthur……All Rights Reserved……(A copy of this message on cassette tape may be obtained by calling 1-800-55-GRACE) As we open the Word of God together it should be obvious to all of us that we are about to hear the Lord speak to us these words […]

“Why is it important to spend time alone with God?” All relationships take time. A relationship with God, while unlike other relationships in a lot of ways, still mirrors other relationships in our lives. The Bible is replete with comparisons to help us conceptualize our relationship with God. For example, Christ is depicted as the […]

“How can I know when God is telling me to do something?”……Pray, especially when you're unsure of God's will for your life.…James 1:5…If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.…Psalm 37:7…Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently […]

“What is glossolalia?”……Glossolalia, a phenomenon sometimes referred to as "ecstatic utterances," is the uttering of unintelligible, language-like sounds while in a state of ecstasy. Glossolalia is sometimes confused with xenoglossia, which is the biblical "gift of tongues." However, whereas glossolalia is babbling in a nonexistent language, xenoglossia is the ability to speak fluently a language […]

“What does it mean to pray without ceasing?”……Answer: Paul's command in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 to "pray without ceasing," can be confusing. Obviously, it cannot mean we are to be in a head-bowed, eyes-closed posture all day long. Paul is not referring to non-stop talking, but rather an attitude of God-consciousness and God-surrender that we carry […]

“What does it mean to pray in Jesus’ name?”……Prayer in Jesus' name is taught inJohn 14:13-14…13 You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. 14 Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!…Some misapply this […]