The following notes were from a lesson taught at the First Baptist Church’s prayer meeting on September 23, 2026. Introduction to the Psalms: Psalm 1 serves alongside Psalm 2 as an introduction to the Psalms. It introduces some key themes. There are only two groups of people: the blessed and the wicked. There in only … Continue reading The Blessed and the Wicked – Psalm 1
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Pray for Opportunity and Clarity
Note: This was a prayer meeting sermon for First Baptist Church on September 9, 2026. Paul not only prayed for the saints; he asked the saints to pray for him and his ministry partners. Studying Paul's prayer requests can help us know how to pray for each other. What were Paul's prayer requests? Colossians 4:2-4: … Continue reading Pray for Opportunity and Clarity
A Sympathetic and Strong High Priest
Hebrews 4:15–16 “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help … Continue reading A Sympathetic and Strong High Priest
The Father Gives Good Things
Matthew 7:7–11 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or which one of you, if his son asks … Continue reading The Father Gives Good Things
Lacking Wisdom? Ask God
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person … Continue reading Lacking Wisdom? Ask God
Psalm 77 – Confidence in a Faithful God
The Psalms have been a source of comfort and help in recent months. I find the raw transparency of the Psalmists an encouragement for my own prayers. I find their continual return to the character and faithfulness of God a pillar for my faith. In Psalm 77, Asaph begins with a confident statement of God’s … Continue reading Psalm 77 – Confidence in a Faithful God
Certainty in Uncertainty: A Prayer
“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you” (2 Chronicles 20:12b). Father, I can so relate to this prayer of King Jehoshaphat. There are so many times that I do not know what to do. This is especially true when I have what feels like teeming hordes descending on me, … Continue reading Certainty in Uncertainty: A Prayer
Brokenness, a Gentle and Lowly Savior, and the Hope of a Mended World: A Short Prayer
Father, we live in a broken world, and we are broken people. We are thankful that Christ is gentle and lowly toward the weary and heavy laden who come to him. Broken as we are, he promises to give us rest when we come to him. (1) Indeed, in your gracious wisdom, it is our … Continue reading Brokenness, a Gentle and Lowly Savior, and the Hope of a Mended World: A Short Prayer
Prayers for the Church 8/11/24
Father, The seed of the Word will be sown as we gather and hear your Word preached and read. Prepare our hearts to receive it. Break up our hard hearts so the Devil will not come and snatch the Word away. Cause the Word to be deeply rooted in our hearts so persecution will not … Continue reading Prayers for the Church 8/11/24
Prayers for the Church In Preparation for Sunday 8-4-24
Father, You have not spared your Son but delivered him up for us all. You freely give your people all things in him. Strengthen us with your promise to provide all our needs according to your riches in glory in Christ. May we take advantage of your invitations and promises in Christ and draw near … Continue reading Prayers for the Church In Preparation for Sunday 8-4-24
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