How Do We Pray?
Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.” -Luke 11:1-4 As Christians, we know we should pray because both the Old and New Testaments
Weekly Invite – 14 February 2021
Join Us on Zoom @ 16:00 hrs! Click Here for Our Zoom Service Meeting ID: 890 8270 2153 Passcode: 801054 14 February 2021 Scripture: John 13:34-35; 1 John 3:11-20 Sermon: The High Cost of Love Pastor John Snyder, preaching Tuesday, 16 February 2021 Prayer and Bible Study Group led by Will Powell Click Here for Bible Study Meeting ID: 571 714 898 Passcode: biea0n __________________ Quote of the Week: Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one,
From the Pastor: Valentine’s Day
But it isn’t about hearts, flowers, and chocolates for some. Have you ever wondered why so many romantic films are so popular? Unrequited love. Boy meets girl, girl falls in love, and then they part. And girl deals with deep heartache. At some point in your life, you meet the person who seems perfect for you. You’ve never felt more alive, you’ve never laughed so much with anyone else, no one understands you better, you’re sure this is God’s will for
Your 100 Day Prayer: Day 100 – A New Day
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. -Ephesians 3:20-21 Do you ever wonder how you can get anything done for God in this world where evil is thriving and no one is listening or caring about what you may have to offer? Dr. Snyder
Your 100 Day Prayer: Day 99 – The Final Chapter
by TJ Bates "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." -Revelation 21:4 This verse is filled with so much hope—nor more death, or pain or sorrow. Just imagine God wiping away our tears! Paradise restored, and as Dr. Snyder says, it is restored "in a similar but far greater way at the end." He calls this "the perfect conclusion to the
Your 100 Day Prayer: Day 98 – Joy
by TJ Bates If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. -John 15:10-11 When I sing one of the many hymns or praise songs that have been written about God's joy and love, I can't help but feel joyful. But how do I capture his true joy
Your 100 Day Prayer: Day 97 – Our Growing Faith
by TJ Bates Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. -Psalm 46:10 My prayer is that your faith has been growing, as has mine, through Dr. Snyder's comments on the passages we read each day and through our time in prayer together. Now, let's see what Dr. Snyder has to say about our growing faith. "The psalmist's words are an echo of those of Moses when he stood near
Your 100 Day Prayer: Day 96 – By His Spirit
by TJ Bates "Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit," says the Lord Almighty. -Zechariah 4:6 When we celebrate the miracle of Christ's Resurrection, this verse is a good reminder of how God's work is accomplished. "Countless preachers and missionaries have launched their ministries with this passage as their life theme. It's pretty straightforward. God tells his people through the prophet Zechariah that if they're going to accomplish anything in his name, it will be not on their own
If Only I Had More Money…
Pastor John Snyder and Alastair Hayward - Week 5 of The Study in Joy Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven. –Proverbs 23:4-5 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. –Philippians 4:11 There was a motto from a bank from many years ago that said: “Money makes you happy.” Although pretty
Your 100 Day Prayer: Day 95 – The Main Plot
by TJ Bates via Theology Mix In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment--to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one
