Almost Worthless

Did you watch the Kentucky Derby Saturday? If you did, or didn’t, there is a great lesson to learn from the winner, Medina Spirit. You see, Medina Spirit was born to a dam that was unable to produce milk for him initially. Less than a year after he was foaled, he was sold for the […]

The Three R’s of a Devotional Life

Introduction Dr. David L. Olford, Stephen Olford professor of expository preaching at Union University, shares, “Just after the Second World War, sensing a deep spiritual hunger, my father [Dr. Stephen F. Olford (1918-2004)] was refreshed and revived during a time of personal retreat with the Lord. Shortly thereafter, he met Billy Graham (1946). Due to […]

Why every Christian should say ‘I will’

Why should every single person say to God, “I will pray however You want me to pray, I will give whatever you want me to give, and I will go wherever and whenever You want me to go …?” I will go to my neighbor. And I will go to another nation. And not just another […]

Seven Covenant Prayers for Revival and Spiritual Awakening

Seven Covenant Prayers for Revival and Spiritual Awakening (Taken from a resource by Greg Frizzell) Pray for God to have mercy upon the church and nation–(2 Chronicles 7:14; Jeremiah 29:13) Pray for love, repentance and holy fear to grip God’s people–(Matthew 22:37-39; 2 Corinthians 7:1) Pray for a spirit of faith and intercession in God’s […]

Prayers for Spiritual Awakening

Prayers for Spiritual Awakening (Taken from a resource by Greg Frizzell) Holy Father, we humble ourselves and acknowledge Your righteous Judgment upon our sins. (2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 85:6) Righteous God, please send overwhelming love, godly fear and genuine repentance among Your people. (Psalm 51:17; Proverbs 28:13; Matthew 22:37-39; 2 Corinthians 7:1, 10) Righteous God, […]

Selected Bible Passages relating to Revival and Spiritual Awakening

Selected Bible Passages relating to Revival and Spiritual Awakening (Taken from a resource by J. Chris Schofield) 2 Chronicles 7:14 (HCSB): “and My people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray and seek My face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.” […]

A Call to Prayer for Moral and Spiritual Awakening

A Call to Prayer for Moral & Spiritual Awakening Suggested Order of Service Celebration (15 minutes) Worship God through Song (Hymns and Choruses that focus on God) Testimonies of God’s Goodness; Answers to Prayers; His Provision Prayer focused on God’s Greatness Preparation (15 minutes) Why We are Here What We are Praying Toward-The Biblical perspectives […]

Deuteronomy: A challenge to a new generation

January Bible Study 2015 By way of introduction The lead actor – a 124 year-old Moses – the only leader Israel has ever known The Book – his prophetic farewell speech to the Israelites – his last will and testament The people stood on the plains of Moab – just outside the Promised Land It was […]