Posts with the tag “pray”
Plugged Into God's Power
by Delman Coates on August 1st, 2024
"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith." - Ephesians 3:16-17 Like most of you, I enjoy the conveniences that come with owning electronic devices. Inside my home, I have devices that are designed to make my life easier, to perform certain tasks more efficiently, and even ... Read More
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Aligning Our Desires with God's Will
by Delman Coates on May 29th, 2024
"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." - Psalm 139:23-24 As we journey through life, we often find ourselves yearning for certain things—dreams, ambitions, relationships, or possessions—that may not align with God's perfect will for us. In those moments, it's essential to pause and re... Read More
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Praying for Others
by Delman Coates on November 23rd, 2023
"Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." - James 5:16 Prayer is a profound act of communion with God, a moment when we lay our thoughts, hopes, and burdens at His feet. It's also an opportunity to remember and intercede for others. In the busyness of life, it's easy to become consumed... Read More
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Pray About It
by Delman Coates on November 16th, 2023
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7 Prayer is a powerful and essential aspect of our relationship with God. It serves as a direct line of communication with our Heavenly... Read More
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Unveiling the Power of Persistence
by Delman Coates on July 20th, 2023
"And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart." - Luke 18:1 In our journey of faith, prayer plays a vital role. It is through prayer that we commune with our Heavenly Father, seek His guidance, and lay our burdens at His feet. Yet, the importance of perseverance in prayer is often overlooked. Let us explore the significance of praying with unwavering ... Read More
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Guard Your Mind
by Delman Coates on January 31st, 2023
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:6-7 When the storms of life hit, God offers peace. This is important because God is not just saying He will give you a peace that gu... Read More
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Remembering The Faithful
by Ministry Support on December 27th, 2022
“Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come. For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die.” - Isaiah 57:1-2 One thing we don’t do enough, whether it be believers or nonbelievers, is spend time remembering those who died. Now, this can be a se... Read More
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Spiritual Gifts
by Ministry Support on November 15th, 2022
“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.” - 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 The US Army is made up of fighting units such as Infantry and Artillery; however, they are supported by other corps such as Medical and Intell... Read More
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Staying Focused
by Ministry Support on November 11th, 2022
“Therefore, holy brothers, partners in a heavenly calling, keep your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.” - Hebrews 3:1 Did you know that some animal tamers have been known to carry a stool in the cage of lion as a form of distraction. Why? Because lions can only focus on one object. When the tamer points the four legs of the stool at the lion, he or she is paralyzed, n... Read More
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Believe It… Even When You Don’t See It
by Ministry Support on September 15th, 2022
“A river brings joy to the city of our God, the sacred home of the Most High. God dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed. From the very break of day, God will protect it.” - Psalm 46:4-5 We’ve been talking the last few days about how to develop resilience. So today, I want to give you the last part of the recipe for resilience, and that is that you must believe it even when you don’t see it... Read More
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How Bad Do You Want It?
by Ministry Support on September 10th, 2022
“I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” - Philippians 3:14 How bad do you want it? What is it you want to do with your life? Do you want to serve Christ and reach your potential through Him? Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk is a professional boxer, a world champion in two weight classes, an Olympic gold medalist, and t... Read More
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What Upgrade?
by Ministry Support on July 17th, 2022
“Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith.” - 2 Corinthians 13:5 Yesterday, we talked about needing to upgrade your equipment. If you are a believer, I have good news for you: God has BIG plans for you. Paul says in Ephesians 3:20, “Now all glory to God, who is able throu... Read More
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I’m Working On It
by Ministry Support on March 25th, 2022
“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” - Ephesians 4:22-24If you want to turn your weaknesses, your Achilles heel, or the thorn in your side into a strength, you must put... Read More
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Praying With Grace
by Ministry Support on January 29th, 2021
Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey; they shed blood and kill people to make unjust gain. Her prophets whitewash these deeds for them by false visions and lying divinations. They say, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says’—when the Lord has not spoken. The people of the land practice extortion and commit robbery; they oppress the poor and needy and mistreat the foreigner, d... Read More
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Interceding For Others
by Ministry Support on January 27th, 2021
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. (James 5:16) God calls each and every one of us to stand in the gap whenever, wherever, and however there is a need in the world, in the community, or in our families. Where there is injustice in the world, we are to oppose it. Where ther... Read More
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God Is Always Guiding You
by Ministry Support on January 25th, 2021
For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this? (Esther 4:14) When you read the story of Esther in the Bible, the text suggests that what convinces Esther to take her petition to the king is that she recognizes... Read More
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Parasitic Relationships
by Ministry Support on December 15th, 2020
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? (2 Corinthians 6:14) Yesterday, we talked about knowing the difference between a relationship and an assignment. We learned how important it is for relationships to be mutual and reciprocal. Today, I want to go one step further and talk about how some pe... Read More
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Don’t Settle For A Fool
by Ministry Support on December 2nd, 2020
Now the name of the man was Nabal, and the name of his wife Abigail. The woman was clever and beautiful, but the man was surly and mean; he was a Calebite. (1 Samuel 25:3) In our text, we have recorded a rather fascinating narrative about a woman named Abigail who is married to a man named Nabal. In one sense it seems as if she has so much going on for her. She is described as smart and attractiv... Read More
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Change Locations
by Ministry Support on November 13th, 2020
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.” – Genesis 12:1 The question presented by the text is not whether God was going to bless Abram. God had already promised him that He would do that. The question is whether Abram was willing to go through and endure the process of faith required to fulfill God’s will. Abram wou... Read More
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When God Says No
by Ministry Support on November 2nd, 2020
Then King David rose to his feet and said: “Hear me, my brothers and my people. I had planned to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, for the footstool of our God; and I made preparations for building. But God said to me, ‘You shall not build a house for my name, for you are a warrior and have shed blood.’ – 1 Chronicles 28:2-3 In today’s key passage, David has reached o... Read More
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Where Is Your Hope?
by Ministry Support on October 10th, 2020
“But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.” – Psalm 39:7 A pastor friend of mine once told me a story of him visiting one of his church members in the hospital. As he was on the elevator going to visit the member, he and a hospital worker started to make small talk. He speaks and she speaks back. Out of curiosity, he asks her what she does in the hospital. She says “I am a heart spe... Read More
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