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Date Posted: 18:37:42 06/15/02 Sat
Author: SHILOH 7TH DAY
Subject: SERMONS


PERSEVERE IN PRAYER
As breathing is to life, so prayer is the spirit. No one can grow spiritually unless they learned to exercise their spiritual lungs. Here are some examples given in the scriptures that we can examine for ourselves and apply them to our daily prayer life. Prayer is not merely repeating words but it is an expression of our innermost being. Prayer should also be spoken in the form of words according to the inner feeling of the heart. Prayer developes strength through the promise of God. Prayer is respectful speech to God it can be in the form of request, such as when we are asking for things from God.

Prayer can also be an expression of thanks or praise to God 1
Chronicles 29:10-13.

In order to have a good relationship with our heavently father we must talk to him regularly.
Rom 12:12 Eph 6:18

Prayer can strengthen us to do his will despite any troubles or temptations that the enemy may bring upon us.
1 Corinthians 10:13 Eph 3:20

Prayer is apart of our worship and should be addressed only to our creator, not anyone else.Matthew 4:10

* PROMISES FOR ANSWERED PRAYER
When we pray, believe that ye will receive them, and ye shall have them. Mark 11:24
He shall call unto me and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble;I will deliver him and honour him Psalm 91:15

Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and it shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Luke 11:9

If he abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask
what ye will, and it shall be done unto you John 15:7
whatsoever we ask, we receive of him because we keep his
ommandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 1 John 3:22

Never give up in prayer. Jesus taught us to persevere in prayer and not faint. Sometimes God does not answer us immediately to test our faith and sincerity Luke 18:1-8

KNOW GOD AS YOUR PROVIDER!

God is our Refuge and strength, He is a present help in time of trouble. He tells us in His words to seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and everything we need will be added unto us. Let us obey the words of God, believe them, apply them to our daily lives, and get to know our hevently Father better as our provider. Here are some verses that will tell you more about God as your provider.

Genesis 1:29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every
herb bearing seed,which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.

Exodus 16:8 And Moses said, This shall be, when the LORD
shall give you in the evening flesh to eat,and in the morning bread to the full; for that the LORD heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what are we? your murmurings are not against us, but against the LORD.

Deuteronomy 28:8 The LORD shall command the blessing
upon thee in thy storehouses,and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Psalms 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the
LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he
withhold from them that walk uprightly.

Psalms 145:16 Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the
desire of every living thing.

Psalms 146:7 Which executeth judgment for the oppressed:
which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the
prisoners:

Jeremiah 5:24 Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear the LORD our God, that giveth rain, both the former and the latter, in his season: he reserveth unto us the appointed weeks of the harvest.

Ecclesiates 5:19 Every man also to whom God hath given
riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof,
and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.

Matthew 6:31-33 Therefore take no thought, saying, What
shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need
according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

CHRISTIAN GROWTH!


Our spiritual model is Jesus, we should not follow men but
Christ.We know what Jesus did how He lived, how He spoke,and did good. When we become a christian we would want to become imatator of Christ. What would Jesus do? say
or go? To be like Christ , we must leave the things of the rld behind. Be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind Romans. 12:2

* FAITH
Your faith must grow to provide a firm anchor as your
knowledge of his will broadens, you need a strong faith to be obedient. Obey God's will to the best of your understanding, and your faith will grow as you realize God's faithfulness. " Lord increase our faith. Luke 17:5

* DEVELOP VIRTUE
Virtue can be defined as mortal strength, energy and
excellence. We need christian with backbone, only the law of Christ in our hearts can provide that stability. see Luke 8:46 Mark 5:30 Luke 6:19

* EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Our spiritual knowledge comes from the holy spirit and the Bible. The spirit will lead us into all truth. We will grow as we read, study and learn God's word. Use every opportunity you have to increase your knowledge of God and His will for your life. see 1Cor 2:12 1 Peter2:2

* TRAIN IN TEMPERANCE
Temperance is control of the body and its desires. Temperance follows knowledge. As you grow in knowledge, you must by an act of your will put that knowledge in practice. see Proverbs 23:1-3 Philippians 4:5

* PRACTICE PATIENCE
The trying of your faith worketh patience, But let patience have her perfect work. James 1:2-4 Patience perfects christian character. see Romans 5:3

* GROW IN GODLINESS

Godliness is christian character and conduct,It is the result of God living in you. Godliness results not from a sense of duty, but by giving God your highest reverence, devotion and loyalty. You can attain godliness only by denying yourself, focusing on the Master, and letting His spirit control you. see 11 Timothy 3:5

* KINDNESS
But my life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned by the Lord Jesus- the work of telling others the good news about God's wonderful kindness and love. Acts 20:24 NLT Psalm 112:5 Isaiah 11:13

* CHARITY
Charity seeks opportunity to do good to all men, even to our enemies. Charity operates from the heart and demonstrate love in trying situation. see 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

* PERSERVE IN PRAYER

Prayer develops strength through the promises of God, in
order for anyone to grow spiritual they have to communicate with God regular in prayer. We grow in our christian lives in direct relation to the depth of our prayer life! see Luke 18:1-8

* REST
The rest of the soul is very important. It provides the proper conditions for the complete digestion of spiritual food we eat. And as we rest in God, His words can build our spiritual bodies-removing poisonous attitudes new determination. God's word will not have its effect in our lives unless our soul are rest in Him. "Come unto me all ye that are labour and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28-30 kjv

THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS


The wise and foolish virgins is a parable for us to develope
wisdom and understanding of the word of God. And to watch,
be prepared at all times because we knoweth not the day nor
the hour wherein the son of man cometh.

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the
bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were
foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
Matthew 25:1-13

Let us as christian be like unto the five wise virgins that took enough oil in there lamp and was ready waiting to meet the the bridegroom Jesus Christ our Lord.

DEEDS THAT THE LORD DISLIKE!
These are the things that God hates, we has believers in Christ should try to please God in all of His commandments, words, and deeds. He is to be Praise Honour,and be lifted up above any other name. There is no other name above Jesus Name. so we should think on the things that the most high God hates and try to please him. We ought to obey God rather that Acts 5:29

These six things doth the Lord Hate: Yea, seven are
abomination unto Him.
PROVERBS 6:16-19
A proud look !
A lying tongue !
Hands that shed innocent blood !
A heart that deviseth wicked imaginations !
Feet that be swift in running to mischief !
A false witness that speaketh lies !
And he that soweth discord among bethren !

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