Sermons on Prayer
Begin With Prayer
Every person wants to be a part of something bigger than themselves. We hate to feel like we are on the sidelines looking in. But given that “thoughts and prayers” have become a punch line for inaction, does prayer really have a place in making a difference in the world? Could it really be considered a meaningful way of getting involved?
Looking With Wonder Again (Christmas Eve 2019)
If we take the time to reflect and ponder the ways that God has worked in our lives, perhaps we can regain our sense of wonder.
Winning the War Within
The work of the Spirit begins with a decision: a decision to die to that old way of living – trying in your own strength to be good, and relying instead on the Holy Spirit to produce the life of God within you. Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Back to the Future
On that first day, the Day of Pentecost, the church got off to a great start, with 3000 people being baptized and welcomed into the community. But what did they do next? How did they order their life together? How did they nurture the faith and meet the needs of so many people? How were they received by the suspicious and even hostile society in which they found themselves? And what does it mean for the church today? *Christ’s Church…
Prayer in the Good Times
Prayer is almost instinctive when we’re in trouble. What about in the good times? Discover how prayer can make good times even better! *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
When in Doubt
How do you pray when you’re not sure you believe? *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Thoughts and PRayers
Is the expression, “thoughts and prayers are with you” a meaningless cliche, or a powerful promise? This message explores why and how we pray for others. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Unfiltered Questions
We all experience loss of various kinds – lost car keys, lost jobs, lost loved ones. It’s challenging to rise above it when we know it is coming or when we are in its midst. How can our hearts find peace when we are on the precipice or in the aftermath of loss? Jesus gave his disciples some helpful direction in John 13:31-14:14.
When You’re in Trouble
When we’re in trouble, prayer reminds us that: God is there. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Primal Prayer
Prayer can be intimidating. We don’t want to get it wrong when we’re talking to the King of the Universe. But what if the best prayers are the ones we pray from the heart, in the moment, unfiltered? *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Just One Thing
If someone attempted to boil your life, thoughts, and pursuits down to one thing, what might that “one thing” be? Your “one thing” shapes everything. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.
Hope When the Thrill is Gone
We can experience hope in our present as we arrange our lives to live in the present of God. In other words, to live with hope, be with God. *Christ’s Church is a strategic partner of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA and features the teaching of Pastor Bryan Wilkerson and the Grace Chapel Teaching Team.