Arguing with God in Prayer

Lee Campbell
Psalms 143:1-12

Throughout scripture, we see individuals arguing with God in prayer. In turn, God often listens to their argument and grants their requests. We should argue our needs before God based on His nature and promises. 

Persevering in Faith

Ryan Lowery
Hebrews 3:3-19

While a hardened heart does not affect the Christian believer's salvation, it may cause them to miss out on God's gifts and joy. Hebrews 3 lists five ways to soften our hearts to God. 

Pressing On to the End

Patrice McCormac
2 Timothy 4:6-22

In spite of all the trials and suffering Paul endured, he was able to make it to the end by being convinced of what awaited him in eternity and by continuing to live out God's priorities.

The Power of Putting Others First

Ryan Lowery
Ephesians 3:13-21

While he is in the midst of his own difficult circumstances, Paul encourages the believers to endure hardship and give glory to God.

Why Keep Praying?

Patrice McCormac
Luke 11:5-13

We should we be persistent in prayer because being aware of the needs of others, and our inability to meet those needs, drives us to go to God with our urgent and sincere prayers. God has the resources we don't, and as our Father, He is eager to respond to our requests.

The Race

Jim Leffel
Hebrews 12:1-3

The author of Hebrews compares the journey of lifelong faithfulness to a race that we must be perseverant in. We can look to Jesus as our role model, but also to followers of God who came before us.

Follow Up: Growth, Persecution, and Judgment

Dennis McCallum
2 Thessalonians 1:1-10

God, in all His amazing wisdom, is able to use the suffering and persecution Christians receive, to grow us spiritually. He promises that those who persecute us will come under eternal judgment, if they refuse to obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus.

Inside Out

Jim Leffel
Jeremiah 37:1-38:20

As Jeremiah remains faithful to God in the face danger from those pursuing him, King Zedekiah struggles to make a decision to obey God or not. Contrasting the inner lives of Zedekiah and Jeremiah, we get a hint at why there is such a difference in their outer actions.

Keep On Praying

Patrice McCormac
Luke 18:1-8

Praying at all times and not losing heart is the refusal to accept a situation "as is." Persistent prayer is the acknowledgement that God is powerful enough to change things and is loving enough to be willing to intervene. He went to great lengths to open a way for us to have a relationship with Him, proving His desire to hear from us.