Category: Prayer
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The reason to persevere in prayer (Luke 18:1–8)
This is a parable Jesus told his disciples “to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart” And we all need this encouragement, don’t we? Because prayer is hard. Especially that persistent, daily habit of praying, day after day, month after month, year after year. Why is it so hard? It’s…
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Jesus, Freedom and Authority in Lockdown Part 3: God’s Salvation
When our physical horizons are narrowed down in lockdown, our gospel vision can also become narrowed to ourselves and our group.
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Jesus, Freedom and Authority in Lockdown Part 2: God’s Rule
God is not an alternative or enemy to human governments. Rather, he is the Lord over them. That’s why we are to pray to him.
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Jesus, Freedom and Authority in Lockdown Part 1: Prayer
How should Christians in lockdown respond to authorities? 1 Timothy 2:1–7 tells us to pray. But it’s not a bare command—it also tells us why.
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The powerful Christian life: according to Ephesians
What do we do when we feel weak in the face of powerful people? Here are seven key reflections on power from Ephesians.
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What can we learn about prayer from Ephesians?
Prayer: What are you doing when you pray? Who are you praying to? Why does it matter? Here are three reflections on prayer from my series on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. #liftyoureyes
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Speaking Up: The Privilege of Prayer
A sermon preached at St Augustine’s Anglican Church Neutral Bay