David sought the Lord's guidance over returning to Judah, though it seemed the most obvious thing to do. Do we seek His guidance in every situation? We are promised wisdom…
Jesus is about to leave the disciples, but because of this they will have, and we have, direct access to God. Our prayers are heard because of Christ's worth. There…
Daniel has not returned with the others to rebuild Jerusalem, perhaps because of his age, but he is praying for the work. Prayer is the vital work of the church.…
Daniel's prayer involves confession as His sense of God determines his sense of sin. Daniel contrasts the people's unfaithfulness with God's covenant faithfulness. He cannot be anything other than faithful…
Now an old man in Babylon, Daniel has retained his Jewish identity, shaped by his relationship with God. His prayer here is a response to reading the Scriptures. Its foundation…
Daniel continues to serve faithfully under Darius the Mede and no fault can be found in him. Could the same be said of us? A law is proposed - no…
Jesus promises to hear and answer if we pray in His name. This means approaching Him on the basis of what Christ has done, not anything we have done, and…
Jesus faces His sorrow by praying. If the disciples are not going to fall away they need to follow His example, but they fall asleep. We are in a war…
Bible Text: Mark 11:20-26 | Preacher: James Allan | Series: Mark | Jesus gives two ingredients for prayer. He tells the disciples to have faith in God. With God the…
Bible Text: Mark 9:14-29 | Preacher: James Allan | Series: Mark | The scribes were relishing the powerlessness of Christ's disciples, yet the people run to Him. Can these things…