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Coronavirus: Four Ways to Pray
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been dominating headlines in recent weeks. Some reports are sensationalistic; others offer measured concern. Doubtless, this virus is affecting tens of thousands of people around the globe.
I ask our Assemblies of God family to join me in prayer in these specific areas this weekend:
1. Pray we will be driven by faith and not fear.
The U.S. Assemblies of God is part of a global Assemblies of God family. In recent days, we’ve seen how Italy has been particularly impacted by the coronavirus. I was encouraged to see how the Assemblies of God in Italy chose to encourage their members to rely on the strength and the power of God’s Word, asking them to pray in accordance to Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
2. Pray for the people who have been greatly impacted.
We believe that God has the power to heal every sickness and every disease. Pray that His healing power would be manifested across the nations of the earth that are facing this crisis in their own neighborhoods, communities, and families.
Pray for scientists and researchers to be led by the Holy Spirit as they seek to provide treatments and vaccines.
3. Pray for our missionary family and global partners.
Members of our Assemblies of God family frequently travel throughout the world in response to the gospel. Pray God’s protection on them, that they would stay strong, healthy, and effective where God has called them to be. Pray that God will be glorified in the response of AG churches and partners throughout the world.
4. Pray for hope, the Blessed Hope, of Christ.
We believe in Jesus as Savior, Healer, Baptizer in the Spirit, and Soon-Coming King. As we pray for healing, may we not lose sight that our hope is not in a medical breakthrough or in the effective systems of the world. Our hope is in Christ and the Blessed Hope of His soon return. Disasters such as these should remind us of our eternal hope in Christ and awaken us to the need to share His hope with those around us.
Source: AG News
Who Is Jesus?
Ask people around in today’s world the question “Who is Jesus?” and you’ll get a variety of answers. This is really no different from when Jesus asked the question of His disciples. It is however a critical one to answer. In this message from April 8th we delve into this Bottom Line Belief.
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Without…? 4-1-2018
So which day was more important? Friday or Sunday? Where would we be if there was no Good Friday? Where would we be if there was no Resurrection Sunday?
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Welcoming The King, 3-25-2018
On the first Palm Sunday the crowds welcomed a king! But for many it was a case of mistaken identity, because the king they recognized wasn’t the king that rode into town on the back of a donkey colt.
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Grace Alone – 3-18-2018
In today’s message we continue our Bottom Line Beliefs series by looking what allows us to be saved. Our salvation is by grace alone, no amount of effort on our part no , matter how well-intended it may be can bring salvation.
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Aging Well, 3-4-2018
We all face the prospect of aging, no one lives forever (at least here on earth). In this message we look at what we need to do to both start and finish well.
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Jesus Is The Only Way- Feb. 4, 2018
This is the first in a series of messages titled Bottom Line Beliefs in which we will be looking at the “non-negotiables” in terms of our Christian faith. We’ll be visiting this series once or twice each month on either the first or second Sunday. Today’s message delves into the Bottom Line Belief that Jesus is the only way to the Father. It is an exclusive claim, but not in a “you can’t get in ” way but rather in a “this is truth” way. Everyone needs salvation through Jesus Christ, it is the most inclusive message of all!
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Finding God’s Purpose
Finding purpose can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Fortunately, God has provided us with some tools to help us find His will. In this message we look at several practical ways we can do just that.
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Which Star?
Sometimes finding God’s specific purpose (will) for our lives can seem as confusing or daunting as figuring out which star is the “second star from the right” in a clear night sky. We need a starting point , the place to use as reference for our journey. It begins with knowing why God created mankind to begin with.
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