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How to Pray Down and Destroy an Evil Stronghold — 5 Ways

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

I walk across this dam to get to my favorite walking trail along the Mississippi river. In order to be able to resist sin and Satan and destroy his strongholds, you must first put on the armor of God … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 3:16-19: Paul’s Four-Point-Prayer that Flows from His Heart

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

Ephesians 3:16-19 That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that … Continue reading →

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4 Reasons Why Specific Prayer Is Better Than General Prayer

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

Specific prayer is prayer that is focused and direct, definite and exact. If you want your prayers to be faith filled and effective they must be specific. For this reason, specific prayers are always better than general prayers. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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What is Importune Prayer? 5 Answers

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Stephen Nielsen

True prayer is prayer with importunity. The word “importunity” is a King James word used in Luke 11:8. It is translated now in most other versions as “persistence,” however I think importunity is really a fuller and better word. Well, here in five points, is … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Build Up Your Confidence in God

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Stephen Nielsen

Regularly repent and confess your sins. Let His blood make you clean so you can come to Him with confidence (1 Jn. 1:9). Welcome trials. Trials will build your character and holiness, which in effect will build your faith … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 3, Principles of Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts, Zenith of Prayer | Tagged develop your faith, faith, Obedience to God, prayer | 2 Comments

Why do we need to pray with confidence?

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Stephen Nielsen

Why do we need to pray with confidence? God knows we are human. Why can’t we just pray the way we want? This is an important question. I suppose we could pray any way we want, but where would it … Continue reading →

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Praying the Pilgrim Songs: Psalm 122:1-3

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

Psalm 122:1-3 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” 2 Our feet are standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem, 3 Jerusalem, that is built As a city that is compact … Continue reading →

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Knowing That God Is Near Gives Us Strength for Purity

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

Originally posted on Studying Bible Prophecy:
A pastor once said to a man who couldn’t resist clicking on porn sites, “If you knew that Jesus was near you, sitting right next to you while you were on your computer, would…

Posted in Bible Studies, From My Pastor's Sermons, Reblogs | Tagged 1 John 3:2-3, faith, Matthew 5:8, nearness of God, photography, pleasing God, Psalm 16:8, Psalm 73:28, Purity, resisting porn sites | 3 Comments

Eight Ways Abiding in the Word Strengthens Prayer

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

John 15:7 says, “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” What a promise! According to Spurgeon, this verse seems to imply that as … Continue reading →

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Oh God, Grant Me Your Strength! – from Ephesians 3:16-19

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, … Continue reading →

Posted in 5 Romans to Philemon, Poems, Prayers, Ramblings, Quiet Time Highlights | Tagged faith, God's Power, Holy Spirit | 1 Comment