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3 Levels of Earnestness in Prayer – from Matthew 7:7

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

  Matthew 7:7 says, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”  This verse suggests three levels of intensity in prayer: asking, seeking, and knocking. The first … Continue reading →

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What it Means to Pray in Jesus’ Name — 3 Points

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

  Just before the end of Jesus’ life on earth He began to teach His disciples to pray in His name. He wanted them to know that even though He was physically going to leave them, He would soon be … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Why Prayer is Necessary

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

  Death Valley Some people say that prayer is just a type of meditation to make us feel better and to lull us into a false sense of security.  Others say that since God is loving and good, He will … Continue reading →

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8 Teachings of Jesus on Prayer — Teaching #5

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Jesus taught that prayer must be in His name (John 14:12-14; 15:7, 16; 16:23, 24).  In these verses Jesus teaches clearly that if we expect to receive what we ask for we must ask for those things in His name.  … Continue reading →

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