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The Last Prayer of the Bible: A Prayer for Prosperity and Health

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. In this last recorded biblical prayer, John is concerned about his friend Gauis’ health. Whether he … Continue reading →

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How to Pray with Earnestness — 3 Steps

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

God has given us prayer, a vehicle to call upon Him, because He knows that we will always have needs. We have little needs, average size needs, and sometimes huge needs. Sometimes our needs can wait, but sometimes our needs … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Three Thessalonian Benedictions

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, 17 comfort your hearts and establish you in every good … Continue reading →

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4 Reasons Why United Prayer is the Best Kind of Prayer

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

Here are four reasons why united prayer is the best kind of prayer: 1. United prayer is God’s designed way for us to pray. God never meant prayer to be only an individual activity. Each of us who are believers … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons Why Paul Thanked God for the Thessalonians— 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

2 Thessalonians 1:3-12 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other, 4 so that we … Continue reading →

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Praying Together in Unity — What Is United Prayer?

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

United prayer can be seen beautifully by this wild flower–as each individual pedal forms the whole of the flower. True prayer must be united prayer. God didn’t design prayer for individual needs and purposes apart from others. We all have … Continue reading →

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A Prayer to Be Preserved Blameless At His Coming — 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful, … Continue reading →

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How to Be Obedient To God in Your Prayers — 3 Points

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

True prayer is prayer that is always obedient to God. But prayer without obedience is no prayer at all; that is, it doesn’t have an abiding connection with God. Therefore, since obedience is so important in prayer, it is vital … Continue reading →

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Paul Prays for the Thessalonian Church, To Be Filled With Love — from I Thessalonians 3:9-13

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God, 10 night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face … Continue reading →

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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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