Prayer is the force that forces our focus on God.Prayer allows us to enjoy the reward of God's attention. (Jeremiah 33:3; Hebrews 4:14-16)Prayer allows us to experience the resources of God's attributes. (Jeremiah 33:1-3; Jeremiah 32:17-20, 26-27)Prayer is the doorway to the heart and mind of God. Just go through it!

The greatest force in the church is not the programs we can produce or the personalities we promote. It is the power of earnest prayer.Earnest prayer acknowledges desperation. We can't! (Acts 12:4-5)Earnest prayer reflects dependence on God. God can! (Acts 12:6-11)It's not just about the result, it's also about the journey that comes from earnest prayer.

Here, Pastor Tim shares about a call to prayer and fasting that several of our area churches are making together. At the conclusion of his sermon on January 15, Tim shared how you can be a part. Please listen and consider how God would have you respond!

Pray for God to grant you wisdom as you write your own prayer for 2017. (James 1:5 NLT)Lord, give me the opportunity to...Make a difference by being faithful to God. (John 15:5)Make a difference through prayer. (1 John 5:14-15)Make a difference by telling someone my story. (1 John 5:11)

Jesus is the King of all Kings!Jesus was the Unforgettable King in His birth. (Matt. 2:1-3 NLT)Jesus was the Undefeatable King on the cross. (John 19:19 NLT)Jesus is the forever Undeniable King. (Revelation 19:11-16 NLT)

Christmas is the celebration of a day that honors a person and that person is Jesus!Talk about Jesus boldly. (Luke 2:17 NLT)Think about Jesus often. (Luke 2:18-19 NLT)Worship Jesus publicly and privately. (Luke 2:20 NLT)Celebrate your Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord!

Christmas is always great because Jesus is forever the greatest!The greatness of Jesus is not dependent on human participation. He is great because He is God! (Philippians 2:6-8 NLT)The greatness of Jesus is evident in his grace! (2 Cor. 8:9; Ephesians 2:8-10 NLT)If Atheists skip church because they don't believe in God, what does it mean when Christians skip church?

It just takes a moment to make all the difference in the world.It was an unnoticed moment when prophecy was fulfilled. (Isaiah 9:6 NLT)It was an uncommon moment when the creator began a common life. (John 1:14 NLT)It was an unexpected moment that will make a difference one life at a time. (John 1:12-13 NLT)There is no undecided moment with Jesus.You with accept Him or reject Him!

Be thankful always for the greatest gift in all of life, JESUS!Be thankful always for such great salvation through Jesus. (1 Cor. 15:57; 11:23-25 NLT)Be thankful always for such glorious hope in Jesus. (1 Cor. 11:26 NLT; Matt. 26:28-29 NLT)

Be thankful always for the treasure in you that gives life!Be thankful for the message of Christ that can be experienced. It is a glorious treasure! (2 Cor. 4:1-7)Be thankful for the ministry to share Christ with others. If is a gracious treasure! (2 Cor. 5:17-21)God empowers the undeserving to share His grace!