Bro. Austin Lambert completes the JESUS' PRAYER series examining John 17. 

John 17:6-19

John 17:1-5

Christians are called to be ambassadors for Christ, representing His kingdom rather than pursuing personal agendas. This sacred role requires us to pursue holiness and show compassion to the lost, just as Jesus did. The gospel message we carry is profound: through Christ's sacrifice, He became sin so that we might become righteous before God. To effectively share this message, we must build on the foundation of God's Word, prayer, and love while being authentic, welcoming, and transformational. Our mission is clear - to bring as many people as possible into eternity with us by faithfully representing Christ in every area of our lives.

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'Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, certain that God is appealing through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God.” He made the One who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.'

2 Corinthians 5:20-21

Discover how God prepares hearts for His divine purposes through the powerful examples of Mary and Joseph in this inspiring Christmas message. Learn about God's pattern of heart preparation that begins with addressing our fears, revealing His impossible plans, and calling us to complete surrender and obedience. 

 

This biblical teaching explores how God chose two ordinary people for the extraordinary purpose of raising Jesus Christ, and how their responses of faith and immediate obedience provide a model for believers today. Understand the difference between external preparations and the deep heart work that God does in every believer's life. 

 

Explore themes of overcoming fear through faith, trusting God's timing and plans, and responding to divine calling with courage and submission. This message examines the angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary, her declaration as the Lord's servant, and Joseph's righteous response to an impossible situation. 

 

Learn practical applications for recognizing how God might be preparing your own heart for His purposes, including choosing faith over fear, submission over self-will, and obedience over hesitation. Perfect for Christmas season reflection, Advent preparation, or anyone seeking to understand God's calling on their life. 

 

Topics covered include biblical obedience, trusting God's plan, Christmas story deeper meaning, Mary and Joseph's faith, divine calling, heart preparation, overcoming fear with faith, and responding to God's voice.

 

Key Verses

Luke 1:26-30

Luke 1:31-33

Luke 1:34-38

Matthew 1:18-25

Ephesians 2:1-10

Discover what the Bible really teaches about marriage roles and relationships in this comprehensive exploration of Ephesians 5. Learn the true meaning of biblical submission for wives and sacrificial love for husbands, based on Scripture rather than cultural expectations. 

This message addresses common misconceptions about marriage roles, explaining that submission doesn't mean inferiority or enduring abuse, while husbands are called to love sacrificially like Christ loved the church. 

Understand the foundation of Spirit-filled living that enables mutual submission and reverence for Christ in marriage relationships. Explore the practical differences between men and women that God designed, and discover why Satan targets Christian marriages and families. Find biblical answers to modern marriage challenges, including what to do when feelings fade, how to handle decision-making authority, and the husband's role in his wife's spiritual growth. 

This teaching covers male headship based on creation order, the Greek concept of agape love, and practical applications for strengthening your marriage relationship. Whether you're married, engaged, or single, gain valuable insights into God's design for marriage that creates strong families and communities. Learn how to approach marriage with a servant's heart, value your spouse as God values them, and build a relationship that honors Christ while addressing real-life challenges that couples face today.

Ephesians 5:18

Ephesians 5:21

Ephesians 5:22-23

Ephesians 5:25

1 Peter 3:7

1 Timothy 2

Discover the crucial difference between being sealed and filled with the Holy Spirit that every Christian needs to understand. This biblical teaching explores two distinct spiritual experiences that are often confused but have dramatically different implications for your daily Christian walk and spiritual growth.

Learn about the permanent sealing that occurs at salvation according to Ephesians 1:13, when the Holy Spirit indwells every believer forever. Unlike Old Testament times when the Spirit would come and go, modern believers enjoy permanent indwelling from the moment they place faith in the Gospel message about sin and salvation through Jesus Christ.

Understand the daily filling of the Holy Spirit commanded in Ephesians 5:18, which requires ongoing surrender and dependence on God rather than self-reliance. This filling is a choice believers must make every morning, denying their own agenda to make room for the Spirit's leading and power.

Explore the three biblical signs of being filled with the Spirit: authentic worship that comes from the heart rather than mere performance, supernatural gratitude that gives thanks in all circumstances including trials and difficulties, and willing submission to biblical authority in relationships including church leadership, marriage, family, and workplace dynamics.

This teaching addresses common misconceptions about the Holy Spirit's work in believers' lives and provides practical application for daily Christian living. Learn why some people struggle with submission to biblical leadership and how the Spirit's filling transforms worship, gratitude, and relationships.

Perfect for Christians seeking deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit's role in sanctification, spiritual growth, and effective Christian living. Whether you're a new believer or have been walking with Christ for years, this biblical exposition will help clarify these essential spiritual truths and challenge you to daily dependence on the Holy Spirit's power and guidance.

Key Verses

Ephesians 1:13

Ephesians 5:18

Ephesians 5:19-21

2 Corinthians 5:21

Titus 3:10

Understanding the judgment seat of Christ is crucial for every Christian's faith journey and eternal perspective. This biblical teaching reveals what happens after death for believers and why it should inspire confidence rather than fear. The judgment seat, known as the 'bema' in Greek, was a familiar courthouse setting in ancient Corinth that Paul used to illustrate a profound spiritual truth about Christian accountability and eternal rewards.

 

Every believer will stand before Jesus Christ to give account for their life after salvation, but this judgment is fundamentally different from the condemnation that awaits unbelievers. Christian judgment focuses on stewardship, faithfulness, and service rather than sin, which was already dealt with at the cross. This biblical truth addresses common questions about heaven, eternal life, salvation assurance, and Christian living.

 

The evaluation covers how believers used their spiritual gifts, shared their testimony, served in ministry, managed their time and resources, spread the gospel, and remained faithful to God's calling. Works done for Christ's glory will be rewarded like gold, silver, and precious stones, while selfish motives will be burned away like wood, hay, and stubble. This teaching provides essential guidance for Christian discipleship, spiritual growth, and living with eternal perspective.

 

Paul's instructions for confident Christian living include being courageous, walking by faith instead of sight, and making choices that please the Lord. The Holy Spirit serves as our guarantee of eternal inheritance, providing assurance and hope for believers facing life's challenges. This message addresses fears about death, judgment, and eternity while motivating faithful Christian service and kingdom investment.

 

Key topics covered include biblical prophecy, end times events, Christian rewards, eternal security, spiritual accountability, faithful stewardship, and practical Christian living. Understanding this judgment helps believers live with purpose, make eternal investments, and anticipate hearing 'Well done, good and faithful servant' from Jesus Christ.

 

Key Verses

2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Acts 18:12-17

Hebrews 9:27

Ecclesiastes 12:14

Romans 14:12

Discover the life-changing difference between being sealed by the Holy Spirit and being filled with the Holy Spirit. This powerful biblical teaching explains why many Christians struggle in their faith journey and how to experience the Spirit's fullness daily. 

 

Learn the two-word formula that transforms your Christian walk: deny and rely. Understand how being sealed with the Holy Spirit happens once at salvation according to Ephesians 1:13, providing permanent security and assurance. Explore why being filled with the Spirit is a daily command from Ephesians 5:18 that changes everything about your spiritual life. Find out why prayer, Bible study, and worship don't fill you with the Spirit, but rather being Spirit-filled transforms these spiritual disciplines. Discover how the Holy Spirit gives understanding of Scripture, directs prayer, and enables authentic worship and submission in relationships. Learn from Peter's powerful transformation from self-reliant failure to Spirit-filled success at Pentecost. Understand how God works in believers' lives to bring them to the end of themselves, just like He did with Peter through multiple failures and rebukes. Explore practical steps for daily Spirit-filling through self-denial and reliance on God's power. 

 

This biblical exposition covers key passages including John 16, Ephesians 5:18-21, Ephesians 6:18, and John 21. Perfect for Christians seeking deeper spiritual growth, understanding spiritual disciplines, overcoming spiritual struggles, and experiencing God's power in daily life. Learn why the Christian life isn't about trying harder but surrendering more completely to the Spirit who lives within you. 

 

Essential teaching for spiritual maturity, biblical understanding, and effective Christian living.

 

Key Verses

Ephesians 1:13

Ephesians 5:18

John 16:13

Ephesians 6:18

John 21:15-17

Discover how to live wisely and redeem time in today's broken world through biblical wisdom from Ephesians 5:15. Learn what it means to walk accurately in an evil age and why the days we live in are considered evil from a biblical perspective.

This message explores the difference between God's original design in Genesis and our current fallen reality, providing practical steps for redeeming difficult times through prayer, thanksgiving, and holy living. Find out how to pursue holiness over happiness, pray effectively for leaders and authorities, and demonstrate lasting joy that the world cannot understand or take away. Understand the connection between Genesis 3 and Revelation 21, and discover your role in redeeming the time God has given you.

Topics covered include biblical wisdom for modern living, how to pray for government leaders, finding joy in difficult circumstances, the difference between thanksgiving in versus for trials, and practical ways to live purposefully in a fallen world.

Whether you're struggling with current events, feeling overwhelmed by cultural changes, or seeking direction for wise living, this message provides biblical guidance for navigating evil days with hope and purpose. Learn how believers can actually redeem the very world we broke through sin by living according to God's will and demonstrating that our pursuit of holiness brings more satisfaction than the world's pursuit of temporary happiness.