Jesus has given gifts to the church, gifts of calling, gifts of the Spirit and gifts of inclination. Everyone has gifts. And everyone is a gift to the body of the church,

The unity of the church is not based on the background, denomination, culture, politics, or favorite color. Our unity is based on the fundamental truths of the Gospels. And we should be diligent to preserve it.

Ephesians 4 will talk to us about how we should live. For starters, let's talk about how we relate to others in the body of Christ. Do we treat each other in a way worthy of the calling?

We too often pray along the lines of our abilities or our ability to imagine what God could do. But God can do more, immeasurably more. It's time we start believing.

There are very few qualifications that need to be met for prayer to be heard. But here is a definite one: Sincerity. And that means we must be willing to cooperate in the request.

There is praying that is talking to God. That you can do anytime anywhere in any condition. But effective prayer has some qualities that the Bible talks about. We can pray and see results.

There are many misunderstanding about why your prayers are heard. Let's look to the scriptures for answers. God wants to hear your prayers.

Our prayers are powerful. And we have the privilege of cooperating with God in the work of changing the world.