Best C4 Church Podcasts (2024)

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Real Life, Week Two: Value the (Present) Gift of Singleness | Adam Derus 47:57

1d ago47:57

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Singleness is a hot topic in Christian culture, and a season that many Christians understandably struggle with. But Paul teaches us that every Christian has a God-glorifying purpose, and the path of biblical singleness is a gift that must not be wasted because it affords a better opportunity than marriage to cultivate undivided devotion to God. Joi…

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Real Life, Week One: Waiting Well | Christian Lefko 32:04

8d ago32:04

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We often find ourselves waiting for something in life. Yet seasons of waiting can often leave us frustrated or disappointed. How, then, can we learn to wait well? As we look at Psalm 37 and other places in Scripture, we see the fact of waiting, the dangers of waiting, and hope in waiting.By Christian Lefko

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In His Presence, Week Four: Ancient Evening Practices | Joel Martin 32:58

12d ago32:58

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Our morning and evenings are full of habits, intentional and unintentional. Is the Lord part of your evening rhythm? Come learn from Psalm 4 the ancient evening practices of communing with the Lord.

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In His Presence, Week Three: Lament to God | Adam Derus 33:18

19d ago33:18

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The problems of life can lead us to lament. David lets his lament lead him to the throne, where he is reminded that salvation belongs to our God.

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In His Presence, Week Two: Crown the King | Adam Derus 31:45

1M ago31:45

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There is only one King and it’s King Jesus. Psalm 2 reminds us of the foolishness of crowning ourselves king, the expected posture of honor and reverence to King Jesus, and the expectation that all people submit their lives to the true King of Kings.By Adam Derus

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In His Presence, Week One: Wisdom | Christian Lefko 38:15

1M ago38:15

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The very first Psalm confronts us with the fact that every human being is on one of two paths: the path of the righteous resulting in life, or the path of the unrighteous resulting in destruction. The path of the righteous is marked by wise living, and so we see what a wise person is to avoid, what a wise person is to do, and what a wise person is.…

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Simple Gospel, Week Twenty: How to Share the Gospel | Adam Derus 59:40

2M ago59:40

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Paul expects every believer to trust the gospel of Jesus Christ, live the gospel, and share the gospel. Together we demystify evangelism by explaining the basics of the gospel presentation so that every believer can be confident to explain the saving truth of Jesus. A Q&A session with Adam and Joel is at the end of this episode.…

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Simple Gospel, Week Eighteen: The Anatomy of True Religion | Joel Martin 41:47

2M ago41:47

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Perhaps the most terrifying words one could hear are "Depart from me I never knew you." We may profess to follow Jesus, but how do we know if our faith is genuine? Paul lays out the marks of true religion in his closing words to the Galatian church. Be reminded what true faith looks like!By Joel Martin

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Simple Gospel, Week Seventeen: Risk Loving Others for the Glory of God | Adam Derus 40:24

2M ago40:24

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Paul expects that our freedom in Christ leads to loving God and loving others. But loving others is a risk and requires us to jump into the mess of life. Risky love restores sinners, bears burdens, and shares sacrificially. Are you willing to risk loving others for the glory of God?By Adam Derus

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Simple Gospel, Week Sixteen: The Fruits of the Spirit | Adam Derus 42:11

2M ago42:11

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Christians ought to be different from the world because only true Christians can bear fruit from God. As we obey the command to walk in the Spirit, let's examine the fruits of the Spirit that should be increasing in our lives.By Adam Derus

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Simple Gospel, Week Fifteen: Keep on Walking in the Spirit | Adam Derus 43:24

3M ago43:24

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Paul gives one of the most important commands in the entire Christian life: Walk in the Spirit. To understand better why and how we do that, we unpack five key words to help us live by the Spirit – Motivation, Source, Battle, Contrast, and Consistency.By Adam Derus

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Simple Gospel, Week Fourteen: Open Your Eyes | Dr. George Murray 57:09

3M ago57:09

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Come and learn from Jesus' disciples who struggled (as we do) to remember six key things that should be at the forefront of our lives: Value, Mission, Vision, Time, Place, and Salvation.By George Murray

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Simple Gospel, Week Thirteen: True Freedom | Joel Martin 40:59

3M ago40:59

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As Americans we think we are freedom experts, but we have much to learn. True and biblical freedom is freedom from self-saving and is not about freedom to follow our desires. Come learn about true freedom and the freedom to love others.By Joel Martin

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Simple Gospel, Week Twelve: A Spiritual Ancestry Test | Christian Lefko 44:13

3M ago44:13

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Paul uses the story of Sarah and Hagar to illustrate two different ways of approaching religion: human effort vs. divine grace. His Jewish opponents were confident that they were in the correct lineage of Abraham. But Paul demonstrates that they are actually in the line of Hagar, and thus the line of slavery. He challenges the Galatians, and us, wh…

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Simpel Gospel, Week Eleven: You are Family...Why Reject Then? | Joel Martin 39:29

4M ago39:29

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God has adopted us into his family. Why would we want to go back to slavery and reject our Father and our family in Christ? Explore Galatians 4 to learn the secret of resting in God rather than fighting for control.By Joel Martin

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Simple Gospel, Week Ten: The Assurance of Adoption | Adam Derus 42:31

4M ago42:31

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Many Christians lack assurance of salvation, not because they doubt the power of God, but because they doubt whether that power has saved them. Come and see how the Son came to make many sons, and how the power of adoption provides a basis for biblical assurance.

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Simple Gospel, Week Nine: What is the Gospel? | Joel Martin 1:05:19

4M ago1:05:19

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We say things like the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. The gospel is central. But have we stopped to consider? What is the gospel precisely? Is it the resurrection? Substitutionary atonement? Baptism? What is included? What isn’t necessary? Come find out!By Joel Martin

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Simple Gospel, Week Eight: Embrace Oneness | Joshua Brussel 43:40

4M ago43:40

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In a world filled with broken relationships, believers are called to embrace oneness by recognizing our need, receiving the gifts of salvation, and walking in the unity created by Christ.

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Simple Gospel, Week Seven: The Inferiority of the Law | Adam Derus 42:38

5M ago42:38

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What role does the law play in salvation? How does the law compare to faith? Join us as Paul reveals the limits of the law and brings us to an emphatic conclusion: that faith and promise are superior to the law in every single way.By Adam Derus

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Simple Gospel, Week Six: Defended | Joel Martin 47:31

5M ago47:31

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We become a Christian through the gospel, but are we then done with it? Do we need to focus on our effort now? Is the Christian life the gospel from beginning to end? Come explore Galatians 3 and the gospel defended from beginning to end.By Joel Martin

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Simple Gospel, Week Five: Gospel Defended | Adam Derus 43:14

5M ago43:14

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After being entrusted with the gospel, Paul begins to defend the purity and truth of the gospel. Through Paul's confrontation with Peter, we see that we are to defend the gospel against hypocrisy, against barriers to grace, and against misapplication.By Adam Derus

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Simple Gospel, Week Four: Preserving the Truth of the Gospel | Christian Lefko 39:28

6M ago39:28

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Paul recounts that when he made his second visit to Jerusalem, he presented the gospel he was preaching to Peter, James and John. In response, they affirmed both his apostleship and his message. But when some “false brothers” tried to get him to compromise, he did not budge for a moment. This story teaches us that the truth of the gospel is a prere…

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Simple Gospel, Week Three: God's Gospel | Adam Derus 41:16

6M ago41:16

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Paul reveals that his personal and gospel authority come directly by way of revelation from God, a truth that is born out in his own testimony. Paul's story compels us to see that God's gospel changes lives, gives us purpose, is authoritative, and is ultimately for his glory. Text: Galatians 1:10-24By Adam Derus

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Simple Gospel, Week Two: Gospel Desertion | Adam Derus 39:03

6M ago39:03

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Paul's love for the Galatians compels him to address their shocking choice to desert the one true gospel, a foolish choice with dire consequences. Together, we examine the need to strengthen our faith in the true gospel and guard against the pull to drift away. Text: Galatians 1:6-10By Adam Derus

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Simple Gospel, Week One: Church, This is the Gospel | Joel Martin 37:23

6M ago37:23

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There is a battle between the true simple gospel and other gospels. We need to be reminded of the simple gospel that Jesus died for our sins, was raised from the dead according to God's will and for God's glory. Passage: Galatians 1:1-5By Joel Martin

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The Gift of God: The Giver and the Gift | Adam Derus 39:42

7M ago39:42

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The character of God provides a welcome chance to reorient ourselves amidst the discouragements, distractions, and busyness of the holidays. Come see that God is both the Giver and the Gift, and be reminded to worship the Father as the great giver and rejoice in the Spirit as our uniqueBy Adam Derus

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Hardball, Week Eight: What About the Failures of the Church? | Adam Derus 1:01:30

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The church is full of hypocrites or self-righteous fanatics, and the history of the church is littered with injustices and violence. Join us as we examine the heart of God and the failures of his church—and how this is a picture of the Gospel.By Adam Derus

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Greatest Hits: Who Needs Your Faith? | Josh Beers 33:06

8M ago33:06

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In the common story of the healing of the paralytic, we see the transformational reality that this powerful encounter with Jesus happens because of the faith of the friends. How can the strength of your public and intentional faith change someone else's life? Passage: Mark 2By Josh Beers

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Hardball, Week Seven: How Can We Trust the Bible? | Adam Derus 1:00:08

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The Christian faith requires belief in the Bible, but many skeptics question the reliability of the Scriptures. Should we really build our lives around this book? Come explore as we discuss four important steps to increase our trust in the Bible.By Adam Derus

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Hardball, Week Six: The Problem of Exclusivity | Adam Derus 1:00:17

9M ago1:00:17

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Many people object to Jesus' exclusive claim that He is the only way to God, that there is one narrow path to the Father. But is it unfair to claim there really is only one way to heaven through Jesus? And what about those who have never heard of Jesus?By Adam Derus

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Hardball, Week Five: How Could a Loving God Send People to Hell? | Adam Derus 1:05:32

9M ago1:05:32

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Together we approach this apparent contradiction by examining briefly the Christian teaching on death and hell, followed by seven thoughts to ponder in response to this question. A time of Q&A with Kyle, Adam, and Joel follows the message.By Adam Derus

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Hardball, Week Four: Christianity and Science - Friends or Enemies? | Joel Martin 1:01:59

9M ago1:01:59

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Are Christianity and Science at odds? Come see why they are not enemies, but instead friends. In fact, you need a Christian worldview to do consistent science.By Joel Martin

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Greatest Hits: Glorify the Son | Welton Bonner 41:31

10M ago41:31

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Jesus boldly and audaciously asks his Father to glorify Himself in the High Priestly prayer. Join us to see why the Son deserves such glory and to be challenged to not settle for lesser glories in this life, but to live our lives to the glory of God the Son. Passage: John 17:1-5By Welton Bonner

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Hardball, Week Three: Evidence for the Resurrection | Joel Martin 59:51

10M ago59:51

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if Jesus isn’t raised from the dead, all of Christianity is a fraud. How can we be convinced of such a crucial fact. Come explore the evidence for the resurrection. A time of Q&A with Joel and David Harrop follows the message.By Joel Martin

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Hardball, Week Two: How Could a Good God Allow Suffering? | Adam Derus 1:02:04

10M ago1:02:04

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In a world full of suffering, many have questioned whether the presence of evil disproves God. Together we examine the presence of evil as an argument for God, think through why God might allow suffering, and examine God's solution to the problem of evil. A time of Q&A with Karis, Adam, and Joel follows the message.…

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Hardball, Week One: Apologetics - How to Talk to Anyone About the Gospel | Dr. Mark Farnham 57:55

10M ago57:55

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Dr. Farnham, Professor of Apologetics at LBC, unpacks and demystifies apologetics by explaining the relationship between apologetics and evangelism, encouraging us to live pure lives while knowing what we believe and why, and ends with giving five steps to share the gospel with anybody. A time of Q&A with Dr. Mark Farnham and Adam follows the messa…

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How to Not Suck at Life, Week Seven: Lead as a Servant | Adam Derus 49:01

10M ago49:01

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How do we find lasting influence in our lives? How do we become great in the kingdom of God? Jesus teaches us and models for us a simple but profound answer: Lead as a Servant.By Adam Derus

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How to Not Suck at Life, Week Six: Time Management - Do All the Good You Can | Joel Martin 38:16

11M ago38:16

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We are created for good works... a lot of them. How do we do all the good we can for the glory of God? It starts with avoiding the way of the sluggard or the idolater. It continues with practical skills and planning that help us to make the most of every opportunity. Learn what God has to say about time management.…

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How to Not Suck at Life, Week Five: Rest | Joel Martin 37:01

11M ago37:01

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What comes first in your world, work or rest? Which one gives you a sense of identity? What does the Bible say about rest and work? Surprisingly God primarily calls us to rest and he calls us to radical feasting and joy in him.By Joel Martin

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Greatest Hits: Ezekiel - The Healing of Shame | Mark Fodale 48:35

11M ago48:35

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God is passionately in love with us, but we have played the part of an adulterer and broken his heart, yet he loves us faithfully. Come and hear about God’s wonderful love for you.By Mark Fodale

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How to Not Suck at Life, Week Four: Technology - A Spiritual Assessment | Adam Derus 40:18

12M ago40:18

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In the fight for spiritual formation, join us for a self-assessment to determine whether technology is helping or hurting in you in your quest to be more like Jesus.By Adam Derus

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How to Not Suck at Life, Week Three: Wisdom on Conflict | Adam Derus 43:13

12M ago43:13

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Conflict is inescapable in this life. What are practical ways to handle conflict and honor God? The Scriptures instruct us to examine ourselves, seek reconciliation, and go directly to our brother, leading us to end with some practical wisdom.By Adam Derus

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How to Not Suck at Life, Week Two: Health and Food | Joel Martin 39:41

12M ago39:41

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The apostle Paul says that physical training is of some value, but training in godliness is of great value. Does this mean we shouldn’t care much about the body? Find out what the Bible has to say about our health and food and how we can glorify God in our bodies.By Joel Martin

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How to Not Suck at Life, Week One: Financial Wisdom and Stewardship | Adam Derus 45:13

1y ago45:13

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The Scriptures give us much wisdom regarding money because it's a huge part of our daily lives. Join us for a fast-paced bible study on financial responsibility through the lens of contentment, stewardship, and giving to help us grow our own financial stewardship.By Adam Derus

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Greatest Hits: Anxiety - An Invitation to Grow | George May 50:31

1y ago50:31

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Anxiety is a reality that is crippling a generation. However, the anxiety many of us experience can be used as a catalyst for our growth. Join us for a sermon and Q&A that invites us to draw near to God, examine our hearts, and focus on things that matter for eternity. Passage: Matthew 6

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Greatest Hits: Elijah - Exhaustion to Rest | John Tornfelt 46:21

1y ago46:21

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Our world is full of hustle and bustle, leaving most of us with busy lives and exhausted souls. Together we see ourselves in Elijah who found himself with an exhausted soul, and a need to find rest for his soul.By John Tornfelt

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Prayer Matters, Week Four: Problems in Prayer | Joel Martin 39:51

1y ago39:51

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Why pray if God is sovereign? God promises that if we ask in his name, he will do it. So, why doesn't he? Come learn what the Scriptures teach us in response to these tough and provoking questions.By Joel Martin

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Greatest Hits: The Meaning of Worship | David Harrop 30:07

1y ago30:07

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This week, we focus on the meaning of worship as developed in the Old Testament. We saw how worship was evident in the way obedience lived out in the lives of God’s people (no matter what!) and that worship meant giving what was costly to the one worshippingBy David Harrop

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Prayer Matters. Week Three: How to Pray | Adam Derus 40:52

1y ago40:52

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How should the church pray so that we might experience the power of the prayer see in the Scriptures? Together we see the biblical example that we should pray purposefully, pray persistently, pray patiently, and pray practically.By Adam Derus

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Prayer Matters, Week Two: The Lord's Prayer - What to Pray | Joel Martin 36:21

1y ago36:21

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On one hand, prayer is simple. It’s talking to God. On the other hand, we often get it wrong by centering on ourselves, making it individual, and leaving out God. Come learn what it is to pray as Jesus taught us in the Lord’s Prayer.By Joel Martin

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