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03 – Staying Focused – How to Pray Part 2 – Pastor David Payne – Ask the Pastor
1. It seems like there is a lot of “Look at me.” Man looks on the outside; God looks on the heart. Could one do all the “religious” things and still not be saved? Yes. Absolutely. In fact, that was the issue that Jesus often raised that so angered the religious folk. He said that [...]
Read more02 – Staying Focused – How to Pray Part 1 – Pastor David Payne – Ask the Pastor
1. It’s difficult to begin a prayer with “Father” since that term has a negative image for me. Is it wrong to feel that way? It’s not wrong to feel that way. That’s how you feel. But that’s why it is so important to be a good theologian. You need to know what the Bible [...]
Read more01 – Staying Focused – Investing in the Kingdom – Pastor David Payne – Ask the Pastor
1. Is there anything intrinsically important or valuable about fasting? Or is it a simple act of obedience? It is both an act of obedience and has intrinsic value. Our lives easily focus on the things of this world. Physical needs tend to demand our attention. We naturally give priority to the everyday needs around [...]
Read more06 – Going beyond the limits – Pastor David Payne – Ask the Pastor
Outstanding teaching…thanks. I am a manager of a credit dept. how do I implement “give to them that ask of thee” in my career? We must differentiate between the response of a public institution and a personal response. Jesus is referring to a personal response to an enemy in need. For instance, a retail department [...]
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