Introduction A. We may often feel that we don’t have time to pray as we should when the truth is that we don’t have time not to pray. B. When we come to realize what a great privilege prayer is, perhaps we will dedicate more time and energy to the practice of it. Discussion I. Jesus made time to pray when most others wouldn’t. A. Jesus often prayed while others were slept (Mark 1:32-39; Luke 6:12). B. Jesus prayed when His soul was...
Love
Introduction A. Of all the marvelous things with which God has blessed mankind, love is without a doubt the greatest (1 Corinthians 13:13). B. Is it any wonder then that Peter would save this for last in his list of virtues to add to our Christian character? C. You might be a loving person, but there is always room to grow. I. When we talk about love, what are we talking about? A. Learning how to love is a process of slow and steady growth...
Knowledge
Introduction A. In spite of the fact that we are living in the information age, the level of Bible knowledge seems to be near an all-time low. B. Knowledge is vitally important to our wellbeing, particularly when it comes to our spiritual wellbeing (John 8:32). I. A lack of knowledge can have disastrous results. A. Without knowledge we are sure to perish (Hosea 4:6). B. Zeal is worthless (and even dangerous) without knowledge...