Resources on Mark D Roberts

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts reflects on Ephesians 1:19-23 and discusses how Paul uses his intercessory prayer to preach about God’s power.

Ephesians 1:19-23

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Preaching, Prayer, Power, Christ

Love Is Patient

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Prayer, Article about Scripture

Mark D. Roberts contrasts the modern "need for speed" with the scriptural teaching that "love is patient" (1 Corinthians 13:4). Empathy toward others helps us be patient with them.

1 Corinthians 13:4

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Empathy, Love, Patience, Prayer

A Prayer for Church Leaders

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Acknowledging how Christian leaders often fall into "sexual immorality, financial dishonesty, and hunger for power," this devotional by Mark D. Roberts on Psalm 132:9 reminds readers to pray for "all who serve God as leaders."

Psalm 132:9

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Leadership, Righteousness, Corruption, Prayer

The Divine Complaint Department

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

A devotional reflection by Mark D. Roberts on Psalm 64:1. Roberts meditates on the remarkable invitation of the psalmist to present our complaints to God, adding stories about his own experience of lamenting to God.

Psalm 64:1

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Lament, Prayer, Honesty, Complaint

Have Mercy!

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

A devotional reflection by Mark D. Roberts on Psalm 123:3. Roberts explores the psalmist's cry for mercy, relating it to the Jesus Prayer, which emphasizes both our sinfulness and God's graciousness in showing undeserved favor.

Psalm 123:3

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Mercy, Prayer, Favor, Grace

How Can I Avoid Sin When I Am Angry?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Reflecting on Ephesians 4:26, Mark D. Roberts writes about avoiding sin by acknowledging our anger and sharing it with God.

Ephesians 4:26

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Anger, Sin, Prayer, Self-examination

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts' sermon starter on Psalm 122:6 notes that David's exhortation is still relevant today because "the peace of Jerusalem is even more fragile and more essential to the well-being of the world."

Psalm 122:6

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Prayer, Peace, Jerusalem, Prosperity

Prayer to the Potter God

Mark D Roberts | Re-Worship

Prayer

A prayer of thanks and petition: The clay thanks the Potter for creating and patiently shaping, calling out to the Spirit, "help me do the good things you have planned." (Inspired by Isaiah 64:8, Jeremiah 18:1-11)....

Isaiah 64:8; Jeremiah 18:1-11

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Prayer, God, Thankfulness, Clay

What Not to Do When You're Angry

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Reflecting on Ephesians 4:26-27, Mark D. Roberts writes about healthy ways of dealing with anger.

Ephesians 4:26-27

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Anger, Prayer, Sin, Wisdom

Praying with Passion

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts encourages readers to follow the example of Isaiah’s fervent prayer in Isaiah 62:1.

Isaiah 62:1

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Prayer, Passion, Devotion, Faith

Prayers of Confession on Justice

Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church | The Pastor's Workshop

Prayer of Confession

Prayers of confession on the topic of justice, including: not loving our neighbor, not seeking God's Kingdom, and turning from complacency.

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Forgiveness, Prayer, Confession, Mercy

Faithful Prayer

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts reflects on the often misinterpreted words of Jesus about prayer and faith in Matthew 21:22 and emphasizes that true faith comes from knowing God and not our own will.

Matthew 21:22

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Faith, Prayer, Knowledge, Knowledge Of God

Search Results for "Mark D Roberts" on Hymnary.org

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Not Healing, but Terror

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts uses the prayer in Jeremiah 14:19 as an example of vulnerable honesty to God during times of doubt and suffering that are part of a genuine faith.

Jeremiah 14:19

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Prayer, Honesty, Doubt, Jeremiah

Lord, Teach Us to Pray

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Reflecting on a disciple's request for Jesus to "teach us to pray," this devotional by Mark D. Roberts' on Luke 11:1 discusses how followers of Jesus should align their prayers with Jesus' theology, ministry, and message.

Luke 11:1

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Prayer, Psalms, Teaching, Discipleship

Keep on Praying

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts' devotional on Matthew 7:7 encourages readers to practice "persistent prayer." Roberts shares Jesus' promise that if we obey Jesus in continuing to pray when God seems silent, our prayers will be answered.

Matthew 7:7

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Prayer, Petition, Obedience, God's Love

You Have a Hard Time Praying, Don’t You?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Written to people who struggle to pray, this devotional by Mark D. Roberts on Ephesians 5:18-19 recommends the use of the Psalms in teaching people how "to pray openly, freely, confidently, and faithfully."

Ephesians 5:18-19

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Prayer, Teaching, Psalms, Devotion

Living Christmasly (Part 5)

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

In this devotional resource, Mark D. Roberts prayerfully reflects on Hebrews 4:14-16 and our ability to approach God's throne boldly in prayer because Jesus who knows all human weaknesses is our high priest before God.

Hebrews 4:14-16

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High Priest, Prayer, Boldness, Throne

Listen Up, God!

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

A devotional reflection by Mark D. Roberts on Psalm 54:2. Roberts suggests that the psalmist's surprising, perhaps even irrational, demand that God listen illustrates how prayer is the language of the heart rather than the head.

Psalm 54:2

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Prayer, Reason, Language, Psalms

Laws for a Different World

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Reflecting on how the Torah was written in an Ancient Near Eastern culture, Mark D. Roberts' devotional on Exodus 21:1 discusses our need to prayerfully wrestle with laws that may seem "unsettling" to us (e.g., slavery).

Exodus 21:1

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Prayer, Wrestle, Contextualization, Cultures

Voices on the Psalms

Mark Lau Branson | Fuller Studio

Article about Scripture

Taking inspiration from various theologians, this article contains a number of perspectives on the Psalms; themes discussed include poetry, justice, lament, liturgy, prayer and creative interpretation. An audio lecture on Psalms of Protest is also included.

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Psalms, Justice, Prayer, Lament