Search Results on Mark D Roberts

Preaching Through Prayer

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

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, Jesus Christ

A Prayer for Church Leaders

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

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

How Can I Avoid Sin When I Am Angry?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

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

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

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 (spiritual), Jerusalem, Prosperity

Praying with Passion

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

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

Faithful Prayer

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

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

Having a Hard Time Praying?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

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 (book), Devotion

The On-Going Conversation

Robert M Holmes | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on Luke 11:1-13, Robert Holmes preaches on prayer stating that when we pray, we must be willing to enter into honest conversation with God; God will certainly be honest with us.

Luke 11:1-13

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Awareness Of God, Prayer, Discipleship, Spirituality

Help and Thank You!

Carolyn C Brown | Worshiping With Children

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase, Children's Sermon or Lesson

Carolyn Brown offers children's worship resources to teach the themes found in 1 Samuel 1:4-20, 2:1-10; Psalm 16; Daniel 12:1-3; Mark 13:1-8; and Hebrews 10:11-25, including Hannah's prayer, Christ's authority, and the end times.

1 Samuel 1:4-20, 2:1-10; Psalm 16; Daniel 12:1-3

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Prayer, Hannah, Apocalypse, Good Works

Keep on Praying

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

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

Laws for a Different World

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

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, Culture

Church Visitor Becomes Answer to Prayer

Paul Meier | Preaching Today

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Paul Meier tells the story of visiting a church and becoming an answer to their prayer, illustrating themes such as God's provision and the power of prayer. Appropriate for Luke 11:5-13, Mark 11:22-25, and similar passages.

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Faith, Prayer, Faithfulness, Visitors

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

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Praying for Those Who Hurt Us

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

Loving our enemies is not easy. Nor is it easy to bless them or to pray for them. But this is the way of Jesus. A devotional on Luke 6:28 by Mark D. Roberts.

Luke 6:28

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Blessing, Enemy, Prayer

Listen Up, God!

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

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

Living Christmasly (Part 5)

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

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

Faith and Love in Thessalonica

Richard Niell Donovan | Sermon Writer

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

This verse-by-verse commentary by Richard Niell Donovan on 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 focuses on the original language and historical context. Useful for sermons and Bible studies.

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

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Love, Judgment, Paul/saul, Faith

Formed by God through Scripture

Graham Kings | The Living Church

Article about Worship and the Sacraments, Article about Church History

Graham King shares the history of the Daily Office, encouraging for its continued use, with both duty and joy, as a means of being formed through Scripture by God.

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Prayer, Liturgy, Daily Office

Keep Alert by Praying

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

A devotional reflection by Mark D. Roberts on Luke 21:36. Roberts notes how the Greek grammar indicates that prayer is not an additional thing, but rather the very means by which Christians "stay alert."

Luke 21:36

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Prayer, Watch, Greek, Second Coming

Continuing to Pray

Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Assurance of Pardon and 5 more types

This outline for a worship service focuses on the necessity of faithful prayer as demonstrated by the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8 and as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

Luke 18:1-8

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Heidelberg Catechism, Prayer, Widow

God Isn't Answering

Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Sermon Preparation and 1 more types

This resource focuses on the paradox in our prayer life related to doubt based on Psalms 10, 13 and James 5:13-18. Sermon starters and suggestions for music and liturgy are included.

Psalms 10, 13; James 5:13-18

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Prayer, Doubt