Prayer of the Church | Prayer Series

Why is Praying Scripture Important? | Small Talk

In this episode, Jennifer and Rebecca discuss the importance of praying scripture, how it honors God, and how it deepens our understanding and confidence in our prayers. They share personal examples, biblical stories, and practical tips for incorporating scripture into prayer. Takeaways: * Praying scripture honors God and shows belief in His word. * Scripture-based prayers build confidence and trust in God’s promises. * Memorizing and hiding scripture in your heart enhances prayer and understanding. Chapters: * 00:00 Introduction to Praying Scripture * 02:49 The Importance of Honoring God in Prayer * 05:30 Examples of Scriptural Prayers * 08:41 Personal Reflections on Prayer * 09:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Scripture Resources: * Luke 24:45 * Ephesians 1:17 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit notourwordsministry.substack.com [https://notourwordsministry.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Why Is Your Testimony Important? | Small Talk

In this episode, Jennifer and Rebecca discuss the importance of both personal and gospel testimonies and emphasizing how they encourage and inspire faith for ourselves and others. They highlights the importance of sharing God’s work and passing spiritual legacy across generations. They share biblical insights and practical applications for sharing your testimony effectively. Chapters: * 00:00 Introduction to the importance of testimony * 00:27 Why is your testimony important? * 01:24 The two parts of a testimony: Gospel and personal experience * 02:14 Biblical examples of testimony: Mark 16 and John 3:16 * 03:37 Personal stories of transformation and faith * 04:48 The spiritual and physical healing testimonies (John 9) * 07:02 The woman at the well: personal encounter and evangelism * 08:18 The impact of testimony on others’ faith * 09:06 Passing faith to the next generation * 10:07 Conclusion and encouragement to share your testimony Scripture Resources: * 1 Chronicles 16:24 * Psalm 9:1 * Psalm 26:6-7 * Psalm 78:4 * 1 John 5:11 * John 4 - The Woman at the Well This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit notourwordsministry.substack.com [https://notourwordsministry.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Why is Fearing the Lord Crucial to Our Walk with Him? | Small Talk

In this episode, Jennifer and Rebecca discuss what it means to fear the Lord and why it is important in our walk with God. They emphasize reverence, obedience, and the blessings that come with it. They will introduce biblical definitions, promises, and practical implications for living a life of fearing the Lord. Takeaways: * Fearing the Lord is about reverence and obedience, not fear of punishment. * The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and understanding. * Fearing the Lord brings blessings such as provision, protection, and long life. * Living in reverence of God involves turning away from evil and submitting to His authority. Chapters: * 00:00 Introduction to Small Talk Series * 01:45 Understanding the Fear of the Lord * 05:50 Biblical Insights on the Fear of the Lord * 09:12 The Relational Aspect of Fearing the Lord Resources Verses: * Proverbs 1:7 * Proverbs 9:10 * Proverbs 10:27 * Psalm 19:9 * Psalm 34:7 * Psalm 111:5 * Psalm 111:10 * Psalm 112:1 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit notourwordsministry.substack.com [https://notourwordsministry.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

You Broke It - Fix It | Pastor Richard

In this episode, Pastor Richard reflects on the difference of what it means to be a weak Christian compared to that of becoming strong in the Lord. He points out that it is up to each one of us to fix it. He then discusses how we can accomplish that in our own lives. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit notourwordsministry.substack.com [https://notourwordsministry.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Prayer of the Church | Prayer Series

In this episode, Jennifer and Rebecca dissect Acts 12 and the powerful story of Peter’s miraculous rescue from prison in response to the earnest prayers by the church. They discuss the importance of prayer, faith, and how we can expect the supernatural work of God. Join us as we analyze the biblical account, its lessons on prayer and trust, and how to apply these principles in our own lives. Takeaways * Prayer should be accompanied by expectation of God’s supernatural work * God responds to earnest prayer in ways that often exceed our expectations * Trust in God’s timing and His ability to deliver, even in impossible circumstances * The importance of faith and confidence in God’s promises * Recognizing God’s hand in everyday situations and in moments of crisis Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Prayers of the Church * 02:03 The Context of Peter’s Imprisonment * 06:06 The Power of Prayer in Crisis * 10:17 The Church’s Reaction to Peter’s Rescue * 14:56 Expecting the Supernatural in Prayer This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit notourwordsministry.substack.com [https://notourwordsministry.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]