Nehemiah's prayer for his impossible task was short but full of power: "O God, strengthen my hands." God mightily and miraculously answered.

What makes prayer so powerful? As David Gibbs puts it, "prayer moves the arm of the Almighty." But do we actually pray with that conviction...

Examples of crying out to God The power of crying out How God responded to crying out What a cry represents What to cry out for Why cries...

The prayer team was split. They had been asked to pray for a cancer patient to be healed and yet they knew that there were significant ways...

Deuteronomy 11:19-21 speaks of teaching God’s Word to your children when rising up, sitting down, on your doorposts, and ends with these...

Ever since the time Doug Small shared this simple message from Genesis 18 with our staff in Oak Brook, it has been a favorite, a kind of...

Have you ever wondered what the steps are between being a normal Christian and being greatly used by the Lord? This inspiring message...

“If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray …” Along with many references from the Gospels, II Chronicles...

What is prayer, and does it really change things? Can it change our nation? Can it change us? Enjoy Anthony Burrus' humor and biblical...

Spending time in prayer with the Lord is basic to our walk with Him but at the same time it seems to be one of the hardest elements of the...

Have you ever considered how dangerous it may be to know the truth without experiencing its life-changing work? Before rewarding us with...

“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” (John 7:38) This is the promise...

"[Praying with the mind of Christ] comes only when we have humbled ourselves before Him; It comes only when we are broken." These last...

Life is too short to live for self. In light of all the things God has promised you for eternity, in light of the tangible needs of real...

"The Tabernacle is a step by step means of entering the Presence of God." In this first of a two-part message, Doug Small expounds in great...

"The Tabernacle is a step by step means of entering the Presence of God." In this second of a two-part message, Doug Small expounds in...

A husband asks his wife, “Why don’t you trust me?” She replies, “I never see you praying. How can I trust your decisions if I don’t know if...

Something must happen for genuine agape love to resume it's place in modern Christianity.

In his warm and hearty style, Tom Harmon opens our eyes in a fresh new way to the amazing power that is available through contact with...

Dr. Logan has long sought to share intimacy with God. Through their times alone, the Lord has shown him some major differences between...

Here and there in Scripture, we find prayers that have a spark. Something about these prayers indicates that God heard!

When God called Keith into evangelistic work, it became evident that His hand was upon Keith. As he gave his heart and mind to the...

In this powerful and convicting message, Doug Small preaches about having sincere passion, true loyalty, and holy endurance when praying to...

Both our strengths and weaknesses can pose a threat to an intimate daily connection with Christ. We will always need God's grace. Whether...

Our sons and daughters can be protected from severe and unnecessary problems. That's because prayer isn't just for adults. When the...

The day begins in the evening! Is your mind stayed upon God at that time? Do you turn from your work, die to yourself, and acknowledge your...

David Ford never thought of heaven as a courtroom--until he had a cause to plead. Bringing a troublesome case to God that day, David found...

Why are churches today lacking power in prayer? Why are some churches even eliminating prayer meetings? In this short, yet pointed message...

Praying is a little different than covering everything in prayer. Husbands and dads have the privilege of being the coverers.

Concerned neighbors pray every day for a troubled family three doors down. Years later, the troubled family becomes gloriously saved, and...

Maybe you have been praying for many years. Maybe you have just begun to pray faithfully. Maybe you want to pray more specifically and...

Does our church have the same priorities the early church did? Jesus said, “My house shall be called a house of prayer …” (Matthew 21:13)....