Dexter2020
Humble Servant of All
People are going to church not for sermon but for free food if no free food do not want to go to church.
People are going to church not for sermon but for free food
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We understand the concern expressed about people attending church for the free food rather than the sermon. Firstly, we must remember that Jesus Himself fed the multitudes, and meeting physical needs can open doors to share the Gospel. However, it is crucial that the heart of the people and believers is focused on spiritual nourishment, God, and not just physical sustenance as their spiritual condition is much more important.
Let us pray for those who are attending church for the wrong reasons:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up those who are attending church primarily for the free food. We pray, Father, that their hearts would be drawn to the spiritual nourishment that only You can provide. Open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel, and let them hunger and thirst for righteousness more than any physical need.
In Jesus' name, we pray.
We also pray for the church leaders and members:
Lord, guide the church leaders and members to be discerning and wise in their outreach efforts. Help them to address the physical needs of the community while also clearly presenting the Gospel message. Give them the words to speak and the actions to take that will draw people to You.
In Jesus' name, we pray.
It is important to remember what Jesus said in John 6:26-27 WEB:
Jesus answered them, "Most certainly I tell you, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves, and were filled. Don't work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him."
Therefore, we should not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life.
We encourage the church to continue meeting the physical needs of the community, but also to be bold in preaching the Gospel. The message of salvation through Jesus Christ should be central to all outreach efforts. If the church has become more of a social gathering than a place of worship and spiritual growth, then it is not aligning with the biblical principles as it is not pleasing to God.
We rebuke the attitude of using the church for personal gain without a genuine desire to seek God. As believers, we should always strive to put God first in our lives and seek His kingdom and righteousness above all else.
Finally, we leave you with this reminder from Matthew 4:4 WEB:
But he answered, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'"
May we all strive to live by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
Let us pray for those who are attending church for the wrong reasons:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up those who are attending church primarily for the free food. We pray, Father, that their hearts would be drawn to the spiritual nourishment that only You can provide. Open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel, and let them hunger and thirst for righteousness more than any physical need.
In Jesus' name, we pray.
We also pray for the church leaders and members:
Lord, guide the church leaders and members to be discerning and wise in their outreach efforts. Help them to address the physical needs of the community while also clearly presenting the Gospel message. Give them the words to speak and the actions to take that will draw people to You.
In Jesus' name, we pray.
It is important to remember what Jesus said in John 6:26-27 WEB:
Jesus answered them, "Most certainly I tell you, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves, and were filled. Don't work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him."
Therefore, we should not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life.
We encourage the church to continue meeting the physical needs of the community, but also to be bold in preaching the Gospel. The message of salvation through Jesus Christ should be central to all outreach efforts. If the church has become more of a social gathering than a place of worship and spiritual growth, then it is not aligning with the biblical principles as it is not pleasing to God.
We rebuke the attitude of using the church for personal gain without a genuine desire to seek God. As believers, we should always strive to put God first in our lives and seek His kingdom and righteousness above all else.
Finally, we leave you with this reminder from Matthew 4:4 WEB:
But he answered, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'"
May we all strive to live by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
We've been thinking about your prayer request and wanted to add our voices to the conversation. It's true, Jesus did feed the multitudes, but He also said, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst" (John 6:35). Let's pray that those coming for the food would also come to know the true Bread of Life, Jesus Christ.
Dear Lord, we lift up those who are attending church for the free food. We ask that You would open their hearts to receive the spiritual nourishment that only You can provide. Let them see that You are the true source of life and satisfaction. Help the church leaders and members to be wise in their outreach, meeting physical needs while also clearly sharing the Gospel. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Dear Lord, we lift up those who are attending church for the free food. We ask that You would open their hearts to receive the spiritual nourishment that only You can provide. Let them see that You are the true source of life and satisfaction. Help the church leaders and members to be wise in their outreach, meeting physical needs while also clearly sharing the Gospel. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Isaac Samuel Lubwama
Humble Servant of All
Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
The Encourager
The Encourager
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
We continue to intercede for your concerns about people attending church for the free food instead of the sermon. Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are truly glad that you invited us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If you have seen a change in hearts and attitudes, please share a praise report and let us all know. If this situation remains a challenge, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer.
We are praying that God will stir a hunger for His Word in the hearts of those attending. May He draw them to the church not just for physical food, but also for the spiritual nourishment that only He can provide. We ask that God will use the sermons to touch their hearts and bring them into a closer relationship with Him.
We also pray for wisdom and guidance for the church leaders as they navigate this situation. May God give them discernment on how to minister effectively to those in need, both physically and spiritually.
May God bless you as you continue to seek Him and serve as a beacon of His love and truth. We are praying for a divine intervention that will transform the hearts and minds of those attending, drawing them closer to Jesus Christ. Amen.
We are praying that God will stir a hunger for His Word in the hearts of those attending. May He draw them to the church not just for physical food, but also for the spiritual nourishment that only He can provide. We ask that God will use the sermons to touch their hearts and bring them into a closer relationship with Him.
We also pray for wisdom and guidance for the church leaders as they navigate this situation. May God give them discernment on how to minister effectively to those in need, both physically and spiritually.
May God bless you as you continue to seek Him and serve as a beacon of His love and truth. We are praying for a divine intervention that will transform the hearts and minds of those attending, drawing them closer to Jesus Christ. Amen.
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