“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or …

“So we fasted and implored our God for this, and he listened to our entreaty.” — Ezra 8:23 The Bible is overflowing with examples of how communal fasting led to God doing mighty things and answering prayers. Ezra 8:23 is one of them! As Ezra and God’s people fasted they brought their prayer requests to God, and God answered their …

“And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces so that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.” — Matthew 6:16 Tonight begins a 5 day church-wide fast. We are seeking God’s face, his presence, and blessing as we begin a new year. …

During the last forty days of 2024 we strategically prayed as we sought to end the year strong! Each day we focused on specific prayer requests for the coming year. Now, as 2025 begins, we are dedicating ourselves to a time of fasting. Before we fast, we must answer a few questions: What is fasting and why do we do …

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16 Tomorrow begins a new year, which means another year of ministry for us as a church! Next year we want to keep the main thing, the main thing — our main thing is Bible teaching about Jesus. …

“and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.’” — Luke 5:10 “How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have …

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” — Philippians 4:8 Our thoughts shape our hearts and actions. God’s Word calls us to focus on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, …

“‘But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.’” — Acts 1:8 God’s mission extends beyond our comfort zones, calling us to be witnesses both in our local neighborhoods and across the globe. God is …

“But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put …

“You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.”— 2Co 1:11 “praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints…” —Eph 6:18 “To this end we …