With Christ in the School of Prayer
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Prayer’s Certainties
In this message Pastor Byron explores how our image of God affects our prayer life, using the parable of the persistent friend to teach that God’s heart is infinitely greater than even the best human father. He emphasizes the importance of desperate, dependent prayer and encourages believers to trust in God’s goodness even when His
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God as Shelter
In this message Pastor Byron examines the petition “lead us not into temptation” from the Lord’s Prayer, teaching that effective prayer begins with humble dependence on God, wisdom to recognize subtle temptations, and strength to face the evil one. He emphasizes that believers must approach God recognizing their vulnerability to sin and Satan’s schemes.
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Prayer and Forgiveness
In this message Pastor Byron addresses how unconfessed sin and unforgiveness create barriers in our prayer life, using the imagery of a solar eclipse blocking the sun’s light. He teaches that effective prayer requires approaching God with contrition, confession, and a willingness to forgive others as Christ has forgiven us.
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Prayer: For What Do We Ask?
In this message Pastor Byron teaches how to approach God in prayer by examining “thy kingdom come” and “give us our daily bread” from the model prayer. He emphasizes filtering everything through kingdom values, praying with daily dependence on God, and remembering His compassionate provisions with a grateful heart.
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Prayer: Let Go and Let God
In this message Pastor Byron explains how prayer is the vital connection that enables believers to experience God’s power and abundant life, using the analogy of a broken sprinkler system. He teaches that preparation for prayer involves recalibrating our minds to God’s greatness, remembering His loving care as Father, and rendering our will to His.
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The Necessity of Prayer
In this message Pastor Byron begins a series on prayer by establishing that godly praying is not instinctive but requires intentional discipline and time with God. He emphasizes two foundational assumptions: having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and being willing to carve out dedicated time to do business with God in prayer.