Pray for Malaysia

Is God the God of the Jews only?  Is he not the God of the Gentiles too?  Yes, of Gentiles too, since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.    

This post offers guidance corresponding to pastor JD’s sermon on Luke 8:40-56 preached at The Summit Church the weekend of March 26-27, 2011.

We watch as this nameless lady with a “discharge of blood” comes to Jesus.  The crowd was thick enough that she had to “contaminate” many people with her own “uncleanness” as she struggled to get close enough to touch him.

In her mind, she came… Continue reading

Click here for the Prayer and Fasting Guide for this week… Continue reading

Pray for Bahrain

“In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;  he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth.  In his law the islands will put their hope.”  Isaiah 42:3b-4

Population:  807,131

Capital:  Manama

People:  Arab 50%, Iranian 15%… Continue reading

This post is meant to offer guidance to common “what now” questions that could emerge from pastor J.D.’s sermon on Luke 4-7 preached at the The Summit Church the weekend of March 19-20, 2011.

Jesus loves the poor, captives, oppressed, gentiles, tax collectors, and prostitutes.  Before we ask ourselves “Do we love them too?”  there is a more fundamental question we must ask ourselves.  Do we belong with them?… Continue reading

Pray for Japan

“At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, ‘Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.’  The words ‘once more’ indicate the removing of what can be shaken- that is, created things- so… Continue reading

3/9 Wednesday Lunch Time Prayer Guide

As you think about this extended time, think of this like you’re spending time with a good friend and you have a lot to talk about.  Use this guide to set the agenda and to keep you on track.  Don’t even worry about how long you pray, but focus on sharing your heart with God.

Fasting Tip

Fasting is about breaking… Continue reading

Prayer for Pakistan

“So then, God has granted even the gentiles repentance unto life.”  Acts 11:18

Population:  184,753,300

Capital:  Islamabad

People:  Urdu Muslim 30.5%, Jat 16%, Sindhi 12.8%, Pashtun 13.6%

Urbanites: 37%

Per capita GDP:  $1,022

Official language:  English;  National language… Continue reading

This post is meant to offer guidance to common “what now” questions that could emerge from Pastor J.D.’s sermon “Surprise:  Luke 1:5-25,” preached at The Summit Church on the weekend of March 5th/6th 2011.

In the sermon, we saw Elizabeth and Zechariah deal with infertility.  Actually, we only saw the end of their struggle.  As Zechariah said (foot heading into mouth), “I’m old and my wife is REALLY old… Continue reading

This post is meant to offer guidance to common “what now” questions that could emerge from Pastor J.D.’s sermon “Surprise: Luke 1:5-25,” preached at The Summit Church on the weekend of March 5-6, 2011.

In this sermon, we see Elizabeth and Zechariah deal with suffering in the form of infertility. The Bible goes out of its way to emphasize this suffering was not the result of God punishing this… Continue reading