https://www.cbcninilchik.com/podcasts/171900/ Taking a break from our devotional series, "Christ in the Psalms", this devotional series was delivered at our midweek prayer meetings so we may learn to commune in prayer more intimately with our God. Religion & Spirituality Calvary Baptist Church http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/images/series/1440/1440/171900.1725326933.jpg https://www.cbcninilchik.com/podcasts/171900/ en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:56:45 +0000 30 Jon Cardwell no Taking a break from our devotional series, "Christ in the Psalms", this devotional series was delivered at our midweek prayer meetings so we may learn to commune in prayer more intimately with our God. https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/111223333551433 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * Download the notes in PDF ^^^ Other Scripture References Cited: 1 Cor 14:15; Rom 8:26-27 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/111223333551433 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:18:27 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/11523557202205 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * Download the notes in PDF ^^^ Other Scripture References Cited: Matt 12:31; Matt 26:24; John 17:9; John 17:12; 1 Cor 16:22; Gal 1:8-9; 1 Jn 2:18; 1 Jn 4:1-6 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/11523557202205 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:33:39 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1030232247494062 I. Pray... …for fellow believers that they would, by God's grace, be a blessing to others through their godly behavior, since the Lord's eyes are upon the righteous and His ear is open to their prayers. 1 Pet 3:8-13 (quotes Psa 34:12-16 in vv10-12) II. Prominently Note… 1. A proper spiritual diet not only includes daily Bible reading and prayer, but both are supplemented by regular attendance in a local congregation. Without fellowship with likeminded believers, our understanding of Scripture will be perverted; and moreover, our prayer lives will be weakened since we will not be able to pray passionately, convincingly with conviction "OUR Father…" "Give US… OUR" "Forgive US OUR" "Lead US" "Deliver US". (see Heb 10:24-25) 2. While SermonAudio, YouTube, Radio, television and recorded sermons are good and useful, they can never replace our need for actually being spiritually fed in fellowship with other believers from Spirit-filled preaching in the obedient attendance of Spirit-filled believers. This is why "Internet Church" is a form of apostasy. To substitute church attendance for these aforementioned mediums is not only open disobedience to the Lord's command to gather, but is particularly antichrist which the denies the harmonious gospel of eternal fellowship (viz. eternal communion in the Tri-une God; also the incarnation of God in Christ to fellowship among fallen mankind; etc.) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1030232247494062 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:18:25 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1021235526882 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * Pray… …when you know of a fellow believer suffering (1 Cor 12:26); and when you are cheerful, praise prayerfully in song to the Lord (Eph 5:19). James 5:13-15 (emphasizing v13; see 1 Cor 12:26; Eph 5:19) …for humility to call upon church leadership for prayers when you are sick, depressed, troubled, confused, have sinned, lack understanding from a portion of God's Word, etc. James 5:13-15 (emphasizing vv14-15; "sick" is Gk. word ἀσθενέω [as-then-E-ō], meaning: feeble, diseased, sick, weak) …for one another to be made whole after confessing sins and faults to each other because our flesh opposes such open humility and vulnerability. Why? See next point. James 5:16 (emphasizing v16a; "healed" is Gk. word ἰάομαι [ee-A-o-mī], meaning: cure, heal, or make whole) When we pray as above, it causes us to lean more firmly and faithfully upon Christ Jesus for His strength and cleansing power. This is why our flesh, the faithless world, and the foul minions of Satan hate Christ, hate God's grace, hate Christ's gospel. James 5:16 (emphasizing v16b; see Eph 6:10, 12; 1 Jn 1:9) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1021235526882 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:11:50 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/101423530127760 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * Pray… …for fellow believers to act honorably in all things, that their conscience will also be clear. Heb 13:18-19 (emphasizing v18) …for fellow believers whom you know to be away from fellowship for whatever reason, that they may be restored to fellowship with us. Heb 13:18-19 (emphasizing v19) …that our powerful God of peace equip fellow believers with every good thing needed to do God's will so that Christ is exalted and the Father is glorified. Heb 13:20-21 NOTE: This letter also concludes with the benediction, "Grace be with all of you" (Heb 13:25). As a prayer, this was covered in Lesson 22 on 6/14/23. https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/101423530127760 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:09:57 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/109232029531844 Pray… …with thanksgiving for brothers and sisters in Christ because of their love of Jesus and faith toward Him. Philemon 4-6 (emphasizing vv4-5; see v7) …for those same brothers or sisters in Christ, asking the heavenly Father to grace them with a powerful sharing of their faith so that others may be blessed with a full knowledge of what God has done in them through Christ. Philemon 4-6 (emphasizing v6) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/109232029531844 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:16:59 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1032355064356 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * Pray… …for fellow believers you have shared the gospel with or have disciple; and thank God for their hearts for the gospel (I remember your tears). 2 Tim 1:3-4 (see Psa 126:5) …for those fellow believers who are merciful and compassionate to the peril of other believers that they may receive a double portion of God's mercy, both to that believer and also to his or her household. 2 Tim 1:16-18 (see Matt 5:7) …that God the Son will be glorified in our lives, just as God the Father will. 2 Tim 4:17-18 (emphasizing, v18b; see 1 Cor 10:31) …that the presence of the Lord Jesus will be with the spirit of your pastor and others in church leadership. 2 Tim 4:22 (emphasizing v22a; see 1 Sam 3:19) NOTE: Paul also concludes his pastoral epistles (1 Tim 6:21; 2 Tim 4:22; Titus 3:15) in the same way he concludes every one of his epistles: Rom 16:20; 1 Cor 16:23; 2 Cor 13:14; Gal 6:18; Eph 6:24; Phil 4:23; Col 4:18; 1 Thess 5:28; 2 Thess 3:18; Philemon 1:25 (covered in Lesson 22 on 6/14/23) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1032355064356 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:18:01 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/9222317426842 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * Pray… …with thanksgiving to the Lord Jesus Christ for the privilege and strength to serve Him when once we were insolent opponents of His gospel. 1 Tim 1:12-14 (vv12-13a; see Rom 5:6-10; note also that it is permissible to pray to the Lord Jesus) …with thanksgiving for the overflowing grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus and the faith and love we received that are in the Lord Jesus. 1 Timothy 1:12-14 (vv13b-14; see Eph 2:8-9; 1 Jn 4:8) …with supplication, intercession, and thanksgiving for all sorts of people, especially for those in authority, that we may lead a peaceable, quiet, and godly lives with dignity in all areas of our lives. 1 Tim 2:1-2 (see Jer 29:7) …without anger or quarrelling, and also because we have committed to Christ in obedient & honorable works (lifting holy hands, v8b), as well as behavior becoming good and humble Christian witnesses (vv9-10). 1 Tim 2:8-10 (see Jas 5:16) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/9222317426842 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:20:55 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/91523014576512 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. Pray… …that the God of eternal comfort and good hope comfort the hearts of our brothers and sisters in Christ, and establish their hearts in every good work and deed. 2 Thess 2:16-17 (see Psa 90:17; Eph 2:10) …that our brothers and sisters in Christ will speedily move forward as witnesses of gospel truth, and that God would graciously deliver them from evil, wicked, and faithless men. 2 Thess 3:1-2 (see Matt 6:10, 13) …that the hearts of our brothers and sisters in Christ be continually directed to the love of God and steadfastness of Christ. 2 Thess 3:5 (see 1 Cor 13:8; Jas 5:8) …that our brothers and sisters in Christ continually experience Christ's peace and presence. 2 Thess 3:16 (see Num 6:24-26) NOTE: Paul also concludes this letter (2 Thess 3:18) in the same way he concludes every one of his epistles: Rom 16:20; 1 Cor 16:23; 2 Cor 13:14; Gal 6:18; Eph 6:24; Phil 4:23; Col 4:18; 1 Thess 5:28; 1 Tim 6:21; 2 Tim 4:22; Titus 3:15; Philemon 1:25 (covered in Lesson 22 on 6/14/23) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/91523014576512 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:13:33 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/982351552429 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * Pray… …with thanksgiving for brothers and sisters in Christ who grow in faith and increase in love for others; boasting, not only to other churches about their steadfast faith and endurance during afflictions and persecutions, but also thanking God in Christ He has granted them this grace. 2 Thess 1:3-4 …that God continue to lavish His grace upon others so they may continue to fulfill Christ's glory in their Christian lives. 2 Thess 1:11-12 …with thanksgiving for every salvation God's grace produces. 2 Thess 2:13 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/982351552429 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:17:30 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/825231825246062 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. Pray… …that that every area of the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ would be sanctified so they are kept blameless in the power of Christ, by God's grace, until the return of the Lord Jesus. 1 Thess 5:23-25 (emphasizing v23; see Rom 12:1; Jude 24) …acknowledging that God is faithful; and pray, trusting in the truth of the promises from His Word. 1 Thess 5:23-25 (emphasizing v24; see Phil 1:6) …for those brothers and sisters in Christ who ask you to pray for them. 1 Thess 5:23-25 (emphasizing v25) NOTE: Paul also concludes this letter (1 Thess 5:28) in the same way he concludes every one of his epistles: Rom 16:20; 1 Cor 16:23; 2 Cor 13:14; Gal 6:18; Eph 6:24; Phil 4:23; Col 4:18; 1 Thess 5:28; 2 Thess 3:18; 1 Tim 6:21; 2 Tim 4:22; Titus 3:15; Philemon 1:25 (covered in Lesson 22 on 6/14/23) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/825231825246062 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:05:26 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/81723546283279 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/81723546283279 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:27:24 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/81023195103565 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. Pray… …that our local church may continue steadfastly in prayer, that is, being ceaseless in communing with God in Christ. Col 4:2-4 (emphasizing v2a; see 1 Thess 5:17) …that our local church may be watchful in prayer. Col 4:2-4 (emphasizing v2b; see Mark 14:38) …that our local church may be ever grateful. Col 4:2-4 (emphasizing v2c; see 1 Thess 5:18) …that our pastors, teachers, & missionaries will have opportunities to declare the mysteries of Christ, since we know there is opposition to the gospel (on account of which I am in prison), & that they may make the gospel truth of Christ clear, since we know that Satan, the godless world, & our corrupt flesh opposes the gospel. Col 4:2-4 (emphasizing vv3-4; see Eph 6:19-20) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/81023195103565 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:14:36 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/8323200382219 *Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. Pray… …that as fellow believers are filled with the knowledge of God's will in Christ, in all spiritual wisdom & understanding, they are also strengthened with all power according to HIS glorious might (not our own feeble strength). Col 1:9-12 (v11a; see Eph 6:10) …that as fellow believers are filled with the knowledge of God's will in Christ, in all spiritual wisdom & understanding, they will recognize that it is only in Christ's strength that we may endure in patience with joy. Col 1:9-12 (v11b; see John 15:11; Rom 5:3-4) …that as fellow believers are filled with the knowledge of God's will in Christ, in all spiritual wisdom & understanding, they are thankful & will lavishly express gratitude to our Lord that HE alone has qualified us to share in His heavenly inheritance. Col 1:9-12 (v12; see 1 Thess 5:18) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/8323200382219 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:14:29 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/83231911581738 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. Pray… …with thanksgiving each time you hear of believers loving others because of the truth of God's hope in Christ, and the reward of Christ in heaven. Col 1:3-5a …for fellow believers to be filled with the knowledge of Christ's will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Col 1:9-12 (emphasizing v9) …for fellow believers to behave in a manner worthy of their growing knowledge of Christ, spiritual wisdom, and understanding. Col 1:9-12 (emphasizing v10a) …for fellow believers to please the Lord Jesus by productive gospel works while increasing in the knowledge of God in Christ. Col 1:9-12 (emphasizing v10b) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/83231911581738 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:18:06 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/72923315461106 Phil 1:9; see also Matt 22:36-40; Prov 9:10 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * Phil 1:10; see also Job 1:8; Jas 4:7b Phil 1:11; see also Gal 5:22-23; Phil 2:9; Jer 31:3; John 3:16; 2 Cor 13:14 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/72923315461106 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:11:59 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/7132318727199 Pray… …with thanksgiving upon every remembrance of fellow believers. Phil 1:3-6 (emphasizing v3) …with joy for those in whom you have a special bond or attachment, each and every time you pray for them. Phil 1:3-6 (emphasizing v4; note: always, every, all) …with joy for those in whom you have a special bond knowing that they are also praying for you so that Christ's gospel may be advanced. Phil 1:3-6 (emphasizing v5) …with faith for those in whom you have a special bond, confident that God is working all things together for the good of His glory in making our beloved fellow believers more like Jesus until He comes again. Phil 1:3-6 (emphasizing v6; see Rom 8:28-29) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/7132318727199 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:13:58 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/711230242646 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * Pray… …after having put on the whole armor of God, that is, having put on the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom 13:14), in the power of the Spirit for every kind of prayer and every request. Eph 6:10-18 (emphasizing v18a; see Rom 13:14) …after having put on the whole armor of God (Rom 13:14), in the power of the Spirit with vigilance and perseverance when making requests on behalf of all believers. Eph 6:10-18 (emphasizing v18b) …after having put on the whole armor of God (Rom 13:14), in the power of the Spirit for your pastors, teachers, and missionaries will be led of the Spirit (words may be given to me), to be blunt concerning the gospel (in opening my mouth boldly), and be clear in making the gospel's revelation known (to proclaim the mystery of the gospel). Eph 6:19-20 (emphasizing 19) …after having put on the whole armor of God (Rom 13:14), in the power of the Spirit for your pastors, teachers, and missionaries may speak freely about the gospel (as I ought to speak), despite the situations or circumstances that may hinder them (I am an ambassador in chains). Eph 6:19-20 (emphasizing v20) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/711230242646 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:19:29 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/7223543128138 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. Pray… …in humility and reverence (bow my knee, v14) because God the Father, as Creator, has placed His testimony in the leadership of every created being in heaven and on earth. Eph 3:14-19 (emphasizing vv14-15; see Rom 1:20) …that our brothers and sisters in Christ may be strengthened with power in the Spirit according to the riches of the Father's glory so that the Lord Jesus Christ may dwell in their hearts through faith. Eph 3:14-19 (emphasizing vv16-17a) …that our fellow-Christians are rooted and grounded in love, and by that love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints the vast reaches of the incomprehensible love of Christ, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, so that they may be filled with all the fullness of God. Eph 3:14-19 (emphasizing vv17b-20) …with praise and thanksgiving to our glorious God who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think. Eph 3:20-21 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/7223543128138 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:11:45 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/622231855577220 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * Pray… …with praise to God the Father because He has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places. Ephesians 1:3 …with thanksgiving whenever you hear of the faith of fellow believers in Christ, and whenever you hear of their love toward all the saints. Ephesians 1:15-20 (emphasizing vv15-16) …that our brothers and sisters in Christ may receive from the Father the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him, having their eyes of their hearts enlightened to the hope of their calling and know the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints. Ephesians 1:15-20 (emphasizing v17-18) …that our brothers and sisters in Christ may know the immeasurable greatness of Father's power toward those who believe, according His great might in raising Jesus from the dead and seating Him at His own right hand. Ephesians 1:15-20 (emphasizing vv19-20) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/622231855577220 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:15:43 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/61623213448037 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting with Q&A Following* Galatians 6:18 (cf. Rom 16:20; 1 Cor 16:23; 2 Cor 13:14; Eph 6:24; Phil 4:23; Col 4:18; 1 Thess 5:28; 2 Thess 3:18; 1 Tim 6:21; 2 Tim 4:22; Titus 3:15; Philemon 1:25). See also, Heb 13:26; 1 Pet 5:12; 2 Pet 3:18 I. Pray… …that ourselves & others may embrace grace in our hearts; that we, & they, may be passionately devoted to our Lord Jesus Christ because of His amazing grace. (Deut 6:5a; 1 Cor 13:13; Eph 6:24) …that ourselves & others may grow in grace with our minds; that we, & they, may understand truth & be illuminated & enriched by God's Word to the glory of the Father through the exaltation of Christ. (Deut 6:5b; John 1:17) …that ourselves & others may be strong in grace through the activity of our faith; that we, & they, may walk in the good works that, by His grace, God has created us to be in Christ Jesus. (Deut 6:5c; Eph 2:8-10) …that others may also be saved by God's grace, just as we have been. (Eph 2:8-9) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/61623213448037 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:36:07 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/632323457908 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/632323457908 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 31 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:10:22 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/5112364168097 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. Pray… …with thanksgiving for the grace of God bestowed upon others; that they have been enriched to grow in gospel speech and knowledge. 1 Cor 1:4-9 (emphasizing vv4-5) …with thanksgiving that the gospel testimony in the lives of others has been confirmed. 1 Cor 1:4-9 (emphasizing v6) …that our brothers and sisters in Christ not lack in any spiritual gift so that their patient waiting upon the Lord Jesus' return be filled with blessed activity. 1 Cor 1:4-9 (emphasizing v7) …that our brothers and sisters will be delighted in the faithfulness of God who has sustained and will sustain (confirm) them until the Lord's return. 1 Cor 1:4-9 (emphasizing vv8-9) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/5112364168097 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 10 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:15:14 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/55231835212606 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/55231835212606 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 03 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:18:35 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/427231714126876 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/427231714126876 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:06:59 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/420231845306471 *Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. Pray… …with thanksgiving for the testimony of faith reported in the believers. Romans 1:8-9 …that you may be able to meet with believers, be a blessing to them, and that by their faith, they may be a blessing to others. Romans 1:9-12 …passionately that ethnic, practicing Jews would be saved. Romans 10:1-4 (Rom 9:1-5) …for the salvation of any person who attempts to attain eternal life through their own works and deeds. Romans 10:1-4 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/420231845306471 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:16:16 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/413232253376319 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. Pray… …when you are parting from beloved brethren and you may not see them again. Acts 20:36-38 …when a beloved brother or sister has visited you and they are continuing on their journey. Acts 21:4-6 …with thanksgiving for God's blessings in the midst of life's storms. Acts 27:33-38 …when visiting the sickly or infirmed family members of those who have showed you hospitality. Acts 28:7-10 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/413232253376319 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:20:22 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/4623214244932 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. Pray… … for guidance so the Holy Spirit would specifically lead our congregation to advance Christ's Kingdom. Acts 13:1-3 …with fasting before selecting and ordaining church leaders. Acts 14:23 …that the devotionals given at prayer meetings would be powerful to open hearts. Acts 16:13-15 …when you're having trouble sleeping because of troubling situations or circumstances. Acts 16:19-26 …that the Lord would save souls because of the tribulations we suffer. Acts 16:27-34 (35-40) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/4623214244932 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:18:25 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/330232050333917 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. Pray… …in the morning & witness the power of God in your life. Acts 2:1-4, 12-15 …in the evening so others may "walk" in upright behavior through the truth of Christ's gospel. Acts 3:1-16 …in the evening for saving grace. Acts 10:1-8 … at noon & fast during mealtime to be fed from above. Acts 10:9-16 …for our church leaders to be free to preach gospel truth; also during times of trial & tribulation. Acts 12:1-11 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/330232050333917 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:23:29 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/32323622196039 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. Pray… …for guidance in making decisions. Acts 1:15-26 …for courage to witness for Christ. Acts 4:23-31 …for others in the midst of persecution. Acts 7:54-60 …until you are converted unto salvation. Acts 9:10-19 …to serve the Lord Jesus beyond your capability. Acts 9:36-43 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/32323622196039 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:25:59 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/31923427206577 *Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. Christian Character from Our Model Prayer A. Communion with God in Christ B. Commitment to God in Christ C. Compassion from God in Christ D. Conversions for God in Christ E. Celebration of God in Christ II. Christ Jesus Commands Us to Pray… …for those who persecute us. Matt 5:43-45 …that our prayers are not hypocritical. Matt 6:5-6 …to send laborers into His harvest. Matt 9:37-38 …that flight from abomination not be in seasonal hardship. Matt 24:15-16, 20 …that we not enter temptation through weak flesh. Matt 26:36, 41 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/31923427206577 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:20:25 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/224231941126685 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. THREE BASIC ELEMENTS TO PRAYER A. Communion, v9 B. Intercession, v10 C. Supplication (petition/requests), vv11-13 1. Lord, keep us communing with You, v11 2. Lord, keep us… - cleansed, v12a - compassionate, v12b 3. Lord, keep us c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ before You, v13 II. THREE SUPPLEMENTAL SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Luke 9:23; 1 Cor 12:26; Phil 2:3-8; John 17:20-21 III. SUPPLICATIONS, Part Two Forgiveness "…and forgive us our debts..." 1. Where is forgiveness found? - Luke 5:24; 23:34; 24:46-47; 1 Cor 2:2; 2 Cor 5:21 2. How is forgiveness received? - Acts 10:43 3. Why must we continue to ask forgiveness? - Gal 5:17; 1 John 1:8-2:1 "…as we also have forgiven our debtors." 1. The power of forgiveness extended comes from the truth of forgiveness experienced. - Eph 4:32; Col 3:13 2. The importance of forgiveness either frees our souls or fractures our relationship with Our Father in heaven. - Matt 6:14-15; 18:21-35 3. What about unrepentant sin (Luke 17:3-4) or those sins church leadership retains (John 20:21-23)? - Matt 18:15-20 Devotional Application 1. keeping our eyes of faith on the cross reminds us of the debt Christ paid for our sins, our need of continued forgiveness, the importance of forgiving others, & the power of the cross so we can forgive others. https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/224231941126685 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:23:27 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/219231657143061 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. THREE BASIC ELEMENTS TO PRAYER A. Communion, v9 B. Intercession, v10 C. Supplication (petition/requests), vv11-13 "I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word, that they may all be one, just as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You have sent Me." JOHN 17:20-21 II. THREE SUPPLEMENTAL SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Luke 9:23; 1 Cor 12:26; Phil 2:3-8 III. SUPPLICATIONS, Part One Daily Bread "Give us this day our daily bread." 1. not actual bread - Matt 6:31-34 - doesn't mean you can't ask for needs or provisions, Phil 4:19 2. the Word of God - Matt 4:4 (Deut 8:3) 3. the Holy Spirit - Luke 11:5-13 4. the Lord Jesus - John 6:51 Devotional Application 1. praying for others strengthens us to keep from being self-centered 2. praying for Christ's church strengthens us to keep our primary focus upon God's will in Christ 3. praying for Christ's church, and others in Christ's church, means we benefit if we're saved by God's grace because we are members of Christ's body and sheep of the Good Shepherd's flock https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/219231657143061 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:29:15 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/2923201748134 [Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting] I. THREE BASIC ELEMENTS TO PRAYER A. Communion, v9 B. Intercession, v10 1. Christ's Eternal Kingdom, v10a 2. Christ's Sovereign Will, v10b 3. Christ's Transforming Grace, v10c C. Supplication (petition/requests), vv11-13 II. INTERCESSION, Part Three A. Heavenly Intercessions "… it is in heaven…" reminds us that… 1. the Lord Jesus is interceding for us a. Heb 7:25; 1 Jn 2:1; 1 Tim 2:5 2. the Holy Spirit intercedes for us a. Rom 8:26-27 B. Earthly Intercessions "…on earth as…" engages our hearts and minds to… 1. serve as obedient subjects in Christ's kingdom, v10a 2. surrender to Christ's sovereign will, v10b 3. supplicate for Christ's church in intercessory prayer a. Matt 6:11-13; 1 Cor 12:26 - give US - forgive US as WE forgive - lead US - deliver US C. Humble Application 1. The excellence of intercession is God's kingdom to come 2. The essence of intercession is God's will 3. The exercise of intercession is conforming us to Christ's image by the power of the Spirit as they intercede on our behalf a. Romans 8:26-29 b. Luke 9:23 c. Phil 2:3-8 d. Phil 4:6-7 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/2923201748134 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:30:04 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/33232146512257 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. THREE BASIC ELEMENTS TO PRAYER A. Communion, v9 B. Intercession, v10 C. Supplication (petition/requests), vv11-13 1. Lord, keep us communing with You, v11 2. Lord, keep us… - cleansed, v12a - compassionate, v12b 3. Lord, keep us c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ before You, v13 II. THREE SUPPLEMENTAL SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Luke 9:23; 1 Cor 12:26; Phil 2:3-8; John 17:20-21 III. SUPPLICATIONS, Part Three Temptation "And lead us not into temptation..." - Matt 4:1 - Mk 1:12 - Heb 4:15 - 1 Cor 10:12-13 "…but deliver us from evil." - Eph 6:10 Devotional Application https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/33232146512257 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:20:09 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/12723224422167 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. THREE BASIC ELEMENTS TO PRAYER A. Communion, v9 B. Intercession, v10 C. Supplication (petition/requests), vv11-13 II. INTERCESSION, Part 2 A. the Son's Submission to His Father "Your will be done…" reminds us of… 1. Christ's submission & obedience as a Son a. John 5:30 (Psa 40:7-8; John 8:29) 2. Christ's surrender & obedience as the only Substitute a. Luke 22:41-44 (Matt 26:36-42) B. the Saint's Submission to Our Lord "Your will be done…" acknowledges, accepts & applies… 1. Christ Jesus as Lord of our leading, Matt 28:18 2. Christ's cross as the power of our pleading, Heb 10:7-10 3. Christ's will is the strength of our heeding, Luke 9:23 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/12723224422167 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:21:00 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1212315513302 I. THREE BASIC ELEMENTS TO PRAYER A. Communion, v9 B. Intercession, v10 - 1. Christ's Eternal Kingdom, v10a - 2. Christ's Sovereign Will, v10b - 3. Christ's Transforming Grace, v10c C. Supplication (petition/requests), vv11-13 II. INTERCESSION, Part One A. His Kingdom Come "Your kingdom come…" acknowledges… 1. Christ's earthly ministry, Matt 4:17; Matt 3:2 2. Christ's establishing His kingdom through the cross, Luke 23:42; 1 Cor 2:2 3. Christ's everlasting kingdom now, Heb 1:3 4. Christ's eternal kingdom to come, Rev 22:1-5 B. His Kingdom Claimed "Your kingdom come…" accesses… 1. Christ's glory, Heb 1:3 2. Christ's power. 1 Cor 4:20 3. Christ's holiness through godly fear, 1 Cor 6:9-10 4. Christ's honor through our responsibility, 1 Pet 2:9 C. Humble Application 1. The kingdom is, first and foremost, Christ's kingdom 2. Christ's kingdom is ours, by grace through faith in Him and in His atoning sacrifice 3. As subjects of Christ's kingdom, we have a responsibility to our King through stewardship of His gospel and all the resources He has bestowed upon us for witnesses of His gospel https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1212315513302 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:31:56 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/11323437362489 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/11323437362489 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:23:58 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/15232255486477 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * 1. INIQUITY. Isa 59:1-2 2. INCREDULITY (faithlessness; unbelief). Jas 1:5-7 3. INSINCERITY (hypocrisy). Matt 6:5-6 4. IRRATIONALITY. Matt 6:7-8 5. IDOLATRY. Ezek 14:3 6. IMPURITY (adultery; uncleanness; selfishness). Jas 4:3 7. ILLIBERALITY. (stingy, greedy, miserly) Pro 21:13 8. INFIDELITY. (disobedience; dishonor; intractability) 1 Pet 3:7 (see also, Matt 6:15; Eph 5:22-6-3; 1 Tim 5:8) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/15232255486477 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 04 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:26:30 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/123022424443418 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. THREE BASIC ELEMENTS TO PRAYER A. Communion B. Intercession C. Supplication (petition/requests) II. COMMUNION A. His Holy Name "hallowed be Your name" acknowledges… 1. God's many names are "one" Deut 6:4; Matt 28:19 - a. Trinity - b. unity 2. God's name expresses His glorious majesty, Psa 8:9 3. God's name expresses His goodness, Psa 54:6 - a. solicits thanksgiving 4. God's name expresses His great value, Pro 22:1 5. God's name expresses His gracious redemption, Ecc 7:1 B. His Holy Person "hallowed by Your name" acknowledges… 1. that while the name of God is holy (Psa 33:21), sinful mankind has desecrated His name - a. ἁγιάζω (hag-ee-AD-zō) make holy, purify, consecrate 2. that communion with God in prayer is by His amazing grace alone, and that He is of such impeccable holiness that we should greatly fear C. Humble Application 1. humble communion with God in prayer is not ignorant of who He is (read God's Word daily) 2. humble communion with God in prayer instills godly fear https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/123022424443418 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 28 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:12:47 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/122222648577304 * Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting * I. THREE BASIC ELEMENTS TO PRAYER A. Communion B. Intercession C. Supplication (petition/requests) II. COMMUNION A. Access "Our Father in heaven" acknowledges… 1. our salvation from Christ, John 1:12 2. our surrender to Christ, Rom 8:14 3. our sonship in Christ, Rom 8:15 4. our security with Christ, Rom 8:16 --- a. actually found in next point >>> B. Authority "Our Father in heaven" acknowledges… 1. the authority of Christ, Matt 28:18 2. the ascended reality of Christ, Heb 1:3 C. Association "Our Father in heaven" acknowledges… 1. our relationship to other believers, 1 Cor 12:26-27 2. our responsibility to one another, 1 Cor 12:25 D. Application 1. humbled by access to heaven thru Christ 2. humbled by audience in heaven with Christ 3. humbled by admission into holy body of believers by Christ https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/122222648577304 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:25:13 no Jon Cardwell - Pray Then Like This