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You Are Never Alone in Prayer

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 by Gregory Hartman
30-Second Sermon Summary In Romans 8, Paul reminds us that we do not always know how to pray as we ought. Yet even in our weakness, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us. Jesus himself also prays for us continually. Prayer is not about performance or perfection. Prayer is about dependence on God and the reminder
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Anytime Is the Right Time for Prayer

Monday, 04 May 2026 by Gregory Hartman
Prayer That Fits Real Life Some of us hear the word prayer and immediately feel guilty. We think about people who wake up before sunrise, sit in silence, read Scripture for an hour, and somehow still have time to get everyone out the door. We hear stories about spiritual giants, and instead of feeling inspired,
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Silent Prayer? When Words Fail: Finding God in Silent Prayer

Monday, 27 April 2026 by Gregory Hartman
Silent Prayer: When you do not have words, God still hears you. 30-Second Sermon Summary Have you ever just silent in prayer? Romans 8 tells us that when we do not know how to pray, the Spirit helps us in our weakness and intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words. That means prayer
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