To make all men see….. Ephesians 3:9

Sermons by Tracy Plessinger (Page 4)

Why Forgive?

When Erika Kirk spoke at Charlie Kirk’s funeral, she forgave his murderer. The basis she sited for doing this were actually from a very specific situation from a specific request from Christ. It isn’t the basis for which we should forgive others today. There is a scriptural basis for us to forgive others, but it has nothing to do with what Christ…

Why Pray (7) – More Q&A

Discussions on 1 Timothy 2:1-3 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Why? 1…

Why Pray (6) – What God Does When You Pray

When most Christians pray to God, they expect Him to do something. Often it is for healing, to change another person, to change the circumstances in their lives, or many other physical things. Considering Paul’s prayer life, it is interesting to note how he prayed and what the results of his prayers were. In this dispensation, prayer is spiritual and provisional. What…

Why Pray (4) – God Repents

Most Christians have a Calvinistic viewpoint when it comes to prayer. Most prayer assumes that God has determined the details of each person’s life and can be moved to change His mind by prayer. Often we hear folk’s say: “God willing,” or “if the Good Lord wills.” Again, this assumes that God is determining everything that is happening, and He is choosing…

Why Pray? (2) – The Prayer of Three Men

Prayer is simply making your will and desires made to another. Often when it is made to another person, it is done to change their mind. Most Christians carry this idea of prayer into their prayers to God. But God isn’t going to change His mind. For that matter, is God just a religious version of a genie, there to grant you…

Why Pray?

Every time a tragedy occurs, there are two inevitable responses. First, a large plurality of people will say: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you.” Reacting to that, some will say: “If prayer worked, why did the tragedy occur in the first place?” Prayer is one of the most mis-understood topics among not only Christendom, but the world in general. Prayer always…

In Christ

In the first chapter of Ephesians, Pau; lays out what it means to be in Christ. First is that God is now dealing in grace and peace opposed to wrath. Then we see where our blessings are and how they will be realized. Next we see how we have those blessings: by being in the one who was chosen before the foundation…