Today’s Prayer Emphasis: Be Ready!written by Chris Baker The early church taught that we need to be ready for Christ’s return at any moment. In fact, this was a driving force in many of the Apostle Paul’s letters. Scripture says that Jesus will come in a flash, the twinkling of an eye. Basically, the ChurchContinue reading “Today’s Prayer Emphasis: Be Ready!”
Author Archives: Chris Baker
Sermon: Authentic Prayer – Week 4
Authentic Prayer – Week 4by Chris Baker Click here to view the sermon on YouTube. This is a 7 week sermon series on Authentic Prayer, based on Matthew 6:9-13. There was something different about the way Jesus prayed. Jesus prayed differently than most of His day. Thus, His disciples asked Jesus to teach them toContinue reading “Sermon: Authentic Prayer – Week 4”
Today’s Prayer Emphasis: The Miracle of Desire
Today’s Prayer Emphasis: The Miracle of Desirewritten by Chris Baker Lord, I pray that people would desire YOU! The only way we will ever grow spiritually is if you place that desire within us. Father increase our prayer lives, enrich our times in your Word, speak to us, revive us and place a consuming fireContinue reading “Today’s Prayer Emphasis: The Miracle of Desire”
Sermon: Authentic Prayer – Week 3
Authentic Prayer – Week 3by Chris Baker Click here to view the sermon on YouTube. This is a 6 week sermon series on Authentic Prayer, based on Matthew 6:9-13. There was something different about the way Jesus prayed. Jesus prayed differently than most of His day. Thus, His disciples asked Jesus to teach them toContinue reading “Sermon: Authentic Prayer – Week 3”
Sermon: Authentic Prayer – Week 2
Authentic Prayer – Week 2by Chris Baker Click here to view the sermon on YouTube. This is a 6 week sermon series on Authentic Prayer, based on Matthew 6:9-13. There was something different about the way Jesus prayed. Jesus prayed differently than most of His day. Thus, His disciples asked Jesus to teach them toContinue reading “Sermon: Authentic Prayer – Week 2”
Sermon: Authentic Prayer – Week 1
Authentic Prayer – Week 1by Chris Baker Click here to view the sermon on YouTube. This is a 6 week sermon series on Authentic Prayer, based on Matthew 6:9-13. There was something different about the way Jesus prayed. Jesus prayed differently than most of His day. Thus, His disciples asked Jesus to teach them toContinue reading “Sermon: Authentic Prayer – Week 1”
Genuine Joy
This picture of Popa & Reopi was taken in 2007. Our ministry team lived with them during our time in Fiji. Genuine Joywritten by Chris Baker What brings you joy? Does something appear joyful to you in the moment, when in reality, it leaves you feeling hallow inside? I can remember feeling this way manyContinue reading “Genuine Joy”
Tuesday Prayer Emphasis: Decisions In Light of Eternity!
Tuesday Prayer Emphasis: Decisions In Light of Eternity!written by Chris Baker Lord, help us to make decisions in light of eternity. May any decision I make, whether major or minor, be made through this lens. Am I storing up treasure on earth or in heaven? Do I desire earthly rewards or heavenly ones? Lord, helpContinue reading “Tuesday Prayer Emphasis: Decisions In Light of Eternity!”
Tuesday Prayer Emphasis: Eternity!
Tuesday Prayer Emphasis: Eternity!written by Chris Baker Lord, may we be Eternally minded! Help me to remember this world is not my final resting place. There is an entire spiritual reality before me that I cannot see. May I remember that You are coming back one day. May I remember that my next breath isContinue reading “Tuesday Prayer Emphasis: Eternity!”
Tuesday Prayer Emphasis: The Dying!
Tuesday Prayer Emphasis: The Dying! written by Chris Baker Did you know that over 155,000 people, on average, die every day? How many of those people do you think had a relationship with Jesus? Jesus said in Matthew 7:13, “For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and manyContinue reading “Tuesday Prayer Emphasis: The Dying!”
The Barnabas Corner 