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Epaphras Prays Podcast
Short teachings on prayer and intercession and a few minutes of praying for the people of God from the Word of God
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Epaphras Prays PodcastOne Way To Focus Our Prayers
Many people use a framework when giving speeches or writing articles. This helps them remember what to say, like using a three-step process, an acronym, or…
Epaphras Prays PodcastHow We Can Know Love That Surpasses Knowledge
Often on my heart and my lips is prayer for you as Subscribers prayer group members, one which comes from the very prayers of Paul in his letter to Ephesus: I…
Epaphras Prays PodcastAre We Watching and Praying, or Sleeping?
The disciples seemed content that the Master would pray, often alone and early or even very late. But here Jesus finds them not with him in prayers, but…
Epaphras Prays Podcast3 Important Prayers Right Now
We know prayer ought to be a daily priority of our Christian life, but which prayers might be a priority for us right now? Among the many prayers, petitions…
Epaphras Prays Podcast5 Intercessory Prayers for the People of God
PrayerCast Show Notes: Acts 4:29-31 A prayer for boldness in our speaking about to the Lord, and asking He show His power through us. Ephesians 3:16-19 A…
Epaphras Prays PodcastThe Two-Part Way to Pray Without Ceasing
It is not a matter of time so much as a matter of heart; if you have the heart to pray, you will find the time. ~ C.H. Spurgeon In the Bible, there were lots…
Epaphras Prays PodcastUnderstanding Secret Prayer
But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will…
Epaphras Prays PodcastPsalm Prayers for Spiritual Growth
Today on the Epaphras Prays Prayer Cast, let’s talk about prayers for our spiritual growth and personal godliness. In Matthew 5:48, Jesus tells us to be…
Epaphras Prays PodcastLearning to Pray with Confidence
What is our confidence in praying to God? Why would I be assured of His hearing or answering? How does biblical praying work? I have written these things to…
Epaphras Prays PodcastPicking the Fruit of God’s Promises
This past weekend, I took a country drive past corn fields and wheat fields. Some already harvested, others underway. And down by the river, along a winding…
Epaphras Prays PodcastIf Any of You Lacks Wisdom
Who of us has all wisdom? Or who needs more wisdom? None of us and all of us. How do we do that? Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives…
Epaphras Prays PodcastThe Peter Prayers
Today on the prayer cast, I want to focus on the letters from the Apostle Peter. These letters contain great and precious promises and important instructions…
Epaphras Prays PodcastPray For Open Doors For The Message Of The Gospel
Right now, it appears there's a chance for us to share the good news of the gospel. Today, I want to pray for God's word to spread quickly across our land and…
Epaphras Prays PodcastStanding in the Gap Between Light and Dark
Something has shifted. Like a wind coming ‘round from the east to the north, bringing with it a chill, and a foul air. Recent events of tragedy and loss—from…
Epaphras Prays PodcastRemembering, Returning, Repenting
Are we in persistent prayer? Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. Romans 12:12 Most likely we are not as we ought! Christian, we…
Epaphras Prays PodcastThe Unseen Engine of Every Ministry
The dreaded orange cones came into view, signaling road work ahead. On a route I frequently travel, this three-mile stretch of highway is undergoing repairs…
Epaphras Prays PodcastHow We Pray The Bible For The Church
I want to introduce some of the Scriptures we use regularly to intercede for the people of God. Some call these the Apostolic Prayers, because they were…
Epaphras Prays PodcastDo This First When You Have Difficulty Or Blessings
When suffering strikes or joy overflows, our immediate response reveals the condition of our hearts. James 5:13 gives us clear direction: "Is anyone among you…
Epaphras Prays PodcastPrayer is Crucial for the Growth of God's Kingdom
When we read the scriptures, especially the New Testament, it's clear that prayers are focused on God's people. If you look at Paul's letters, you'll see he…
Epaphras Prays PodcastPrayer as Life's Greatest Work
Have you ever picked up a book you’ve read before, looked though it again, and thought, “I’d almost forgotten this!” The reminder of something is even more…
Epaphras Prays PodcastPrayer To Be Like Christ
Many are blessed to have once heard the sermons in person from C. H. Spurgeon, saying it was memorable to listen when he preached. In the Introduction to a…
Epaphras Prays PodcastThe Missing Ministry Churches Have Forgotten
When Jerusalem's walls lay broken and its people scattered, something remarkable happened. Ezra gathered the assembly, opened the book of the law, and the…
Epaphras Prays PodcastHow Blessed Is—
I often see the word blessed when reading the Scriptures. In Job 5, it says, How blessed is the man whom God reproves. Mary was called blessed and highly…
Epaphras Prays PodcastWhen You're Powerless Against What You're Facing
You're doing everything you know how to do—but the situation still feels impossible. The diagnosis won't change. The relationship won't heal. The circumstances…
Epaphras Prays PodcastContentment, Steadfastness, and Divine Desire
When you go to your prayer closet, do you bring your Bible along? Do you have copies of great and classic prayers in your prayer notebook? It's hard to pray…
Epaphras Prays PodcastThe Power of Standing Between: Understanding Intercession
In the bustling region of Decapolis, desperate friends carried their deaf companion to Jesus, imploring Him to heal what only He could heal. This scene from…
Epaphras Prays PodcastStrength, Dwelling, and Love: 3 Prayers from Ephesians
Prayer isn’t easy for many of us. Sometimes, we’re unsure if God will answer, or our prayers might be too self-centered. I wants us to enjoy praying, like the…
Epaphras Prays PodcastSpiritual Maturity Through Prayer
Two things I read (again) this week that are telling us the same thing. The first from Alistair Begg When we read the prayers in the epistles of the apostle…
Epaphras Prays PodcastHow We Bear Fruit In Season
What is the fruit of the Spirit? How do we see it in our lives? How can we receive it? The Apostle Paul talks about this in Galatians 5:22. He says the fruit…
Epaphras Prays PodcastJoyful Thanksgiving
In a prophetic book of the Old Testament, one that speaks of the Lord God’s sovereignty, judgement and redemption, is a short hymn, a prayer of praise and…
Epaphras Prays PodcastThe Powers of Prayer and the Sword in Battle
Throughout biblical history, the relationship between spiritual warfare and physical combat reveals a profound truth: prayer possesses greater power than any…
Epaphras Prays PodcastThe Lord Hears Us: A PrayerCast of Intercession
How do we know that the Lord even hears us when we pray? Throughout the Psalms we see when they cried out to the Lord, He heard and answered: I cried unto the…
Epaphras Prays PodcastPraying Scripture for the Church: A Biblical Approach
Intercession for the Church should be anchored in Scripture, using the very prayers Jesus and the Apostles prayed. When we pray biblical verses back to the…
Epaphras Prays PodcastWe Get What We Ask For
Praying today from the Word of God for the People of God, asking for what He has promised to give to those when we ask Him. We don’t have because we do not…
Epaphras Prays PodcastThe One Important Thing That You Need Before Everything
In a world that demands immediate action and instant results, the ancient practice of prayer might seem like a relic of slower times. Yet Scripture reveals a…
Epaphras Prays PodcastA PrayerCast: Praying for Those in Christ
Today’s PrayerCast (podcast) is for those who are blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm. If you are “in Christ” and in fellowship with…
Epaphras Prays PodcastWhere Are Modern-Day Daniels and Esthers?
Today we are praying from the scriptures from Ephesians 6:18-20, where Paul says, keep praying at all times in the spirit, with all prayer and supplication to…
Epaphras Prays PodcastA Lesson On The True Worshippers
In this insightful teaching from Andrew Murray's classic work on prayer , we encounter Jesus' revolutionary words to the Samaritan woman at the well — perhaps…
Epaphras Prays PodcastHow Christians Get Help From God
I was browsing for a gift. Nothing specific was coming to mind, but I wanted to get a gift for someone that would be specific to them, and not get just a…
Epaphras Prays PodcastWe Have Not Ceased To Pray For You
I invite you to pray along with the PrayerCast. Episode Notes We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you…we have not ceased…
Epaphras Prays PodcastHow To Pray Like David
When I first attempted to pray, especially to pray for others, I was at a loss for what to say. Little did I know the types of prayer, the parts of it, and…
Epaphras Prays PodcastPrayers For The Children Of Promise
Praise and Thanksgivings Prayers For The People Of God From The Word Of God * Romans 5:5 * Philippians 1:9f * 2 Thessalonians 3:5 * Colossians 4:12 Will you…
Epaphras Prays PodcastOne Thing That Limits God's Power in Our Prayers
Marcus stared at the stack of overdue bills on his kitchen table, the weight of two years' worth of unanswered prayers pressing down on his shoulders. Like…
Epaphras Prays PodcastMay the Word Increase and Multiply
"So the word of God increased. The number of the disciples multiplied greatly..." Acts 6:7 The Question That Demands an Answer We carry in our pockets more…
Epaphras Prays PodcastRecognition For Those Who Actually Pray
Tragedy hits like a runaway truck. It doesn't care about our plans, hopes, or dreams - it simply strikes without warning. We are so unprepared for the…
Epaphras Prays PodcastAn Open Door: A PrayerCast
The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18 Pray for How We Speak Father, you have blessed us in Christ with every…
Epaphras Prays PodcastWhy We Pray In Jesus Name
“When you get to the door, tell them I said to let you in,” I jokingly told my friend. “Really?” he asked. “Yes, and they’ll say ‘Who?’” He laughed, knowing…
Epaphras Prays PodcastHow Much Time We Should Spend Praying
I've always loved old pendulum clocks – their rhythmic tick-tock of seconds, their chimes announcing each hour. In the stillness of a quiet room, their steady…
Epaphras Prays PodcastThe 3 Profound Benefits Of Prayer
Charles Spurgeon, the 'Prince of Preachers,' understood prayer not merely as a means to receive blessings but as a transformative spiritual practice. In his…
Epaphras Prays PodcastDiscover Better Positions For When You Pray
Three preachers were discussing the best positions for praying while a telephone repairman worked nearby. "Kneeling is definitely best," claimed one. “No,"…
Epaphras Prays PodcastMake Your Requests Known to God
Whatever is the matter should be a matter for prayer. In every thing, we are instructed to take it to the Lord in prayer (Philippians 4:6). This means…
Epaphras Prays PodcastAre You Putting Off and Waiting to Pray?
Prayer often feels like an uphill battle in our busy lives. Yet sometimes, the most important spiritual practices are those we pursue even when motivation…
Epaphras Prays PodcastGuarding Against Drowsiness by Prayer
One of the significant events of Jesus' last week was His time of prayer in the Garden. After the triumphal entry, the Last Supper, and washing His disciples'…
Epaphras Prays PodcastFrom Milk to Meat: Praying for Spiritual Maturity
The Vineyard and the Vision If you plant a seed, you don’t just hope for a sprout — you hope for fruit. A harvest. Something full-grown, resilient, rooted…
Epaphras Prays PodcastPray For Me As I Pray For You
It’s been four years this week since this publication began, thank you being in the prayer group! 3 things I have learned * Neglecting prayer is worse than…
Epaphras Prays PodcastWhy God's Answers Can Take So Long
Delays in answering prayers can occur due to God's desire to show His power, to increase the petitioner's fervor, or to reveal something that needs to be…
Epaphras Prays PodcastFive Verses To Pray For The Church
Why we pray for the Children of God First, because it’s who Jesus prayed for: those who believe in Him. Also, because it’s who Paul and the Apostles prayed…
Epaphras Prays PodcastInspired by Athletes and Humble Prayer
The player lay almost still after the hit, clearly in pain. Coaches and fans stood, gasping and wondering as the medical team rushed over. Would the player…
Epaphras Prays PodcastWalking With Two Feet
Praying alone, in a secret place, is vital. It’s the way Jesus prayed. Praying together, with believers, is also vital. It’s the way the early church prayed…
Epaphras Prays PodcastLove Is Praying For Our Enemies
How easy it is to fume about someone who’s actively against us! I don’t know about you, but isn’t it all too easy to get riled up over criticism, or…