Encouragement and Prayer: The Promise of Peace! (11/9/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: The Promise of Peace! (11/9/26)

 

This is the audio from the November 9, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)

This week’s prayer emphasis will focus on living as a child of God’s promise made to Abraham and extended to us through Jesus.  Promises in the Bible can be difficult for many people to grasp.  Sometimes we tend to define the promise according to our understanding and what we want.  When God promises comfort, how often do we want it to mean we would never experience a pain that would require His comfort?  Even if we understand the nature of the promise accurately, we often expect the promise to be fulfilled in keeping with our timetable rather than God’s.  Pray that you would hold fast to His promises, especially when it takes longer for them to be fulfilled than what you would like.  Pray for the heart, mind, and eyes to see how God has not only extended His promises to you, but calls you to share in extending His promises to others.  Pray for a spirit of unity among brothers and sisters in Christ as we grow in our love for one another.

“I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints — but let them not return to folly.”
Psalm 85:8 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you grow in your understanding of His “great and precious” promises.  Pray that you would listen to God and find a peace in Him that the world cannot take away.  Pray for a peace from God that is different than what the world offers.  Pray that you would share God’s peace with others as you fully reject a life built on folly.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Birth Announcements: The Son of Promise! (Sermon Audio)
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Birth Announcements: The Son of Promise! (Sermon Audio)

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This is the audio from the November 8, 2026 sermon, “Birth Announcements: The Son of Promise!”, shared by Tom Lemler at the Deer Run Church of Christ.

Genesis 15, 17, 18, 21

 

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)

As children of Abraham, grafted into the family through Jesus, we also become children of the promise.  We learn more about what that means when we look at Issac, the . . .

  • Silence of promise:  Genesis 15:1-5, 17:1-8, 17:19-22 

    • As children of God’s promise it is important that we understand the silence of promise.  The time between God stating His promise and fulfilling it can often fill our hearts and minds with doubt.  God made a variety of promises to Abram, even changing his name to Abraham as a sign of the promises, yet in the silence Abram and Sarai chose to do things their own way rather than wait on God to fulfill His promise.  When you consider the problems caused by that reaction to silence, we would do well to learn patience during the times of silence following God’s promises to us.

  • Observation of promise:  Genesis 18:6-15

    • As children of God’s promise it is also important that we participate in the observation of promise.  This is true both in the observation as we look carefully at the content of the promise, and in the observation in the keeping of the conditions of the promise.  After Abram and Sarai had tried to fulfill God’s promise on their own, God sends messengers to call them to a closer look at what God had actually promised when He gave them the new names of Abraham and Sarah.  When we find ourselves in the messes of our own making, we would do well to step back and truly observe what God has promised to all who call upon His name.

  • Nature of promise:  Genesis 21:1-7, Galatians 4:28

    • As children of God’s promise we must accept the nature of promise.  A promise is something that is made, or said, in regard to a future time.  It is that future nature of the fulfilled promise that we only see by faith until the proper time comes for it to be fulfilled.  When we choose to die to self and live for Christ, we do so by faith in the promise of God and in the nature of God to keep His promises.

 

Today, how will the SON of promise change you?

Encouragement and Prayer: The Birth of Animals and of Man and Woman! (11/7/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: The Birth of Animals and of Man and Woman! (11/7/26)

 

This is the audio from the November 7, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.  Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”
Genesis 1:1-2 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will focus on the birth announcement of everything as God speaks all creation into being.  As I read the creation account recorded in the Bible, and live from a perspective of taking God at His word, it is a little surprising to me how much controversy exists about the origin of all things.  I’ve heard many of the arguments that people get caught up in, and I’m not convinced they are really worthy of the division they cause.  While Genesis contains a great account of creation, my favorite creation narrative is written by John . . . “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God . . . “.  Pray that you would see the power of God’s Word as you consider all that was simply spoken into existence.  Pray that you would know the uniqueness of man and woman individually, and together as one created in the image of God.

“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.’”
Genesis 1:26 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God help you to know Jesus as the Word of God who created all things.  Pray that you would know the uniqueness of God creating man and woman to work together in ruling over, and caring for all of creation.  Pray that you would value yourself, and others, as individuals made in the image of God and that your life would display that image.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: The Birth of Birds and Fish! (11/6/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: The Birth of Birds and Fish! (11/6/26)

 

This is the audio from the November 6, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.  Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”
Genesis 1:1-2 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will focus on the birth announcement of everything as God speaks all creation into being.  As I read the creation account recorded in the Bible, and live from a perspective of taking God at His word, it is a little surprising to me how much controversy exists about the origin of all things.  I’ve heard many of the arguments that people get caught up in, and I’m not convinced they are really worthy of the division they cause.  While Genesis contains a great account of creation, my favorite creation narrative is written by John . . . “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God . . . “.  Pray that you would see the power of God’s Word as you consider all that was simply spoken into existence.  Pray that you would know the uniqueness of man and woman individually, and together as one created in the image of God.

“So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.”
Genesis 1:21 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God help you to know Jesus as the Word of God who created all things.  Pray that you would see how God’s creation of all the birds and fish show glimpses of His own beauty and creativity.  Pray that you would respect that which God has created.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: The Birth of Sun, Moon, and Stars! (11/5/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: The Birth of Sun, Moon, and Stars! (11/5/26)

 

This is the audio from the November 5, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.  Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”
Genesis 1:1-2 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will focus on the birth announcement of everything as God speaks all creation into being.  As I read the creation account recorded in the Bible, and live from a perspective of taking God at His word, it is a little surprising to me how much controversy exists about the origin of all things.  I’ve heard many of the arguments that people get caught up in, and I’m not convinced they are really worthy of the division they cause.  While Genesis contains a great account of creation, my favorite creation narrative is written by John . . . “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God . . . “.  Pray that you would see the power of God’s Word as you consider all that was simply spoken into existence.  Pray that you would know the uniqueness of man and woman individually, and together as one created in the image of God.

“God made two great lights–the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars.”
Genesis 1:16 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God help you to know Jesus as the Word of God who created all things.  Pray that your understanding of the elements of light would grow into a greater praise of God.  Pray that you would see the mighty hand of God displayed throughout the visible universe and the many ways we have of observing it.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: The Birth of Land, Seas, and Plants! (11/4/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: The Birth of Land, Seas, and Plants! (11/4/26)

 

This is the audio from the November 4, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.  Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”
Genesis 1:1-2 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will focus on the birth announcement of everything as God speaks all creation into being.  As I read the creation account recorded in the Bible, and live from a perspective of taking God at His word, it is a little surprising to me how much controversy exists about the origin of all things.  I’ve heard many of the arguments that people get caught up in, and I’m not convinced they are really worthy of the division they cause.  While Genesis contains a great account of creation, my favorite creation narrative is written by John . . . “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God . . . “.  Pray that you would see the power of God’s Word as you consider all that was simply spoken into existence.  Pray that you would know the uniqueness of man and woman individually, and together as one created in the image of God.

“The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.”
Genesis 1:12 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God help you to know Jesus as the Word of God who created all things.  Pray for eyes which see the wonder of God in all of the plants of the world.  Pray for increased knowledge of God’s design and purpose of all the plant life He created.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: The Birth of Heavens and Earth! (11/3/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: The Birth of Heavens and Earth! (11/3/26)

 

This is the audio from the November 3, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.  Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”
Genesis 1:1-2 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will focus on the birth announcement of everything as God speaks all creation into being.  As I read the creation account recorded in the Bible, and live from a perspective of taking God at His word, it is a little surprising to me how much controversy exists about the origin of all things.  I’ve heard many of the arguments that people get caught up in, and I’m not convinced they are really worthy of the division they cause.  While Genesis contains a great account of creation, my favorite creation narrative is written by John . . . “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God . . . “.  Pray that you would see the power of God’s Word as you consider all that was simply spoken into existence.  Pray that you would know the uniqueness of man and woman individually, and together as one created in the image of God.

“God called the expanse ‘sky.’ And there was evening, and there was morning — the second day.”
Genesis 1:8 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God help you to know Jesus as the Word of God who created all things.  Pray about how God would reveal Himself to you through the power of His word separating all existence into land and sky.  Pray for eyes which see the work of God displayed throughout all creation.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: The Birth of Day and Night! (11/2/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: The Birth of Day and Night! (11/2/26)

 

This is the audio from the November 2, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.  Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”
Genesis 1:1-2 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will focus on the birth announcement of everything as God speaks all creation into being.  As I read the creation account recorded in the Bible, and live from a perspective of taking God at His word, it is a little surprising to me how much controversy exists about the origin of all things.  I’ve heard many of the arguments that people get caught up in, and I’m not convinced they are really worthy of the division they cause.  While Genesis contains a great account of creation, my favorite creation narrative is written by John . . . “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God . . . “.  Pray that you would see the power of God’s Word as you consider all that was simply spoken into existence.  Pray that you would know the uniqueness of man and woman individually, and together as one created in the image of God.

“God called the light ‘day,’ and the darkness he called ‘night.’  And there was evening, and there was morning — the first day.”
Genesis 1:5 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God help you to know Jesus as the Word of God who created all things.  Pray with thankfulness for the ebb and flow between day and night.  Pray that you would know the value of times to work and times to rest.  Pray that those around you would know God as the source of day and night.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom