Encouragement and Prayer: Greatness In Love! (3/9/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Greatness In Love! (3/9/26)

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

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“Then he said to them, ‘Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For he who is least among you all — he is the greatest.’”
Luke 9:48 (NIV)

This week’s prayer emphasis will be about learning from Jesus as to how we can walk the road to greatness.  It seems our human nature often strives to be the greatest yet we tend to pursue that by the ways of the world rather than through the instruction of Jesus.  As the disciples walked the road with Jesus, they argued about which one of them was the greatest.  It is in this context that Jesus teaches us that the key to greatness is wrapped up in our willingness to serve others.  When practiced within the body of Christ, no one gets left out because serving God’s way really is about one another — every one another.  Pray that you would desire greatness in all things, but only in the way Jesus defines greatness.  Pray that your relationship with Jesus would equip you to do greater things as you serve people in His name.  Pray that you would not be one that settles for lesser things when God wants to amply supply you with greater things.

“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you walk His way on this road to greatness.  Pray that you would always be aware of the great love God has shown you through the laying down of the life of Jesus.  Pray that you would love people like Jesus loves you.  Pray for a willingness to sacrifice for the benefit of others.

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

Lessons From the Road: The Road To GREAT! (Sermon Audio)
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Lessons From the Road: The Road To GREAT! (Sermon Audio)

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This is the audio from the March 8, 2026 sermon, “Lessons From the Road: The Road To GREAT!”, shared by Tom Lemler at the Deer Run Church of Christ.

Mark 9:2-41

 

“They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, ‘What were you arguing about on the road?’  But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest.“
Mark 9:33-34 (NIV)

As we join others in walking the road with Jesus, we find He guides us on a road to . . .

  • Glory:  Mark 9:2-4

    • We walk the road to great when we acknowledge the backdrop of God’s glory all around us. 

  • Response:  Mark 9:5-8

    • We walk the road to great when we have a response which is obedient to the greatness of God.

  • Empathy:  Mark 9:14-29

    • We walk the road to great when we allow God’s Spirit to fill us with an empathy for all people as we grow in understanding the things they go through.

  • Acceptance:  Mark 9:33-37

    • We walk the road to great when we practice an acceptance of all people, particularly “the least of these”, just as in Christ we have been accepted by God.

  • Teamwork:  Mark 9:38-41

    • We walk the road to great when we grow in our teamwork with one another and with all who proclaim Jesus as Lord.

Today, how will you walk with Jesus on the road to GREAT?

Encouragement and Prayer: Speak Wisdom! (3/6/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Speak Wisdom! (3/6/26)

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

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“What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.  Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”
Matthew 10:27-28 (NIV)

This week we will be unwrapping the gift of languages and discovering it is really all about allowing God to speak through us as we live for Him.  In the New Testament, this gift is generally about God gifting people to speak in a language they have not learned so that His message can be understood in the native language of the listener.  I believe God continues to gift His people with the ability to speak in ways which are helpful to the understanding of the listener.  Pray that you would always look for, and make the most of, every opportunity to speak words of truth and life.  Pray that God would help your words about Jesus to be clearly communicated to those who listen.  Pray that the people around you would know of your relationship with Jesus and seek that for themselves as they hear you speak.

“We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.”
1 Corinthians 2:6 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you speak the right things in the right way at the right time.  Pray that you would have the maturity to see through the deceit of the wisdom of this age in order to speak true wisdom.  Ask God to help you speak with discernment as you share the wisdom of His Word.

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: Speak Encouragement! (3/5/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Speak Encouragement! (3/5/26)

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

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“What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.  Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”
Matthew 10:27-28 (NIV)

This week we will be unwrapping the gift of languages and discovering it is really all about allowing God to speak through us as we live for Him.  In the New Testament, this gift is generally about God gifting people to speak in a language they have not learned so that His message can be understood in the native language of the listener.  I believe God continues to gift His people with the ability to speak in ways which are helpful to the understanding of the listener.  Pray that you would always look for, and make the most of, every opportunity to speak words of truth and life.  Pray that God would help your words about Jesus to be clearly communicated to those who listen.  Pray that the people around you would know of your relationship with Jesus and seek that for themselves as they hear you speak.

“After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue rulers sent word to them, saying, ‘Brothers, if you have a message of encouragement for the people, please speak.’”
Acts 13:15 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you speak the right things in the right way at the right time.  Pray that God’s Word would fill you with words of encouragement for others.  Ask God to help you make the most of every opportunity to encourage others with the Word of God.

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: Speak Boldly! (3/4/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Speak Boldly! (3/4/26)

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

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“What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.  Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”
Matthew 10:27-28 (NIV)

This week we will be unwrapping the gift of languages and discovering it is really all about allowing God to speak through us as we live for Him.  In the New Testament, this gift is generally about God gifting people to speak in a language they have not learned so that His message can be understood in the native language of the listener.  I believe God continues to gift His people with the ability to speak in ways which are helpful to the understanding of the listener.  Pray that you would always look for, and make the most of, every opportunity to speak words of truth and life.  Pray that God would help your words about Jesus to be clearly communicated to those who listen.  Pray that the people around you would know of your relationship with Jesus and seek that for themselves as they hear you speak.

“Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.”
Acts 4:29 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you speak the right things in the right way at the right time.  Pray that God would enable and empower you to speak boldly on His behalf even in the face of opposition.  Pray that you would not allow anything to keep you from speaking God’s Word with boldness.  Ask God to give you courage when fear tries to keep you from speaking.

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: Speak Praise! (3/3/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Speak Praise! (3/3/26)

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

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“What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.  Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”
Matthew 10:27-28 (NIV)

This week we will be unwrapping the gift of languages and discovering it is really all about allowing God to speak through us as we live for Him.  In the New Testament, this gift is generally about God gifting people to speak in a language they have not learned so that His message can be understood in the native language of the listener.  I believe God continues to gift His people with the ability to speak in ways which are helpful to the understanding of the listener.  Pray that you would always look for, and make the most of, every opportunity to speak words of truth and life.  Pray that God would help your words about Jesus to be clearly communicated to those who listen.  Pray that the people around you would know of your relationship with Jesus and seek that for themselves as they hear you speak.

“Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue was loosed, and he began to speak, praising God.”
Luke 1:64 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you speak the right things in the right way at the right time.  Pray that your mouth would be filled with praise of God every time you speak.  Pray that praise of God would continually flow from who you are.  Ask God to fill your mind with thoughts that are praiseworthy so that words of praise would naturally flow from your lips.

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: Speak Plainly! (3/2/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Speak Plainly! (3/2/26)

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

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“What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.  Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”
Matthew 10:27-28 (NIV)

This week we will be unwrapping the gift of languages and discovering it is really all about allowing God to speak through us as we live for Him.  In the New Testament, this gift is generally about God gifting people to speak in a language they have not learned so that His message can be understood in the native language of the listener.  I believe God continues to gift His people with the ability to speak in ways which are helpful to the understanding of the listener.  Pray that you would always look for, and make the most of, every opportunity to speak words of truth and life.  Pray that God would help your words about Jesus to be clearly communicated to those who listen.  Pray that the people around you would know of your relationship with Jesus and seek that for themselves as they hear you speak.

“At this, the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly.”
Mark 7:35 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you speak the right things in the right way at the right time.  Pray that your ears would be opened to God’s Word and that your tongue would be set free to speak plainly.  Pray that God would help you to communicate the gospel message in a way that is both plainly spoken and plainly understood.  Pray that you would not complicate the gospel message.

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

Unwrapped Languages: Knowing God’s PLAN! (Sermon Audio)
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Unwrapped Languages: Knowing God’s PLAN! (Sermon Audio)

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This is the audio from the March 1, 2026 sermon, “Unwrapped Languages: Knowing God’s PLAN!”, shared by Tom Lemler at the Deer Run Church of Christ.

Acts 2:4-16, 1 Corinthians 14:6-17

 

“When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language.  Utterly amazed, they asked: “Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans?“
Acts 2:6-7 (NIV)

When we experience the gift of Jesus, it is imperative that we unwrap the various gifts He gives to us.  Today, we spend time in Acts where we find this gift of language being used in a remarkable way and then we look at 1 Corinthians to learn from God’s teaching about this gift.  As we continue on this journey, we unwrap the gift of languages to discover God’s . . .

  • Purpose:  Acts 2:4-6, 1 Corinthians 14:6

    • We unwrap the gift of language and discover God’s purpose in this gift was to be able to clearly communicate the good news of Jesus to people regardless of any language barriers. 

  • Lesson:  Acts 2:7-8, 1 Corinthians 14:7-9

    • We unwrap the gift of language and discover God’s lesson in this gift is about all things being done in a manner which leads to clarity rather than confusion.

  • Announcement:  Acts 2:9-11, 1 Corinthians 14:10-11

    • We unwrap the gift of language and discover God’s announcement about this gift is a declaration of His desire to be heard and understood by all.

  • Nature:  Acts 2:12-16, 1 Corinthians 14:12-17

    • We unwrap the gift of language and discover God’s nature is to reveal Himself through gifts which elevate Him as the giver rather than exalt the recipient.

Today, how will you hear, and respond to, God’s PLAN?