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Encouragement and Prayer: Rebuke One Another! (10/19/22)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Rebuke One Another! (10/19/22)

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This is the audio from the October 19, 2022 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.  I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
John 13:14-15 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will focus on serving one another like Jesus.  When we are in Christ, we are one family.  When I think of those closest to Jesus, it is His disciples that first come to mind.  Even as Jesus faced the cross, He loved those who were His own by serving them as an example of how we ought to serve one another.

“So watch yourselves.  If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.”
Luke 17:3 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to fill you with an awareness of the family He has called you into.  Pray for the wisdom and grace to rebuke others in love and to repent when you are rebuked.  Pray that you would pay close attention to the details of your interactions with others.  Pray that any rebuking you give or receive would always be in line with God’s Word and according to need.

You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: Equip One Another! (10/18/22)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Equip One Another! (10/18/22)

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This is the audio from the October 18, 2022 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.  I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
John 13:14-15 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will focus on serving one another like Jesus.  When we are in Christ, we are one family.  When I think of those closest to Jesus, it is His disciples that first come to mind.  Even as Jesus faced the cross, He loved those who were His own by serving them as an example of how we ought to serve one another.

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to fill you with an awareness of the family He has called you into.  Pray that you would be a student of God’s Word so that you would be equipped for every good work.  Pray that you would use God’s word accurately in serving others.

You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: Share With One Another! (10/17/22)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Share With One Another! (10/17/22)

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This is the audio from the October 17, 2022 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.  I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
John 13:14-15 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will focus on serving one another like Jesus.  When we are in Christ, we are one family.  When I think of those closest to Jesus, it is His disciples that first come to mind.  Even as Jesus faced the cross, He loved those who were His own by serving them as an example of how we ought to serve one another.  As you pray this week, ask God to fill you with an awareness of the family He has called you into.  Pray that you would notice specific ways you can serve others.  Pray that you would look for the opportunities to help others according to their need.  Pray that you would know the love of Jesus in a way that  helps you to love His family.

“Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
Romans 12:13 (NIV)

Pray that you would understand and practice your responsibility to share with God’s family in need.  Pray for wisdom to know how to do that well.  Pray about how God would have you share not only the material goods He has blessed you with, but also the love He has shown to you.

You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page.

In prayer,
Tom

Loving One Another: WASH Them! (Sermon Audio)
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Loving One Another: WASH Them! (Sermon Audio)

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This is the audio from the October 16, 2022 sermon, “Loving One Another: WASH Them!”, shared by Tom Lemler at the Deer Run Church of Christ.

Text:  John 13:1-17, 34

When Jesus wanted to give an example of what it looks like to really love one another, He gathered His disciples together to show them the full extent of His love.  He did so by washing their feet and calls us to follow His example in noticing when the people around us need someone to WASH them.  When we love people like Jesus does, we will . . .

  • Want Them.
    • In Luke’s introduction to this Passover meal observance, he tells us that Jesus had eagerly desired to eat this meal with the disciples — He wanted them with Him.  While times of solitude were an important part of the life of Jesus, His love for those closest to Him was a love that made it known they were wanted.  We act like Jesus when we eagerly desire to be with those of like precious faith.
  • Accept Them.  
    • As Jesus went around the table washing feet, He encountered the feet of Peter who would deny Him, of Thomas who would have doubts about the resurrection, of James and John who would argue about who was the greatest, and even the feet of Judas who would betray Him.  With all of their weaknesses, failures, and insecurities, Jesus called them to Himself and accepted their faith as enough.  We act like Jesus when we accept those who desire to know Him by faith even when their life isn’t put together any more than ours is.
  • Serve Them.
    • It is nearly impossible to talk about being loved by Jesus and loving like Jesus without talking about serving.  In the case of this Passover meal, the washing of the feet was something that would have typically been done by a household servant . . . and generally the lowest of all servants would end up with that job.  I suspect that each person entering the room was aware that the basin and towel were there but not one of them stooped to pick it up except Jesus.  We act like Jesus when we notice the needs of others that no one else will meet and we step forward to serve them.
  • Honor Them.
    • Jesus used the washing of the disciples feet to teach about honoring others regardless of how society might view you compared to them.  To give honor to someone else requires a growing humility that sees their value as being more important than our own feelings.  Jesus made it clear that it was right to call Him Lord and Teacher, but the example of their Lord and Teacher washing their feet was to be a call to the humility needed to honor others.  We act like Jesus when we choose to humble our self and  honor those around us.

Today, how will you follow the example and instruction of Jesus to WASH others?

Encouragement and Prayer: Children Who Worship God Exclusively! (10/14/22)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Children Who Worship God Exclusively! (10/14/22)

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This is the audio from the October 14, 2022 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

“’I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’  And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.”
Mark 10:15-16 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will focus on loving children like Jesus does.  God has a lot to say about His concern for children.  Many children are struggling with little or no perceived value — not just in far off places of the world, but in our own communities and neighborhoods.

“Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.”
1 John 5:21 (NIV)

As you pray this week, pray that the children in your life would know the love of God that He lavishes on them.  Pray that you would be aware of the things which could easily become idols in your life so that you can avoid them.  Pray that children would see in you a life that only worships God.  Pray for the children who are growing in a world that is filled with people and things wanting to be worshiped.

You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: Children With Genuine Love! (10/13/22)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Children With Genuine Love! (10/13/22)

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This is the audio from the October 13, 2022 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

“’I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’  And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.”
Mark 10:15-16 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will focus on loving children like Jesus does.  God has a lot to say about His concern for children.  Many children are struggling with little or no perceived value — not just in far off places of the world, but in our own communities and neighborhoods.

“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.”
1 John 3:18 (NIV)

As you pray this week, pray that the children in your life would know the love of God that He lavishes on them.  Pray that your love for others would be reflected in the things you actually do.  Pray that children would see and hear in you a consistency that demonstrates through your actions both your love and God’s love for them.  Pray that your expressions of love would be truthful.

You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: Confident Children! (10/12/22)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Confident Children! (10/12/22)

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This is the audio from the October 12, 2022 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

“’I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’  And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.”
Mark 10:15-16 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will focus on loving children like Jesus does.  God has a lot to say about His concern for children.  Many children are struggling with little or no perceived value — not just in far off places of the world, but in our own communities and neighborhoods.

“And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming.”
1 John 2:28 (NIV)

As you pray this week, pray that the children in your life would know the love of God that He lavishes on them.  Pray that you would live life with a confidence in the future because of whose child you are.  Pray that children would begin, and continue, a life in Christ so they would have a confidence in being unashamed when He returns.

You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: Forgiven Children! (10/11/22)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Forgiven Children! (10/11/22)

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This is the audio from the October 11, 2022 live social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

“’I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’  And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.”
Mark 10:15-16 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will focus on loving children like Jesus does.  God has a lot to say about His concern for children.  Many children are struggling with little or no perceived value — not just in far off places of the world, but in our own communities and neighborhoods.

“I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.”
1 John 2:12 (NIV)

As you pray this week, pray that the children in your life would know the love of God that He lavishes on them.  Pray that your life would be lived in a way that reflects the forgiveness that you have received in Christ.  Pray that children would know the depths of God’s forgiveness as they experience your forgiveness.  Pray that God’s forgiveness of you would lead you to forgive others more.

You can find the live video feeds of these encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page.

In prayer,
Tom