Adriel Sanchez

Does the Bible Teach Us How to Pray?

Episode 1465 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   1. Is prayer just wishful thinking if it doesn’t change my circumstances?   2. Is a prayer journal an acceptable form of prayer or must I pray out loud?   3. Should I be concerned about my pastor practicing “Lectio Divina”?   4. Should we pray to each person of the Trinity individually?     Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus   Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.   View our latest spec

How Does Group Prayer Differ from Personal Prayer?

Episode 1464 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   1. Can a true Christian live in habitual sin?   2. How do I not picture Jesus while I’m praying?   3. How does group prayer differ from personal prayer?   4. What kinds of things can I do to fight temptations and evil thoughts?     Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus   Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.   View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.

What is the Correct Translation of the Lord’s Prayer?

Episode 1463 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   1. Who is the “man of lawlessness” in 2 Thessalonians 2?   2. Who determines a person’s last day of life: man or God?   3. What is the best translation of the Lord’s Prayer?   4. What was happening when the Pharisees brought the woman caught in adultery?     Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus   Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.   View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.

Do I Need to Be Baptized to Take Communion?

Episode 1462 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com     1. Should we use titles like “apostle” when we do acts of service? 2. Why does God punish people in hell instead of annihilating them? 3. Must I be baptized to take Communion? 4. Why did God create satan if God knew he would be his enemy?         Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus   Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.   View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.

How Can I Practice the Biblical Discipline of Solitude?

Episode 1462 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   1. I confessed cheating on my girlfriend to God, must I confess it to her? 2. Where did God’s people go after dying before Jesus rose again? 3. How can I practice the biblical discipline of solitude? 4. When a believer dies, do they get a glorified body immediately?     Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus   Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.   View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.

Why Do So Many False Prophets Exist Today?

Episode 1461 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com     How can Jesus be fully God and fully man? What does it mean to “rightly divide Scripture”? How can I explain Judges 19:22 to a group of prisoners that I teach? Are there so many false prophets because we are living in the last days? Why did God create Adam in the first place knowing he would fall?     Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus   Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.   View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.

What Do the Five Red Heifers Have to Do with Biblical Prophecy?

Episode 1460 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   1. Is it sinful if a person takes Communion without having been baptized? 2. Are Christians able to speak things into existence? 3. What do the five red heifers have to do with biblical prophecy? 4. What pastors do you listen to?       Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus   Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.   View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.

Should I Switch Churches if I Don’t Like Contemporary Worship?

Episode 1459 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   1. Should I disassociate from Christians who fellowship with false teachers? 2. Can demons predict the future? 3. Can a Christian lose their salvation if they don’t go to church? 4. Should I switch churches if I don’t like contemporary worship music?       Today’s Offer: Praying with Jesus   Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.   View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.

3 Ways to Have a Better Prayer Life

Remember that the privileged access you have to the Father came through Jesus the Son. What a marvelous path Jesus has paved for sinners to call upon the Holy One with confidence (see Hebrews 4:16). 

I don’t think I’ve ever met a Christian who was completely satisfied with his prayer life. You might know what it’s like: you try to pray, but it feels as if the words disintegrate before hitting the ceiling, and you start to wonder, “Is God listening, or am I talking to myself?” Then there’s that awful sluggishness. We try to stay up and pray, but like the disciples, no sooner do we shut our eyes and begin, “Dear Lord,” before the words hit us like a Benadryl. Or we might find ourselves distracted by tomorrow’s cares, and what begins as a petition soon becomes a mental conversation with a coworker. Alas, discouragement sets in: Why am I so bad at praying?
The truth is, we often make things harder than they need to be. Think of prayer as an exercise. You’re not always going to feel like praying, and some workouts are more satisfying than others. In exercise, consistency yields results, but you need to make sure you have proper form and realistic expectations. Here are a few simple tips for strengthening the muscle of prayer.
Repent
First, repent. God isn’t interested in pretend petitions that serve as attempts to cover rebellious hearts. It’s no coincidence that before Jesus taught His disciples the Lord’s Prayer in the Sermon on the Mount, He gave a series of instructions on how not to pray. To summarize, Jesus warned against being hypocritical and being superstitious (Matt. 6:5–8).
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Episode 1458 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   1. Can Christians believe in creation and evolution? 2. Why did only angels witness Jesus’s resurrection as it happened? 3. Why did Satan try to tempt Jesus if he knows he is God? 4. Does God withhold faith from people who want to believe?       Today’s Offer: The King Is Crowned: 10 Ways Jesus’s Ascension Matters For You   Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.   View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.

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