‭1 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭12-13‬ NIV
“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?”

‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭31-32‬ NIV
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ NIV
“He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,”

Sermon for Sunday, August 10th: The Power of Persistent Prayer

On Sunday, August 10th, we will explore at First Baptist Church of Hudson, the importance of remaining persistent in prayer from the story of Abraham found in Genesis 18:20-33.

Please come and join us at 10:00 a.m. to listen to God’s word and learn the truth that teaches us about the Power of Persistent Prayer.

Scripture Reading: Genesis 18:20-33

20 Then the LORD said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great and their sin so grievous  21 that I will go down and see if what they have done is as bad as the outcry that has reached me. If not, I will know.”  22 The men turned away and went toward Sodom, but Abraham remained standing before the LORD.  23 Then Abraham approached him and said: “Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked?  24 What if there are fifty righteous people in the city? Will you really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous people in it?  25 Far be it from you to do such a thing– to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. Far be it from you! Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?”  26 The LORD said, “If I find fifty righteous people in the city of Sodom, I will spare the whole place for their sake.”  27 Then Abraham spoke up again: “Now that I have been so bold as to speak to the Lord, though I am nothing but dust and ashes,  28 what if the number of the righteous is five less than fifty? Will you destroy the whole city because of five people?” “If I find forty-five there,” he said, “I will not destroy it.”  29 Once again he spoke to him, “What if only forty are found there?” He said, “For the sake of forty, I will not do it.”  30 Then he said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak. What if only thirty can be found there?” He answered, “I will not do it if I find thirty there.”  31 Abraham said, “Now that I have been so bold as to speak to the Lord, what if only twenty can be found there?” He said, “For the sake of twenty, I will not destroy it.”  32 Then he said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak just once more. What if only ten can be found there?” He answered, “For the sake of ten, I will not destroy it.”  33 When the LORD had finished speaking with Abraham, he left, and Abraham returned home.  

‭1 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭15‬ NIV
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,”

‭1 Peter‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬ NIV
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”

‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭1-2‬ NIV
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”

‭Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭1-2‬ NIV
“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”

‭1 John‬ ‭4‬:‭11-12‬ NIV
“Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.”

‭1 Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭10‬ NIV
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”