
Fred Barlow
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John R. Rice - a Giant of Evangelism
0ECC 12:12DAN 12:3LUK 1:63ROM 8:31EPH 4:11Dr. Fred M. Barlow preaches about the remarkable life and impactful ministry of Dr. John R. Rice, a giant of evangelism and a prolific author who dedicated his life to soul-winning and spreading the Gospel. Dr. Rice's intense convictions, marked by a sincere spirit of compassion, led him to weep over sinners and rejoice with saints, embodying a deep love for people. His legacy includes over 200 written titles with a circulation of over 61 million copies, and a total of 24,058 reported conversions to Christ through his ministries. Dr. Rice's unwavering commitment to soul-winning, uncompromising stance against modernism, and pioneering efforts in citywide revival campaigns and evangelistic conferences have left an indelible mark on fundamental Christianity.
The Shameful Sin of Prayerlessness
0PSA 139:23MAT 6:6MRK 11:24LUK 11:1LUK 18:1JHN 14:13JHN 15:7JAS 5:16Fred Barlow preaches on the disciples' plea to Jesus to teach them to pray, emphasizing the critical importance of a personal, persistent prayer life. He highlights the prevalent sin of prayerlessness among Christians in the twentieth century, stressing the need to move from discussing prayer to actually engaging in fervent intercessory prayer. Barlow challenges believers to obey Christ's command to pray without ceasing, drawing attention to the power and necessity of prayer in every aspect of a Christian's life. He uses biblical examples like Moses, Daniel, and Ezra, as well as the prayer life of Jesus, to underscore the transformative impact of prayer and the need for believers to emulate the prayer giants of the Bible.
You Had Better Get Ready!
0Fred Barlow delivers a powerful sermon on the inevitability, unpredictability, and terribleness of death, emphasizing the need for preparation to face the final separation it brings. Drawing from the story of King Hezekiah and various biblical examples, Barlow warns that death is a reality that cannot be escaped, urging listeners to consider their eternal destiny. He highlights the importance of being ready to meet God, as death can come suddenly and without warning, leading to either eternal life with Christ or eternal separation in Hell.