
T.M. Anderson
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Rivers of Living Water
83747:03MAT 6:33JHN 7:37In this sermon, the preacher focuses on a passage from the book of John, specifically John chapter 7. The sermon begins with Jesus standing and proclaiming that anyone who is thirsty should come to him and drink. He promises that those who believe in him will have rivers of living water flowing from within them, referring to the Holy Spirit. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus came to fulfill the Father's will and offer himself as a sacrificial offering to save humanity from sin. He also highlights the significance of Jesus' glorification on earth, his crucifixion, and his ascension, which inaugurated the day of Pentecost and the dispensation of the Holy Spirit. The sermon concludes with a prayer for God's approval and for the congregation to find rest and triumph in their faith.
The Love of God
71243:08MAT 6:33JHN 3:16JHN 17:26ROM 5:81CO 13:13EPH 4:131JN 4:16In this sermon, the speaker discusses the perfection of God's love and its importance in our lives. He emphasizes that in the current world, it is crucial to rely on God's love more than ever before. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about encountering a couple in distress and highlights the power of God's love to bring comfort and healing. He then delves into the concept of love being dimensional in four directions: height, depth, length, and breadth, emphasizing that God's love is limitless and never-ending.
God’s Peace Obtained in Answer to Prayer
0PSA 55:22ISA 26:3ISA 32:17JHN 14:27JHN 16:33PHP 4:61PE 2:21T.M. Anderson preaches on the importance of making our requests known to God through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, assuring us that His peace, surpassing all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. By entering into the sacred Presence of the Prince of Peace through prayer, we can experience perfect peace and find comfort in times of trial. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, exemplified God's peace in His character and conduct, showing us that His peace can keep us untroubled and courageous amidst turmoil and strife.
The Praying That Glorifies God
0MAT 25:15LUK 6:45JHN 14:13JHN 15:8PHP 2:13T.M. Anderson preaches about the power of prayer in achieving the greater works of Christ, emphasizing that every prayer offered in the Name of Jesus must be for the purpose of glorifying the heavenly Father. Jesus, before His ascension, empowered His disciples to perform even greater works through prayer in His Name, enabling them to bear much fruit and glorify the Father. The promise of asking anything in Jesus' Name is not for personal gain but to obtain power through prayer to accomplish the works that glorify God, with faith and fervent prayers being essential in achieving the tasks assigned by Christ.
Praying Without Doubting
0MRK 11:23LUK 17:5ACT 3:20ROM 8:311CO 15:24T.M. Anderson preaches about the power of faith in prayer, emphasizing the importance of having unwavering faith in God's ability to answer prayers. He highlights that through faith, we can possess a measure of God's faith, enabling us to accomplish His works and participate in His eternal purpose. Anderson encourages praying without doubt, believing that God's power can remove mountains of human misery and bring about complete deliverance from sin. He stresses the significance of aligning our prayers with the words and promises of Christ, as they play a vital role in the final fulfillment of God's will and the restoration of all things.
Praying With Desire
0PSA 42:1PSA 63:8MRK 11:242CO 5:4HEB 11:10T.M. Anderson preaches on the power of faith in prayer, emphasizing Jesus' promise that whatever is desired in prayer, when believed, will be received. He clarifies that faith is essential in receiving answers to prayer, cautioning against the misconception of claiming to have received before actually receiving. Anderson highlights the importance of aligning our desires with God's plan of redemption, ensuring that our requests are in line with Christ's purpose of saving us from sin and suffering.
A Manifestation of God in Answer to Prayer
0PSA 46:1PSA 118:6MRK 16:17ACT 4:27HEB 1:10T.M. Anderson preaches on the power of prevailing prayer as demonstrated in Acts 4:31, where the believers were filled with the Holy Ghost after praying together. The believers expected God to answer their prayers in His way, not necessarily through supernatural phenomena but through spiritual victories. They prayed in times of crisis, acknowledging the need for God's intervention and boldly speaking the word of God. The sermon emphasizes the importance of continual infilling with the Holy Spirit to overcome spiritual challenges and the need for unwavering faith in prayer, trusting in God's unchanging nature and promises.
The Fellowship of Prayer
0MAT 6:6T.M. Anderson emphasizes the importance of consulting with God in every aspect of life, stressing the necessity of earnest prayer to tap into the abundant resources of a generous Savior. He highlights the significance of making all concerns, both spiritual and temporal, known to God through incessant and importunate prayer, rather than praying sporadically. Anderson shares a personal testimony of finding true rest of soul and quietness of heart by entering into a covenant of prayer with Christ, committing to prioritize prayer above all daily pursuits and responsibilities.
The Three Essentials of Prayer
0PSA 2:8LUK 11:10JHN 6:48ROM 8:32HEB 7:25T.M. Anderson preaches on the profound teachings of Jesus regarding prayer, emphasizing the three essentials of asking, seeking, and knocking. He highlights the unlimited possibilities of prayer revealed in Christ's words, connecting it to the boundless measure of redemptive grace. Anderson stresses the importance of understanding Christ's teachings on daily bread, symbolizing our need for spiritual sustenance in both this life and eternity. He concludes that the fundamental principle of asking and giving in prayer will continue throughout all eternity, as seen in God's household rule and Christ's intercessory ministry.
Asking and Receiving
0PSA 34:17MAT 7:7LUK 11:10JHN 16:24EPH 6:18PHP 4:6HEB 4:16JAS 5:161JN 5:14T.M. Anderson preaches on the power of prayer, emphasizing that every child of God has the right to pray and receive from the Father. Jesus teaches us to ask with faith, knowing that our heavenly Father, who loves us more than any earthly father, will give good gifts to His children. Prayer is a two-way communication where our asking is met with the Father's giving, and it is essential for us to persist in prayer, believing that every sincere request will be answered.
Seeking and Finding
0JER 29:13LUK 11:10JHN 14:21JHN 16:131CO 2:92CO 4:18PHP 3:7HEB 11:6T.M. Anderson preaches on the power of prayer and seeking God, emphasizing that through prayer, important discoveries can be made about Christ and His provision for His children. He challenges believers to diligently seek God's treasures, assured that the Father will grant their requests and provide rest, strength, and health. Anderson highlights that the Holy Spirit enables believers to seek and find the treasures of truth, guiding them into all truth. He stresses the importance of seeking God with all our hearts, denying ourselves of worldly cares to find the possessions of the Father revealed in His Son.
The Immortal Prayers of Saints
0T.M. Anderson preaches about the divine revelation of Christ in unexpected places, such as to Moses in a burning bush and to John on the isle of Patmos, where the Saviour revealed Himself standing in the midst of the seven churches. He emphasizes that prayers are part of worship, ascending like sweet incense to God, and are kept in golden vials in heaven, immortal and preserved by the Lord. Anderson highlights that prayers offered in the Name of Jesus will be answered according to God's will, and that every prayer empowered by the indwelling Spirit becomes an integral part of God's plan of redemption.
Christ Pleads His Will
0JHN 14:1JHN 17:24COL 1:22HEB 7:25HEB 9:15T.M. Anderson preaches about the precious legacy of Jesus' intercessory prayer, revealing His final will for the redeemed to be with Him in glory. Jesus' prayer is an integral part of His redemptive work, assuring believers of a place prepared in the Father's house. Through His finished work on the cross, Christ provides the necessary fitness for believers to share eternal bliss with Him. His intercessory prayer cleanses and sanctifies believers, presenting them holy and blameless before God.
The Intercessory Prayers of Christians
0LUK 11:5JHN 15:262CO 3:5COL 4:121TH 1:8T.M. Anderson preaches on the ministry of prayer and preaching, emphasizing the integral role they play in the plan of salvation. Through the teachings of Jesus, it is revealed that praying and preaching are ways of communication between God and man, appealing to each other's will. The Epistles highlight the power of intercessory prayer, showing how fervent prayers can lead believers to stand perfect in God's will. The responsibility to pray for others is crucial, as seen in the parable of the man seeking three loaves for a weary traveler, symbolizing our duty to intercede for those lost in the darkness of sin.
Our Requests Made Known Unto God
0PHP 4:19T.M. Anderson preaches on the importance of revealing our needs to God in prayer, emphasizing that we must ask in order to receive. The promise that God will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus is a certified assurance of His provision in response to our prayers. Being aware of God's presence is crucial when making our requests known, as His nearness assures us that our petitions are heard. The joy and strength found in prayer and the abiding presence of the Lord lead to constant praise and shield us from life's trials.