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Matthew 6:5-15 | KingsGrove.org | Pastor James Williams | Pastor Williams discusses God as our Father and emphasizes the importance of understanding God's role and responsibilities as our Heavenly Father. He urges listeners to not view God through the lens of their earthly fathers but rather through the lens of Scripture. He then delves into Matthew 6:5-15, where Jesus teaches his disciples about prayer and addresses God as Father. Pastor Williams explains that God is present, hears, and listens to our prayers. He also highlights the holiness of God's name, emphasizing His perfection and sinlessness. He expresses the desire for a deeper faith that fully trusts in God's power and concludes with the significance of recognizing and honoring the name of Jesus.

Judges 6:11-24 | KingsGrove.org | Pastor James Williams |
Pastor Williams continues in our studies of the different names of God and their meanings. He explains that "Adonai" means "My Lord, My Master, or My Owner" and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging God as the owner of everything in our lives. He also mentions the progression of understanding God through His names, from recognizing Him as the Creator God (Elohim) to understanding His power and greatness (Jehovah). The message includes the story of Gideon and how he addresses God as "Adonai Jehovah," recognizing His personhood and authority. The message encourages us to realize that everything we have belongs to God and to hold our possessions with an open hand, acknowledging Him as the true owner.

Overview:
Pastor Williams discusses the different names of God, specifically focusing on Jehovah and the meanings behind the names. He mentions names such as Jehovah-Jireh (provider), Jehovah-Rapha (healer), Jehovah-Nisi (banner), and Jehovah-Mikodishkim (sanctifier). He then delves into the story of Gideon and how Gideon experienced the peace of God, leading to the introduction of the name Jehovah Shalom (peace). He also introduces Jehovah Sabaoth (Lord of hosts), highlighting God's command over angel armies. Pastor Williams emphasizes the importance of knowing who God is and finding peace in His presence, power, and purpose.

Pastor James Williams | KingsGrove.org | Kings Grove Baptist Church | Overview:
Pastor Williams discusses the importance of the name Yahweh/Jehovah and the respect it should be given. He explains that Yahweh means the self-existent One and emphasizes that God is not created, controlled, or confined. He mentions the story of Moses being called by God to go back to Egypt despite his fear and reservations, and he emphasizes that God is in control and determines our identity and purpose. He also talks about the name Elohim and its significance in the creation story.

KingsGrove.org | Kings Grove Baptist Church | Pastor James Williams |
Overview:
Pastor Williams discusses the importance of seeking a closer relationship with God through understanding His names. He shares a personal story about meeting a godly man who prays to be drawn closer to God every day. The speaker encourages the audience to make this their prayer as well. The sermon focuses on the supreme names of God, starting with El-Elyon, meaning God Most High, emphasizing God's position and power above all other gods. The second name discussed is El-Roi, meaning the God who sees, highlighting God's ability to see and care for His people, even in their darkest moments. The sermon emphasizes the need to prioritize God over other gods or idols in our lives.

Overview:
Pastor Williams discusses the importance of understanding the names of God in the Bible. He focuses on the name "Elohim," which means supreme or mighty One. He explains that the name is used to distinguish the one true God from other deities. Pastor Williams emphasizes the need to consider the context of Scripture when studying the names of God and points out that Elohim is the first name of God mentioned in the Bible, and it represents the concept of God as a supreme being. Pastor Williams further encourages listeners to appreciate the power and design of God as seen in nature. He refers to the creation account in Genesis to illustrate the use of the name Elohim. Genesis 1