

Only By Prayer | Mark 9:14-29
Sep 23, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Pastor Ben Stuart addresses the weight of cultural tragedies and their reflection on deeper societal issues. He highlights how faith can guide us through personal and collective struggles. Delving into Mark 9, he emphasizes that some challenges can only be overcome through dedicated prayer. Practical steps for spiritual warfare are shared, encouraging listeners to embrace prayer, compassion, and community support. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of faith in navigating life's difficulties.
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Accident Revealed Hidden Illness
- Ben Stuart shares a story about a woman who fell on a knitting needle that revealed early-stage breast cancer.
- The acute incident exposed a deeper sickness and brought her into the hands of physicians who could treat both problems.
Tragedy Reveals Deeper Sickness
- Cultural tragedies often reveal deeper, preexisting sicknesses in how we relate and communicate.
- Ben Stuart urges the church to notice structural, personal, and spiritual factors shaping our cultural decay.
Training For Chaos
- Ben Stuart recounts dinner with trainers of American soldiers who train in chaotic environments.
- They teach adaptable tactics so soldiers can act decisively when strategy isn't possible.