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VISION DECLARATION: “We seek to GO DEEPER in the knowledge of God, GROW STRONGER in our journey with Christ, and humbly serve for His Kingdom purposes EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
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SERMON: HOW TO PRAY-Praying into the Purposes of our Triune God
DATE: February 18, 2024, Pastor Trevor
KEY VERSE(S): Mat. 6:9; Jn.14:12-14,26; Rom.8:26-27; Heb.4:14-16
I. MAIN SERMON NOTES
- Prayer is a sacred invitation which welcomes us into the Triune presence and purposes of God.
- “Our Father”- relational fellowship as His redeemed children
- Hallowing His Name - desire for God’s holiness and glory
- Jesus - our Great High Priest, whose Name we approach God with
- asking in the Name of Jesus is to know His Word & Will that prays His purposes into existence
- the Holy Spirit ADVOCATES and gives us ACCESS to the Father
- SUMMARY: We pray to the Father, through the Son, in the Holy Spirit
II. APPLICATION: P.R.A.Y. (Have a Conversation with God)
P. Pause to WORSHIP God
(“Heavenly Father I praise you and thank you for….”)
R. Reflect upon the WORD of God
(“Is there something specific you would like to tell me from your Word or from today’s message?”)
A. Ask in the WISDOM of God
(“By your Holy Spirit, please lead me as I pray for the following…”)
Y. Yield into the WAYS of God with Thanksgiving
(“What are the next steps of obedience?” – Thy Will Be Done)
God Bless!