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2 Cor.10:4
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3. Ask God that we might rely on each other in the Lord.--vs.4
Confidence=to rely on
Notice: Confidence in the character of God not our own efforts
4. Ask God that all obstacles to spiritual growth be removed.--vs.5
Direct=a military term to clear a path and set a direction
Not everyone has faith=saving faith
Salvation is a gift given by God to us and received by faith.
Not all who profess faith possess saving faith
Strengthen=firm and unchanging...God is the one who strengthens us!
Protect=great big bear hug!
Reality: Evil will always present, but so is the LORD and He is bigger, stronger and because Christ defeated evil at the cross, it's defeated and we win!
BUT THE LORD IS FAITHFUL!!!
4 Things to Pray about for your Church
- Pray that the Word of Jesus would RUN
- Pray that the Word of Jesus would be rejoiced in and received.
1. Ask God that His Word would be effective--vs.1
Pray=present active verb=keep on praying
I don't just go to church I am the church
2 Cor.12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and individually members of it
Big Idea:
Ask that God's will be done in His church and my life
2. Ask God to protect church leaders and church members--vs.2-3
Thom Rainer: “a trap is something that is set intentionally. It means that the devil has devised a plan to bring the pastor down. He has set a trap…the nature of the trap will be temptation where the pastor’s reputation is harmed.” I am a church member…pg.49
1 Tim.3:7--the elder must have a good reputation among outsiders, so he doesn't fall into disgrace and the devil's trap.
2 Cor.10:4
The weapons of our warfare are not weapons of this world. Instead they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
Prayer is:
- the way we walk by faith
- our lifeline
- A powerful weapon
I will pray for my church
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
2 Ways Clear a way into:
1. God's love=set our minds or hearts on God's Love.
2. Become like Jesus in his perseverance=bearing up under a heavy load.
I will pray for my church!
- Mary Fee--recovery in hospital and encouragement
- Lil Gendron's brother--broken ribs from fall
- Dan Price's brother Randy--showing improvements with cancer treatment
- Dan Dore--parents health and his heart issues
- Sara Vieno--air pocket in heart
- Leaders--wisdom and protection
- To help us grow in our faith together
- To help us lean on God's faithfulness
- For unity amidst diversity
- Search for associate pastor
- For missionaries and church planters