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Lessons on Prayer (Part 3)

Conrad Hilario
Luke 11:14-23

Satan is God's most powerful enemy and he wants to destroy us. So God calls us to take the offensive in spiritual warfare. We are to ?bind the strongman??that is, we are to battle Satan with the truth of God's Word.

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3 Essential Prayer Attitudes

Scott Risley
Luke 18:1-8

Through an ?a fortiori? argument, Jesus teaches us three essential attitudes to have in prayer: 1) we need to exercise persistence in prayer; 2) we must have ?shameless audacity??that is, be willing to pray bold prayers and be real with God; and 3) we should always recognize that God is our generous Father who wants to give His children good things.

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Lessons on Prayer (Part 2)

Conrad Hilario
Luke 11:5-11

Through two illustrations, Jesus teaches us persistence in prayer. We see six reasons God may not be answering our prayer(s): 1) the answer is no; 2) we aren't praying according to His revealed will; 3) our sin might be blocking our request; 4) it compels us to talk to God; 5) it teaches us daily dependence on God; and 6) God wants us to appreciate what He plans to give us.

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What Keeps Us From Praying

Scott Risley
Luke 10:38-11:4

Through the story of Mary and Martha we learn about three barriers to prayer: 1) we're distracted and busy; 2) we don't know what to say; and 3) we may not be a part of God's family yet. Jesus' prayer gives us an example of an enjoyable relationship with God, in which prayer is both freeing and vital to spiritual growth.

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Lessons on Prayer (Part 1)

Conrad Hilario
Matthew 18:23-34

Prayer can transform our relationship with God. We should use Jesus' prayer as a model for both personal and corporate prayer. Based on Jesus' prayer, here are five elements we should incorporate into our prayers: 1) acknowledgement/worship of who God is; 2) seek God's will for our life; 3) request provision from God; 4) recognize God's forgiveness; 5) vigilantly pray against Satan, knowing we are in the midst of a spiritual battle.

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Paul's Prayer

Mike Sullivan
Philippians 1:9-11

From Paul's prayer for the Philippians, we learn that his highest priority for the Christian community is sacrificial love. Paul prays that their love would be guided by knowledge and discernment from God, point them toward a moral lifestyle, and enable God's transformation in their lives.

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How Pride Sneaks into our Ministry

Scott Risley
Mark 9:21-29

A man whose son is tormented by an evil spirit begs Jesus to heal him. The disciples could not cast the demon out because they lacked faith. Jesus heals the boy and explains true greatness to His disciples. In this passage the disciples demonstrate their pride in four ways: 1) trusting in themselves; 2) wanting to be the greatest; 3) holding others back; 4) punishing the unresponsive.

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Who Touched My Clothing?

Mike Sullivan
Mark 5:21-43

Despite the crowds and confusion, Jesus notices that someone touches his cloak as he and his disciples are walking to an official's house to heal his sick daughter. As Jesus interacts with the woman who touched His cloak, He teaches his disciples, the crowds, and us about his character, the power of faith in him, and how he responds to our requests. The object, not the strength, of our faith is what matters most.

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What Do You Want Me to Do?

Gary DeLashmutt
Mark 10:46-52

When Jesus restores Bartimeaus' sight in Jericho, He not only provides Bartimaeus physical healing but also the sign that he offers humanity - salvation. In this passage, Jesus is described by Mark as the promised Messiah, one who is interested in the needs of individuals, and also inclined to bless. When we, like Bartimaeus, can identify answered prayers, pray specific prayers, and pray in faith, our relationship with God and understanding of His Will will be enhanced.

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