Prayer – A Phone Call To God

This is a session in CG that we did a while back. More specifically, during the 23rd of July. :)

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The Power of Prayer

1. What is prayer?

Prayer is many things, touching heaven, calling upon God’s guidance, a lifestyle Jesus wants us to follow, speaking to Him constantly as you would to a friend and worshipping Him, by seeking only Him through prayer.

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2. Why should I pray?

Surely, if God already knows our thoughts, and nothing is hidden from His sight, we don’t need to pray because He already knows my needs?

Matthew 7: 7 – 8, James 5: 15 – 19, 1 Chronicles 5: 18 – 20, Deuteronomy 4: 7, Romans 8: 26 – 27

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3. Should I ever stop praying?

There are times when you’ve prayed so hard, fasted for days, and still that which you’ve prayed for does not come true. Why does this happen? Will you still continue to keep the faith even though you feel so terribly disappointed? Will you doubt God’s love?

2 Corinthians 12: 8 – 9, 1 Peter 3: 12, Luke 18: 1, Colossians 4: 2

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Psalm 116: 2 Because he bends down and listens, I will pray as long as I have breath!

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Psalm 32: 6 – 7

Therefore, let everyone who is godly
pray to you
while you may be found;
surely when the mighty waters
rise,
they will not reach him.
You are my hiding place,
You will protect me from trouble
And surround me with songs of deliverance.

Selah.

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Remember! It’s not just about praying as well. We also need to listen to Him.

Luke 6: 46 – 49, 1 Kings 19: 12, Psalm 17: 6, Psalm 18: 6, Psalm 102: 17, Isaiah 59: 1, 1 John 5: 14 – 15

Worship – 5th March 2009

The Heart of Worship

1.Why do we worship?

1 John 3: 16, Jeremiah 31: 3, Ephesians 1: 5

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2.What is worship? What is true worship?

John 4: 23

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3. How do we worship God in all that we do?

1 Corinthians 10: 31, Colossians 3: 23, 1 Samuel 16: 7b, Isaiah 29: 13

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4. “When we don’t feel like worshipping – continue to praise Him even in the toughest times like Job. When he lost everything, he fell to the ground and prayed, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. God gave me and God has taken away, may the name of God be PRAISED.” ~ Job 1: 20 – 21

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“So then, my friends, because of God’s great mercy to us.. offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer.” ~ Romans 12: 1

Grace – 19th February 2009

God’s Grace – The Importance of The Finished Work of Jesus

1. What is grace?

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2. Do you know the difference between grace and love?

2 Corinthians 13: 14

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3. Has God forgiven your past, present and future sins?

Hebrews 10: 12 – 14

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4. When we feel inadequate, and have doubts about our righteousness, what does God’s word say about this?

Hebrews 8: 8 – 12, Romans 5: 17, Romans 11: 6, 2 Corinthians 12: 9

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5. Since God is gracious and merciful, why did God condemn Sodom and Gomorah? (Genesis 19: 12 – 29) Is God’s grace conditional?

John 1: 17

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6. If grace abounds to us, why did God give us the Ten Commandments?

Romans 5: 20

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7. How does grace relate to the finished work of Jesus Christ?

2 Corinthians 8: 9, Ephesians 2: 8, Hebrews 2: 9

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8. What should we do when we have sinned?

Luke 15: 11 – 32

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9. If you’re facing bondages, addictions and even fleeting lustful thoughts, how does God’s grace liberate you?

Pray for bondages by letting each one of you proclaiming:

“I am the RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD in Christ.”

“The old has gone, the new has come!”

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End note:

‘Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.’ ~ Hebrews 4: 16