The Practical Power of Prayer

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The Practical Power of Prayer

Gospel of Luke 22-47-53

May 22, 2022 • Scott Richards • James 5:14–15, 1 Peter 5:6–7, Luke 22:47–53, Philippians 4:6–7

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Jesus' prayer in the garden demonstrates for us the true purpose of prayer. It's not about receiving our desires, but aligning our desires with God's. That alignment will give us the emotional, physical, and relational peace we need to endure the trials we are currently facing or about to face. Prayer is a resource we should make an essential part of our every day lives no matter where we're at in life.

1. Prayer provides the physical comfort and peace we need.
2. Prayer equips us to endure the trials we're not yet in.
3. Prayer puts into perspective where God is during trials.

Great Expectations

September 4, 2022 • Scott Richards • Acts 1:3–11, Luke 24:51–53, Zechariah 14:4–5, Hebrews 10:25

Jesus has physically ascended into Heaven in the presence of His disciples. Before doing so, He provided them the same blessing explained in the Old Testament as belonging to everyone who belongs to God and trusts His promises. In knowing what those promises are, we also benefit from the blessing that accompanies them. The most significant of which was His promise to return to the exact place He departed from us. 1. Jesus wants to invest blessings as He's defined them into your life. 2. Jesus wants to invest His promises as He's given them to our lives. 3. Jesus wants to invest His love into our lives so it can be shared with those who don't know it.

Three For the Road

August 28, 2022 • Scott Richards • Luke 24:36–49, John 14:19, John 20:19–20, John 15:5

Jesus' post-resurrection appearances were done intentionally to demonstrate several things. First, the historical reality of Jesus' resurrection. Second, the kind of bodies we can expect when we are resurrected. And third, who enables us to live the Christian life to begin with. 1. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the reason we trust His word above any other religious worldview. 2. The Bible is our source of information about what God claimed and how He verified it. 3. The Holy Spirit is who enables us to effectively relate and receive God's Word.

Jesus' Calling - The Real Deal

August 21, 2022 • Scott Richards • Jeremiah 29:13, Luke 24:25–35, John 10:27, John 5:39

On the road to Emmaus, the disciple's experience with the resurrected Lord shows us what a real word from God looks like. It will always line up with what He's already spoken. It will always reflect the character of God revealed in scripture. And it will come in His timing. 1. A real Word from God will always line up with what He's already spoken. 2. A real Word from God will always emphasize grace. 3. A real Word from God will come as needed.