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The Prayers of the Apostles

April 23, 2023 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Ephesians 1:15–18

Praying to Know Christ

Pastor Kent Landhuis

THEME - The prayers of the Apostles teach us to pray proactive prayers.

TEXT - Ephesians 1:15-18

OUTLINE

1. Review: Lord Teach us to Pray

a. Matthew 6:5-8. Don’t pray like this.

b. Matthew 6:9- 15. Pray like this.

2. Teach us to pray reactive prayers.

a. Help. Psalm 18:6

b. Thanks. Psalm 118:1

c. Wow. Psalm 8

3. Teach us to pray proactive proactive prayers.

a. Look to the future.

b. Trust in a promise.

c. Ephesians 1:17-18

NEXT STEPS

Meditate on Ephesians 1:15-18.

Pray proactive prayers.

Praying to Be Rooted in Love

May 28, 2023 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Ephesians 3:16–21

Praying to be Rooted in Love Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - These prayers pull us deeper into an experience of God’s love and grace. TEXT - Ephesians 3:16-21 OUTLINE 1. We pray to be strengthened. (Eph. 3:16) 2. We pray to be rooted in love. (Eph. 3:17b-19) 3. We pray to be emboldened. (Eph. 3:20-21) 4. We pray to bless God and encourage each other. * Read the verses. * Listen to the Spirit. * Pray. NEXT STEPS 1. Pray the prayers of the apostles. 2. Become a prayer champion.

Praying to Know God's Word

May 21, 2023 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • 1 Thessalonians 3:1–5

Praying to Know God's Word Pastor Kent Landhuis We will also be acknowledging our 2023 graduates in both services. TEXT – 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 1. Harmony in the Church brings glory to God. “Satan loves nothing more than robbing God of glory by dividing His Church.” 2. God is glorified in self-sacrificing for the sake of harmony “Our principle should be: In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in everything, love.” 3. God is glorified in diversity – reconciliation. Revelation 9:9-10 Romans 15:7 4. God is glorified when we welcome as Jesus welcomed us. 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 NEXT STEPS 1. Sign-up for Pray4Me. 2. Seek reconciliation with someone. 3. Practice better hospitality.

Praying to Know Harmony

May 14, 2023 • Pastor Steve Poole • Romans 15:5–7

Praying to Know Harmony Steve Poole THEME - We pray to be unified in Christ. TEXT – Romans 15:5-7 1. Harmony in the Church brings glory to God. “Satan loves nothing more than robbing God of glory by dividing His Church.” 2. God is glorified in self-sacrificing for the sake of harmony “Our principle should be: In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in everything, love.” 3. God is glorified in diversity – reconciliation. Revelation 9:9-10 Romans 15:7 4. God is glorified when we welcome as Jesus welcomed us. 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 NEXT STEPS 1. Sign-up for Pray4Me. 2. Seek reconciliation with someone. 3. Practice better hospitality.