The Prayers of the Apostles
A Study of the Apostolic 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.
Praying to Know God's Will
May 7, 2023 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Colossians 1:9–12
PRAYING TO KNOW GOD'S WILL The Prayers of the Apostles Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We pray to be grounded in the knowledge of God. TEXT - Colossians 1:9-12 1. Lord Teach us to Pray a. Teach us to pray reactive prayers. b. Teach us to pray proactive prayers. i. Look to the future. http://ii.trust in God’s promise. 2. Teach us to pray to know God’s will. a. Fill us with the knowledge of His Will. b. Help us walk in a manner worthy of the Lord. c. Strengthen us with all power. d. Give us joy and gratitude. 3. Teach us to Pray for One Another. a. Pray for Me b. Pray for the next generation to know God’s will. NEXT STEPS Pray Colossians 1:9-12. Sign up to be a prayer champion. Sign up to receive prayer.
Praying to Abound in Love
April 30, 2023 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Philippians 1:9–11
Praying to Abound in Love Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We pray to grow in love so that we can love God and each other more. TEXT - Philippians 1:9-11 OUTLINE 1. Lord Teach us to Pray a. Teach us to pray reactive prayers. i. Help. ii. Thanks. iii. Wow b. Teach us to pray proactive prayers. i. Look to the future. ii. Trust in God’s promise. 2. Teach us to pray for abounding love. a. Philippians 1:9-11. b. John 13:35. c. Matthew 22:34-40 3. Teach us to love as we have been loved a. 1 John 4:10-11 b. Luke 7:36-50 c. Zephaniah 3:17 NEXT STEPS 1. Pray Philippians 1:9-11. 2. Love one another. 3. Pray for the next generation.
Praying to Know Christ
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.