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NCCpm - Reclaiming Awareness through Spritual Disciplines and Practices

Week 2

August 25, 2024 • Pastor Cedric Hill • Matthew 6:5–15, Genesis 3:8–11, James 4:3, Isaiah 40:12–18, Job 38:4–11

Matthew 6:5-15 (CSB)

Prayer — Communion with God

Genesis 3:8-11 (CSB)

Remember to whom you are praying

Isaiah 40:12-18 (CSB)

Job 38:4-11, Job 25-35 (CSB)

Know for what you are praying

James 4:3 (CSB)

“In prayer, real prayer, we begin to think God’s thoughts after him: to desire the things he desires, to love the things he loves, to will the things he wills.” —Richard Foster

Daily Bread, Forgiveness, Deliverance

-Set a reminder

-Don’t overlook the small moments

-Pray scripture and written prayers

Be real, Keep it up

“The best bit of advice I ever received about how to pray was this: keep it simple, keep it real, keep it up.” –Pete Grieg

Nothing matters more than Jesus

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September 15, 2024 • Pastor Cedric Hill • Exodus 20:8–11, Genesis 2:15, Genesis 2:2–3, Exodus 20:2

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