The Golden Ticket

Petra Church

The Golden Ticket

Part 1

January 8, 2017 • Gary Buck

Today we’re going to unbox what prayer is, and then talk about the two basic forms of prayer: praying by yourself, and praying with others. And both are profoundly important but also very different. What is prayer? It's our direct-line of communication with our loving Father. It’s all about relationship.
We need to stop making it out to be something we only do during our morning devotions. It’s not just asking God for something. Prayer can be a joy, it can be thrilling, it can be raw and uncomfortable, but prayer is absolutely essential for the thriving Christian.

Prayer For The Nations

January 29, 2017 • Missionaries Alex and Jodi Seidler

As we talk about praying for the nations, there is a key foundational truth we need to understand. Beyond what we see on CNN and Fox News, beyond all of the rumors of wars, political craziness and all the rumbling of problems, there is a greater roar that is happening from the depths of the nations. That roar is their desire for Jesus. We need to understand the people have a need and longing for Jesus.

When God Shows Up

January 22, 2017 • Brian Flewelling

We are continuing our teaching series on prayer. We’ve been saying that “prayer is our direct line of communication to God.” Last week Pastor Lester dropped a truth into our lap that I want to unpack for us this morning. The all powerful, all knowing God of the Universe, who can do whatever he wants, at any moment in time that he wishes, (generally speaking) limits himself to act only in response to prayer. - That means that those church communities and people that fill their lives with the activities of prayer are surrounded by the activities of heaven. - Those individuals and communities that fill their lives with human effort are surrounded by the results of human effort.

Praying For Others

January 15, 2017 • Lester Zimmerman

Senior Pastor Lester Zimmerman brings the second message in our series Powerful Prayer. Today's message is also the official launch of our church-wide fast starting Monday January 16 through Sunday January 22.