The Entrance to Prayer

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The Entrance to Prayer

August 6, 2023 • Pastor Joshua Wicker • Matthew 6:5–13, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

"Prayer is communicating and communing with God."

• PRAYER ENCOMPASSES OUR ENTIRE BEING

•PRAYER BEGINS WITH GOD

Matthew 6:5 "When you pray". We are a people of prayer.

Jesus shows us how we are to "enter into prayer" in the "Lords Prayer".

• We enter in as children.

• Repentance brings restoration.

4 stages of prayer can look like:

Talking to God - Talking with God - Listening to God - Being with God

• GOD SPEAKS THROUGH YOUR ANSWERED PRAYERS.

• WE PRAY IN JESUS NAME.

Gratitude Dismantles Anxiety

August 27, 2023 • Pastor Boyd Bettis • Matthew 6:33–34, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:6

Gratitude Dismantles Anxiety Philippians 4:6, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:33-34 REST ASSURED THAT JESUS CAN SHOULDER WHAT YOU CANNOT 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:6 PRAYER TIME: WILL YOU BRING EVERY ANXIOUS THOUGHT TO JESUS? Matthew 6:33-34

An Irresistible Witness

August 20, 2023 • Pastor Boyd Bettis • Colossians 3:15–17, Acts 2:45–47

An Irresistible Witness Colossians 3:15-17, Acts 2:45-47 AS THE GOSPEL IS TRANSFORMING ME, GRATITUDE WILL BE OVERFLOWING IN ME. Colossians 3:15-17 A CHURCH OVERFLOWING WITH GRATITUDE, CULTIVATES AN IRRESISTIBLE WITNESS. Acts 2:45-47 PRAYER TIME Am I at peace with God? Am I surrendered to His Word? Am I living for the glory of God?

The Discipline of Gratitude

August 13, 2023 • Pastor Boyd Bettis • 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Hebrews 12:28

Title: The Discipline of Gratitude Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Hebrews 12:28 BIG IDEA: MAKING A DAILY DISCIPLINE OF GRATITUDE WILL PRODUCE A HAPPIER LIFE. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 FOUR DAILY DISCIPLINES OF GRATITUDE Rejoice Always Pray Continually Give Thanks In All Things Remember This Is God’s Will For Your Life THE 7 DAY ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE CHALLENGE — CLOSING THOUGHT — REMEMBER, GRATITUDE STARTS AND STOPS WITH GOD.