A Community of Prayer
Speaker: Gideon Ng
Rebuilding our community series
Title: A community of prayer
Text: [Nehemiah 9:1-32]
Introduction: [2nd Chronicles7:14]
>Repentance brings reconcilation.
>As a church, there must be key solid foundation-as a habit and prayers is one of the key aspects. *Cultivate a strong prayerlife.
Be too busy not to pray.
Question: How do we determine a strong God-centered community?
Remember: Community without intentions of touching life and bring transformation is simply a rock-band concert.
3 major aspects of prayers:
#1. Seeing the greatness of God in prayers (v5-1)
[Matthew6:9-10] Praying with the spirit of thanksgiving.
*Definition of "Hallowed": Giving the fullest honour to his glory.
Always thrive to understand the "who" we are praying to.
It is the determining factor to one's source of faith and reliance.
>Remember: The same God who brought me to where I am now as compared to the past, gives me sufficent reason to trust him to where he will bring me to the future.
In conclusion: Knowing who God is as a "headed-level" knowledge is completely a seperate matter from knowing who God is in our Hearts.
[Luke12:6-7] - Never deny the undeniable fact;the God-shaped hole in our hearts.
[1st Chronicles16:34] - Let God love others through you, be a signboard for the lost
#2. Seeing ourselves in prayers (v16-30)
Choosing to dwell in God's presence and labouring in prayers gives us reflection to where we are at the current, and gives us insights to where we are embarking on.
[A.C.T.S] Adore.Confess.Thanksgiving.Supplication
[Nehemiah 9:16] Arrogant and stiffed-neck.
Nevertheless, we at times fall into this unseemingly category because we give in the insecurities, and lose faith to trust in the ways of the LORD. We attempt to take control of the steering wheel, which oftenly results in dialing for ambulance after crashing against the wall.
Obey today. At the very least, God can promise you a regretless mistake.
(v17) - In modern context, do NOT treat God like a santa claus, genie lamp which you call upon only or rub heartily in times of desperation. Honestly, I believe God wants to give you more.
[Hebrews12:2]
[Psalm 119:105]
#3. Seeing the future community in prayers (v31-32)
Envision what the Kingdom of God will be in 10 years down the road.
Pray with the same kind of faith; Expect the same kind of future.
[Ephesians3:10]
[Haggai2:9]
In conlusion: With this resounding call, to step up to the calling of leaders for the next generation, knocking at the doors of many hearts, I wonder how many will respond. And last till the end. Huh.
I Heart Revolutions
Rebuilding our community series
Title: A community of prayer
Text: [Nehemiah 9:1-32]
Introduction: [2nd Chronicles7:14]
>Repentance brings reconcilation.
>As a church, there must be key solid foundation-as a habit and prayers is one of the key aspects. *Cultivate a strong prayerlife.
Be too busy not to pray.
Question: How do we determine a strong God-centered community?
Remember: Community without intentions of touching life and bring transformation is simply a rock-band concert.
3 major aspects of prayers:
#1. Seeing the greatness of God in prayers (v5-1)
[Matthew6:9-10] Praying with the spirit of thanksgiving.
*Definition of "Hallowed": Giving the fullest honour to his glory.
Always thrive to understand the "who" we are praying to.
It is the determining factor to one's source of faith and reliance.
>Remember: The same God who brought me to where I am now as compared to the past, gives me sufficent reason to trust him to where he will bring me to the future.
In conclusion: Knowing who God is as a "headed-level" knowledge is completely a seperate matter from knowing who God is in our Hearts.
[Luke12:6-7] - Never deny the undeniable fact;the God-shaped hole in our hearts.
[1st Chronicles16:34] - Let God love others through you, be a signboard for the lost
#2. Seeing ourselves in prayers (v16-30)
Choosing to dwell in God's presence and labouring in prayers gives us reflection to where we are at the current, and gives us insights to where we are embarking on.
[A.C.T.S] Adore.Confess.Thanksgiving.Supplication
[Nehemiah 9:16] Arrogant and stiffed-neck.
Nevertheless, we at times fall into this unseemingly category because we give in the insecurities, and lose faith to trust in the ways of the LORD. We attempt to take control of the steering wheel, which oftenly results in dialing for ambulance after crashing against the wall.
Obey today. At the very least, God can promise you a regretless mistake.
(v17) - In modern context, do NOT treat God like a santa claus, genie lamp which you call upon only or rub heartily in times of desperation. Honestly, I believe God wants to give you more.
[Hebrews12:2]
[Psalm 119:105]
#3. Seeing the future community in prayers (v31-32)
Envision what the Kingdom of God will be in 10 years down the road.
Pray with the same kind of faith; Expect the same kind of future.
[Ephesians3:10]
[Haggai2:9]
In conlusion: With this resounding call, to step up to the calling of leaders for the next generation, knocking at the doors of many hearts, I wonder how many will respond. And last till the end. Huh.
I Heart Revolutions
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