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Victory!

Oct 11th, 2009 / Discipleship, Great Bible Stories, Joshua, Power of God, Prayer, Victory

Outline—Joshua 10:1–15

  1. Wild-eyed rage (vv. 1–5)
  2. Worried plea (v. 6)
  3. One night’s march (vv. 7–9)
  4. Worried enemy (v. 10)
  5. Wonders in the sky (vv. 11–15)

Take Home Points

  • God is not restricted by the laws of nature.
  • We do not need to "cover" for God—He needs no apology. He will have victory.
  • Do not pray according to man’s natural laws, but according to God’s promises—but make sure they are relevant to the subject.
  • Let God call you to that same sense of general-ship in your life:
    • Be faithful.
    • Be creative.
    • Take the initiative.
    • Trust & obey—no slacking, no shirking, no falling short of His commands.

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Fervent Prayer

Jul 19th, 2009 / James, Prayer

“The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”

Cited scripture:

  • James 5:16–18
  • Galatians 6:1–9
  • The story of Elijah:
    • Deuteronomy 28:1–2, 12, 15, 24
    • 1 Kings 16:29–34
    • 1 Kings 17:1–24
    • 1 Kings 18:1, 18–45

Take Home Points

  • Count yourself blessed to be included in the long line of servants of the Most High.
  • Build your prayers on The Book.
  • Assume the mantle of a prayer warrior.

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Effective Prayer

Jun 28th, 2009 / James, Prayer

James 5:13–16

Questions to ask:

  • Does God want to heal everyone?
    • Philippians 2:25–28
    • 2 Timothy 4:19–20
    • 2 Corinthians 12:7–10
  • What is the text saying?
    • Prayer is the focus and emphasis of it all.
    • Prayer changes things.
    • Prayer is having an audience with God, communing with God in what He desires to do and accomplish.
    • Prayer is yielding to God’s will.
  • For what should we pray?
    • That God will glorify Himself (John 9:1–4)
    • That God will judge sin (1 Corinthians 11:28–30)
    • That God will increase reliance on Him (2 Corinthians 12:7–10)
    • That God will discipline and the training will take (Hebrews 12:5–11)
    • That God will bring us to maturity in Christ (James 1:2–4)

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