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Discussion Guide

Prayers With Purpose

Pastor Bryan
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June 23, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of 'Prayers with Purpose' is that prayer is foundational for spiritual life and effective evangelism. Pastor encouraged us to adopt a prayer pattern that prepares us to be mission-ready, emphasizing the need for continuous prayer, watchfulness, and thankfulness. He also stressed the importance of praying for opportunities to share the Gospel, clarity in our message, and wisdom in our conduct, so that our lives may reflect Christ's love and truth.

Scripture References

Colossians 4:2-6, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-9

What obstacles do you face that hinder your effectiveness in prayer?

The church needs more agonizers in prayer, not just organizers; more interceding, not just enterprising.

Why might reading the Word feel easier than engaging in prayer for some people?

Discussion Questions:

How does the concept of 'praying with purpose' enhance the effectiveness of your prayers?

Why is thankfulness a crucial element in Paul's model for effective prayer?

In what ways can we ensure our speech is 'seasoned with salt' and why is this important?

Prayer is not merely asking; it's listening for God's orders and reporting for duty, preparing to preach the Gospel with clarity.

Summary

In the 'Prayers with Purpose' sermon, Pastor shared insights from Colossians 4:2-6, emphasizing the importance of continuous, alert prayer with thanksgiving to be mission-ready. He highlighted the need to pray for open doors to share the Gospel, clear communication, and to walk and talk with wisdom among outsiders. The message also referenced 2 Timothy 4:1-5, urging readiness to preach the word in and out of season, and to endure in evangelism.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Commit to praying continuously and with alertness, being watchful for opportunities to share the Gospel.

Ensure that your conduct and speech reflect Christ's love, making the best use of every opportunity to witness.

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