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MESSAGE NOTES

INTENTIONAL - PART 8 February 25, 2018

MESSAGE NOTES

INTENTIONAL - PART 8 February 25, 2018

The confidence to pray comes from knowing the will of God.

The confidence to pray comes from knowing the will of God.

1 John 5:14-15 NKJV

1 John 5:14-15 NKJV

John 8:31-32 NLT

John 8:31-32 NLT

The Word is alive and has power within it to affect the circumstances of our lives.

The Word is alive and has power within it to affect the circumstances of our lives.

Hebrews 4:12 NLT, John 6:63 NLT, John 10:10 NKJV, Proverbs 4:20-23 NLT

Hebrews 4:12 NLT, John 6:63 NLT, John 10:10 NKJV, Proverbs 4:20-23 NLT

Examples of praying the Word:

Examples of praying the Word:

1. Spiritual growth.

1. Spiritual growth.

I Corinthians 3:1-2 NLT, Ephesians 3:16-20 NLT, Colossians 1:9-11 NLT

2. Physical body.

I Corinthians 3:1-2 NLT, Ephesians 3:16-20 NLT, Colossians 1:9-11 NLT

2. Physical body.

Luke 5:12-13 NLT, Matthew 8:16-17 NLT, 1 Peter 2:24 NLT

Luke 5:12-13 NLT, Matthew 8:16-17 NLT, 1 Peter 2:24 NLT

Proverbs 4:22 NLT

Proverbs 4:22 NLT

3. Mental and emotional health: Peace instead of worry.

John 14:27 NLT, Philippians 4:6-8 NLT

4. Direction and guidance: Open doors of opportunity for our lives.

Colossians 4:3 NKJV, Psalm 37:23-24 NLT, 2 Kings 6:15-16 NLT

5. Salvation: Praying for those who have not made a decision to believe in Jesus as their Savior.

Ephesians 1:18 NKJV, Matthew 9:38 NLT

3. Mental and emotional health: Peace instead of worry.

John 14:27 NLT, Philippians 4:6-8 NLT

4. Direction and guidance: Open doors of opportunity for our lives.

Colossians 4:3 NKJV, Psalm 37:23-24 NLT, 2 Kings 6:15-16 NLT

5. Salvation: Praying for those who have not made a decision to believe in Jesus as their Savior.

Ephesians 1:18 NKJV, Matthew 9:38 NLT

GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Open Up

GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Open Up

What is something you are praying intentionally for at this time?

What is something you are praying intentionally for at this time?

Discuss (choose one or two for your group)

Discuss (choose one or two for your group)

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What keeps people from praying in confidence?

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What keeps people from praying in confidence?

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How could understanding more about the will of God change how we pray?

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How could understanding more about the will of God change how we pray?

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Pastor Sam said, “Power is released when we believe the Word and speak the Word.” How can we find the word for our specific concerns?

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Pastor Sam said, “Power is released when we believe the Word and speak the Word.” How can we find the word for our specific concerns?

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Of the areas mentioned - Spiritual Growth, Physical healing, Peace, Direction, and Decisions - talk about which one comes easiest for you in prayer.

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Of the areas mentioned - Spiritual Growth, Physical healing, Peace, Direction, and Decisions - talk about which one comes easiest for you in prayer.

Big Idea

Big Idea

The confidence to pray comes from knowing the will of God. Faith begins where the will of God is known. 1 John 5:14-15 NKJV, John 8:31-32 NLT

The confidence to pray comes from knowing the will of God. Faith begins where the will of God is known. 1 John 5:14-15 NKJV, John 8:31-32 NLT

Engage

Engage

Consider specific people/situations that you want to commit to prayer. How will you follow through in praying for them?

Consider specific people/situations that you want to commit to prayer. How will you follow through in praying for them?

For example: pray for a specific person/situation in your daily devotions, put a list on the fridge or in your Bible and pray for them when you see it, each night before bed, etc.

For example: pray for a specific person/situation in your daily devotions, put a list on the fridge or in your Bible and pray for them when you see it, each night before bed, etc.

Prayer

Prayer

Pray for the interest areas identified.

Pray for the interest areas identified.

Fill in the blank: will; alive, circumstances; Spiritual; Physical; Peace, worry; Direction, guidance; decision

Fill in the blank: will; alive, circumstances; Spiritual; Physical; Peace, worry; Direction, guidance; decision