Prepared for the Promise
While many times we prepare/plan for the worst, such as when the world was slated to tend in 1999, God has told us that he doesn’t have plans for bad, but plans for good. He has plans for all of us, a promise from God…
Sermon Theme
While many times we prepare/plan for the worst, such as when the world was slated to tend in 1999, God has told us that he doesn’t have plans for bad, but plans for good. He has plans for all of us, a promise from God. We must ask ourselves what we are preparing for. Our nature is not to do something unless we can see a tangible result, but the results are determined by our preparation. Our spiritual, mental and physical health is important to the plans that God has for you. We must be prepared like David was when he was preparing for his promise.
Scriptures
2 Timothy 2:20-24; Jeremiah 29:11; 1 Samuel 16
Discuss & Reflect
· What are some things you are doing to prepare yourself for what God has promised you?
· What is your motivation behind your preparation? Are you doing it for man or for God?
· How can you identify what type of preparation works best for you? (For example; does worshipping corporately help you, reading a preset bible plan on the bible app, following discussion guides like this?)
· David had some great things in his inventory. What are some things that you need to add and take away from your inventory?
Prayer Point
Pray for a joyful heart that would bring healing to those that need it
A joyful heart is good medicine
Proverbs 17:22 ESV
Next Steps
All Liberty Church partners and attendees are invited to take their next step. What is your next step? Is it water baptism, joining Growth Path, joining the Impact team or joining a LIFE group?
Praying From Victory, Pt.6: Praying the Promise
Our discussion continues about effectual prayer. Effectual, fervent prayer can look like the prayer of faith. We must know the authority we have as we partner with God to advance His kingdom. Praying effectually is not begging, it is proclaiming what God has told us and standing with Him to see it come to pass.
Sermon Theme
Our discussion continues about effectual prayer. Because we are one with Christ, we are in a place of authority and rule over the enemy. It is time to rise up and live and function from our position in Christ. God is looking for believing believers! In addition, our testimonies of miracles are tied to God’s Mission and purpose.
Scriptures
Ephesians 1; Colossians 3:1; 2 Timothy 1:9; Psalm 24:7-10
Discuss & Reflect
· How does God word translate into power in our lives?
· Is my provision tied to my purpose and destiny?
· If so, is there any benefit to being in God’s will and purpose for my life?
· What if I am not living in God’s will for my life?
Praying From Victory, Pt.5
Our discussion continues about effectual prayer. Effectual, fervent prayer can look like the prayer of faith. We must know the authority we have as we partner with God to advance His kingdom. Praying effectually is not begging, it is proclaiming what God has told us and standing with Him to see it come to pass.
Sermon Theme
We come to God because we are clothed with Jesus’s righteousness. The righteousness is what enables us to come boldly to His throne. Through grace and the gift of righteousness we get to reign in this life. His mercy and grace to help when we need it most is at His throne. We are invited to live in this place where we are seated in heavenly places. Our perspective is shaped by where we are seated (Get God’s perspective).
Scriptures
Isaiah 43; Hebrews 4; Colossians 3:1-3; John 3:12-13
Discuss & Reflect
· How does God want us to live down here in the first heaven?
· If Jesus already did everything I need to fulfill my purpose how do I access his provision?
· How should I pray knowing I can access what is in the 3rd heavens?
· Pastor Richard previously described how we should ask for God’s strategy first, then fight with prophetic decrees and proclamations. Has this changed the way you pray?
Praying From Victory, Pt. 4
Our discussion continues about effectual prayer. Effectual, fervent prayer can look like the prayer of faith. We must know the authority we have as we partner with God to advance His kingdom. Praying effectually is not begging, it is proclaiming what God has told us and standing with Him to see it come to pass.
Sermon Theme
When you get Born Again you are raised up into the heavens and seated with Christ far above ALL PRINCIPALITIES POWERS AND MIGHT or Rulers of this present darkness and the spiritual wickedness in Heavenly places. The third heaven is the place where God resides and rules. Christ’s resurrection revolutionized how we live our lives “down here”. We are one with Christ now, and we ought to live from our co-ascension in Christ. It is about access. Let us open the doors of revelation and walk out our purpose and destiny.
Scriptures
Revelation 3:8, 20; Revelation 4:1; Ephesians 2:6-10
Discuss & Reflect
· How does God want us to pray regarding our problems?
· Describe the three doors and how they relate to you?
· If Jesus already did everything I need to fulfill my purpose how do I access his provision?
· Pastor Richard previously described how we should ask for God’s strategy first, then fight with prophetic decrees and proclamations. Has this changed the way you pray?
Praying From Victory
Our discussion continues about effectual prayer. Effectual, fervent prayer can look like the prayer of faith. We must know the authority we have as we partner with God to advance His kingdom. Praying effectually is not begging, it is proclaiming what God has told us and standing with Him to see it come to pass.
Sermon Theme
It is imperative that we play from a place of victory, not for victory. Praying from the 3rd heaven (beginning explanation last week, continuing this week) is praying from a place of victory. The three heavens are not physical locations, but places in the spiritual dimension. We also need to make sure that our perception of warfare is not OT based. This next season we are invited in a special way to go beyond what we believe is impossible and TO MAKE THE WORLD WHOLE.
Scriptures
Ephesians 1; Ephesians 6; Hebrews 4
Discuss & Reflect
Describe the three heavens and how they relate to you.
Describe what it means to pray from a place of Victory.
If the devil is already defeated, what is spiritual warfare about?
Pastor Richard described how we should ask for God’s strategy first, then fight with prophetic decrees and proclamations. How will this new information change the way you pray?