Online with God

Online with God

Introduction:

Christians should have an “always on” connection with God. i.e., a healthy prayer life. Prayer is a fundamental in diligently seeking God. Mt. 6:5-15 – Jesus spent large portion of his time discussing prayer & its necessity for Christian living. Acts 2:42 – prayer was something taken up by early Christians Prayer must become a central part of our lives. If we’re not online with God, here are some helpful suggestions to get connected.

I. We must _________ ___________ ___________ to pray.

A. Look at Jesus. Made time to pray.

1. Mk. 1:35 – early __________. Mk. 14:23 – _________________

2. Lk. 9:18, 29 – during the _______; Mt. 26:36, 39 – in middle of ______.

3. When our heart is continually directed to God – there is always time to pray!

B. Examine your life. When is a good time to go to God? _________________!

a) Early AM? Lunch break? Evening? Before going to sleep?

b) We can find time if we want to!

II. _____________ incident in our lives should be dealt with prayer.

A. Eph. 6:18 – pray at _________ ____________.

B. Jesus prayer life:

1. Lk. 3:21 – before _______________

2. Lk. 6:12 – before the ____________ of the 12

3. Mk. 1:35; 6:41; 7:34 – in connection with _________________.

4. Jhn. 17:6-19; 20-26; Lk. 22:32; 23:34 – for other ______________

C. Paul’s prayer life:

1. Acts 20:36; 21:5 – before ________ _________ with fellow Christians.

2. Acts 22:17 – when in the _________________

3. Acts 13:1-3 – before going on a missionary journey.

4. Acts 27:33-38 – gave thanks for _____________.

D. Prayer was the main source of strength for bible heroes!

1. Every incident in life is an event to be dealt with in ______________!

2. 1 Thess. 5:17 – this is the meaning of this verse.

III. We have a ___________ & __________________ obligation to pray!

A. Lk. 18:1 – think about word “ought.”

1. Significant. Only 2 major translations use a different word that “ought.”

2. Regular prayer is an absolute necessity! Not an optional thing!

B. 18:2-8 – what’s the lesson taught in this verse?

1. ___________ in prayer – even when answer not immediately granted.

C. Consider these verses:

1. Col. 1:3- always

2. 1 Thess. 3:10 – night/day – suggesting continued prayer, __________.

3. 1 Cor. 1:4; Eph. 1:15-16; Phil. 1:3-5; Col. 1:3, 9 – __________ prayers.

D. Prayer can be done here, there, and everywhere!

Conclusion:

A. Diligently Seek God by possessing a healthy prayer life.



Online with God Introduction: Christians should have an “always on” connection with God. i.e., a healthy prayer life. Prayer is a fundamental in diligently seeking God. Mt. 6:5-15 – Jesus spent large portion of his time discussing prayer & its necessity for Christian living. Acts 2:42 – prayer was something taken up by early Christians Prayer must become a central part of our lives. If we’re not online with God, here are some helpful suggestions to get connected. I. We must _________ ___________ ___________ to pray. A. Look at Jesus. Made time to pray. 1. Mk. 1:35 – early __________. Mk. 14:23 – _________________ 2. Lk. 9:18, 29 – during the _______; Mt. 26:36, 39 – in middle of ______. 3. When our heart is continually directed to God – there is always time to pray! B. Examine your life. When is a good time to go to God? _________________! a) Early AM? Lunch break? Evening? Before going to sleep? b) We can find time if we want to! II. _____________ incident in our lives should be dealt with prayer. A. Eph. 6:18 – pray at _________ ____________. B. Jesus prayer life: 1. Lk. 3:21 – before _______________ 2. Lk. 6:12 – before the ____________ of the 12 3. Mk. 1:35; 6:41; 7:34 – in connection with _________________. 4. Jhn. 17:6-19; 20-26; Lk. 22:32; 23:34 – for other ______________ C. Paul’s prayer life: 1. Acts 20:36; 21:5 – before ________ _________ with fellow Christians. 2. Acts 22:17 – when in the _________________ 3. Acts 13:1-3 – before going on a missionary journey. 4. Acts 27:33-38 – gave thanks for _____________. D. Prayer was the main source of strength for bible heroes! 1. Every incident in life is an event to be dealt with in ______________! 2. 1 Thess. 5:17 – this is the meaning of this verse. III. We have a ___________ & __________________ obligation to pray! A. Lk. 18:1 – think about word “ought.” 1. Significant. Only 2 major translations use a different word that “ought.” 2. Regular prayer is an absolute necessity! Not an optional thing! B. 18:2-8 – what’s the lesson taught in this verse? 1. ___________ in prayer – even when answer not immediately granted. C. Consider these verses: 1. Col. 1:3- always 2. 1 Thess. 3:10 – night/day – suggesting continued prayer, __________. 3. 1 Cor. 1:4; Eph. 1:15-16; Phil. 1:3-5; Col. 1:3, 9 – __________ prayers. D. Prayer can be done here, there, and everywhere! Conclusion: A. Diligently Seek God by possessing a healthy prayer life.