Mason County Reformed Church
Building Your Spiritual Muscles – Spiritual Disciplines Series
The Bible teaches that some of the fruits of a Spiritually strong life are things like love, joy, peace, patience, etc. Have you ever wished you had more of these fruits in your life? Have you ever wondered how you could become more secure and more intimate in your walk with Jesus Christ? Well it is possible with a little work. All you need is a workout plan to help you build your spiritual muscles. Starting March 5th pastor Todd will be looking at the Spiritual Disciplines that can help you become stronger in your faith. You won’t want to miss this series entitled, “Building Your Spiritual Muscles.”
Today's Teaching: Building Your Spiritual Muscles (pt. 3) (Realities of Prayer)
Philippians 1:3-6 NIV
Matthew 26:41 NIV
Matthew 6:9-13 NIV
THE REALITIES OF PRAYER
2. Stillness Precedes Revelation.
(Philippians 4:6-7; Psalm 46:10; Job 33:31)
1.The Holy Spirit Enables Prayer.
(Luke 3:22; 9:29-34; Mt. 26:41)
Psalms 46:10 NIV
How To Increase the
Presence of the Holy Spirit
1. Acknowledge Your Sin And God’s Holiness.
2. Acknowledge The Grip Sin Has On You.
3. Ask For Forgiveness.
4. Ask For The Gift Of The Holy Spirit.
5. Reconcile & Make Restitution.
6. Distance Yourself From The Objects Of Your Sin.
Press On Towards Higher Ground.
THE REALITIES OF PRAYER
3. Revelation Precedes Worship.
(Psalm 86; Gen. 28:16-17)
Genesis 28:16-17 NIV
How Does God
Reveal Himself To Us?
1. The Holy Scriptures.
2. The Person of Christ.
3. Creation.
THE REALITIES OF PRAYER
4. One Must Resist The Evil One.
(James 4:7; Luke 8:12; Ephesians 4:27)
James 4:7-8 NIV