Alone With The Father

Alone With The Father

September 05, 2010 | Todd Cyphers
Luke 4:40-44

Alone With The Father

Luke 4:40-44

Luke 6:12-13                                          

Luke 9:10-11                                          

Luke 22:41-46

Psalm 7:17,   Page #554

Psalm 35:28

Psalm 40:3 

1. Praise the Lord God  

Psalm 119:103-107

2. Read the Bible to meet Christ

Psalm 51:1-13           

3. Confess your sins and shortcomings    

Psalm 51:16  

4.  Use the Scriptures to fuel your prayers  

Psalm 106:23 and 122:6 

5.  Listen to God’s leadings

Psalm 46:10-11

6. Intercede for others      

Psalm 61:1-2

7. Pray for our own needs   

Psalm 21:1-9

8. Pray for your leaders

Psalm 14:7    

9. Pray for “open doors” to evangelize

Psalm 9:14 and 13:5

10. Give thanks for salvation & sufficiency in Christ        

Questions for this week:

I.  For Starters:

  1. What is your favorite way to meet with God?
  2. What are some of your struggles in meeting with God alone?
  3. Do you think it takes some fairly significant time to have a real quiet time with God? Explain.
  4. What all is needed to enhance most relationships and how does this relate to your walk with Christ?

II.  Overview of Scripture (read the following NT passages that relate to the sermon)

1.   Praise the Lord                                    Hebrews 13:15

2.   Read the Bible to meet Christ                 John 17:17                

3.   Confess your sins and shortcomings        1 John 1:9

4.   Listen and be sensitive to God’s leadings 1 Corinthians 2:9

5.   Use the Scriptures to fuel your prayers     Colossians 1:9-14

6.   Intercede for others                               Colossians 1:10                    

7.   Pray for your own needs                         Matthew 7:7

8.   Pray for your leaders                              1 Thessalonians 5:12-13,

1 Timothy 2: 1 -8

9.   Pray for “open doors” to evangelize         Ephesians 5:25

10. Give thanks for you salvation & sufficiency in Christ     2 Corinthians 9:15  

III. Growing Deeper 

  1. Review Sunday’s message with someone.
  2. Also decide to be encouraged by someone weekly and accountable.
  3. Discuss with your small group how you are doing in growing together, reaching out etc.
  4. Get alone with God and then come back as a group and pray.

Series Information

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