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“I Want to Give Up on Prayer” by Pastor Randy

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Prayer:  Knowing and Experiencing God Sermon Series
“I Want to Give Up on Prayer” by Pastor Randy
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October 7, 2018
Questions:  Contact Pastor Ric, 


Below are some discussion questions relating to a recent sermon. These are provided so that your Life Group can discuss what was shared. Previous Weeks’ Discussion Guides and Sermon Notes are available through the Sermons under the Resources menu. Click on the sermon series and then the sermon you are interested in.  You will see a paper icon under the sermon title. Click the icon to open the sermon notes. To listen to the sermon, click on the speaker icon. 

Texts:  Luke 18:1-8; Matthew 7:7-12

Prayerdefined:  Conversation between God and man.

  1. What prayer request have you been praying for a long time that has still not been answered?

  2. Share a time when you felt like giving up praying for this request. What was fueling those thoughts?  What kept you praying?

  3. How have you seen this delay become a blessing in your life?

  4. Has someone in your Oikos mentioned a need, struggle, or conflict for which you have forgotten to pray or continue to lift up in prayer?
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“Shoulds and Oughts: What Should we be Saying in Prayer” by Pastor Nicholas

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Group Discussion Guide

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Prayer:  Knowing and Experiencing God Sermon Series
“Shoulds and Oughts:  What Should we be Saying in Prayer” by Pastor Nicholas
Choose the best question(s) for your group

September 30, 2018
Questions:  Contact Pastor Ric, 

Below are some discussion questions relating to a recent sermon. These are provided so that your Life Group can discuss what was shared. Previous Weeks’ Discussion Guides and Sermon Notes are available through the Sermons under the Resources menu. Click on the sermon series and then the sermon you are interested in.  You will see a paper icon under the sermon title. Click the icon to open the sermon notes. To listen to the sermon, click on the speaker icon. 

Texts:  Matthew 6:1-13; Luke Chapters 5, 6, 9, 19

Prayer defined:  Conversation between God and man.

  1. Is there anything that you can identify that stops you from praying?

  2. What does it mean to have a connection with God having sincere words? How might this differ from using flowery words?  Does it matter?

  3. Prayer is a commitment that church is built on God alone, that God’s Kingdom is our goal and we have a lot to learn. What have you learned about God in the last weeks, months or years? 
  1. How can you pray through the Lord’s Prayer with your Oikos in mind? How do you think knowing and understanding the Lord’s Prayer could impact your interactions with your Oikos?

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