·
Genesis 39:7-9, when
you have thankful heart for God, you are protected in any situation of your
life.
·
Three elements of
Christian Life are: FAITH, LOVE, and
HOPE.
I.
Faith will look backward to the crucified savior.
II.
Love will look upward to the crowned savior.
III.
Hope will look forward to the coming savior.
POWER OF CORPORATE PRAYER
·
Matthew 18:19 > The
Greek word of agree is "symfo̱nó̱", means "To
sound together".
·
Symphony vs Orchestra
> A composer writes music-a conductor directs an orchestra > Some
important people in an orchestra are:
1.
Composer to write
music.
2.
Conductor to unify
people.
3.
Concertmaster to
control each member of string instrument.
4.
Musicians.
5.
Audience.
·
People in corporate
prayer are:
1.
Composer (Holy Spirit)
- wrote the word of God.
2.
Conductor (Pastor) -
has to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit.
3.
Concertmaster
(Ministry Helpers)-Acts 6:2-3
4.
Musicians (Prayer
Warriors)
5.
Audience ( Father, and
in the name of Jesus)
A. Before we begin praying, we need to,
·
Confess our Sins > Isaiah
59:1-4
·
Remove any hindrances
> 2 Chronicles 18:1-3; 1 Samuel 7:3
B. Each musician knows their sheet music- For a
believer, our sheet music is the Word of God. To pray effectively, every
believer must memorize the Word of God.
C. Each musician is sensitive to the conductor-
Every believer must be sensitive to Pastoral leadership.
D. Musicians are sensitive to the time
signature-As believers we must be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit
E. Musicians are well synchronized with each
other- Believers are stay in unity.
Sermon Note from www.intlcog.org, DT: 9/27/2015
