Big Idea: Frequent prayer is fundamental to our relationship with God
According to Jesus, prayer is...
1. By example (11:1)
2. With purpose (11:2-4)
3. In faith (11:5-13)
Every Day In His Word (Ps. 119)
Big Idea: The blessed life is enjoyed by those who seek the Lord every day in his word.
Twenty-one ways God’s Word leads us to the good life (Psalm 119)
God’s Word...
1. Keeps you from sinning against the Lord (119:9-16)
2. Clears your vision to live wisely (119:17-24)
3. Strengthens your soul when you feel weak (119:25-32)
4. Offers a promise for your future (119:33-40)
5. Is the conduit to the Lord’s steadfast love (119:41-48)
6. Comforts you in your dark night of the soul (119:49-56)
7. Reminds you of God’s grace toward you (119:57-64)
8. Disciplines you to walk on the right path (119:65-72)
9. Gives purpose to your life (119:73-80)
10. Shows you how to take your complaints to God (119:81-88)
11. Fixes your hope on what is eternal (119:89-96)
12. Grants you understanding that you cannot find anywhere in this world (119:97-104)
13. Is your light of joy when you are afflicted (119:105-112)
14. Teaches you to fear the Lord and take refuge only in him (119:113-120)
15. Points you to the day of God’s justice and righteousness over all wickedness (119:121-128)
16. Simplifies the parts of your life that sin complicates (119:129-136)
17. Shows you what is right rather than what is popular (119:137-144)
18. Draws you close to the Lord through prayer (119:145-152)
19. Steadies your faith when you feel tempted to fall (119:153-160)
20. Fills your heart with what only truly can satisfy you (119:161-168)
21. Opens your mouth with praise and glory to your Lord (119:169-176)
The King Comes with Joy (1 Jn 1:1-4)
Enjoy a short Christmas devotional from Matthew Nicosia from our 2024 candlelight service.
Raised In the End (Dan 10-12)
Big Idea: The final battle will be fierce, but God will raise his people in the end
The battle is...
1. Fought beyond what our eyes can see (10:1-21)
2. Focused on God’s people (11:1-45)
3. Finished when God raises his faithful ones (12:1-13)
God Will Put an End to Sin (Dan 9:1-27)
Big Idea: God’s people boldly confess their sin because God is putting an end to their sin
1. A prayer of confession (9:1-19)
2. A declaration of love (9:20-23)
3. A prophecy of hope (9:24-27)