Last Sunday was a powerful reminder that God does memorable and impactful things when the people of God pray TOGETHER. Sometimes, praying in public settings can be challenging, but if you want to overcome them to experience God do powerful and impactful things, this episode is for you! Lead by Lornie, Bri, and Pastor Darius.

Pastor Darius and Lornie discuss the Power of the Secret Place and Hannah's impact on our private prayer time with the Lord.

Sermon Notes:
Pray with reverence.
Pray in alignment (His will and nature).
Pray for God's provision.
Pray for forgiveness.
Pray for spiritual guidance.

Scripture References:
Matthew 6:5-13
Revelation 4:7-8
1 John 5:14-15
Matthew 7:7-11
Matthew 6:14-15
James 4:7-10

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss:

• How Darius is challenging his Life Group to pray more
• How Bri’s car “troubles” is similar to your prayer life
• Why 5 minutes of prayer is simply not enough
• The dangers of one-sided prayers
• How prayer changes your heart
• The difference between structured prayers and unfiltered talking with the Lord
• How Jesus is our friend and SO much more!
• How we should approach our prayers to the Lord
• What kinds of prayers we should pray
• What our prayers reveal about us
• Different modes of prayer to try (for example, Bri explains what a breath prayer is)

Sermon Notes:
Prayer is tapping into divine power.
Prayer is Christ-centered.
Prayer is a two-way street.
Prayer is communion with God.
Prayer is letting go and letting God.

Scripture References:
James 5:16-18
Psalm 66:18-19
2 Corinthians 5:21
John 14:12-14
James 4:1-3
John 8:47
Matthew 14:23
Proverbs 3:5-6

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss:

• Their favorite parts of Friendsgiving
• Stats from Friendsgiving
• What we hope to see most from the prayer series
• What maturing in your prayer looks like
• Where to start if you’re struggling in your prayer life
• What Bri had to overcome in her prayer journey
• How prayer is more than just talking to God
• Why communal prayer is not “better” than private prayer and vice versa
• The balance between praying for yourself and praying for those around you
• The ONE thing they would encourage you to do to start praying more TODAY
• Who the new prayer series is for

Sermon Notes:
JESUS is the only way.
JESUS is the source of truth.
JESUS is the source of life.

Scripture References:
Romans 6:23
John 14:6
Matthew 26:36-46
John 8:31-32
1 John 5: 10-13

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss:

• What to be most mindful of following the election results
• The best kind of person to have a healthy conversation with
• How to not meet emotion with logic
• What it ACTUALLY looks like to pursue unity within the Body of Christ
• A prayer for our nation
• A preview of our *NEW* prayer series!
• What Bri is being challenged with in her prayer life
• Which situations you should KEEP praying for

Sermon notes:
Jesus is not intimidated by reputation.
JESUS can change anybody.
Prayer is on Saturday at 6:30 pm.
Jesus had a heart for sinners.

Scripture References:
Luke 19:1-10
Ezekiel 34:15-16
Colossians 4:2-4
Luke 5:27-32

In this week’s episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss:

• What it looks like to really KNOW the Lord
• What can help you take the steps towards becoming a true disciple of Jesus
• What TRUE Biblical community looks like as a disciple of Jesus
• How you can be AROUND community and not IN community
• The choice everyone has to make when things get hard
• What Bri is most burdened by after attending the Acts 242 Conference
• Why the local church is a discipline and a devotion
• The difference between spending time with the Lord alone versus with other believers
• How you’re no different than your pastor
• The #1 thing your ministry should be connected to