The Upward Call: The Teaching Ministry of Colonial Church

Faithful believers must courageously stand against a culture that opposes God by speaking His truth boldly, resisting compromise, and trusting His provision as they walk in obedient dependence upon Him. 1 Kings 16:29–33; 17:1–6. 5-31-24. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Because God faithfully answers the prayers of His people according to His covenant love, believers should respond with wholehearted worship, specific gratitude, public testimony, humility, renewed trust, and continued prayer. Psalm 138:1-8. 5-24-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Confession of sin—marked by asking God to forgive, cleanse, and restore—removes the barrier between us and Him, renewing our fellowship and restoring the joy of salvation. Matthew 6:12-13; Psalm 51:1-7,10-12. 5-17-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

In “The Petition of Prayer,” Jesus models intercessory prayer by teaching believers to pray for one another’s protection, sanctification, and unity so that the church may stand strong together as a loving witness to a broken world. Matthew 6:11b; John 17:11-23. 5-10-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Because God permits our needs, hears our prayers, and answers in His perfect wisdom, we can depend on Him daily and trust Him to provide. Isaiah 38:1-6,15-17; Matthew 6:11. 5-3-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

True prayer fulfills its purpose when believers humbly surrender their will, their lives, and their plans to God—aligning themselves with His authority and purposes rather than seeking to impose their own. Matthew 6:10-11a; James 4:6-10,13-17. 4-26-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Because God alone is supremely great and worthy, believers are called to honor His holy name in prayer by seeing His greatness, sounding His praise, and surrendering their lives fully to His glory. Matthew 6:9b; Psalm 96:1-9. 4-19-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Because God reveals Himself as a loving Father, compassionate Redeemer, and sovereign King, a right view of His character transforms our prayers into God-centered expressions of trust, worship, and dependence. Matthew 6:9a; Psalm 103:1-5,11-13,19-22. 4-12-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Because Jesus conquered sin, death, and the world through the cross and resurrection, believers can face life’s sorrows with confidence, live with courageous faith, and rest in a joy that nothing can take away. John 16:19–22, 27–33. 4-5-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. https://youtu.be/-pjLmfynHs4

Jesus prepares His followers to expect persecution from a world opposed to God, understand its root in rejecting Christ, and stand firm in faith when suffering comes for His name. John 15:18-25, 16:1-4a. 3-29-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com