Romans 8:14-17

1. God is a multidimensional God.

We see this in God's creation.

We see it in Jesus’ incarnation.

We see it in how the Holy Spirit moves.

2. Because God is multidimensional I'm never alone.

1. I look backwards to the cross.

2. I look upward into my Father's loving face.

God wants my prayers to be personal! Abba! Daddy!

God wants my prayers to be passionate! Cry out!

God wants my prayers to be a partnership! By His Spirit

3. I look inward to Jesus Living Inside Me.

4. I look around and I ask the Holy Spirit to use me.

5. I look forward to my future in faith.

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1. God's plans for my life will always be good.

2. God always gives me what I need, not what I deserve.

3. God puts my good above his own good.

4. He does not say yes to every request.

5. He invites us to live with him forever.

Luke 11:1-4

Ecclesiastes 3:11, it says, "God has planted eternity in the human heart."

Luke 11:1. "One day Jesus was praying in a certain place."

Our frustrations with prayer are caused by our misconceptions about prayer.

Matthew 6:7, "When you pray, do not use meaningless repetition thinking that you will be heard for your many words."

1. God loves for me to talk to him.

Psalm 103:13 "The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who reverence him."

I John 5:14-15 "We can be confident approaching God, knowing that he listens to us whenever we ask him for anything according to his will. And since we know that he hears us when we make our requests, then we can be sure that he will answer us."

2. God listens to prayers that are sincere and simple.

Hebrews 10:22 "Let us come near to God with a sincere heart and a sure faith."

3. God likes to show his grace by answering prayer.

Matthew 7:11 "If you, being imperfect and sinful parents, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him?"

James 4:2 "You do not have, because you do not ask."

4. God longs to be close to me.

Isaiah 30:18 "The Lord waits for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion."

John 15:15 "I don't call you servants... I call you my friends."

KNOW. GROW. GO.

I. KNOW

"...Make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit..."

Matthew 28:19

II. GROW

" teaching them to observe all that I have commanded..."

Matthew 28:20

III. GO

"...and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Acts 1:8

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The angel of the Lord found Hagar beside a spring of water in the wilderness, along the road to Shur. The angel said to her, "Hagar, Sarai's servant, where have you come from, and where are you going?

Genesis 16:7-8

"WHERE HAVE YOU COME FROM?"

"WHERE ARE YOU GOING?"

Luke 19:29-40

I. Jesus is Lord.

II. A humble and thankful heart.

III. An act of faith.

Giving is an expression of our love and gratitude for what God has already done in our lives and an expression of faith that God can take care of me no matter what.

Deuteronomy 8: 11-18

I. The principle of the covenant (Kingdom Program).

“It is more blessed to give than receive.”

Acts 20:35

“Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”

II Corinthians 9:10-11

II. The power of the covenant (God).

1. Wisdom of God

2. Hard work/Productivity

III. The place of the covenant (Local Church).

“I will make you a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all people on earth will be blessed through you.”

Genesis 12:2-3