May 18, 2014

Build in Prayer

Speaker: Scott C. Jones Series: Build: The Book of James Topic: Exposition Passage: James 5:13–5:18

Introduction

Build in Prayer

Prayer as Rebellion: Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be (Verses 13, 14; 17, 18)

         Shouting into the Darkness?

 

         Lament and Praise

 

         Elijah’s Example

 

   Prayer as Rebellion: Not the Way We’re Supposed to Be (Verses 15, 16)

         Symptoms or Disease? Mark 2:1-12

 

         Healing Power of Confession

 

Building Together in Prayer

 

Community Meditation

Know

  • What are some possible motivations to pray? Name as many as possible.
  • Read Matthew 6:5-15. What does this passage teach us about the nature and practice of prayer?

Feel

  • In what area of your life is the brokenness of the world most evident? How might you begin to pray for that situation, relationship, etc.?
  • Have you ever experienced the healing power of confession? What made the experience so powerful?
  • Why do you think Christians are so consistently called to repentance and confession?

Live

  • What next steps might you take in building your life on prayer with others (in your MC, family, with roommates, etc.)? Be specific.

other sermons in this series

May 25

2014

Build Faithfully

Speaker: Reid S. Monaghan Passage: James 5:19–5:20 Series: Build: The Book of James

May 11

2014

Build with Patience and Focus

Speaker: Reid S. Monaghan Passage: James 5:7–5:12 Series: Build: The Book of James

May 4

2014

Build - A Warning to the Rich

Speaker: James Fields Passage: James 5:1–5:6 Series: Build: The Book of James