}WHAT DOES A NEW BORN BABY NEED?
}A new born child needs to drink and breathe.
}The same way a new born Christian needs milk and food later on.
}The milk is called the “the elementary teaching about the Christ.”
}Hebrews 6:1
}New King James Version (NKJV)
}The Peril of Not Progressing
}6 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
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}WHAT IS SOLID FOOD?
}What happens if the baby after 6 months still drinks milk?................Parents start worrying.
}Hebrews 5:13-14
}New International Version (NIV)
}13 Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
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}HOW CAN WE GROW SPIRITUALLY?
}FAITH AND OBEDIENCE.
}God has given us promises in His word so that we can trust Him
}Meditating on God’s word is a must in order for us to grow spiritually.
}Psalm 1:2-3
}New King James Version (NKJV)
}2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
And in His law he meditates day and night.
3 He shall be like a tree
Planted by the rivers of water,
That brings forth its fruit in its season,
Whose leaf also shall not wither;
And whatever he does shall prosper.
And in His law he meditates day and night.
3 He shall be like a tree
Planted by the rivers of water,
That brings forth its fruit in its season,
Whose leaf also shall not wither;
And whatever he does shall prosper.
}I am glad King David said the law of the Lord.
}The royal law. John 15:12
}The promises He has for us.
}GOD’S WORD –THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT.
}God’s Word is also the weapon that we use in our warfare against Satan.
}Ephesians 6:17
}New International Version (NIV)
}17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
}Satan is the accuser and each time he comes and accuses you of your past you use the word back on him.
}Jesus did that ( “it is written Matt 4:4,7,10)
}We can overcome the accuser only by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. (Rev 12:11)
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}PRAYER –SPEAKING TO GOD.
}Prayer is communicating with God.
}We hear God speaking to us through His word first.
}And then we speak to Him.
}But prayer is not just making request to God. A primary part of prayer should be having fellowship with God.
}A primary part of prayer should be having fellowship with God, like a bride with a bridegroom.
}It is so simple.
}We talk to Him like a friend.
}We talk to Him like a lover.
}It is so interesting that He answers and speaks to us.
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}But as a disciple how to pray?
1.Praise to our Father for Who He is.
2.Confession of sin and failure.
3.Petitions concerning the Kingdom of God.
4.Petitions concerning our own needs.
5.Intercession for the needs of others.
6.Thanksgiving for what God has done.
7.Thanksgiving for what God will do.
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}Jesus told us to pray at all times.
}Luke 18:1
}New King James Version (NKJV)
}The Parable of the Persistent Widow
}18 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart,
}Prayer is like breathing.
}When our breathing becomes difficult for us, then we know something is wrong!
}Prayer was never meant by God to be dry or boring.
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}THE SIMPLE PRAYER THAT CAN PRODUCE RESULTS.
}The Jesus is me bring healing to me.
}Romans 8:11.
}Testimony of a sister who confesses this word when she was in the hospital. And was able to walk immediately.
}The Jesus in me brings hope to me .
}Colossians 1:27
}New International Version (NIV)
}27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
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}THE SIMPLE PRAYER THAT BRING RESULT.
}The Jesus in me removes every fear.
}2 Timothy 1:7
}New King James Version (NKJV)
}7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
}Testimony of a brother who was so fearful but said this word when he went through an operation saw an angel beside him. And had the peace of God. And was discharged and healed in a short period.
}The simple prayer that bring results.
}With Jesus you can do anything:
}The Jesus in me bring prosperity.
}I am blessing because of Jesus.
}I am highly favored, greatly blessed.
}Phillipians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
}There are many testimonies when people start confessing and praying in this area.
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}For wisdom.
}If you are a student and you are still struggling in your studies.
}Speak this word loudly and clearly.
}The Jesus in me bring wisdom to me.
}1 Corinthians 1:30
}New International Version (NIV)
}30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.
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}The sure way of victory in Christ Jesus.
}Confessing God’s word to Satan is the way to overcome not only Satan’s accusations, but also discouragement and anxiety and a host of other temptations with which assails our mind.
}Jesus is your victor.
}But Jesus Himself find time to pray.
}He prayed the whole night. Luke 6:12
}He has a habit of slipping off frequently into the wilderness to pray. Luke 5:16
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}Close:
}Jesus example shows us how important prayer is.
}If He needed to pray so much, how much more you and I need to.
}Fight the battle against laziness then, and determine to be a man/ woman of prayer at any cost.
}Need guidance of how to pray and use God’s word effectively contact Pastor or Elder. We will be able to assist you.
}God bless all of you.
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