Being Unproductive in the Presence Kingsway Caringbah
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- Kristendom
Join us as we unpack the power of being unproductive in the presence of God. In this message we hear a number of encouraging testimonies of God at work in our church community, tune in and be blessed!
The Power of Prayer: We delved into the importance of creating space for prayer in our lives, much like Samuel's experience in the temple, and the significance of being attuned to God's whispers.
Finding Stillness: In the chaos of life's rhythms, we discussed being still in God's presence as a way to remind us to focus on being present with Him.
Worship and Provision: We shared personal testimonies of how worship and reflection on scriptures, like Mark 8, can reveal God's grace and provision in our lives.
Community Strength: Heartwarming stories from early childcare and personal journeys of faith highlighted the supportive nature of our church community and the comfort found in fellowship.
Invitation to Prayer: This sermon closes with a call to embrace the biblical call for the church to be a house of prayer, emphasizing the transformative power of prayer and community.
Discussion Questions:
1. In what ways can we find stillness in our busy lives to better hear the whispers of God, as Samuel did in 1 Samuel 3? How can we apply the lessons from Samuel's experience to our own practice of listening for God's guidance?
2.Reflect on the idea that "my house shall be called a house of prayer" from Isaiah 56:7 and reiterated by Jesus in Matthew 21. What does this mean for our personal lives and our faith communities?
3. Share a time when you felt God's provision in your life during a difficult season, similar to the testimony related to Mark 8. How did it transform your faith and trust in God?
4.Reflect on the metaphor of a duck bobbing along on the water, representing tranquility and steadiness in faith. How can we embody this steadiness amidst life's ebb and flow, as encouraged by Philippians 4:7?
5. Consider the statement from the sermon: "God's words to Samuel never fell to the ground." In what ways can we live so that God's words have a profound effect in our lives and don't "fall to the ground"?Watch at: https://youtu.be/dUgRD8lMjOw
Join us as we unpack the power of being unproductive in the presence of God. In this message we hear a number of encouraging testimonies of God at work in our church community, tune in and be blessed!
The Power of Prayer: We delved into the importance of creating space for prayer in our lives, much like Samuel's experience in the temple, and the significance of being attuned to God's whispers.
Finding Stillness: In the chaos of life's rhythms, we discussed being still in God's presence as a way to remind us to focus on being present with Him.
Worship and Provision: We shared personal testimonies of how worship and reflection on scriptures, like Mark 8, can reveal God's grace and provision in our lives.
Community Strength: Heartwarming stories from early childcare and personal journeys of faith highlighted the supportive nature of our church community and the comfort found in fellowship.
Invitation to Prayer: This sermon closes with a call to embrace the biblical call for the church to be a house of prayer, emphasizing the transformative power of prayer and community.
Discussion Questions:
1. In what ways can we find stillness in our busy lives to better hear the whispers of God, as Samuel did in 1 Samuel 3? How can we apply the lessons from Samuel's experience to our own practice of listening for God's guidance?
2.Reflect on the idea that "my house shall be called a house of prayer" from Isaiah 56:7 and reiterated by Jesus in Matthew 21. What does this mean for our personal lives and our faith communities?
3. Share a time when you felt God's provision in your life during a difficult season, similar to the testimony related to Mark 8. How did it transform your faith and trust in God?
4.Reflect on the metaphor of a duck bobbing along on the water, representing tranquility and steadiness in faith. How can we embody this steadiness amidst life's ebb and flow, as encouraged by Philippians 4:7?
5. Consider the statement from the sermon: "God's words to Samuel never fell to the ground." In what ways can we live so that God's words have a profound effect in our lives and don't "fall to the ground"?Watch at: https://youtu.be/dUgRD8lMjOw