Westminster Presbyterian Church Sumter SC Stuart Mizelle

Join Pastor Nathan as we continue in our new series, Living on a Prayer.
In our second lesson, we return to the Gospel According to Matthew 6:7-13 as we take a closer look at . . . "Going to the Father". In this lesson, we see:
When we pray, we are going to our Father in heaven.
Therefore, we ought to pray with honesty and awe as we and our brothers and sisters go to our heavenly Father.
You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.
Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC!
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Join Pastor Stuart as we begin our new series, Living on a Prayer.
In our first lesson, we turn to the Gospel According to Matthew 6:7-13 as we take a closer look at . . . "Jesus' Prayer Pattern". In this lesson, we see:
Jesus has given us a pattern for prayer.
This model prayer of Jesus instructs us in the attitudes and priorities of prayer. 
This prayer reminds us we are a community of disciples and not merely individual followers of Christ.
Every phrase of this prayer demonstrates the grace of God in Christ towards us.
Therefore, we ought to practice praying according to the pattern Jesus has given us.
You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.
Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC!
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Join Pastor Nathan as we turn to the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:2 to learn about . . . "The Essential Nature of Prayer in the Christian Life".
In this lesson, we learn that . . .
Prayer is essential in the Christian life.
So we should let our lives be filled with prayer.
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Join Pastor Stuart for the final lesson in our series, Let's Get Spiritual.
This week, we turn again to the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 1:15-23 to be reminded of God's . . . "Resurrection Power". In this lesson, we see:
God wants us to know that he is powerfully at work in all who believe.
The Holy Spirit works within us with the power of the resurrection of Jesus.
There are several reasons why someone may not experience this power:Unbelief.
Unenlightened.
Unwilling to experience "death."

The good news is that even with our deficiencies, God is able to do immeasurably more than we can imagine.
Therefore, we ought to believe the power of the resurrected Christ is available through the work of the Spirit
So, let’s live in the power of the resurrected Lord and King, Jesus.
You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.
Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC!
Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Stuart for the sixth lesson in our series, Let's Get Spiritual.
This week, we turn to the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:25-32 for a grace-filled admonishment that we . . . "Don't Grieve the Spirit". In this lesson, we see:
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit.
The fact that the Spirit can be grieved indicates he is personal.
How do we grieve the Spirit?Because the Spirit is holy (that is, set apart from sin), there is a sense in which all sin is grievous to him.
More specifically, willful, rebellious attitudes and behavior grieve the Spirit.
Even more specifically, relational sins that affect the church community grieve the Spirit.

Because we are sealed by the Spirit for the day of redemption won for us by Christ, we desire to refrain from grieving him.
Therefore, we ought to . . .
Watch our attitude.
Seek relational shalom – especially in the church community.
Be quick to repent of sin.
In all things, rely on the Spirit.

So, let’s keep in step with the Spirit as we willingly submit to his work within us.
You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.
Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC!
Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue in our series, Let's Get Spiritual.
In our fifth lesson, we turn to the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Corinthians 12:1-11 for a reminder of the nature and purpose of . . . "Spiritual Gifts". In this lesson, we see:
The Holy Spirit gives gifts to all who are in Christ.
While there are a variety of gifts, they are all given for the good of the church.
The Spirit decides what gift(s) each believer receives.
At the same time, we are encouraged to earnestly desire what is best for the church.
The Spirit empowers these gifts so that we are built up in Christ.
Ultimately, the gifts of the Spirit point us to Jesus.
Therefore, we ought to be eager for the gifts of the Spirit to be used to build up the church.
So, let’s believe the Spirit gifts each of us to grow the church into maturity in Christ.
You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.
Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC!
Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.