Be Immovable, Intentional, and Intimate - Rev. Karen D. Wells - Scriptures: James 4:6-8a AMP

Rev. Karen D. Wells
Title: Be Immovable, Intentional, and Intimate
Sub-title Submit, Commit to God’s Desires
Scriptures:
James 4:7-8 NIV
Pastor’s vision
“This is the Year of Increase and God is Honoring Obedience”
Point 1: Earnest Prayer- Deepens Your Relationship With God
James 4:7-8
Matthew 18:19-20
Matthew 6:6
James 5:15
1 Thessalonians 5:16-17
Meaningful Benefits of Prayer:
1. Prayer Helps develop a relationship with God
2. Prayer Helps you gain an understanding of God’s loving nature
3. Prayer provides answers
4. Prayer helps you find direction in your life
5. Prayer gives you strength to avoid temptation
6. Prayer aligns your will with God’s will
7. Prayer invites, the trinity into your space, your circle, your world
8. Prayer demonstrates your acts of faith
Point 2. Understanding Your Purpose:
1 Peter 4:10
John 15:16
Matthew 28:19-20
King Uzziah 2 Chronicles 26
Dr. Tony Evans quote- “If you want to find your purpose, don’t go looking for the purpose. Look for the purpose-giver.”
Point 3. Elevating Your Praise- Worship Without Distractions
Affirmations:
1 Corinthians 6:20
James 4:8
Psalms 61:2
2 Timothy 1:7
Philippians 4:13
Matthew 7:7
Philippians 1:6
Mark 12:30
Worship that pleases God:
When your worship is accurate
When your worship is authentic
When your worship is thoughtful
When your worship is practical
Jeremiah 1:4;19