1. Growing Closer to God!
We all want to grow closer to God. We want to know God, and we want him to know us. Yet, one of the hardest things for us to do is to grow closer to God every day of our lives. That’s why I want to share with you a simple, sustainable way to grow closer to God. You will find this pathway to bring life-changing power and peace into your life. Jump in and make a commitment to growing closer to God, starting today!
2. Little Spiritual Killers!
What holds you back from growing closer to God? Did you know there are “little spiritual killers” that keep us from reaching our full spiritual potential? There are several roadblocks that get in the way of us being all that God wants us to be. We’re going to identify them. And once we do, we want to pluck them up and throw them away. We want to be free from any burdens that keep us from growing closer to God every day.
3. How God Speaks to Us - God’s Word to Me!
I know that sometimes we’d like God to speak to us in some bold, miraculous way. He does! He speaks to us through the miraculous activity of the Holy Spirit, and the primary way the Holy Spirit speaks to us is through God’s Word. There is nothing in this world that parallels the wonder of God’s Word. God exists, and he is not silent. In this message, we learn how God miraculously speaks to you and me!
4. Learning to Pray Like Jesus - My Prayers to God
To Jesus, prayer was his number one priority. Prayer was his top priority because God is all about relationships. And it’s through prayer that he develops personal relationships. God loves to hear his children share their lives with him. He never tires of hearing our voices and our thoughts. Prayer is how we build a relationship with God. That’s why it’s important to learn to pray the way that Jesus did. When he prayed, he
5. God’s Word - Dear God, What Are You Trying to Say to Me, Today? God has something specific to say to you and me today. Do you know how to hear him speak? He wants to speak to you. He has written a letter to us that offers personalized guidance, encouragement, and inspiration. Do you know how to read his letter in a way which will draw you closer to him? Watch and find out how.
6. My Prayers – Where to Begin! Dear God, this is Stu! There’s nothing like growing closer to God through prayer. If you want to grow closer to God, follow this simple pathway. It will unlock a process that will last the rest of your life. You can discover a whole new, simple, and sustainable way of relating to God. It all starts with a salutation, “Dear God, this is me, and this is what is on my heart today.”
7. My Prayers – Going Deeper! In prayer, we learn how to go through seven areas of our lives where we can pray for specific requests. Jesus told us to make our prayer requests clear and definite. We follow a pathway to help us do this. Once we enter God's presence in prayer, we bring him our deepest desires, needs, and thoughts. It’s in learning how to pray like Jesus that we see God active and alive in our prayer life through the activity of the Holy Spirit.
8. My Prayers - Principles to Keep You Fired Up! If you want to start “Growing Closer to God” and are convinced God’s Word and your Prayers can be a source of power, energy, and strength in your life, then here are some principles to keep you fired up. Use them to keep your heart on fire for God every day!