Sunday Message - 5th Jan. 2014
Speaker: Rev. Ifo Efeturi
PROFITABLE PRAYERS AND OFFERINGS
Text: Genesis 4:1-12, Matthew 6:18
Things to expect while praying
* Expect Divine Reward
* Expect Divine Enablement from the Spirit of God and Angels-Romans 8:26-27, Luke 22:40-44
* Expect to see and get directions as you pray
THIS YEAR PRAY, SEE AND DO
- As you pray, don't allow the devil manipulate you into envy, anger or anything negative, instead be happy for people.
- Owe no man nothing but love.
- God rewards those who diligently seek Him.
1. Give God your best - Jeremiah 29:11-13
-e.g. don't just pray anytime you feel like, spend a good time in the presence of God.
-in the place of prayer you will find God if you seek Him with all of you heart.
2. Your attitude towards people can affect your prayers - Matthew 5:23-26, 43:44
-The devil manipulates people to be wicked towards you, but refuse to respond negatively.
Romans 12: 21 - “...overcome evil with good”.
Mark 11:22-25
Un-forgiveness and Grudge can hinder our prayers
PRAYER focus: In this year 2014, ask God to fill you with love for your
neighbours, and also ask God for the grace to be more fervent in
prayers for yourself and others.
