Prayer
While Pastor David enjoys a much-needed week of Study Leave, we are thrilled to welcome back to the pulpit, Josh Rutledge. You might know that Josh is the Vice President of Spiritual Development for Liberty University. He and his wife, Meredith, joined Rivermont 10 years ago and they, along with their four children, are pleased to call Rivermont their church home.
In Romans 8:28, Paul famously writes, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those love him.” But most people read that verse out of context and do not realize that Paul wrote it at the end of a discussion about prayer. In fact, Romans 8:18-28 are some of the most practical and helpful discussions on prayer in the entire New Testament. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus, Paul paints a picture of prayer in Romans 8 that demonstrates it to be the central discipline of the Christian life.
As we gather together for corporate worship, we'll have the joyful privilege of singing praises to our God. We'll sing "Tell Out, My Soul, the Greatness of the Lord" for the Hymn of Praise and Adoration. We'll sing verses 1 and 4 of "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" for the Acclamation of Praise and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" for the Hymn of Reponse. May the truths that we sing not only shape us but reflect the work of the Spirit in us.
Sermon Information:
Text: Romans 8:18-28
Title: How To Pray
Outline:
- The Precondition of Christian Prayer
- The Uniqueness of Christian Prayer
- The Requirement of Christian Prayer
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The Goal of Christian Prayer