Life Group Discussion Guides

“Shoulds and Oughts: What Should we be Saying in Prayer” by Pastor Nicholas

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Prayer:  Knowing and Experiencing God Sermon Series
“Shoulds and Oughts:  What Should we be Saying in Prayer” by Pastor Nicholas
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September 30, 2018
Questions:  Contact Pastor Ric, 

Below are some discussion questions relating to a recent sermon. These are provided so that your Life Group can discuss what was shared. Previous Weeks’ Discussion Guides and Sermon Notes are available through the Sermons under the Resources menu. Click on the sermon series and then the sermon you are interested in.  You will see a paper icon under the sermon title. Click the icon to open the sermon notes. To listen to the sermon, click on the speaker icon. 

Texts:  Matthew 6:1-13; Luke Chapters 5, 6, 9, 19

Prayer defined:  Conversation between God and man.

1. Is there anything that you can identify that stops you from praying?
   
   
2. What does it mean to have a connection with God having sincere words? How might this differ from using flowery words?  Does it matter?
   
   
3. Prayer is a commitment that church is built on God alone, that God’s Kingdom is our goal and we have a lot to learn. What have you learned about God in the last weeks, months or years? 

4. How can you pray through the Lord’s Prayer with your Oikos in mind? How do you think knowing and understanding the Lord’s Prayer could impact your interactions with your Oikos?

“Does Prayer Make a Difference With a Sovereign God?” by Pastor Tony

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Prayer:  Knowing and Experiencing God Sermon Series
Does Prayer Make a Difference With a Sovereign God? by Pastor Tony
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September 16, 2018
Questions:  Contact Pastor Ric, 

Below are some discussion questions relating to a recent sermon. These are provided so that your Life Group can discuss what was shared. Previous Weeks’ Discussion Guides and Sermon Notes are available through the Sermons under the Resources menu. Click on the sermon series and then the sermon you are interested in.  You will see a paper icon under the sermon title. Click the icon to open the sermon notes. To listen to the sermon, click on the speaker icon. 

Texts:  Ephesians 1:3-23; Genesis 50:19-21; Philippians 4:4-9

1. How do we reconcile the fact that God is both sovereign (He does as he wills) and personal (We are to be responsible), OR how do my prayers make any difference? (To look at the other scripture references Tony listed in his sermon, go to Sermons under the Resources menu on our LEFC website.)
   
   
2. I have heard a few of my friends (some who are not yet followers of Jesus) ask for prayer for those experiencing Hurricane Florence this past week. How could we use tragic events like this to engage our Oikos in important conversations about prayer?
   
   
3. When it seems that God is not answering, not listening, not loving, how should we respond? (Remember Genesis 50:20) Talk about some ways we can help one another through our Life Group relationships when we struggle with unanswered prayer.
   
   
4. What are our lives like without much prayer? What are we missing out on?  How does prayer help us become more mature disciples of Jesus?
   
   
5. Can prayer change the mind of God or move his heart? (i.e. Hezekiah). Should we be careful how we pray?