Sunday Morning Series - Having Faith in Your Prayers - "Who's on First?"

Text:  Mark 11:22-26 and Various

Just like the Abbott and Costello comedy routine, "Who's on First," believers often have a communication problem when it comes to prayer. They think God has everything they need, but is that true?

If God gives us specific instructions to ask Him for something, He has it. In James 1, we're told that if we lack wisdom to ask of God, who gives liberally. So, God has wisdom. We're also told God has salvation. Again, we must ask for it and receive it.

If we already have what we need, we are to live like it's true. If I give you a pen, there's no reason for you to ask me for a pen. I already gave it to you. It's important to know what the Word says we have.

The last place we can find what we need is with others. A company has jobs. God wants you to have a job, but He doesn't have jobs. You need to prepare yourself for that job, interview, and make a favorable impression. What if others do not listen and hire you? God will put it on someone else's heart to do so.

Possible hindrances to unanswered prayer:

Unforgiveness
Unbelief

If I am not receiving the things I'm asking for, perhaps there is something I'm not understanding. Most people just keep on praying without going to the Word and seeing where they're missing it.

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Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home, we invite you to our Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 AM. We look forward to meeting you!

Quotable Quote

"The soul's deepest thirst is for God Himself, who has made us so that we can never be satisfied without Him." - F. F. Bruce

This Week at Zoe

MIDWEEK SERVICE - Wednesday, 8/16/17, at 7:30 PM. John the Baptist - Conclusion

WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE - Thursday, 8/17/17, at 7:00 PM

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP - Sunday, 8/20/17, at 10:00 AM.  Children's Church also begins at 10:00 AM.

Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home, we hope you'll stop by and meet us. We're a diverse, Bible-centered, family church. If you'd like to hear some of  our Sunday or Wednesday teachings, you can go to our website and click on the  Listen Tab.

Sunday Morning Service - Enduring Change - How to Have Less Trouble (and More)

Text:  I Corinthians 15:58 and various

""So my dear brothers and sisters, stand strong. Do not let anything change you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your work in the Lord is never wasted." (NCV)

The Zoe kids were in the grown-up service today. What a joy to see them worshiping the Lord and participating in the object lesson.

Sometimes we're not doing a lot wrong, but just need a small adjustment. Pastor Steve demonstrated how to spin a gyroscope. They have many uses like keeping planes stable and steadying ships on the high seas. When it spins, nothing can move it in another direction. God has put a similar mechanism in us, but we can use it to reduce trouble or increase it. What are some of the things that try to get us to change rather than remain steadfast in God?

1.  In the Garden, the enemy asked a question. "Has God really said...?"  The enemy tries to make us question God's Word. "Has God really said not to fear, worry, and be anxious?" Watch out for questions that enter our minds and make us doubt the Word.

2.  Take care of our  needs (using the principles of faith for what you want). It's not about always getting what you want but seeking God's direction for your life.

3.  Matt. 4:2 - The enemy tries to get us to question who you are. He'll accuse us and tell us we're not a good wife, husband, mother, father, son, daughter, friend, Christian, etc. When this happens, answer and say, "Thank you,  Lord, that I'm a good ____, and You're teaching me more every day."

4.  Taking the easier way (an excuse to avoid struggles and suffering). When we follow God's direction, we'll get resistance. There will be struggles and sometimes suffering involved. Yet, His paths lead to life and blessings.

5.  Is it really worth it (an excuse to quit)? We get weary, and it's easy to move away from what God has called us to do. When that happens, keep obeying God's direction.

To hear the entire message, please visit the Zoe Christian Fellowship Website and click on the Listen Tab. You can listen online, download it to your MP3 player, or podcast.

If you're visiting in  the area or looking for a Bible-believing church, we invite you to our Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 AM. We also have Children's Church for the kids and a class for toddlers. Zoe is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. We look  forward to meeting you!

On Break This Week

Dear Zoe Blog Readers:

The blog administrator is on break this week. Please come back next week when our posts will resume.

God bless,
Susan

Quotable Quote

"If a commission by an earthly king is considered an honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?" - David Livingstone

This Week at Zoe

MIDWEEK SERVICE - Wednesday, 8/2/17, at 7:30 PM. Pastor Steve will continue teaching on John the Baptist.

WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE - Thursday, 8/3/17, at 7:00 PM.

SUNDAY - Morning Service, Sunday, 8/6/17, at 10:00 AM
Super Church (for Kids) - Sunday, 8/6/17, at 10:00 AM.
Church Picnic - Afternoon at Pastor Steve and Connie's house.

If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home we invite you to our Sunday Morning Service, at 10:00 AM. Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. We look forward to meeting you!