Confidence & Prayer
Many believers struggle with prayer, feeling like they're shouting into the void or approaching God timidly. True confidence in prayer isn't about using fancy words or praying louder, but about speaking to God face to face with an awareness of His presence. Our confidence rests entirely on Jesus Christ as our great high priest, who offered Himself once for all sins and can empathize with our weaknesses because He experienced everything we go through. Unlike Old Testament priests who had to repeat sacrifices, Christ's work was permanent and complete. When we understand who Christ is and what He accomplished, we can approach God's throne of grace with boldness, knowing we'll receive mercy and grace in our time of need.
5. reFOCUS on Faith
What do you do when it feels like life is pulling you in a thousand different directions? How do you refocus when you feel scattered? Not many people know this, but Pastor Scott has five items on his desk that help him stay on track. Whenever things get crazy, they help him REFOCUS. In this series, he shares what these five items are, and how the principles they represent help him keep his focus on God.
9. James: A Faith that Works - Prayer: The Foundation of Faith
What happens after we meet Jesus? The book of James is full of practical advice to help us on the journey after our life-changing encounter. What do we do when we face trials, temptations, or doubts? James says the foundation of a strong Christian life is faith— and when the going gets tough, faith gets to work. So join us this summer as we dig into the wisdom of Jesus’ brother James, and learn what it means to have faith that works.