Podcasts about prayerlessness

This week at our Perdido Key Campus, Senior Pastor Kyle Valaer is continuing our verse-by-verse, expository journey through the Gospel of Luke—now under our new series title, Who Is This Jesus? . We hope this resource is a blessing to you. For more information about The Point Church, please visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Takeaways:Christians shouldn't fear the powers of spiritual darkness, but we shouldn't trivialize them either.There's no room in the Christian life for self-reliance and self-confidence.We must live and serve with our eyes pointed away from self.Prayerlessness is a matter of unbelief.The fundamental message of the church is Jesus Christ and Him crucified.The Person and work of Jesus Christ on the cross is the clearest revelation of God's glory.

21 of 22 in a series through Mark 1-9

Crystal Rivers | Kingdom Mysteries | Aug 27, 2025 You must understand that meekness is fundamentally different from what most people imagine. When Scripture describes Moses as "very meek above all men on the face of the earth," it does not mean he was simply humble or soft-spoken. True meekness is a heart condition where the "pride of life" has been dried up - where your soul is no longer resistant to engaging with God when He seeks your attention. **The Root of Spiritual Pride** Pride, in the biblical sense, is not mere arrogance or boastfulness. It is your resistance to disengaging from one realm of fellowship to enter another. When God desires your attention and you find yourself putting Him off or treating His voice as unimportant, you are demonstrating pride. This happens because something else has captured your affection - whether money, pleasure, power, or any worldly pursuit - making it difficult for you to respond immediately to God's call. The Scripture identifies three components that make up worldliness: the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life. These work progressively - first you see something enticing (lust of the eyes), then you remember and desire to experience it again (lust of the flesh), and finally that desire becomes so strong that it interferes with your ability to hear and respond to God (pride of life). **Satan's Example and Its Implications** Satan's fall illustrates this principle perfectly. His heart was "lifted up because of his beauty" - not because he became conceited, but because he calculated that his God-given abilities were sufficient for him to operate independently of God. This led him to cut off the continuous flow of inspiration that comes from the Creator, resulting in spiritual death. Satan's rebellion was essentially choosing self-sufficiency over dependence on God. This same pattern affects humanity. When you operate from a place of perceived self-sufficiency, you begin to live the kind of life Satan lives - one marked by spiritual blindness, the need to steal and defend resources, and an inability to receive from God's abundance. **The Connection to Prayer and Fellowship** What many believers call "difficulty with prayer" is actually pride manifesting in their spiritual lives. If you find it hard to engage with God, if prayer feels burdensome or if you consistently delay responding to His promptings, you are dealing with spiritual arrogance. The church's widespread struggle with prayer is fundamentally a pride problem. Moses reached a level of meekness that exceeded even prophetic gifting. While most prophets receive revelation through dreams, visions, and symbolic communications that require interpretation, Moses communicated with God "mouth to mouth, plainly, not in dark speeches." This was not special treatment - it was the result of Moses being "faithful in all God's house," meaning he consistently responded to God's voice over long periods of time. **Practical Application** To develop meekness, you must actively practice the opposite of pride. When God prompts you to pray, respond immediately rather than finding excuses. When He speaks through His word, engage rather than delay. This is not about perfection but about consistent practice - "by reason of use" your spiritual senses become exercised. The goal is to reach a place where you can "receive with meekness the implanted word" which saves your soul through reconnection with God. Without this meekness, even when you hear God's voice, pride will prevent you from acting on what you've heard. Remember that you are not of this world, which "lies under the sway of the wicked one." Any worldliness in your life can be traced to some form of fellowship with Satan's system. The Melchizedek priesthood requires a lifestyle of meekness - there is no shortcut around developing this heart condition through consistent, faithful engagement with God over time. http://www.caveadullam.org/zoom

Crystal Rivers | Kingdom Mysteries | Aug 20, 2025 You must recognize that most believers, perhaps including yourself, are living behind what can only be described as a veil of prayerlessness. This invisible barrier prevents you from experiencing the supernatural reality that should be your normal Christian life. When you spend extended time in genuine prayer and fellowship with God—not just quick requests or religious routines—you begin to enter what can be called the Garden of Eden environment, where supernatural experiences become tangible rather than theoretical. **Breaking Through Religious Limitations** Your spiritual capacity is far greater than you've been taught to expect. The Christianity you may have learned emphasizes behavioral modification and doctrinal knowledge, but authentic spiritual life requires encounters with God that actually transform your inner nature. You cannot achieve true spiritual maturity through willpower or good behavior alone—something within your carnal nature must literally die through exposure to God's presence and word. **The Reality of Supernatural Fellowship** When you pray, especially for extended periods, you're not performing a religious duty or trying to convince God to act. You're entering into fellowship with spiritual beings and realities that exist in heavenly places. This fellowship gradually shifts your spiritual atmosphere and charges you with divine life. Six to eight hours of uninterrupted prayer can break you into prophetic flows and supernatural experiences that reveal your true spiritual environment. **The Power of Association** The people you fellowship with will either elevate or diminish your spiritual experience. If you spend time with believers who live with low spiritual expectations, their atmosphere will dampen the supernatural power flowing through your life. Conversely, when you associate with people who are genuinely hungry for God and operate in spiritual power, their presence will activate greater dimensions of divine life within you. You must deliberately seek relationships with those who will challenge and inspire your spiritual growth. **Creating a Prayer Culture** Your daily conversations and environment should revolve around God's word and His works. This isn't about being religious or preachy, but about creating an atmosphere where divine encounters become normal. When God's word and spiritual realities dominate your thoughts and discussions, you position yourself for continuous spiritual breakthrough and growth. **Understanding Prayer as Breathing** Prayer isn't a magical solution to all problems, but it's as essential to your spiritual life as breathing is to your physical life. Without consistent, meaningful prayer, you'll find it nearly impossible to live successfully as a Christian. Prayer provides the spiritual oxygen you need to function in your true identity and access the resources available to you in Christ. **Moving Beyond Religious Performance** You must understand that genuine Christianity isn't about how well you behave or how much biblical knowledge you possess. It's about experiencing the reality of who you are in Christ and allowing that reality to manifest through supernatural expressions of His kingdom power. The goal isn't to become a better religious person, but to live as a spiritual being who operates in divine authority and power. Begin by setting aside extended time for prayer, even if it means sacrificing other activities. Expect to encounter resistance and distractions as you break through spiritual barriers. Surround yourself with people who will challenge your spiritual comfort zone rather than validate your current level of experience. Make God's word and spiritual conversations the center of your daily life, and watch as supernatural realities begin to manifest in ways that will surprise even you. Your spiritual inheritance includes healing power, prophetic insight, supernatural knowledge, and a tangible presence of God that others can sense. These aren't special gifts for a few elite believers—they're part of your normal spiritual equipment, waiting to be activated through consistent fellowship with God and proper spiritual associations. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cave-adullam/id1473967577 Check us out on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/02wUJ3WYccOFWDtQq486EJ or download the Podcast episodes for free : https://hearthis.at/caveadullam-hl/#tracks Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Facebook Cave Adullam : https://www.facebook.com/caveadullam.org Ministers Rest : https://www.facebook.com/ministersrest/ Preparing His bride : https://web.facebook.com/phbfellowship/ #STNG : https://www.facebook.com/securingthenextgeneration/ Instagram Cave Adullam: https://www.instagram.com/caveadullam/ #STNG : https://www.instagram.com/securingthenextgeneration/

‘Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;‘Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds'—Colossians 4:2 & 3

In this message, we understand the causes of prayerlessness and how to avoid them

If you want to live with peace and purpose, make time in prayer a priority.

The Price Of Prayerlessness Colossians 4:2-4

Persistent prayer changes us to steward the answers we have prayed for, where PRAYERLESSNESS cause an absence of breakthrough. Discover the power of a prayerful life today!

Believers committed to prayer and Bible study find relief from the weight of life's burdens.

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Failure wasn't the end of Simon Peter's story, and it doesn't have to be the end of our's either. God offers us second chances. Notes: Focus verses - Luke 22, Matthew 26 God sees the big picture. God chose Peter for his potential, not his perfection. Failure doesn’t have to be the end of your story. "I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten…”Joel 2:25 Jesus entered Peter’s world by the Sea of Galilee. Jesus saw what Peter would become, not just what he was. Peter saw sin. Jesus saw a spiritual leader. Our shortcomings and failures come as no surprise to God. Often the doorway to success is entered through the hallway of failure. The past cannot be changed, but our response to it can be.God can take our endings and turn them into beginnings. Peter was always talking.Peter confessed Jesus is the Christ.Matthew 16:13–17 Peter reprimanded Jesus.Matthew 16:22–23 Peter was at the transfiguration of Jesus.Mark 9:2–6 Peter is infamous for his denial of Jesus. Read Luke 22:31–32 Satan can do nothing in the life of the child of God without our Father’s permission. God has built a wall of protection around you. Were it not for the prayers of Jesus, we wouldn’t have a chance. "But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren."Luke 22:32 #1 Peter’s first step down was self confidence.Matthew 26:33 Peter’s words revealed unfounded confidence in himself anddirectly contradicted what Jesus said. #2 Peter’s next step down was his prayerlessness.Matthew 26:39–41 Jesus was in anguish as He contemplated the horrors of the cross.All He wanted was for the disciples to be present and praying. Pride and prayerlessness go hand in hand. Peter had no idea about the storm that was brewing. Prayerlessness can be as much of a sin as breaking a commandment.It’s a sin of omission.James 4:17 #3 Peter fell because he trusted human efforts instead of God’s power.Matthew 26:51-53 Peter just couldn’t get it right:1. He was boasting when he should have been listening.2. He was sleeping when he should have been praying.3. He was fighting when he should have been surrendering. Peter fought the wrong enemy with the wrong weapon. Our enemies are not flesh and blood and they cannot be defeated with ordinary weapons. Read Matthew 26:69–75 #4 Peter warmed himself by the enemy’s fire. Following at a distance, Peter became cold. “…and he [Peter] went in and sat with the servants to see the end.”Matthew 26:58 #5 Peter denied Christ. Peter wanted to be near Jesus, but he didn't want to stand up for Him. Peter denied Christ for the third time.Matthew 26:74 Peter had lost all sense of reality and seemingly all awareness of God.Luke 22:59–62 Peter’s disappointment would lead to a divine appointment.Peter’s greatest test would lead to his greatest trust in God. Jesus never gave up on Peter, and He never gives up on us. "Return, faithless people; I will cure you of backsliding."Jeremiah 3:22 (NIV) --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Failure wasn't the end of Simon Peter's story, and it doesn't have to be the end of our's either. God offers us second chances. Notes: Focus verses - Luke 22, Matthew 26 God sees the big picture. God chose Peter for his potential, not his perfection. Failure doesn’t have to be the end of your story. "I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten…”Joel 2:25 Jesus entered Peter’s world by the Sea of Galilee. Jesus saw what Peter would become, not just what he was. Peter saw sin. Jesus saw a spiritual leader. Our shortcomings and failures come as no surprise to God. Often the doorway to success is entered through the hallway of failure. The past cannot be changed, but our response to it can be.God can take our endings and turn them into beginnings. Peter was always talking.Peter confessed Jesus is the Christ.Matthew 16:13–17 Peter reprimanded Jesus.Matthew 16:22–23 Peter was at the transfiguration of Jesus.Mark 9:2–6 Peter is infamous for his denial of Jesus. Read Luke 22:31–32 Satan can do nothing in the life of the child of God without our Father’s permission. God has built a wall of protection around you. Were it not for the prayers of Jesus, we wouldn’t have a chance. "But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren."Luke 22:32 #1 Peter’s first step down was self confidence.Matthew 26:33 Peter’s words revealed unfounded confidence in himself anddirectly contradicted what Jesus said. #2 Peter’s next step down was his prayerlessness.Matthew 26:39–41 Jesus was in anguish as He contemplated the horrors of the cross.All He wanted was for the disciples to be present and praying. Pride and prayerlessness go hand in hand. Peter had no idea about the storm that was brewing. Prayerlessness can be as much of a sin as breaking a commandment.It’s a sin of omission.James 4:17 #3 Peter fell because he trusted human efforts instead of God’s power.Matthew 26:51-53 Peter just couldn’t get it right:1. He was boasting when he should have been listening.2. He was sleeping when he should have been praying.3. He was fighting when he should have been surrendering. Peter fought the wrong enemy with the wrong weapon. Our enemies are not flesh and blood and they cannot be defeated with ordinary weapons. Read Matthew 26:69–75 #4 Peter warmed himself by the enemy’s fire. Following at a distance, Peter became cold. “…and he [Peter] went in and sat with the servants to see the end.”Matthew 26:58 #5 Peter denied Christ. Peter wanted to be near Jesus, but he didn't want to stand up for Him. Peter denied Christ for the third time.Matthew 26:74 Peter had lost all sense of reality and seemingly all awareness of God.Luke 22:59–62 Peter’s disappointment would lead to a divine appointment.Peter’s greatest test would lead to his greatest trust in God. Jesus never gave up on Peter, and He never gives up on us. "Return, faithless people; I will cure you of backsliding."Jeremiah 3:22 (NIV) --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you tired of religion that feels dry, rigid, or lifeless? In Dead Orthodoxy, Ryan Denton delivers a piercing yet hopeful call for Christians to rekindle their love for the Lord and revive their spiritual vitality. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and personal insight, Denton confronts the suffocating effects of a Christianity that is merely formal, complacent, and intellectual. With the precision of a theologian and the urgency of a revivalist, Denton smashes the idols of tradition and pride, dethrones empty formalism, and encourages Christians to embrace the living, experiential power of God through His Word and Spirit. Each chapter invites readers to reflect deeply, ask hard questions, and rediscover the joy of a “felt Christ.” Whether you're battling lukewarm worship, grappling with mediocre personal devotions, or yearning for revival in your church and your own heart, Dead Orthodoxy offers practical wisdom and a roadmap to renewed faith. Be challenged. Be encouraged. Be transformed. This book is for those brave enough to examine their souls and courageous enough to embrace the Spirit's call to repentance, renewal, and vibrant living.

From the book, The Prayer Life

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.  In this episode, H.B. discusses the pitfalls of sermon preparation.  Having no sermon plan. Busyness.  Ministerial sloth.  Not eliminating distractions.  Starting too late.  Neglecting the biblical text.  Not allowing the text to speak to you personally.  Consulting too many resources.  Failing to strive for clarity.  Sloppy sermon structure.  Prayerlessness.  For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com. 

God-Dependency and the Discipline of Prayer: A Conversation with Paul TautgesThis episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast features a conversation between host Anthony Russo and author Paul Tautges. They discuss Tautges' book 'Pray About Everything: Cultivating God Dependency,' which aims to challenge Christians to think biblically about prayer and their relationship with God. The discussion highlights the theme of 'God dependency,' the issue of prayerlessness in the church, practical steps for integrating prayer into church culture, and the value of approaching God through prayer in Jesus' name. Tautges shares insights on the importance of humility in prayer, the role of the Holy Spirit as our aid, and how prayer fuels missions and evangelism. The conversation encourages believers to engage in meaningful prayer, emphasizing it as a vital aspect of their relationship with God.00:18 Meet Paul Tautges01:23 Understanding the Concept of Praying about Everything02:02 The Importance of God-dependency 03:33 Addressing Prayerlessness in the Church06:17 Practical Steps to Cultivate Prayer14:41 The Role of Prayer in Missions and Evangelism16:46 Praying in Jesus' Name22:14 The Holy Spirit's Role in Our Prayers24:56 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsGrab a copy of 'Pray About Everything: Cultivating God Dependency:' https://a.co/d/51z5fNA

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David Forsyth examines the characteristics of worldly churches in James 4:1-3. These characteristics include being quarrelsome, which hinders evangelism, and being carnal, driven by frustrated desires for recognition. Forsyth also identifies prayerlessness as a key trait, either failing to seek God's wisdom or praying with wrong motives. He emphasizes the importance of peace-loving attitudes and sincere prayers for purity among church leaders, warning against self-focused ambition and encouraging believers to guard against worldliness in their congregations. ★ Support this podcast ★

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 We've heard the saying you are in the wilderness, or a dry place spiritually, but could there be more? Is there a demonic spirit binding and restricting you and causing you to be prayerless and lose your lack and desire for the things of God. In this episode, learn that it isn't always flesh, but a principality or power fueling stagnancy and keeping you from your destiny. Free declarations for deliverance from the python spirit at kathydegrawministries.org/python Purchase Mind Battles book at Amazon or kathydegrawministries.org   Purchase anointing oil and books at    https://kathydegrawministries.org/shop-all/   Receive a free pdf on Warfare Declarations   https://kathydegrawministries.org/declarations-download   Kathy's Deliverance and Kingdom Development intense mentoring and ecourses on Spiritual Warfare, Deliverance and the Prophetic:   https://training.kathydegrawministries.org/   Subscribe to Kathy's spiritual warfare podcast on Apple or Spotify    Podcast title – Prophetic Spiritual Warfare | Kathy DeGraw   Instagram kathydegraw   Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/kathydegraw/

In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Chuck Lawless on prayerlessness among pastors and church leaders. Leaders are “fixers” by nature. We never learned how to pray. Prayer has become more about ritual than about relationship. Prayerlessness can be hidden. We don't really believe prayer works. We have never been broken under God's hand. Leaders read the Word in a one-sided way. Some leaders have simply lost hope. We miss the gospel focus on the prayer life of Jesus. We have no role models. We don't have God-sized goals. Resources related to this podcast: “11 Reasons Church Leaders Struggle with Prayer” by Chuck Lawless

A @Christadelphians Video: Description: Jehoshaphat was one of the three great kings of Judah who taught the people. He made mistakes and unwise alliances but because he sought Yahweh with all his heart, Yahweh gave him some wonderful victories and for these he never failed to thank his God. # Summary The presentation, titled "G0@ Jehoshaphat #3 'Wilt Thou Go With Me to Ramoth Gilead?'," focuses on the contrasting events in the life of Jehoshaphat as depicted in 2 Chronicles 18. It emphasises the lessons we can learn from Jehoshaphat's alliances and mistakes, drawing parallels to the steadfastness of Jesus Christ. The key message revolves around the importance of prayer, godly wisdom, and the dangers of making decisions based on self-importance and unwise alliances. ### Highlights -

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·      Matthew 17:14-20 14 And when they came to the crowd, a man came up to him and, kneeling before him, 15 said, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he has seizures and he suffers terribly. For often he falls into the fire, and often into the water. 16 And I brought him to your disciples, and they could not heal him.” 17 And Jesus answered, “O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me.” 18 And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him, and the boy was healed instantly. 19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” 20 He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.” ·       “adynatos” [ad-oo'-nat-os] - ability/inablity or power/lack of power ·       Matthew 17:14-17 14 And when they came to the crowd, a man came up to him and, kneeling before him, 15 said, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he has seizures and he suffers terribly. For often he falls into the fire, and often into the water. 16 And I brought him to your disciples, and they could not heal him.” 17 And Jesus answered, “O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me.” ·       Everyone in this story lacked faith. ·       The last time you faced a crisis… Were you faithful or faithless? ·       Do we sometimes place our faith in the church or in disciples rather than in their Lord and so show our real faith is in creatures rather than Creator, who alone is blessed? – Dale Bruner ·       Matthew 17:18-20 18 And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him, and the boy was healed instantly. 19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” 20 He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.” ·       Where in your life are you asking God why am I not able to____? ·       How do we fight our lack of Faith? ·       “he is saying that whatever little faith they were trying to have to heal this boy, it was the wrong kind of faith.  It was not just the wrong size of faith, because size is not the issue anymore.  It's the wrong kind.” - John Piper ·       They had the wrong view of faith. ·       1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. ·       Where is my belief? ·       Prayer ·       “Prayerlessness is Powerlessness” ·       Mark 9:24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Starter Question: When is a moment where you may have had a wrong view of Faith?  1.      Read Matthew 17:14-20 2.      Put yourself in the shoes of the disciples – Why do you think they were perplexed? 3.      When is the last time something didn't workout because you were trusting in your ability to do something over God's? 4.      What is something impossible, that you need to lean into prayer with? 5.      What distracts you from wanting to fully trust God with these things? 6.      What prayer do you need to pray after today's message?

Welcome to Connections Church Online! Pastor Rob Byker has a message from Acts 12:1-19, “Surprised by Prayer”. Even though the church of Jerusalem prays for God to deliver Peter out of prison, they are shocked when God does it and Peter stands before them free! This shows us that even when we pray, there is often some levels of unbelief in us when we pray. Some Christians notice this and then pray more, praying for better faith. Other Christians notice this and stop praying altogether. We need to avoid that response at all costs. Prayerlessness is a serious sin and our Lord Jesus charges us to “always pray and not give up.” In this message, we will address some barriers to prayer as well as look at some truths that help us to return to prayer again. Visit our website: https://myconnections.church/

In this devotional message, the speaker emphasizes the importance of daily reflection on God's word to make necessary life changes and seek revival. Through historical examples from the New Testament church and past revivals, the speaker illustrates the transformative power of God's presence. Drawing parallels from Isaiah 64, the speaker identifies modern-day obstacles and sins that hinder spiritual growth and God's blessings. Emphasizing prayer and acknowledging collective iniquities, the speaker calls for a renewed commitment to God to overcome life's challenges. A heartfelt prayer concludes the message, asking for God's guidance and revival. 00:00 Introduction and Purpose 00:40 Revival in the New Testament Church 03:03 Historical Revivals and Their Impact 03:28 The Need for Revival Today 06:22 Obstacles to Revival 09:43 Prayerlessness and Its Consequences 12:12 A Call to Action and Prayer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gnbc/message

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Discouragement comes when we try to carry our load alone, but help is just a prayer away.

God invites you to bring your burdens to Him every day.

In this episode, hosts Oren Martin and Caitlin Van Wagoner kick off season 2 with a special episode about prayer and fasting with Watermark's Lead Pastor of Vision and Preaching and returning guest, Timothy “TA” Ateek.   Chapter 1: 00:00-02:39 Introduction Sermon Series: A Praying Church 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Vision Sunday: Ten Markers for Watermark Community Church  Chapter 2: 02:39- 05:05 Why do we want our church family to enjoy prayer and fasting? Scripture Mentioned: Psalm 34:8, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 37:4   Chapter 3: 05:05-08:18 Why do we find it hard to enjoy God?  Michael Reeves, Enjoy Your Prayer Life David Mathis, Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus Through the Spiritual Disciplines J.I. Packer, Knowing God “If you want to know how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God's child” – J.I. Packer “The life of Christianity consists in possessive pronouns” – Martin Luther Scripture Mentioned: 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 6:9-13  Chapter 4: 08:18-10:52 What does it mean that “prayer is the chief exercise of faith”? “Prayerlessness is practical atheism” – Michael Reeves Scripture Mentioned: Romans 10:17  Chapter 5: 10:52-14:56 What do you do when prayer feels burdensome rather than enjoyment? Scripture Mentioned: Matthew 26:36-46, 6:9-13, John 1:14, 10:10  Chapter 6: 14:56-18:53 If God is sovereign, why do we need to pray?  Chapter 7: 18:53-26:18 How do you deal with unanswered prayer? “The best preparation for suffering is good theology” – Tom Schreiner  “Don't listen to yourself, talk to yourself” – Martin Lloyd Jones Scripture Mentioned: John 6:68, Psalm 24:1, Luke 22:42, Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 42, 43  Chapter 8: 26:18-32:58 Is there something special about corporate prayer? Scripture Mentioned: Acts 12, 4:31, Matthew 18:20, James 5:16  Chapter 9: 32:58-35:03 What is the connection between prayer and fasting? Scripture Mentioned: Philippians 3:10, Matthew 4:4  Chapter 10: 35:03-38:38 How have you grown in prayer and fasting?  Chapter 11: 38:38-40:56 Why should Watermark members jump in with prayer and fasting? 

In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Chuck Lawless about obstacles to church growth. A worn-out pastor. Inward focus. Bad preaching. Evangelistic apathy. No growth strategy. Turf wars. Prayerlessness. Space issues. Poor discipleship. Retreat mentality. Resources mentioned: Chuck Lawless: 10 Obstacles to Church Growth

Feeling heavy and worn down? Turn to the Lord in prayer and watch your life be filled with hope.

Prayerlessness is being out of communion with God.

Guest: Cory Butler, Lead Students Minister, Citizens Church   Embracing limitations - learning to rest and cease striving Understanding and appreciating the importance of Sabbath rest! The cultural pull is “to do more” - this will be connected to #3 - your commitment to one thing means a rejection of something else! Good resource to address the place of technology in your family is The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy Crouch   Listening to the HS and obeying Him - which means prioritizing time to listen Distraction is the greatest threat to our spiritual lives right now. Prayerlessness is us thinking that can we do the things that God has called us to on our own - not possible!   Saying yes to something means saying no to something else Your Life…Well Spent: The Eternal Rewards of Investing Yourself and Your Money in Your Family by Russ Crosson You need to say yes to reading - develop a reading plan and have others hold you accountable to reach your reading goals.   Modeling/Imitating the life of Jesus Be “interruptible” - look for God-moments and divine appointments! Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley   The beauty of discipline - enjoying that self-control that comes from the HS Don't look at fasting as a lack of something good, but preparation for something great!   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website. Huge thank you to Jared Wood for allowing T4M to use his music in our intro and outro selections.