Wednesday, April 05, 2006
SPEEDLIGHT
1) Theme Of The Month
Prayer is essential for us to grow in the Lord. When we pray we move the hands of God. The impossible is made possible: mountains move, raging storms storms still, and the multitudes turn to God. All because there is power in prayer. Come join us in the Speedlight service in our journey to a life of intercession in the month of April!
"If my people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
- 2 Chronicles 7:142) 2nd Apr 2006: Have You Been Praying?
- Brother Pacer· [Ref: Matthew 6:1-8]
· 2 types of Christians:
01/ Seeks the face of God.
02/ Doesn't seek the face of God
· Seek God through prayer! There's no excuse adequate enough for a Christian not to pray.
· Why Christians don't pray? --> Their hearts are not in the right place with God.
· eg. King David: took 9 months to get back to God after committing the sin of adultery.
· Moses pitched a prayer tent. [Ref: Exodus 33:7]
· King Asa understood prayer... God is King over Israel, not Asa.
[Ref: 2 Chronicles 14:7, 14:11, 15:2]
· Seek God and He will find you. Forsake God and He will leave you.
· Because King Asa prayed and sought the Lord, there was 35years of peace in his reign.
· King Uzziah: only when he sought the Lord was he successful.
[Ref: 2 Chronicles 26]
· King Uzziah died a leper. Lepers are seen as 'unclean' outcasts.
· Therefore, pray! When God takes His hand from you, you're uncovered and prone to diseases / problems.
· Note to spiritual leaders - If there's no prayer, there's only failure. [Ref: Jeremiah 10:20-21]
· Key Verse: Matthew 6:6
· Go to your prayer closet to pray!
· Meanings of closet:
01/ place where you keep precious things.
02/ daily practical use.
03/ personal private space.
· Note: when you enter your prayer closet (secret place) and shut the door, only then you start praying.
· Significance of shutting the door --> getting away from all distractions
· If you pray and your heart's not in it, your prayer will not be answered.
· Not what you pray but how you pray.
· Not the place, but your heart.
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Freed because Christ died to set us free; 5:14 PM
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
1) Theme Of The MonthPrayer is essential for us to grow in the Lord. When we pray we move the hands of God. The impossible is made possible: mountains move, raging storms storms still, and the multitudes turn to God. All because there is power in prayer. Come join us in the Speedlight service in our journey to a life of intercession in the month of April!
"If my people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
- 2 Chronicles 7:142) 2nd Apr 2006: Have You Been Praying?
- Brother Pacer· [Ref: Matthew 6:1-8]
· 2 types of Christians:
01/ Seeks the face of God.
02/ Doesn't seek the face of God
· Seek God through prayer! There's no excuse adequate enough for a Christian not to pray.
· Why Christians don't pray? --> Their hearts are not in the right place with God.
· eg. King David: took 9 months to get back to God after committing the sin of adultery.
· Moses pitched a prayer tent. [Ref: Exodus 33:7]
· King Asa understood prayer... God is King over Israel, not Asa.
[Ref: 2 Chronicles 14:7, 14:11, 15:2]
· Seek God and He will find you. Forsake God and He will leave you.
· Because King Asa prayed and sought the Lord, there was 35years of peace in his reign.
· King Uzziah: only when he sought the Lord was he successful.
[Ref: 2 Chronicles 26]
· King Uzziah died a leper. Lepers are seen as 'unclean' outcasts.
· Therefore, pray! When God takes His hand from you, you're uncovered and prone to diseases / problems.
· Note to spiritual leaders - If there's no prayer, there's only failure. [Ref: Jeremiah 10:20-21]
· Key Verse: Matthew 6:6
· Go to your prayer closet to pray!
· Meanings of closet:
01/ place where you keep precious things.
02/ daily practical use.
03/ personal private space.
· Note: when you enter your prayer closet (secret place) and shut the door, only then you start praying.
· Significance of shutting the door --> getting away from all distractions
· If you pray and your heart's not in it, your prayer will not be answered.
· Not what you pray but how you pray.
· Not the place, but your heart.
---------------5:14 PM
WHAT WILL I DO THERE IF I GO FOR THE CELL GROUP?
Well, we will be singing christian songs, praising the Lord, sharing about what happened during the week,
giving testimonies and of course,we would be having bible study. We will be going a little quickly because we have to complete all the
chapters. But, as a guest, you can go along with us. You need not worry about anything.
Just be yourself, everyone in the cell grp is very approachable. :)
WHAT IF I AM NOT A CHRISTIAN?
Its alright if you are not a Christian, you can always learn more. You do not have to bring anything,
just bring a pen n a blank piece of paper if you want to. If you have a bible, please bring it along.
WHAT AM I GOING TO DO AFTER THE CELL GROUP?
We would normally go to Mcdonalds for lunch and then proceed to Speedlight. If you do not want to go for lunch, you can go home. But it would be better if you can join us. :)
WHAT IS SPEEDLIGHT?
Speedlight is our church's service for the youths. We have Praise and Worship followed by some annoucements then it will be offering time.
Next, either Brother Pacer or a pastor will share the sermon (You can bring a pen and a notebook for this) You are warmly welcome to join us. =)
On special days like salvation sundays, there will be many interesting programmes lined up for you. Do keep a lookout for it. :) By the way, Speedlight's purpose statement is:
Speedlight exists to save young people, to please God through passionate service,to exalt His name in all circumstances, to enjoy caring for one another and to disciple Speedlighters to be more like Christ.
Have we answered your questions and doubts? If not, just tag in the tagboard on your right and tell us what information you would want to know and we shall reply as soon as possible. If you have any suggestions, you can also tag to tell us. Thanks. :)
