Series: 21 Days of Prayer

Sermon: Connecting with Christ

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, 3:14-21

** Weekly Prayer Journals are available on the webpage and in the outside mailbox**

Worship

Listen to a Worship song (If you need suggestions, you can use one from the YouTube Playlist for this week) or express something that you are thankful to God for.

Welcome

Check In – How is everyone doing (good things, teaching applied, lessons learned, prayers answered)?

Word

• Who is one of the greatest prayer warriors you have known?
• Do you pray as much as you think you should?  If not, why not?
• Read Ephesians 1:15-23
• In this passage of scripture Paul prays for the church in Ephesus that they would have a deeper connection with Christ.  What does Paul pray for? What stands out to you from those things he lists? Why?
• What images does Paul use to describe God’s power?  How does God display his power in our lives?
• Read Ephesians 3:14-21
• What stands out to you in this second prayer?
• What do you think could happen if we connected more deeply with Christ?
• Take the 21 days of prayer challenge and use the prayer journal.

Witness

How can prayer assist in reaching people with the message of Jesus?  Pray for those that don’t know Jesus.  Pray for opportunities to share Jesus.

Prayer

Pray for any other requests you have.