Posts with the tag “jam-patterson-sermon”

Questions to think about:Have I been giving in to the temptation to focus on what is visible, or to believe that what is temporary is most meaningful? In what ways?How can I practice valuing and setti...  Read More

Questions to think about:Who am I in Christ?Why does citizenship in God’s holy nation make me a foreigner and exile on earth?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you for not only changing my status, but a...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does it mean to be a citizen of heaven? What can I do to live like a citizen of heaven?What will change when my Savior comes back?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you for...  Read More

Questions to think about:How does it change my perspective when I realize that the church will never be defeated?How does this change my focus?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, I believe that your church wil...  Read More

Questions to think about:If others could see inside of me, what would they see?What thoughts, attitudes, or actions do I need to confess and renounce?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, sometimes it’s easy to ...  Read More

Questions to think about:What words have been spoken into my life that may not be correct?How can I test the words I’m hearing?Sample prayer:Dear Father, some things I believe about myself and my situ...  Read More

Questions to think about:Who gets to enjoy the benefits mentioned in this verse?Who is responsible for making sure these benefits come true?Sample prayer:Dear Father, thank you for the privilege of be...  Read More

Questions to think about:Why can the helpless take heart?What will I praise God for today?Sample prayer:Dear Father, I praise you for ____ . You are ____ . I want to know you more. Thank you so much f...  Read More

Questions to think about:When do I find it difficult to feel peace?What aspect of God’s character helps me really grasp that I can have peace, regardless of my circumstances? Or, what knowledge would ...  Read More

Questions to think about:Do I sometimes resist God’s peace because I don’t understand it? What protection am I missing out on because of that resistance?What situation am I thinking about, but not pra...  Read More

Questions to think about:If I truly believe this promise, what deep things would I ask God to help me understand?Am I making it a priority to spend time learning from him?Sample prayer:Dear Father, yo...  Read More

Questions to think about:How can I know the voice of God?How can I intentionally listen to him?Sample prayer:Dear Father, thank you for calling me by name and leading me. Help me to know your voice. G...  Read More

Questions to think about:Why do hardships help us grow?When I’m facing troubles or challenges, how do I respond? Can I thank God for helping me grow, even when he does it through suffering?Sample pray...  Read More

Questions to think about:What beliefs did the Babylonians have about God (or deity)?How do the Bible’s teachings differ from every other religion?Sample prayer:Dear Father, thank you that you do live ...  Read More

Questions to think about:What are some differences between God’s wisdom and earthly “wisdom”?How can I develop the skill of relying on God’s wisdom instead of my own or worldly wisdom?Sample prayer:De...  Read More

Questions to think about:How can I hold my convictions firmly, but still be gracious?How can I live consistently in front of others who don’t believe?Sample prayer:Dear Father, please give me your con...  Read More

Questions to think about:Am I keeping God’s word, and not denying his name?Do I trust him to put the open doors before me that he wants me to walk through?Sample prayer:Dear Father, thank you understa...  Read More

Questions to think about:How can I get God’s blessing, according to this verse?Why is God’s blessing not dependent on situations or circumstances?Sample prayer:Dear Father, thank you for your blessing...  Read More

Questions to think about:In what situations do I need to work on trusting God and submitting to him?What does it mean for him to make my paths straight?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you for your pr...  Read More

Questions to think about:What challenges or temptations am I facing? How do I need to be preparing myself for these battles?Have I resolved—firmly decided—that I will obey God in these situations?Samp...  Read More

Questions to think about:What are my convictions?Does my mindset fit the pattern of this world, or God’s perfect will?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, I want your pleasing and perfect will in my life. Pleas...  Read More

Questions to think about:Do I just read the word, or am I convicted of the truth of what it says?What do I know the word says that I haven’t been obeying? Am I ready to repent?Sample Prayer:Dear Fathe...  Read More

Questions to think about:Do I love the truth?What does loving the truth look like in everyday life?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, I want to love you and love everything from you. Sometimes, lies are so mu...  Read More

Questions to think about:In what ways is our culture subtly persuading us to trade the truth about God for lies?Am I resisting faithfully? What can I do better?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, show me any w...  Read More

Questions to think about:In what ways is my culture “training” me for an earthly mindset and service to the enemy?What “opportunities” or “blessings” does the enemy offer to trick Christians into join...  Read More

Questions to think about:Why do I need Jesus’ power to serve him and serve others?Have I accepted his power to serve?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you for including me in your work, and empowering ...  Read More

Questions to think about:How do I feel when I realize that Jesus has given me the power to forgive those who do wrong to me?Have I accepted his power to forgive? Is there any situation where I need th...  Read More

Questions to think about:How did Jesus demonstrate the power to trust God in all circumstances?Do I accept Jesus’ power to trust him, even when I’m hurting or feel like God is not close?Sample Prayer:...  Read More

Questions to think about:Have I accepted Jesus’ power to live a life free of sin?What things am I currently obeying as a slave?What would I like to be free from?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you fo...  Read More

Questions to think about:Have I accepted Jesus’ power to believe in him, and his power to live?Do I believe this?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, your power is so great! Thank you for empowering me. Please ...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does the message of the cross mean to me?What is my response?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you for all you have given for me. I believe you. I know I’m a sinner, but I...  Read More

Questions to think about:What is the cost of my sin?What was Jesus’ goal when he went to the cross?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you for paying the cost for my sin. You chose to identify with me—a ...  Read More

Questions to think about:Do I understand the severity of my sin?Why does God take sin so seriously?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, I’m so sorry for every sin I’ve ever committed, everything I’ve ever thoug...  Read More

Questions to think about:How much of my pain and suffering is Jesus willing to take on himself?Have I accepted his offer and invited him to carry the weight I still carry from my sin?Sample Prayer:Dea...  Read More

Questions to think about:Why was this kind of suffering necessary?What feelings do I have toward Jesus and his suffering?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you for giving everything for me. Jesus humble...  Read More

Questions to think about:What has God called me to that I’m tempted to walk away from?Am I willing today to purposefully set my focus and my determination towards obeying God’s will?Sample Prayer:Dear...  Read More

Questions to think about:Does God have a purpose for everyone before we are born?What is my one, overarching purpose while I am here on this earth?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, I know you made me, and yo...  Read More

Questions to think about:Do I have the same focus on my purpose as Jesus had on his earthly task?What is God’s business in my family, my workplace, and my social circles? Am I choosing to be involved ...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does it mean that Jesus was obedient to death?What would this level of obedience look like in my life?How do I respond when I’m tempted to act like I deserve more self-de...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse reveal about God?Am I willing for God to work in me, trusting in his power, even when it seems like foolishness to those around me?Sample Prayer:Dear Fath...  Read More