Posts with the tag “jam-patterson-sermon”

Questions to think about:Does this description fit Crestview?What practical steps can I take to make this true of Crestview?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, I want to be all about you. Honestly, joining tog...  Read More

Questions to think about:Am I carrying Jesus’ name? Am I carrying it well?Am I ready to bear the consequences of representing him truthfully?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, it is an honor to identify with ...  Read More

Questions to think about:Where do I belong?Am I willing to belong to Jesus like he invites me to? Sample Prayer:Dear Father, I don’t want to be hated. I want to be accepted. Your word says that if I b...  Read More

Questions to think about:What kingdom service have I been anointed for?What do I need to do to get started, or to prepare to get started?What is holding me back?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, it’s amazing...  Read More

Questions to think about:Am I limiting God, or what God wants to do, with my lack of faith?Am I limiting how God wants to use someone else by not believing they have changed?Do I encourage the growth ...  Read More

Questions to think about:Do I believe this? What parts do I struggle with?What is the real miracle Jesus wanted Martha to look for?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, grant me saving, childlike faith in Jesus....  Read More

Questions to think about:What is the truthful answer to the Jews’ question?If Jesus could have saved Lazarus, why didn’t he?What situations tempt me to ask similar things? Am I willing to wait to see ...  Read More

Questions to think about:Why was Jesus glad that he wasn’t there when Lazarus died? What does this teach me about his priorities?When I realize that Jesus chose an action that considered not just Mary...  Read More

Questions to think about:How do I expect God to respond when he hears my problems?When I have to wait on him, do I assume negative reasons or positive ones?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you that yo...  Read More

Questions to think about:How does this verse apply to all believers today?How can I shape my prayers to focus on God’s glory?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, help me not to limit my prayers to the temporary...  Read More

Questions to think about:Is there a connection between my priorities, God’s provision, and my peace?Am I making God’s kingdom and righteousness my most persistent goal?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank...  Read More

Questions to think about:When I read this verse, what need comes to my mind? Do I believe God will meet it?Have I been praying about it and trusting God with it?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, I know you o...  Read More

Questions to think about:How does it make me feel to realize that God is aware of and concerned about every need I have, even before I ask him?How does this awareness change my prayer?Sample Prayer:De...  Read More

Questions to think about:What do these verses tell me about God?What is one situation where I can practice thinking about God’s complete knowledge and control instead of the needs or challenges that a...  Read More

Questions to think about:Why was Jesus interested in feeding the crowd?In what situations do I need to remind myself that God already knows what he’s going to do?Am I ever tempted to look at my resour...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this show me about God’s priorities?Who is God calling me to reach?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, forgive me for the times I have acted like I was above someone else. Th...  Read More

Questions to think about:If God gave me exactly what I believe he will give me, would I be satisfied?What am I facing that I feel is too big to believe God about?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, you are so ...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this passage tell me about God? How does it make me feel?How do I know that I am not merely part of the right group, but have actually accepted God’s invitation?If y...  Read More

Questions to think about:What type of faith does God desire? What other scriptures help me understand this?How does God feel about my faith?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, I know that you can do anything a...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse show me about Jesus and his authority?How do I view my worthiness in relationship to Jesus?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, you are all-powerful, and you can ch...  Read More

Questions to think about:Does it change my perspective about prayer when I read that God is just waiting to answer me?Is there something God is waiting on me to pray about?Sample prayer:Dear Father, i...  Read More

Questions to think about:Where do my understanding and my trust in God conflict? When they conflict, do I usually choose trust in God, or my own understanding?Am I willing to submit to God, even when ...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse show me about God?What situations am I facing that I need this level of trust?Sample prayer:Dear Father, please help me to trust you like the three Hebrew...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does God want to do in my life? What is he waiting on me to ask?Am I depending on anything instead of him?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you so much for all your plans ...  Read More

Questions to think about:What prayers am I not praying because I’m afraid God doesn’t really want to help?Do I trust that God’s heart is always good?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you for sending Je...  Read More

Questions to think about:Am I trusting Jesus with the situations that bother me?What experiences with God have helped me to believe him?Am I ready to share those testimonies with others?Sample Prayer:...  Read More

Questions to think about:Do I ever try to please people more than I try to please God?How can I make sure I am pleasing God first?How will I handle it when peoples’ desires are different from God’s de...  Read More

Questions to think about:Is my service to God outward only, or do I also draw near him with my whole heart?How can I tell the difference?If I’m unsure, where will I go to find the answers?Sample Praye...  Read More

Questions to think about:What motivates me to do the right thing?Whose opinion matters most to me?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, you are the only one who matters. Help me not to worry about other people’s...  Read More

Questions to think about:What service has God called me to that I feel inadequate for?Do I still serve faithfully, or do I hold back?How does it change my feelings to realize that God knows exactly wh...  Read More

Questions to think about:Am I able to share what God has done for me in a way that is not combative?Are my words usually pleasant and full of grace, or could I work on this?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, ...  Read More

Questions to think about:Am I diligently studying scripture to define what I believe about Jesus?When I study, do I have an open heart to what God is showing me?Is there anything I have read in script...  Read More

Questions to think about:If I were to list the major changes Jesus has made in me, what would they be?Am I ready to summarize one or more way Jesus has impacted my life whenever an opportunity arises?...  Read More

Questions to think about:When I realize that my testimony originated with Jesus, how does that change my perspective about what my testimony is or how to share it?Am I sharing what he has entrusted me...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse show about spiritual warfare?What questions do I have?Are there areas which I see I need to better prepare for the spiritual battle I’m in? What are they?...  Read More

Questions to think about:What boundaries or obstacles did Jesus conquer to come to earth as our Savior?What hindrances do I feel threatening my walk with him?How does this verse change my perspective ...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse teach me about the kind of relationship I can have with God?In what ways am I accepting or rejecting that relationship?Am I following the Spirit’s leading...  Read More

Questions to think about:When I think about God defending me with vengeance, how does it make me feel?How does it make me think differently about struggles I’m facing?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, it’s s...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse teach me?What does it show me about God?How am I responding?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you for all you have taught me. Thank you that you prepare my...  Read More

Questions to think about:What fears am I struggling with, or what situations bring out a fearful reaction in me?How can I change my mindset to focus on the good news that outweighs my fears?Sample Pra...  Read More