P.R.A.Y. in Battle | Dan Deeble | P.R.A.Y.

Teaching Notes

PAUSE

REJOICE

ASK

YIELD

There is no greater love. 

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 

John 15:13

“Life” - Greek: ψυχή (psychē): inner self, heart, mind; a psychological faculty 

 

PRAYER KILLER: Self -Absorption 

Contending is a struggle 

Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.” 

Colossians 4:12

“Wrestling” - Greek: ἀγωνίζομαι (agōnizomai): compete, fight, struggle, with intensity and effort  

 

Contending is exhausting 

May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.

2 Thessalonians 3:5

“Perseverance” - Greek: ὑπομονή (hypomonē), endurance, steadfast, patience 

It’s Jesus’ perseverance, not your own 

 

Contending is a contact sport 

“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 

Luke 22:31-32

“Prayed” - δέομαι (deomai):  plead, ask, beg, implore 

 

PRAYER HACKS: 

  1. Pray their name out loud. 

  1. Create a short “Rally Cry” 

  1. Pro-Tip: “Pin” Them On Your Phone 

THIS WEEK:  Who are you contending for? 

COMMUNION: 

Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. (Hebrews 22:26-27) 

Book Resource: How To Pray : A Simple Guide For Normal People by Pete Greig 


Going Deeper Discussion

  1. Has someone contended for you in prayer before? If so, share more if you’re willing. 

  2. What was your experience like praying all together at the same time? 

  3. Could you relate with the “Prayer Killer” this week: self-absorption? 

  4. Who are you contending for right now? 

  5. Do you believe that Jesus is contending for you right now? 


Sunday Set List

WFC Lenexa + WFC Anywhere
The Lion and The Lamb- Bethel/feat. Leeland
Believe For It- CeCe Winans
Thank You Jesus For The Blood- Charity Gayle
Who My God Is- Mitch Langley

WFC Speedway
Graves Into Gardens- Elevation Worship Feat./Brandon Lake
Available- Elevation Worship
This I Believe- Hillsong
Glorious Day- Passion City Feat./Kristian Stanfill

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