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THE BODY OF CHRIST PRAYING TOGETHER
Adoration
Psalm 63:1-9 “O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you…”
1 Chronicles 29:11-14 “Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power…”
Psalm 146:1,2 “Praise the Lord…”
Exodus 15:2 “The Lord is my strength and my song…”
2 Samuel 22:47-50 “The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock!…”
Isaiah 12:4 “In that day you will say: Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name;…”
Isaiah 26:12 “Lord, you establish peace for us;…”
Isaiah 25:1 “O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, …”
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Confession/Repentance
Personal and Corporate Prayer (21 Days of Repentance by Raleigh Area Concerts of Prayer)
Thanksgiving
The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Php 4:5–6)
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Supplication
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. (1 Ti 2:1–2).
Walking in Freedom
Battle Plan for Overcoming Sin Admit – Identify – Replace
Admit THE STRUGGLE
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Admit your struggle to yourself and to God. Own up that there is an external issue causing problems and has become an idol in your life.
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Get an accurate picture of where you REALLY are and what you are REALLY struggling with.
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Be ruthlessly honest about your struggle with one or more trustworthy men.
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Avoid the 97% rule. Do not hold back the worst, and potentially most important, details of your struggle.
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Remove your mask with trustworthy teammates and begin moving towards God’s grace.
Renew Your Mind – James 5:16; Proverbs 28:13; Luke 15:7; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 7:10; Galatians 5:17; Ephesians 4:25; 1 John 1:8-9
Identify THE LIE
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Go below the surface and identify the lie that is seducing you. The lie that you are believing at the core of your heart.
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Remember that all idols over-promise and under-deliver. How is this idol duping you? What is it promising?
Renew Your Mind – Deuteronomy 11:16; Proverbs 4:23; Proverbs 20:4; Lamentations 3:40; Ecclesiastes 2:11; John 8:12; Ephesians 4:22; Ephesians 5:11,13
Replace WITH THE TRUTH
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Replace your idols with something that is better, something reliable that comes through…with (1) the truth of grace and forgiveness in Jesus and (2) the more satisfying promise of scripture.
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Believe with all of your heart in the grace of Jesus, that his gift of salvation makes us come alive in him.
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Totally embrace the reality that God’s grace is the most powerful thing in the universe.
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Follow Jesus’ example in the wilderness (Matthew 4) by replacing the lies that you are believing with the truth offered in God’s Word.
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Transformation (i.e., true life-change, replacing your idols) begins with the renewing of your mind. By filling your mind with the truth of God’s Word.
Renew Your Mind – Romans 12:2; Deuteronomy 8:4; Psalm 1:1-3; Psalm 18:30; Psalm 119:9-11; Psalm 119:105; Proverbs 7:1-3; John 8:31-32; Romans 8:5-6; 1 Corinthians 14:20; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5; Ephesians 4:23-24; Ephesians 6:13
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THE BODY OF CHRIST WORKING TOGETHER
CAREPOINT
The goal of CarePoint is to bring our community together – those who need a little help, with those who have enough to share. Our community is stronger when we work together and help each other. Help can take many forms. You may have a Saturday or Sunday to spare, but lack a safe place to share your food and time with those in need. You may have a facility that isn’t being used on a particular day, but lack volunteers to provide needed food. The goal of CarePoints is to coordinate the tools to bring people together – those who need the food, those who have food to share, and those who have a place to offer to provide the food to those in need.
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Community Partner Network
The Community Partner Network (CPN) represents a consortium of organizations and volunteers that have come together as a team to meet the needs of neighbors struggling with poverty and crisis.
The CPN empowers and equips the community to stand in the gap where a bridge is desperately needed to critical resources. It strategically canvases the community for vital resources and connects these resources to service providers and faith-based initiatives. Click here to learn more…
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Digging Wells
Nigeria and Honduras
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Manna Cafe
Costa Rica