Fresh Start Christian Church
Service Outline – March 28, 2021
Current Teaching Series: “Prayer is Essential”
Main Scripture: Matthew 6:5-7
“And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.
James 5:16b – The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much (NKJV).
Persistence in Prayer
Examples of the requirement of persistence in prayer
- Jesus’ teaching on prayer – Luke 11:1-10
- “So I say to you, ask and keep on asking, and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking, and you will find; knock and keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who [h]keeps on asking [persistently], receives; and he who keeps on seeking [persistently], finds; and to him who keeps on knocking [persistently], the door will be opened. (AMP)
- Parable of the persistent widow: Luke 18:1-8
Passion and having the Right Motive in Prayer
- Our prayers should be passionate and heartfelt. We should mean what we say and it should be from our hearts.
- We also must have the right motive in our prayers (James 4:3). The aim of our prayers should be to bring glory to God.
Examples of the requirement of persistence in prayer
- Hannah – 1 Samuel 1:1-20
- Hezekiah – Isaiah 38:1-6
Announcements
Resurrection Sunday, April 4, 2021 services will transition to Facebook Live with a virtual fellowship via Zoom after service.
FSCC App: easytithe.ministryone.com/landing/rRgG
Scripture Guide to the Events of Holy Week: Scripture Guide to the Events of the Holy Week
Youth & Young Adult Ministry: Evening Prayer, Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Financial Peace University: Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Meeting link and assignments will be sent via email weekly.
Griffin Toastmasters is held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please email freshstartccga@gmail.com if you would like to attend. The next meeting is April 13, 2021.
New Member Class: Sunday, April 4, 2021, 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Monthly Corporate Prayer: Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Prayer link will be sent via email monthly.
Upcoming Events
Group Book Reading & Review: Pathways by Tony Evans Thursday, April 29, 2021 through June 3, 2021 from 7-8:30 pm EST.
There is no cost to participate in the small group study. Your materials will be mailed to you. If you are interested in joining the small group study and/or would like to invite a friend or family member to the small group, please complete the Pathways small group form.
Pathways Small Group Form: https://forms.gle/LxJZqxiV9d9nX5G7A
Youth & Young Adult Group Book Reading & Review: Elijah by Priscilla Shirer Sunday, April 25, 2021 through June 6, 2021 from 6:30-8:00 pm EST.
There is no cost to participate in the small group study. Your materials will be mailed to you. If you are interested in joining the small group study and/or would like to invite a friend or family member to the small group, please complete the Elijah small group form.
Elijah Small Group Form: https://forms.gle/GGdqfFpoY3Vh6Bwy5
Virtual Summer Music Camp: Music, dance and arts & crafts, Ages: 5-18 , June 14, 2021 through June 18, 2021. Performance June 20, 2021. Save the date!