prayer matters

Effective Prayer
James 5:16, Mark 11:20-25

Effective prayers come from seeking to live God's way, remembering to ask, and doing so by faith without doubting that God can do what we've asked for. 

Prayer Matters

As we move into the new year, we'll begin a new series of messages called "Prayer Matters" because prayer really does matter a great deal. Also, with this series, we will take up different important matters concerning prayer.  Prayer is one of the most foundational pieces of a spiritual life, and yet so many people, even long-time believers, often seem to struggle with it. This series is meant to help dig deeply into the core elements of prayer, like what prayer is, why we should pray, and how to pray effectively.  Each message will move from the basics to deeper places, providing useful insights from scripture for those who are new to prayer, as well as those with developed prayer lives.

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

"How Should We Pray?"

Mathew 6:5-14, Ephesians 6:18, 1 John 5:14-15 

We should pray, seeking an honest and intimate connection with God and using the Lord's prayer as a guide.  We should also pray all kinds of prayers constantly and with confidence.

Prayer Matters

 As we move into the new year, we'll begin a new series of messages called "Prayer Matters" because prayer really does matter a great deal. Also, with this series, we will take up different important matters concerning prayer.  Prayer is one of the most foundational pieces of a spiritual life, and yet so many people, even long-time believers, often seem to struggle with it. This series is meant to help dig deeply into the core elements of prayer, like what prayer is, why we should pray, and how to pray effectively.  Each message will move from the basics to deeper places, providing useful insights from scripture for those who are new to prayer, as well as those with developed prayer lives.

Video Clip
Prayer - According to Michael Jr.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkqDpMUu6Yg&t=12s
As we discussed the importance of prayer, sometimes we just don't know how to approach and amazing God in prayer.  Michael Jr. (as part of the "Thou Shalt Laugh 4" crew) enlightens us with his hilarious experience with prayer for the first time.  (Shown at WNL on 2/17/10)

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Does God Really Listen and Answer Prayer? 
Psalm 139:1-4, Jeremiah 33:3, Proverbs 28:9, James 4:3, Mark 11:24, 1 John 5:14

God hears everything, including our prayers. God does answer our prayers.  When people ask faithfully, God frequently grants their prayers, more often than we may realize.  However, God does not always give us what we pray for, and the scripture outlines some good reasons why.

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Prayer Matters

 As we move into the new year, we'll begin a new series of messages called "Prayer Matters" because prayer really does matter a great deal. Also, with this series, we will take up different important matters concerning prayer.  Prayer is one of the most foundational pieces of a spiritual life, and yet so many people, even long-time believers, often seem to struggle with it. This series is meant to help dig deeply into the core elements of prayer, like what prayer is, why we should pray, and how to pray effectively.  Each message will move from the basics to deeper places, providing useful insights from scripture for those who are new to prayer, as well as those with developed prayer lives.

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

"Why Should We Pray?"
 
Colossians 4:2, Matthew 6:5-7, James 5:16, Mark 14:36, Matthew 6:6

We should pray for a number of reasons: we are called to pray in scripture because prayer is powerful, but most importantly, we should pray in order to grow a deep and intimate relationship with God. 
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Prayer Matters

As we move into the new year, we'll begin a new series of messages called "Prayer Matters" because prayer really does matter a great deal. Also, with this series, we will take up different important matters concerning prayer.  Prayer is one of the most foundational pieces of a spiritual life, and yet so many people, even long-time believers, often seem to struggle with it. This series is meant to help dig deeply into the core elements of prayer, like what prayer is, why we should pray, and how to pray effectively.  Each message will move from the basics to deeper places, providing useful insights from scripture for those who are new to prayer, as well as those with developed prayer lives.

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

"What is Prayer?"
John 17:1-2, 11: 20-21, Matthew 14:23, Matthew 6:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Prayer is communication and communion with God, which is central to the Christian life.

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Prayer Matters

As we move into the new year, we'll begin a new series of messages called "Prayer Matters" because prayer really does matter a great deal. Also, with this series, we will take up different important matters concerning prayer.  Prayer is one of the most foundational pieces of a spiritual life, and yet so many people, even long-time believers, often seem to struggle with it. This series is meant to help dig deeply into the core elements of prayer, like what prayer is, why we should pray, and how to pray effectively.  Each message will move from the basics to deeper places, providing useful insights from scripture for those who are new to prayer, as well as those with developed prayer lives.

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190