October 15, 2017

Be a Difference Maker. Visit the Welcome Center at either end

of the lobby today for more information.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray continually Pray for: KORE Foundation Haiti as they provide sustainable solutions to extreme poverty for the people of Haiti by utilizing a “business as ministry” model.

Pray for: New Hope Baptist Church and their pastor Broderick Combs.

Sundays Merge Middle 10:15a (The Link) Sundays Merge High 5:30-7:00p (The Link)

Wednesdays The Well 6:00p Thursdays Kudzu 6:30p (Campus Church)

TODAY Discover Northridge 12:30p (Room 301)

10/22 Growth Track: Make A Difference 10:15a (Room 301)

10/27 Young at Heart: Jaemor Farm 9:00a-3:00p 10/28 Man2Man Connect 8:30a

More info at northridge.online

The Right Tool

Joshua 10:12-14, Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 3:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

You can’t do it without .

Joshua combined the right with the right .

Prayer allowed Joshua to accomplish an . task.

God gives us the same promise He gave to Joshua. We are not !

Prayer releases God’s in our lives.

“For we are in God’s service...” 1 Corinthians 3:9

“Pray ” 1 Thessalonians 5:17

If we are going to be successful in doing what God has called us to do in this world, it is going to require bold, . prayers from action oriented believers who want to see God move in a big way.

MONDAY - Pray All Day Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 What does it mean to pray continually? What are some things you can pray for throughout the day? Pray: That God would help prayer become a reflex throughout the day. TUESDAY - Ground Shaking Read: Acts 4:31 What happened when the people prayed? Do you ever think of your prayer having this kind of power? Why or why not? Pray: That God would shake the ground of this community. WEDNESDAY - Ask, Seek, Knock Read: Luke 11:5-13 What does Jesus want us to do? How is God like a good father? Pray: That God would help you make a difference today. THURSDAY - My Help Read: Psalm 121:1-2 What do you need help with today? Why does this passage say we can trust God? Pray: That you would rely on God more and more every day. FRIDAY - Fire From Heaven Read: 1 Kings 18:36-39 What was the goal of Elijah’s prayer? In what ways could you make God's presence known today? Pray: That God would make His presence known through you in this community. SATURDAY: Prep for Sunday Read: Mark 1:17-18 Pray: Lord, prepare me for tomorrow’s message.

What did you find challenging, helpful, or troubling about Sunday's message? When nobody is around, do you eat your dessert first? Be honest! Why do you think God responded to Joshua's bold request like He did? What obstacles stand in the way of us living to make Christ known? Adam said that a lot of people play it safe with their prayers. Is that true? Why or why not? What does it mean to be a "co-worker" with God? How does this make you feel? What does it look like to pray continually? What does it look like to pray boldly?