1bC shelton [audio]

“Guilt-Free Praying”

(Colossians 1:9-14)

How Can You Pray for Me?

1. Pray for Knowledge of God’s Will—1:9

Ø     What we can know for sure—Example: 1 Thess. 4:2

Ø     What requires counsel and prayer—Examples:

Why is it important to understand God’s will?

2. Knowledge of God’s Will Leads to Fruitfulness in Ministry—1:10

Ø     Two types of fruit we can present to God—Gal. 5:22; 2 Cor. 5:20

1. A character trait I will work on this year is ________________

2. A person I want to influence for Jesus is _________________

3. Knowledge of God’s Will Leads to Power for Living—1:11-14

Ø     Three forms this power takes:

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2.

3.

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Pastor Gary A. Schwarz

Shelton First Baptist Church

January 18, 2009