Description

In this New Years message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares important principles in prayer. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to spend time with God in prayer.

Notes:

Theme: How do we pray?

Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to spend time with God in prayer.

Text: Matthew 18:1-4 (ESV)

1. To pray, we must become like a child.
   1. Matthew 11:28 (NLT)
   2. John 1:46-7 (NLT)
2. To pray, we must learn to talk with our heavenly Father.
3. To pray, we must spend time with our heavenly Father.
   1. Luke 5:16 (ESV)
   2. John 5:19 (NLT)
   3. John 8:28 (NLT)

Conclusion: To pray, we must become like little children who spend time with and talk with our heavenly Father.

In response to this message I will…

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Discussion Questions:

Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.

• What did you do for New Year’s Eve?

Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.

• What are some New Year’s resolutions you have made?

Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.

• What are some hurdles you have faced when trying to pray?
• When and where do you have a concentrated time for prayer?
• What can we pray with you about this week?