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In this powerful message, Pastor Zach Maddox asks who are we in Christ? Our prayer is that this message encourages you to regularly pray and use your spiritual gifts as a follower of Jesus.

Notes:

Theme: Who are we in Christ?

Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to regularly pray and use your spiritual gifts as a follower of Jesus.

Text: Ephesians 3:14-4:16 (ESV)

1. We are heard.
2. Prayer is personal.
3. God always answers our prayers.
4. Prayer is often about changing us.
5. We must pray that God’s will is done on earth.
6. Prayer keeps us from grumbling and gossiping.
7. Prayer is relational.
8. Prayer is asking.
9. Prayer is expecting.
10. Prayer is God glorifying.
11. We are gifted.
    1. Ephesians 4:7-12
    2. Natural gifts, Spiritual gifts, and Supernatural gifts
    3. https://assessments.giftpassionstory.com/register
    4. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (ESV)
    5. https://connectionpointchurch.org/holyspirit
    6. https://connectionpointchurch.org/serve

Conclusion: In Christ, we are heard and gifted.

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Discussion Questions:

Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.

• What did you do for Thanksgiving?

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

• Why can prayer be a difficult spiritual discipline to maintain?

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

• What corporate prayer time are you most inclined to attend?
• What is the most God-glorifying path for your life right now? What’s keeping you from journeying that path with Jesus?
• What spiritual gifts do you have? Where are you using them?
• When has God used you in supernatural gifts?
• What questions do you have about Holy Spirit baptism?