Sermons in “Contend”
Contend 8 – Contending in prayer for peace
We are continuing our new series, Contend. Charlie starts by asking what peace looks like and feels like for us, and later suggests pathways to God’s peace.
2 Kings 6:15-23 (NLT)
Contend 7 – Praying in front of Giants
We are continuing our new series, Contend. Ronan uses the David and Goliath account to challenge us to reflect on how God has worked in our lives and to know that God is with us and for us.
1 Samuel 17 (NLT)
Contend 6 – Praying with Open Eyes
We are continuing our new series, Contend. Charlie talks about prayer changing the atmosphere around us and the tools we can use to help us see with the eyes of our heart whatever we are facing.
2 Kings 6:8-17 (NLT)
Contend 5 – Praying with Hope
We are continuing our new series, Contend. Nick reminds us that praying with hope is not just wishful thinking. We can bring our doubts and struggles to Jesus. We also know we have a helper, the Holy Spirit.
Lamentations 3:19-24 (NLT)
Contend 4 – Praying with Vision
We are continuing our new series, Contend. Mel talks about us praying and seeking God with an open mind, and shares her news. We may be aware of God nudging us in a different direction to that we had anticipated.
Acts 10:1-5, 9-16, 19-23, 28-35, 44-48 (NLT)
Contend 3 – Praying with Authority
We are continuing our new series, Contend. Charlie talks about how we should pray with authority, as we are in a relationship with the triune God.
Romans 8:22-27 (NLT)
Contend 2 – Wrestling in prayer
We are continuing our new series, Contend. Mel talks about how Jesus encourages us to participate in prayer. Mel then shares an aspect of her personal journey, which required a lot of wrestling in prayer with God, and the place that has led her to today.
Genesis 32:22-31, Luke 18:1-8 (NLT)
Contend 1 – Standing in the gap
We begin our new series, Contend. Our guest speaker, Lucy, from Rush, applies this parable to encourage us to contend in prayer, being confident in whom we are praying to and what we are requesting.
Isaiah 62:6–7, Luke 11:5–10 (NLT)