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A Year of Moving Mountains: The First Step
January 12, 2025 / Dr. Clayton ChisumThe First Step
A Year of Moving Mountains
January 12, 2025
Dr. Clayton Chisum
Matthew 17:19-20 NLT
Matthew 17:14-15 NLT
The first step is .
The of the boy’s father
Matthew 17:15-16 NLT
Matthew 17:15a NLT – “Lord…”
1. Confidently the Mountain Mover
Matthew 17:15b NLT – “…have mercy on my son…”
2. Be , yet
Matthew 17:15c-16 NLT – “…He has seizures and suffers terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. So I brought him to your disciples, but they couldn’t heal him.”
3. Give God the and the
You will never get an answer to .
Matthew 7:7-8 NLT
Discussion Questions:
- Why do you think prayer is often viewed as a last resort rather than a first response?
- Can you share a personal example where faith led to a change in your situation?
- What can we learn from the father’s simple yet bold prayer for his son? How can you apply this approach to your own prayer life?
- The sermon emphasizes giving God the “raw and real.” What does this mean for you personally? Have you ever felt hesitant to share your true feelings or struggles with God?
- Reflect on James 4:2 — “You don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it.” How does this challenge your views on prayer and asking for help? Do you find it difficult to ask God for what you want or need?
- How can our church become known as “A PRAYING PEOPLE”?
- What commitments can you make this week to prioritize prayer in your daily life? How can you hold each other accountable in your group?
- The sermon mentions that God will answer prayers in His way. How do you handle situations where the answer to your prayer isn’t what you expected?
- Share experiences or testimonies of prayers you’ve witnessed being answered in your life or the lives of others. How can these stories encourage others in their faith journey?