9:30 AM - Traditional Service

11:15 AM - Praise Service

Summary:

In Pastor Vicki Harrison’s sermon titled “Prayer, The Weapon of Choice,” she emphasized the importance of prayer in the context of spiritual warfare. The sermon was part of a series on spiritual warfare, and Pastor Vicki encouraged the congregation to be vigilant in their spiritual battles. Here is a summary of the key points:

Introduction: The sermon was part of a spiritual warfare series, highlighting the ongoing nature of the battle. The congregation was encouraged to take notes as the material was challenging.
Spiritual Warfare Defined: Pastor Vicki defined spiritual warfare as the ongoing battle between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness. She emphasized that every believer was part of this war, and the enemy’s goal was to keep God’s people passive and ineffective.
Acknowledging the Spiritual War: While acknowledging the difficulty some may have in accepting the reality of spiritual warfare, Pastor Vicki stressed that the Bible consistently discussed this battle from Genesis to Revelation.
The Armor of God: Reference was made to Ephesians chapter six, where the Apostle Paul discussed the armor of God. Pastor Roberto previously preached on this topic, emphasizing the importance of wearing the full armor provided by God.
Prayer in Spiritual Warfare: Pastor Vicki underscored the significance of prayer as a crucial aspect of spiritual warfare. She mentioned that prayer was not just a supplement but a strategy, a war plan. The congregation was encouraged to pray continually, maintaining an awareness of God’s presence throughout their daily lives.
Intercessory Prayer: Paul’s request for intercessory prayer in Ephesians 6:18–20 was highlighted. Pastor Vicki emphasized that if even Paul sought the prayers of others, believers should also engage in intercessory prayer for one another.
Praying in the Spirit: Pastor Vicki explained the concept of praying in the spirit, referring to spirit-directed prayers empowered by the Holy Spirit. This involved seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit in prayer.
Varied Types of Prayer: Congregation members were encouraged to diversify their prayers. Different prayer methods, such as the PAUSE acronym (Pause, Adoration, Asking, Yielding), praying scripture, and the Canopy Prayer for spiritual warfare, were suggested.
Call to Action: The sermon concluded with a call to action. The congregation was invited to engage in a unique prayer activity by walking around the campus and praying the Canopy Prayer over different areas to push back the powers of darkness.
Closing Prayer: Pastor Vicki closed the sermon with a prayer, expressing gratitude for God’s call and stating the congregation’s readiness to engage in spiritual warfare through prayer.

The congregation was encouraged to actively participate in the concluding prayer activity, demonstrating their commitment to the spiritual battle through bold and expectant prayers.

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