Lakeview Christian Center

Praying For Alpha

Alpha begins this Tuesday night at 6:30p and will run for ten weeks.

For Those Attending…

“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Cor. 4:6)

-That God will give us an increased attendance in the weeks to come
-Visitors to feel welcome and comfortable
-Spirit accompanying the presentation of the truth—brining clarity, persuasion, and power
-Spirit shining in their hearts so they see God’s glory in the face of Christ

For Those Serving…

“The LORD bless you and keep you; 25the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace” (Numbers 6:24)

-Amplified joy in serving
-Blessing of God for their sacrifice
-Greeters and servers gifted with warm and hospitable hearts
-Table facilitators equipped with wisdom and supernatural insight
-Alpha Kids workers to communicate the Gospel in word & action

Awakening Prayers for Awakening

“Revival is a season in the life of the church when God causes the normal ministry of the gospel to surge forward with extraordinary spiritual power… Revival is seasonal, not perennial. God causes it; we do not. It is the normal ministry of the gospel, not something eccentric or even different from what the church is always charged to do. What sets revival apart is simply that our usual efforts greatly accelerate in their spiritual effects.” –Ray Ortlund

Personal & Corporate Revival

-Softened hearts ready to receive the Word
-Fresh vigor and empowerment in the battle against sin
-Awakening of boldness in personal witness
-Experience of the presence of the Spirit in daily living
-Church community characterized by self-sacrifice & service
-Gospel central in the life and ministry of the church

Revival in the City

-Influx of visitors for our Sunday gatherings
-Gospel to shine through us into the Lakeview community and beyond
-God to bless this city with the gift of repentance
-Nominal Christianity & dead religion replaced with vibrancy & Gospel truth

Praying the Church Covenant

A Faithful, Persevering, & Committed church

-Grace to walk out our commitments consistently & continually
-Faith in God’s promise to bring his work to completion
-Spirit-empowered motivation to get back up when we fall
“The righteous one falls seven times, and rises again” (Prov. 24:16)

Committed to Christ’s Truth & Christ’s Church

-Our lives to testify that Scripture is our highest authority
-Growth in a Biblical understanding of salvation and an ever-increasing
amazement of the cross
-Biblical value of the corporate gathering & functional membership
…Coming with a posture to receive & serve
…Avoiding obstacles that prevent consistent attendance
-Commitment to follow & lead with Christ-like humility

Committed to Christ’s Economy

-Grace to “make personal & corporate prayer a priority” and to “avoid its neglect or decline”
-Burden for strengthening the church through intercession
-Supporting Christ’s mission through our finances
-Spirit-leading as we consider additional sacrificial giving
“Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. …And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4.17, 19).

Praying with Ephesians

The Infectious Gospel

“of this gospel I was made a minister…” (Eph. 3:7)

-Daily “surveying the wondrous cross” and exulting in
God’s plan of redemption (1:3-14)
-The truth and experience of the Gospel to transform:
…Unity in the church, God’s temple and dwelling (2:11-22; 4:1-6)
…Our understanding of “race” and our posture to ethnic groups (3:1-6)
…Roles and gifting in the body (4:11-16)
…New life and growth in holiness and wisdom (4:17-5:21)
…The relationship between wives and husbands (5:22-33)
…Childrearing and children’s response to parents (6:1-4)
…Work ethic and submission to employees (6:5-9)

The Battle of God

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood…” (Eph. 6:12)

-Biblically informed about our enemy (6:12)
-Practice of putting on the “armor of God” (6:11)
…Students of truth and lovers of righteousness (6:14)
…Ready with the Gospel (6:15) and guarded in faith (6:16)
…Looking to God who saves and speaks (6:17)
…Armed with prayer (6:18-19) in the Spirit (5:18)