White River Christian Church
Sermon notes for weekend worship service May 31, 2020
Daniel 9:1-23 MSG
Daniel gives us a step by step account of how to enter God’s throne room and be heard!
Daniel’s 1st Step:
His Prep
Daniel 9:2-5 NLT
George Mueller said that “for years he tried to pray without starting in the Bible in the morning. And inevitably his mind wandered. Then he started with the Book, and turned the Bible into prayer as he read, and for 40 years he was able to day focused and powerful in prayer.”
Jeremiah 25:8-11 NLT
Daniel’s 2nd Step:
His Posture
“Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe.”
Hebrews 12:28-29
As Daniel entered God’s throne room he did so with…
~ Humility
~ Total Honesty
Daniel’s Prayer (A.C.T.S.)
A = Adoration
C = Confession
Daniel’s Prayer (A.C.T.S.)
A = Adoration
Daniel’s Prayer (A.C.T.S.)
A = Adoration
C = Confession
T = Thanksgiving
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Daniel’s Prayer (A.C.T.S.)
A = Adoration
C = Confession
T = Thanksgiving
S = Supplication
Prayer Challenge: Spend 10 Minutes a Day Praying for these 10 Issues
General Health & Well Being
Eradication of the COVID-19 virus
Mercy & wisdom for our government leaders
A vaccine
The 36+million who have lost their jobs
Your family, friends, and neighbors
God’s Kingdom Advances
The church to be “good neighbors”
Christ to be glorified in every missional outreach
WRCC Elders to lead courageously
WRCC leadership and congregation are energized to creatively share the GOSPEL
The growing mental health issues in our culture