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What is Prayer and Fasting? (feat. Timothy Ateek)
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In this episode, hosts Oren Martin and Caitlin Van Wagoner kick off season 2 with a special episode about prayer and fasting with Watermark’s Lead Pastor of Vision and Preaching and returning guest, Timothy “TA” Ateek.
Chapter 1: 00:00-02:39
Introduction
- Sermon Series: A Praying Church
- 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting
- Vision Sunday: Ten Markers for Watermark Community Church
Chapter 2: 02:39- 05:05
Why do we want our church family to enjoy prayer and fasting?
Scripture Mentioned: Psalm 34:8, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 37:4
Chapter 3: 05:05-08:18
Why do we find it hard to enjoy God?
- Michael Reeves, Enjoy Your Prayer Life
- David Mathis, Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus Through the Spiritual Disciplines
- J.I. Packer, Knowing God
- “If you want to know how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child” – J.I. Packer
- “The life of Christianity consists in possessive pronouns” – Martin Luther
Scripture Mentioned: 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 6:9-13
Chapter 4: 08:18-10:52
What does it mean that “prayer is the chief exercise of faith”?
- “Prayerlessness is practical atheism” – Michael Reeves
Scripture Mentioned: Romans 10:17
Chapter 5: 10:52-14:56
What do you do when prayer feels burdensome rather than enjoyment?
Scripture Mentioned: Matthew 26:36-46, 6:9-13, John 1:14, 10:10
Chapter 6: 14:56-18:53
If God is sovereign, why do we need to pray?
Chapter 7: 18:53-26:18
How do you deal with unanswered prayer?
- “The best preparation for suffering is good theology” – Tom Schreiner
- “Don’t listen to yourself, talk to yourself” – Martin Lloyd Jones
Scripture Mentioned: John 6:68, Psalm 24:1, Luke 22:42, Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 42, 43
Chapter 8: 26:18-32:58
Is there something special about corporate prayer?
Scripture Mentioned: Acts 12, 4:31, Matthew 18:20, James 5:16
Chapter 9: 32:58-35:03
What is the connection between prayer and fasting?
Scripture Mentioned: Philippians 3:10, Matthew 4:4
Chapter 10: 35:03-38:38
How have you grown in prayer and fasting?
Chapter 11: 38:38-40:56
Why should Watermark members jump in with prayer and fasting?
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