When he approached Jerusalem, Jesus saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If you had known in this day, even you, the things which make for peace! But now they have been hidden from your eyes” (Luke 19:41-42 NASB).
In Matthew 5:14, Jesus taught that His followers will be “the light of the world” and that “a city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Pray that the life and light of Jesus will shine through the lives of Christians in our city and that many will see Him and be saved.
When he approached Jerusalem, Jesus saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If you had known in this day, even you, the things which make for peace! But now they have been hidden from your eyes” (Luke 19:41-42 NASB).
Pray that churches in our city will demonstrate genuine repentance in response to personal and corporate sin. Pray that submission to the lordship of Christ will become the norm.
As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. For you felt a godly grief, so that you suffered no loss through us. For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.(2 Corinthians 7:9-10).
When he approached Jerusalem, Jesus saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If you had known in this day, even you, the things which make for peace! But now they have been hidden from your eyes” (Luke 19:41-42 NASB).
Pray that Christians in our city will be filled with a desire to know and meditate on God’s Word.
I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.(Psalm 119:15-16).
When he approached Jerusalem, Jesus saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If you had known in this day, even you, the things which make for peace! But now they have been hidden from your eyes” (Luke 19:41-42 NASB).
Pray that the followers of Jesus in our city will see sin like God sees it and will refuse to accept any type of moral stance (both personal and corporate or systemic) that is contrary to the clear teachings of God’s Word.
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.(2 Timothy 3:16-17).
When he approached Jerusalem, Jesus saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If you had known in this day, even you, the things which make for peace! But now they have been hidden from your eyes” (Luke 19:41-42 NASB).
Pray that every follower of Jesus in all of the churches in our city will acknowledge the importance of knowing and applying God’s Word in their daily lives.
How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. (Psalm 119:9-11).
When he approached Jerusalem, Jesus saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If you had known in this day, even you, the things which make for peace! But now they have been hidden from your eyes” (Luke 19:41-42 NASB).
In many churches and communities, the fear of what others think is a major influence in the decisions being made. Pray that in our city, Christians will have a healthy, biblical fear of God and will continually seek His heart regarding direction and decisions
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;fools despise wisdom and instruction.(Proverbs 1:7)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. (Proverbs 9:10)
Pray that followers of Jesus in Orillia and area will leave behind attitudes of self-sufficiency and will acknowledge their tremendously desperate need for God
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing (John 15:5).
As followers of Jesus, we are called to be and live differently in this world.
As followers of Jesus, we are called to live lives that are empowered by God’s Spirit and so show what the Jesus life is like.
We encourage you to take a few moments as you prepare to watch the video
settle in, be still,
take 2 or 3 deep breaths… in and out breathe,
invite the Lord to make himself present with you as you watch – he is with you – it’s just that often we are not aware that he is,
prepare your heart to listen and receive.
Read Philippians 4 as you enter into our time together.
teaching
Here is the service for Sunday 21 March.
Ray & Brenda are leading us in worship today.
Pastor Mike’s message is from Philippians 4:10-13 – Contentment
The study notes and all the other messages in this series can be found on our sermon page.
In order to help us connect and to help lead us into Lent and toward Easter,
we will be offering a short connecting time on Wednesday’s @ 1:30pm and 6:45pm.
You can find all the details here.
In this new way of being the church, we don’t practice giving by placing our offering in a basket as it is passed. OCCers are generous people. Thank you for your gifts.
Some of you give when you attend a service (there is an offering box)
Many nations depend on their political power, military strength, financial might, technological resources, medical advancements, and educational institutions to solve difficulties. Pray that we as a people will put our trust in God alone as our deliverer.
“This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty. (Zechariah 4:6).
All over Orillia and area, followers of Jesus are being challenged with circumstances that are testing their faith in God and the promises of His Word. Pray that their faith in God’s ability to do what He has said He will do on their behalf will rise
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (Hebrews 11:6).
