Sermon Notes 1/12 – 1 John

                             1 JOHN 5:14-15

3 Main Meanings of the word KNOW

1. to gain knowledge/learning/studying

2. to experience/sense/ feel/recognize

3. To absolutely positively know

-We can absolutely positively with confidence know that God loves you – Romans 8:35-39/1 John 4:19/1 John 2:21 & 1 John 4:16

FIRST PRAYER PRINCIPLE – PRAY – James 4:2

*******Asking includes access – Eph 2:18 – an open door policy

                                                – Heb 4:14-16  – hold fast on to Jesus

1 John 5:14-15

-confidence – means fearless confidence and courage/freedom to speak boldly

-our confidence is only in Jesus Christ

-our prayers bring us directly to the Lord

PRAYER PRINCIPLE #2 – BOTHER THE LORD

*******Disappointed by delay – never walk away*******

PRAYER PRINCIPLE #3 – PRAYER MOVES THE LORD

—–Disturb the Lord and He will cause divine disturbances here on earth

PRAYER PRINCIPLE #5 – ASK BIG – Ephesians 3:20

—–when we disturb the Lord – ASK BIG

—–when we pray big we have to MAKE WAR ON THE FLOOR – pray according to the will of God

PRAYER PRINCIPLE #5 – YOU HAVE WHAT YO ARE ASKING FOR BEFORE YOU ACTUALLY HAVE  OR POSSESS IT