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Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands Welcome to DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH, AMSTERDAM Sunday 20 May 2018 …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands CHANGING YOUR LOT THROUGH PRAYER – Esther 3: 8 -15; 4: 15 -17; 8: 1 -8 There is NOTHING that prayer cannot accomplish! …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands KEY THOUGHT There is no negative situation that prayer cannot reverse. When it seems all hope is lost, prayer can still turn things around. The weapon of prayer, though old is still as effective and potent as ever. No problem can swallow a man who kneels before God in prayer. …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands TRIALS AND TROUBLES – Esther 3: 8 -15 q. Trials and troubles are inevitable: §They are a fact of life – Job 14: 1 §They come in different forms –Ps 34: 19 §They originate from the devil – Jn 10: 10 §They manifest through his agents – Esther 3: 5 -6; Acts 12: 1 -3 §They are necessary for growth – Gen. 49: 22 -23 §They confirm our relationship with the Lord – Ps. 34: 15 Don’t be discouraged but call on God! …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands TRAVAIL AND TENACITY – Esther 4: 15 -17 q. Travailing in prayer can turn a hopeless situation around: §Jabez & Jonah –I Chro 4: 9 -10; Jonah 1: 14 §Abraham & David-Gen 19: 29; II Sam 15: 31 §The thief on the cross – Lk 23: 39 -43 §Peter & Hannah-Matt 14: 30 -31; I Sam 1: 10 q. How? §Repent in prayer – Ps 51: 1 -5 §Have faith in God – Matt. 21: 22 §Pray earnestly (P. U. S. H) – James 5: 17 §Praise God for answered prayers-Phil 4: 6 …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands TESTIMONY & TRIUMPH – Est. 6: 11 -12 q. Testimony and triumph awaits the one who prays: §You will come out better than before the trouble – Ps 126 §You will not sink – Matt. 14: 28 -31 §The enemy will not win – Est 7: 10 §Your lot will change – Ps 126 §Testimony and triumph awaits you – Job 42: 10 Arise and change your lot through prayers! …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands TIME TO PRAY! …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)