1. God has commanded us to pray.
2 Chronicles 7:14, James 5:13, Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17
How crazy is it that we need to be commanded to commune with the living God? Yet because God knows how prone we are to wander, He calls us to pray as an act of obedience.

2. Prayer is one of the greatest privileges given to the children of God.
Ephesians 2:18, Hebrews 10:19-22, Matthew 27:51
In the Old Testament, only one man could come before the God of the Universe once a year. Because of what Christ has done and because the veil has been torn, we have direct access to our Heavenly Father. What a glorious gift!

3. Apart from God we can do nothing.
John 15:5, Isaiah 40:31, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalms 20:7
It is so easy in our culture of abundance to think that we don’t need God – that we can purchase or achieve everything we want through our gifts and talents. However, the Bible is clear that we cannot do anything apart from God’s sovereign blessing.

4. With God we can do all things.
Mark 11:24, 1 John 5:14-15, Psalms 102:17
Although we can do nothing on our own, in Christ all things are possible. We should have great confidence that if we pray, God will hear us and answer our prayers!

1. With eyes toward the coming kingdom.
Revelation 21:1-5
The Bible gives us a picture of the renewal that Christ will bring when He returns. So, knowing that God’s word is true, we pray with that glorious end in mind, when all things will be made new, and God’s glory will fill the earth like the water covers the sea.

2. Alone and in community.
One of the greatest blessings of prayer is that we can do it anytime and anywhere. Our heavenly Father even encourages us to cry out to Him without ceasing (1 Thes 5:17). Yet, there is much to be gained by praying with one another. Jesus declares that He is uniquely present when two or more are gathered in His name (Matt 18:19-20).

We’d like to encourage each of you to set aside a few times this week to pray with one another–whether in your family, with your City Group, or simply alongside some brothers or sisters that you’ve gotten to know here at the church.

Jenna, Senja, Isabella, Zoe, Mave, Patrick, Sam, Eli, Braden, Paige, David, Sonia to surrender their lives to the Lord & accept Jesus as their savior.
Submitted 07.13.25 by Katherine Morgan T.

Finding my next professional role and clarity on where I should move. Depression in underemployment.
Submitted 07.13.25 by Vanessa R.W.

Trusting in the Lord through the job search process and season of change.
Submitted 07.13.25 by Mirabelle

First semester of law school, moving to Raleigh, finding community, dating, Angela (sister) coming back from YL camp.
Submitted 07.13.25 by Mikhail H.

I would love to see my sister, but my aunt won't let me so I hope I see her one day.
Submitted 07.09.25 by Mary E.

Settling into Durham, making friends
Submitted 07.06.25 by Annie M.

People in the hospital, people that are poor.
Submitted 07.06.25 by Cora P.

Having a cardio ablation procedure July 11th. Prayer for an end to Afib.
Submitted 07.06.25 by Bobby P.

Moving to Fayetteville for my new job! Pray for Christian community there and a smooth transition and that I wouldn't be lonely. Both prayer and connections in Fayetteville are appreciated. Thank you!
Submitted 06.29.25 by Tim Y.

Praise for successfully defending my dissertation, and prayer as I transition to teaching in Iowa!
Submitted 06.29.25 by Kaylie P.

Son Nathan home for month -- from Pakistan. God would use this time for drawing him. Hounds of heaven would pursue him and his brothers.
Submitted 06.29.25 by Linda W.

Focus and patience with people.
Submitted 06.29.25 Anonymously

I ask that you pray for the Williams family. My wife is being Induced this Thursday. I ask for prayers for the health and strength of the lord to cover her, Yaneli, as we welcome our new daughter, Ivanna.
Submitted 06.22.25 by the Johnathan W.

Prayer for reality.
Submitted 06.15.25 by the Kednesha P.

Safe travels for my family this week as my parents and younger sister tour colleges.
Submitted 06.15.25 by the Laura H.

Praise for the peaceful passing of Dick Kent. Prayers as we help our kids navigate the visitation/funeral/burial. And praise for the outpouring of support from the church and our friends outside of CC.
Submitted 06.15.25 by the Kents