Prayer is our Power

This week, we conclude our series, DNA: The Building Blocks of Who We Are. Throughout this journey, we've unpacked the cultural values that define how we pursue the mission of Jesus—the Great Commission—as a new church.

In this episode, we focus on the value that Prayer is Our Power.

Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us to make prayer our first response, not our last resort. Paul encourages us to bring every concern to God, whether it’s a crisis, daily stress, or any challenge. Yet, we often handle things on our own, feeling too busy, distracted, or unsure about prayer. As Martin Luther put it, "To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing." We’ll explore why prayer is sometimes treated as an afterthought and how we can shift to making it our first response, drawing inspiration from Hezekiah’s reliance on God in overwhelming circumstances.

Prayer is our first response, not our last resort. Everything in our life and ministry is rooted in and fueled by prayer. We believe that with God, all things are possible, so we reject small dreams and self-reliance. Nothing of eternal significance happens apart from prayer. We rely on God’s power rather than our own efforts, trusting His promises to exceed our expectations. When we pray, the impossible and unexplainable become possible.

If you missed any episodes in this series, you can catch up by listening to the previous messages. Join us as we wrap up this foundational series and continue to seek God’s direction for our church!