VBPH Sermon Podcast
Embracing Friendship With God: Deepening Our Relationship through Prayer by Pastor Adam Dragoon
Published: 25 February 2025 at 15:37 UTC
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SummaryIn this message, Pastor Adam emphasizes the transformative power of God's Word and the importance of building a personal relationship with God through prayer and communication. He illustrates this with the story of two pen pals, Ruth and Beryl, who maintained a deep friendship over decades without ever meeting in person. Dragoon encourages listeners to approach God as a friend, intercede for others, and seek to know God's ways and promises. He highlights the significance of desiring to see God's glory and the invitation to deepen one's relationship with Him.Chapters[00:00] - Welcome[03:23] - The Story of Ruth and Beryl[07:24] - The Golden Calf Incident[10:27] - Moses' Intercession[12:20] - God's Grace and Mercy[14:47] - Building a Relationship with God[16:25] - Friendship with God[18:07] - Communication with God[20:04] - God's Friendship with Abraham[22:04] - Approaching God in Our Mess[24:05] - Fear God, But Don't Be Afraid[26:39] - God as Commander and Friend[28:25] - Knowing God's Way[29:59] - God's Higher Ways[31:49] - Praying God's Promises[33:37] - Persistence in Prayer[36:15] - The Persistent Widow[38:31] - Show Me Your Glory[40:11] - The Dark Room of Prayer[42:26] - Following God's Voice[44:39] - Invitation to Know GodTakeawaysThe Word of God has the power to transform lives.Building relationships requires communication and effort.Intercession is a vital part of our relationship with God.Prayer is essential for knowing God personally.God's grace allows us to approach Him without fear.Knowing God's ways is more important than just knowing His Word.We should pray God's promises over our lives.Desiring to see God's glory is a sign of a deep relationship.Friendship with God is accessible to everyone.God is waiting for us to seek Him and develop our relationship.Keep up with all the latest events happening at VBPH: https://vbph.org/eventsSubscribe to text updates by sending the keyword "ALERTS" to 757-785-9881Follow our YouTube channel for all the latest video content: https://www.youtube.com/PottersHouseVBSubscribe to our VBPH Sermon Podcast to never miss a message: https://podfollow.com/vbph-sermon-podcastWant to read through the Bible with us this year? Join our YouVersion Bible Reading Plan here: https://bit.ly/VBPH-BiblePlan-2025Please let us know how this message has influenced you by connecting with us using one of these options:Email: info@vbph.orgFacebook: https://facebook.com/vbph.churchInstagram: https://instagram.com/vbph.churchX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/vbph_churchWebsite: https://vbph.churchAre you in Hampton Roads and want to visit our church? Come join us IRL: 1045 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Virginia Beach, VA 23452Let us know you're coming: https://form.church/vgSQszyXdkGlOgqDFnG6Looking for more fellowship sermons? Check out TAKING THE LAND - CFM Sermon Podcast: https://takingthelandpodcast.com