Mt Zion Christian Church

IMITATE the Character of Christ: Humility 14.05.2023 41:51 ↓

Pride is at the root of all sin. 1 John 2:15-17; Proverbs 8:13, 11:2, 16:5, 18, James 4:6 Humility is not humiliation.  Psalm 8:5-6; Matthew 5:3, 5 “Humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less.”- C.S. Lewis Romans 12:3   Matthew 23:1-12 Pride judges based on outcomes and expectations yet justifies its own behavior based on intentions.   Pride focuses on  superficial app...

Teach Us to Pray: Hallowed be Your Name 29.03.2023 1:20:19 ↓

In this class we cover the topics of Adoration and Confession.

Teach us to Pray: Ask, Seek, Knock 22.03.2023 1:24:02 ↓

In this class we cover petition and intercession/spiritual warfare, as well as what to do with "unanswered prayers".

IMITATE the Way of Christ: Confession 19.03.2023 31:26 ↓

The Way of Christ: Confession 2 Chronicles  7:13-14 A humble assessment of our behavior should lead to confessing our sins to God. God has promised to forgive and to cleanse those who confess their sins. 1 John 1:9 Confession is both vertical and horizontal.  James 5:16, 1 Samuel 12:3 Two of the reasons for confessing sins to each other are accountability and encouragement. Confession leads to for...

Teach us to Pray: Sitting with Jesus 15.03.2023 1:12:56 ↓

In this class we explore sitting with Jesus- contemplative prayer and listening to God’s voice.

IMITATE the Way of Christ: Fasting 12.03.2023 37:16 ↓

Fasting is the practice of setting aside food and other distractions for spiritual purposes. Fasting prepares us to hear God’s voice more clearly. Matthew 9:14-18 We see God honor faith filled fasting and prayer for different purposes all throughout scripture. Paul and early church leaders fasted and prayed and received direction from God. Acts 13:2-3 The Ninavites fasted and prayed in repentance....

Teach Us to Pray: Prayers of Formation 08.03.2023 1:27:37 ↓

In this class we look at prayers that form us to go out into the world in a cruciform (cross-shaped) posture.

IMITATE the Way of Christ: Rest & Solitude 05.03.2023 36:54 ↓

The Way of Christ: Rest and Solitude Exodus 23:12, Deuteronomy 5:12-14, Mark 2:27, 1 Kings 19:1-18 Even mighty servants of God get tired, depressed, and disoriented. Elijah was exhausted and needed rest. Elijah wanted to die. Elijah forgot what Obadiah told him about other prophets that were alive and well. 1 Kings 18:13 God ministered to Elijah in a solitary place and supernaturally restored visi...

Teach Us to Pray: Praying Scripture 01.03.2023 1:23:15 ↓

In this class we look at the prayers of ascent and praying scripture.

IMITATE the Way of Christ: First Fruits 26.02.2023 42:43 ↓

Way of Christ: First Fruits   Read 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 NLT We don’t give to get. Our motivation for giving is our love for God   2 Cor. 9:6-7 Tithing is a non-essential doctrine of the church, but surrender is essential Was Jesus interested in Zacchaeus’ money or his heart? Luke 19: 2-10 Generosity should be a mark of the church Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the first fruits of a...