Prayer Warriors Camp - A Place of Prayer . . .

Please pray that we are brought a Person that can fill the Tresses Position. We will not take offering till then. This person cannot be in the office of a Pastor, or Deacon.
Duties include, recording the weekly totals, making deposits into the bank, and distribution of funds. We want to have a Gas card program in the near future, and this person would also need to understand how to record how many cards we have available. Deacons can assist the Treasurer.
The Treasury Position is in essence, a Deacon position, but duties would be very different.
"Deacon/Trustee of the Church Treasury", Or Servant. The office needs to be separate from other duties as it is very important.

For more information Contact Any of Our Pastors or any Deacons.
We will be having Pastors meetings on Mondays, and scheduling a time for both online and offline deacons to meet.

Many Blessings in Jesus name.

- Pastor Harden

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Monday, September 12, 2011

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A Praying Church

Prayer is foundational at The Church of the Open Door - NTF.
We are and always will be a praying Church.
I think of how Jesus prayed in the Garden, "Gods will be done'
Let us pray that His will is done on earth as it is in heaven.
All glory to God.
A Huge Online Hug and thanks to Our Prayer Warrior and Online Deaconess, Traci.
May she be blessed and strengthened in the name on of our Lord Jesus.
And may her days and night be protected, and filled with His Love, Grace, Mercy and Light.

- Head and Founding Pastor of
The Church of the Open Door -
New Testament Fellowship

Pastor Seth M. Harden
ULC Ordained Christian
Minister 08/06/08

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Prayer is foundational at The Church of the Open Door - NTF. We are and always will be a praying Church. I think of how Jesus prayed in the Garden, "God's will be done". Let us pray theat His will is done on earth as it is in heaven. All glory to God!

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Prayer is being in the presense of God. It is a place where pride has no place, hope is lifted, and supplication is made to Abba Daddy through our Lord Jesus. Prayer is the place of admitting our needs, of taking humility, and claiming total dependence upon God. It is a place of stillness to hear from God.

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." ~Matthew 11:27-29

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Prayer Warriors - are called to justice and righteousness. They are people known for regularly and earnestly interceding on the behalf of others before God. Prayer Warriors are like defense attorneys, appealing to the Higher Court on behalf of their defendants. We're all guilty before God, but God is merciful. Prayer Warriors recognize that quality of God's personality and call on Him for intervention.

Do not be afraid---I am with you! I am your God--- let nothing terrify you! I will make you strong and help you; I will protect you and save you. ~Isaiah 41:10

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Prayer ~ A Spiritual Weapon

In his discourse on the armor of God, the apostle Paul did not compare prayer to any specific piece of armor. However Paul included it because of it's great importance in the believer's battle against the spiritual forces of evil. Like the other weapons, prayer is critical to the success of our spiritual battles.

First and foremost, we are to make praise and thanksgiving a top priority in prayer (see Psalm 69:30, 100:4). Our God is worthy of all honor and glory. "Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb forever and ever". ~Revelation 5:13 The devil won't remain long in an atmosphere of exaltation, praise, and worship for the Lord god, Who has defeated all powers of darkness.

Secondly, prayer should include supplication, which is our requests and petitions. "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." ~Philippians 4:6 In presenting our requests, however, let us have the attitude of "Not my will, but thine,be done." ~Luke 22:42 We may think we know what we need, but the Lord may not answer our prayers the way we would like (and we'll thank Him later). We can't go wrong asking for God's grace and mercy to face the situation at hand. "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." ~Hebrews 4:16

Thirdly, prayer can involve intercession, which means standing in the gap for another person (see Ezekiel 22"30; Acts 8:24; Galatians 6:2). We can pray for our enemies (Matthew 5:44; lUKE 6:28), pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ (Acts 12:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:25), and pray for those who need healing (James 5:14). The Bible says, "Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." ~James 5:16

There are many more verses in the Bible about prayer. We can pray anytime: "Evening, and morning, and at noon time, will I pray, and cry aloud; and he shall hear my voice." ~Psalm 55:17 We can confess our sins to God in prayer. (1 John 1:9) We are not to use "vain repetitions" in our prayers. (Matthew 6:7) We are to pray without ceasing. (Romans 12:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Let us not underestimate the powerful spiritual weapon that prayer is. Yes, prayer is communication with our heavenly Father, but it is also a way for us to actively participate in fighting the spiritual battles that wage in the heavenlies. "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against piwers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against wickedness in high places." ~Ephesians 6:12

Jesus told His Disciples, "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves." ~Matthew 10:16 Spiritual struggles and attacks of the enemy are inevitable for the Christian, but God has provided His protection. Indeed, "We are more than conquerors though Him who loves us." ~Romans 8:37

Secondly, prayer should include supplication, which is our requests and petitions. "Be careful for nothing: but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." ~Philippians 4:6 In presenting our requests, however, let us have the attitude of "Not my will, but thine be done." ~Luke 22:42 We may think we know what we need, but the Lord may not answer our prayers the way we would like (and we'll thank Him later). We can't go wrong asking for God's grace and mercy to face the situation at hand. "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we man=y obtain mercy, and find grace in time of need." ~Hebrews 4:16

Thirdly, prayer can involve intercession, which means standing in the gap for another person (see Ezekiel 22:30; Acts 8:24; Galations 6:2). We can pray for our enemies (Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:28), pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ (Acts 12:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:25), and pray for those who need healing (James 5:14). The Bible says, "Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much". ~James 5:16

There are many more verses in the Bible about prayer. We can pray anytime: "Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice." ~Psalm 55:17 We can confess our sins to God in prayer. ~1 John 1:9 We are not to use "vain repetitions" in our prayers. ~Matthew 6:7 We are to pray without ceasing. (Romans 12:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Personal Prayer Armor

The following prayer is a guideline which summarizes the truth in the above teaching.

Dear heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus, I put the whole armor of God, that I may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. My struggle is not against principalities, powers, the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual wickedness in high places. these are the spiritual forces of evil that want to destroy me, my family, and the Body of Christ.

Therefore, I take unto myself the whole armor of god, that I may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

I buckle the Belt of Truth around my waist. Your Word, Lord is truth. Help me to be firmly eatablished in the truth of Your Word and to be a person of truth and integrity. Please give me the words to say when people ask why I follow Jesus.

I graciously acknowledge Your gift of the Breastplate of Righteousness. Thank You for giving me the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Help me to guard my heart with all diligence and keep a pure heart toward You. I am not perfect, yet You grace me with Your protection because of my faith in Jesus Christ. Thank You for disciplining me as Your child and working Your righteousness in me.

I shod my feet with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace. In Christ Jesus, i am at peace with You, Father. Help me to abide in Christ and let Your peace rule my heart, casting all my cares and anxiety upon You as You care for me. As I pursue peace with all men (Psalm 34:14), help me to live in peace with my family and other believers without compromising my relationship with You. May my feet go to proclaim the Gospel of peace as a minister of faith.

I lift up the Shield of Faith. Help me to stand firm in my faith and deflect all the fiery arrows of doubt, despair, and hopelessness that the enemy shoots at me. Reveal Yourself to me O Lord, as I study Your Wird. Help me to learn the language of Your Word so I can hear and understand when You speak to me.

I put on the Helmet of Salvation. You, Heavenly Father, protect my mind from the enemy's blows of doubt and discouragement, for You are my hope and my salvation. My trust is in You alone. Help me to fill my mind and heart with Your Word, so that the enemy's attempts to get my mind on the lusts and cares of this world will fail.

I pick up the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Thank You for giving me Your Word. Help me to dedicate time to studying, memorizing, meditating upon it. Help me to think the Word, speak the Word, pray the Word, and sing the Word so that it becomes second nature to me, my love language. Teach me to wield the sword with precision in the face of enemy snares and attacks.

Thank you Heavenly Father, for the Spiritual Armor You have provided for my protection. Your Word says that greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world. ~1 John 4:4 Help me to stay alert against the enemy's wiles and to be consistent in prayer. Amen!

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