01-04-2009 Pressing Into God

“Pressing Into God” Pastor John Isaacs Presented at KingsWay Community Church on January 4, 2009

“Everything will work out fine, if we press into God’s presence in 2009!” Quote: For the Christian, there is a profound difference between simply acknowledging God’s omnipresence and personally experiencing His nearness. – C.J. Mahaney Benefits of Being in God’s Presence: _______________ Exodus 33:14, Matthew 11:29 1. _______________ Acts 3:19-20 2. _______________ Psalm 16:11, 1 Chronicles 16:27 3. _______________ Psalm 91:5, Deuteronomy 20:4 4. _______________ 1 Chronicles 22:11 Results of Being in God’s Presence 2 Chronicles 7:1-6 1. Our worship becomes more ________________. 2 Chronicles 7:3 2. We give __________________ to God. 2 Chronicles 7:4-5 3. We are _______________ into our callings. 2 Chronicles 7:6 Pressing Into God’s Presence • Hebrews 11:6 The Promise: The Condition: Psalms 145:18-19 The Promise: The Condition: James 4:8 The Promise: The Condition: Common Barriers To “Pressing Into God.” 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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