Passionate Prayer Pursues
41 min
Many of us are so focused on receiving the gift, that we ignore building a relationship with the giver. In this message, pastor Suzy Silk teaches from Song of Songs 3 on why we should long for and pursue daily encounters with God's presence rather than just praying for the things we want.
Featuring: Suzy Silk & Church of the City NY
Categories: Prayer
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Teach Us to Pray is a multi-part series from Church of the City NYC on prayer.
Teach Us To Pray | Part 7
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Teach Us To Pray | Part 1
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Keep learning more about prayer by picking from the sermons below.
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The Miracle in Motion | Part 3
Persistence produces miracles, and when we learn that sometimes “no” is just part of the process.
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The Prescription
Learn how Philippians 4 prescribes prayer as the most effective way to deal with our anxiety.
How To Pray Like Jesus
Have you ever caught yourself mid-prayer wondering if you’re doing it right? Is there a right way?
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