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#256 - Bringing Our True Selves to God in Prayer

In this episode, Chad and Robert continue the conversation around living in God’s presence by focusing on authenticity in prayer. Drawing from the Psalms, they remind us that God doesn’t ask us to clean ourselves up before coming to Him, He invites us to come as we are. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:25 Authenticity in God’s Presence 01:04 Why the Psalms Matter in Prayer 01:46 When You’re Mad at God 02:01 Telling God the Truth 02:24 Honesty Opens the Door to Peace 03:41 Bringing Everything to God 05:09 God Is All-Loving and Patient 06:15 Fighting God vs Surrendering 06:47 Trusting God When You Can’t See 07:35 God Working Behind the Scenes 08:45 Anger and Maturity in Faith 09:35 Pain as a Path to Growth 10:28 Endurance and Faithfulness 11:18 Trusting God’s Heart 12:21 Honest Prayers in the Psalms 13:08 Finding a Psalm for Every Emotion 14:26 Breaking Out of Routine Prayer 15:06 Practical Ways to Pray Honestly 16:35 God Is With You Everywhere

#255 - What 'Praying In The Spirit' Means

Prayer isn’t just something we do, but an invitation into a deeper relationship with Jesus. In this episode, Chad and Robert continue the conversation around prayer by exploring what it means to wait on the Holy Spirit. From navigating bitterness and distraction to recognizing the peace that comes from true surrender, this conversation invites us to slow down, open our hands, and trust that God meets us not through effort, but through presence. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:00 What Does It Mean to Know God? 00:48 Waiting on the Holy Spirit 01:41 Praying in the Spirit Explained 03:55 Word and Spirit Together 06:27 Accessing God Through the Holy Spirit 07:27 Surrender as the Key 08:24 How Bitterness Quenches the Spirit 11:30 Recognizing a Lack of Peace 13:57 Learning Surrender Through Worship 17:34 What God’s Presence Feels Like 20:08 Making Space to Wait on God 23:31 When Prayer Has No Words 26:16 Faithfulness in Dry Seasons

#254 - How To Pray For Healing

Praying for healing can feel confusing, especially when you pray and the outcome isn’t what you hoped for. In this episode, Chad and Robert talk honestly about why we should still pray for healing, what role faith plays, and how to pray in a simple, loving, non-weird way. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:24 Why healing prayer can be emotional 01:39 Why we still pray for healing 02:28 Faith matters 03:21 Jesus and unbelief 03:59 Stories of healing 05:18 When healing doesn’t happen 06:42 Ultimate healing in heaven 08:39 Why Jesus healed people 10:01 Signs that point to Jesus 11:17 “Do I have the gift of healing?” 14:04 Willing to look foolish 15:09 Pray for people right now 16:15 Listen to the person, then the Spirit 21:18 Keep it simple 22:37 The most important part: love 26:51 Teach your kids to pray for healing

#253 - Is It My Own Voice or God's?

In this episode, Chad and Robert talk about how to discern God’s voice, what lines up with Scripture, what sounds like conviction (not condemnation), and how the Holy Spirit leads with grace and truth. If you want to move from knowing about God to actually knowing Him, this is a helpful place to start. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:00 Discipline vs Punishment 00:45 How Do I Know If It’s the Holy Spirit? 01:38 Knowing About God vs Knowing God 05:35 When Knowledge Doesn’t Change Character 08:17 Test It With Scripture 09:13 The Battlefield Is in Your Mind 12:06 Conviction vs Condemnation 19:00 An Invitation to Something Better 22:50 The Lord Disciplines Those He Loves 24:56 Following Jesus When You Don’t Feel Like It

#252 - A Simple Framework for a Stronger Prayer Life

Prayer doesn’t have to feel confusing, repetitive, or stuck. In this episode, Chad and Robert talk about why Sun Valley is starting the year focused on prayer and offer a simple, biblical framework that helps you connect with God in a deeper way. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:23 Why Start the Year With Prayer 02:05 Don’t Wait on a Sermon—Go Read Your Bible 03:33 Why Prayer Is a Great New Year Goal 04:14 The Most Important Relationship in Your Life 05:16 Prayer Is Also Hearing From God 05:50 Why the Bible Repeats Themes 06:33 The Tabernacle and Learning to Engage With God 10:37 Is God the Center of Your Life or a Hobby? 12:16 The Gateway to God’s Presence Begins With Gratitude 13:01 Why We Sing in Church 14:07 Starting Prayer With Gratitude (Even on Hard Days) 18:49 Gratitude for the Small Things 21:34 Thanksgiving vs Praise 22:08 God’s Joy, Grace, and Holiness 22:49 Hell as the Absence of God’s Grace 24:11 Sacrifice, Sin, and Confession 25:07 Jesus the Lamb of God (Hebrews) 26:20 Petition and Asking God for Things 27:48 Intercession and Praying for Others 28:05 The Five Elements of Prayer 29:31 Breakthrough Can Be Internal