Called in the Secret Place: Prayer, Obedience, and God’s Will | Generation of the Cross | Episode 24
- Preacher
- Jimmy Swaggart
- Tradition
- Church of God (Cleveland, TN)
- Published
- Length
- 54:05
About this sermon
In this episode of Generation of the Cross, Crossfire Youth Pastor Paris Ragan, joined by Associate Pastor Shaun Murphy, dive into Luke 6:12–16, where Jesus withdraws to pray before selecting the twelve—revealing the weight and necessity of prayer in every calling and major decision. If Jesus, God with us, sought the Father before choosing those who would labor on His behalf, how much more must our own lives be anchored in a consistent and intentional prayer life? Pastor Paris and Shaun unpack what it means to live a life that models what Christ desires for us—a life formed by seeking God, walking in obedience, and allowing prayer to shape every step. They also share personal testimonies of how God called them into ministry, emphasizing that true calling is often birthed through intimate acts of obedience and confirmed through others God places in our lives. This episode challenges listeners to step out in faith if God has called them, to be obedient in the small things before being entrusted with greater responsibility, and to pursue greatness not through position, but through serving. With confidence free from false humility, we are reminded that no matter our role in the Kingdom, we should aspire to be excellent in it—and to obey Christ’s command to go and make disciples. Keywords: Luke 6, prayer life, calling, obedience, discipleship, Christian leadership, ministry calling, servant leadership, Jesus chose the twelve, seeking God, make disciples
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