Kingdom Builders 10-29-25: Surrender, Holy Spirit Power, and Praying Like Jesus (Part 5)
God meets surrendered hearts. In this service, testimony, worship, and teaching came together around one clear theme: surrender to the Holy Spirit and pray the way Jesus taught. If you’ve been hungry to experience God’s presence and learn to pray with confidence, this message will help you take your next step. Expect practical guidance, Biblical insight, and a fresh push to pray with bold faith. The focus is simple and strong: the Kingdom of God in everyday life.
The night in a sentence: a Spirit-filled testimony of surrender, a powerful reading of Habakkuk’s hope, and a walk through the Lord’s Prayer that resets how we approach God.
What Surrender Looks Like: A Holy Spirit Testimony
One of the brothers shared a moving testimony of what happens when a believer truly surrenders. After watching the Spirit move in a service, he told a leader, “I want that to happen to me.” The counsel was just one word: surrender.
- He lifted his hands, a hand was placed over his heart, and he was slain in the Spirit.
- He began to speak in tongues, then laugh with joy, and then shout as the Spirit confronted what had to go. He described it as the Holy Spirit speaking to what was in him and casting it out.
- He was moved to a side room, still overcome with joy, where he lifted his hands and kept worshiping. He left grateful, sure of this: if God did it for him, God can do it for anyone who surrenders.
That is the core invitation: lay down control, lift up your hands, and let the Holy Spirit work. If you’re looking to grow in this area, this short devotion on living under the Holy Spirit’s anointing can encourage you to keep yielding to God’s presence: Anointed to Shine devotion.
True Worship In Hard Times: Hope That Stands
The congregation stood and read a powerful passage that speaks straight to those in a trial:
“Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines,
though the labor of the olive may fail and the fields yield no food,
though the flock may be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
The Lord God is my strength, he will make my feet like deer’s feet,
and he will make me walk on my high hills.” (Habakkuk 3:17-19)
Two takeaways:
- Real worship rises in the valley, not just on the mountain.
- God gives sure-footed strength. The promise is not only survival, but stability and joy in Him.
Worship flowed into songs of testimony, including All My Hope Is in Jesus. The room echoed with “Yes, yes, yes,” as people remembered the day Jesus washed their sins away. That memory fuels prayer and praise.
Praying Like Jesus: The Lord’s Prayer As A Life Template
Pastor Terry taught from Matthew 6:9-13, not as a script to recite only, but as a model to form how we pray. For a helpful overview that breaks down the prayer line by line, see this simple guide: The Lord’s Prayer: Bible Meaning Line by Line.
Our Father in Heaven
- Relationship and reverence: Jesus chose Father on purpose. It’s intimate, not distant. Romans 8:15 calls it “Abba, Father,” the language of trust and closeness.
- Bold access: Hebrews 4:16 says we can come boldly to the throne of grace. Children don’t grovel at the door; they walk in because they belong there.
A helpful picture: In the ancient world, you never walked into a king’s presence uninvited. Esther approached only if the scepter was extended. Joseph changed his clothes to stand before Pharaoh. Yet through Jesus, the veil was torn. He has extended the scepter. We come clothed in His righteousness, not our own. So we approach with confidence and humility at the same time.
Hallowed be Your name
- Hallowed means holy, set apart, honored.
- A simple way to pray this: speak God’s names back to Him. “You are my righteousness. You are my provider. You are my peace.” Praise anchors the heart before any requests. It shifts the soul from worry to worship.
Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven
- Kingdom-first prayers align us with God’s agenda.
- Ask Him to set His rule in your home, church, city, and body. Authority belongs to the King; we ask for His reign to be seen here and now.
Give us this day our daily bread
- Daily dependence, not just yearly plans.
- Ask for provision, strength for today, and the wisdom to walk in God’s timing. God delights to answer prayers that keep us leaning on Him day by day.
Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors
- Confession clears the heart. Many find that when they start to pray, the Lord puts His finger on attitude, words, or bitterness. That’s grace at work.
- Forgiven people forgive. Refuse to carry offenses into God’s presence. Release others, and ask God to heal the wound behind the offense.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil
- Pray for protection, purity, and discernment.
- Ask God to block snares, expose lies, and keep your feet steady on the path. There are real battles, but Jesus is a real Deliverer.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever
- Begin with worship, end with worship. This reorders the heart.
- Every request is held inside God’s rule, power, and glory. That is an unshakable frame for bold faith.
A Simple Morning Pattern To Keep The Fire Burning
Leviticus describes priests tending the altar every morning so the fire never goes out. That is a picture for us. Keep the fire of devotion alive daily. It does not require hours to start. Even five minutes can reset your heart: worship, read a short passage, pray the Lord’s Prayer slowly, and lift names before God.
Helpful rhythms:
- Start your day with God, even briefly. It will often grow because your hunger grows.
- End your day with gratitude and a short prayer of trust.
- When days go off script, take 30 seconds to whisper, “Father, I need You. I love You. Lead me.”
Fasting and Community Prayer
The class paused to pray for several needs, from kidney function to recovery after surgery to ongoing rehab. There was also a call to help through fasting, even a meal. Fasting sharpens prayer. It is a way of saying, “God, I want You more.” If you want a place to share needs and agree with others, you can submit requests on the CFC prayer request wall.
Want to join live services or invite a friend into what God is doing in the house? Visit Watch Live services at CFC.
Come To The Father: An Everyday Picture
Pastor told a simple story. His daughter came by the house, gave him a quick hug, and left without asking for anything. That moved him deeply. The point is clear. Sometimes the most honoring prayer is to come with no list at all. Just love Him. Sit with Him. Say, “Father, You are good.” This is the heart of “Our Father.” Relationship first, requests second.
Surrender Unlocks Freedom
Back to that testimony, the thread that ran through the whole night was surrender. Lift your hands. Yield. Let the Holy Spirit search, fill, and free you. If your heart is stirred to see God move with power again, this encouragement will help you stand in that anointing at work, in your home, and in prayer: Holy Spirit’s anointing power for everyday life.
A Quick Guide You Can Use Today
Try praying through these six moves, one minute each:
- Father, I honor Your name. You are holy. I praise You for who You are.
- Let Your kingdom come in my life, family, church, and city. Align my heart with Your will.
- Give me today what I need. Provide and guide my steps.
- Forgive me. I forgive everyone who has wronged me, by name if possible.
- Lead me away from temptation. Deliver me from every evil scheme.
- Yours is the kingdom, power, and glory. I trust You with all of it.
If you’d like a deeper, pastoral walk-through of each line, this overview is clear and helpful: What Is the Lord’s Prayer? Breaking Down How Jesus Taught Us to Pray.
Praying For the Work of the House
The class also thanked God for healings, deliverances, and salvations, and prayed over the church’s building needs. If you want to see what the church is believing for and how to stand in agreement, take a look at the new sanctuary vision and updates.
Key Takeaways
- Surrender is the door. Lift your hands, and let the Holy Spirit lead.
- Worship in the valley. Habakkuk teaches joy and strength when nothing looks good.
- Pray like Jesus. The Lord’s Prayer is a template for intimacy and alignment.
- Approach God as Father and King. Come boldly, with honor and trust.
- Keep the fire burning. Make simple, daily prayer a non-negotiable.
- Fast and agree. Join the family in prayer and watch God move.
Conclusion
God answers surrendered prayer. Start with the Father’s name, seek His kingdom, ask for today’s bread, forgive freely, and pray for protection. Then end with praise. Tonight’s testimony and teaching offered a simple path: yield, worship in hard places, and pray the way Jesus taught. Take one step this week to keep the altar fire burning, and expect the Holy Spirit to meet you in power. If you’re carrying a need, share it with the church family, and let’s agree together. Where will God meet you when you lift your hands and say, “Father, I surrender”?
return to homepage.
