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Living a Life of Authentic Encounter & Kingdom Impact
Transform your faith from routine to profound encounter and lasting Kingdom impact.
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Introduction
A Call to Deeper Faith: Unlocking Authentic Encounter & Kingdom Impact
This study guide, inspired by Pr. Desire Guma's powerful sermon on "ENCOUNTERS," invites you on a transformative journey. It’s designed to deepen your walk with God, focusing on fervent prayer, authentic worship, and passionate evangelism. Prepare to embrace a "kingdom mentality" that extends beyond mere church attendance, equipping you to live a life that truly glorifies God.
Part 1
The Foundation of Fervent Prayer and Thanksgiving
Understand the critical role of intentional, thanksgiving-filled prayer in drawing near to God and receiving His power. Engage in fervent prayers for healing, specifically for conditions like deformities, autism, and other disorders, trusting that "nothing is impossible with you oh God we can trust you."
Move beyond a "shopping list" of requests; approach God with a "mouth full of praises" and an attitude of thanksgiving. This vigilance allows you to remain alert and intentional. Remember, miracles and healing are "the bread of the children," not something to beg for. The Holy Spirit guides our prayers, and we pray with Him from the start.

Reflection & Action
  • How can you transform your prayer requests into statements of thanksgiving and faith-filled declarations?
  • For three days, try approaching God only with gratitude, observing how your prayer life shifts.
Part 2
Authentic Worship and Desperate Pursuit of God
Adoring the King
Lift your voice and hands, exalting God as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords—glorious, all-powerful, all-knowing, faithful, and merciful. Worship is laying yourselves down as living sacrifices.
Worship's Imperative
Worship is not optional. If you, with breath, do not cry out, "the rocks will cry out" in your place. Every created thing is called to praise the Lord.
Seeking Real Encounters
Cultivate a desperate hunger for God's presence, moving beyond pretense to genuinely desiring an authentic, transformative connection with Him.
"One Thing" Desire
Make God's presence your top priority. Let your heart's cry be for an encounter with Him above all other desires.

Reflection & Action
  • Evaluate your personal worship. Is it authentic or routine? What steps can you take to deepen your adoration?
  • Commit to a specific time this week to worship, focusing solely on exalting God for who He is.
Part 3
Embracing Kingdom Evangelism and Seeking the Lost
Accept the challenge to "spend your life" for the Gospel, offering your time, comfort, and resources to reap nations. Conquer the fear of street preaching; as Pr. Guma says, "I will never look at a man in church and be scared again."
Shift from seeking "church members" to "searching for souls for God" and "kingdom members." Be ready to "step out on faith" to preach and demonstrate God's power, including healing. There are "no excuses for inaction"; the anointing to seek the lost is available and cannot be hindered.
Overcome Fear
Conquer fear of street preaching; don't be deterred by reactions or perceived hardness.
Seek Souls
Focus on "searching for souls for God" and "kingdom members," not just church attendees.
Step Out
Be ready to "step out on faith" to preach and demonstrate God's power, including healing.

Reflection & Action
  • What fears prevent you from evangelism? How can you surrender them?
  • Identify one practical step you can take this week to share the Gospel.
Part 4
The Transformative Power of Encounters and Obedience
Divine encounters shift our perspective and empower us for greater obedience and sacrifice. Encounters are crucial for "perceiving what God is doing" and are "costly"—requiring expectation, not indifference. Cultivate humility and be willing to serve in any capacity, even cleaning toilets if it's God's will.
Be "sendable"—ready to go wherever God directs, overcoming personal preferences. Learn to say a full "yes" to God’s call, not just to start a task, but to "stay" and see it through. Recognize tithing as an act of obedience that brings blessings and builds "heavenly bank accounts."

Reflection & Action
  • How has pride hindered your encounters with God?
  • Pray for a life-changing encounter that shifts your perspective.
  • Identify an area where God asks for a challenging "yes," and commit to it.
Conclusion: Spend Your Life for His Glory
This study guide serves as a powerful call to action, urging you to move from being a spectator to an active, engaged participant in God's great plan. Through fervent prayer, authentic worship, and a bold commitment to seeking the lost, you can live a life of profound encounter and lasting Kingdom impact.
The sermon reminds us that Jesus is coming back, a truth that should fill us with joy and prompt us to "recount our account" of how we've lived for Him. The time is now to prepare by "spending your life" for His glory.
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