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Sign says “Prayer Meeting”
Before getting to our topic this morning “prayer” may we take a moment to remember and reflect on our passage for this series.
Add illustration here of empty room, dust on table and chairs (expand)
As the church - the body of believers- the Ekklesia, we have the honor to go to our Lord in prayer personally and corporately as the body.
Be persistent in prayer (Lk18:1-8)
Jesus warned the people regarding prayer that you need to be persistent in your prayer from Lk18:1-8 (story of persistent widow) (no slide, but turn and read there)
Paul spoke of being diligent in your prayers (Eph6:18-19)
We are to be devoted in our prayers (Col4:2)
We are to be continual in our prayers (1The5:17)
To be unending in our prayers.
This morning we are looking at prayer and what I will call the “3 -P’s of Prayer”
Privilege of prayer
Power of prayer
Practice of prayer
The three “P” of prayer: Privilege, Power, and Practice.
In the light of Jesus concern, and Paul’s exhortation lets get into this.
I. Privilege of prayer
Why do you think prayer is a privilege?
Prayer is not a privilege, but not heard for some.
(Pro28:9; Isa59:1-2)
From the one who turns from God and does not heed to God’s Word.
Or then there is the one whose lifestyle separates them from God (Summarize; or read from Isa59:1-2) no slide for this.
Prayer is not limited by God’s ability (Heb2:17-18)
For He is able, it is about our willingness to come to Him as He asks, commands.
To those who come by the way of Jesus as their high priest it is a privilege
Jesus our high priest came first
in the flesh
in the temptations
in the suffering
in the aid of those who are tempted!
Jesus comes to the aid of those who hold fast (Heb4:14-16)
Because He came through the heavens, came in the flesh, was tempted and can sympathize with our weaknesses we are able to draw near!
Why beyond that?
Because we are children of God (Gal3:26)
We have such a privilege in prayer when we are children of God by faith!
And from there there is power in prayer.
II.
Power of Prayer
We could spend the rest of evening on this by itself, couldn’t we?
But the goal this morning is to reflect on prayer so we will touch on the power of prayer here for just a few minutes.
First there is continued forgiveness for sins (1Jn1:7-10)
no slides for these, turn in bible and read
----- talk about blessed assurance!
To the erring, wandering Christian the instructions are to repent and return, I’ll bet you prayer would be involved.
To the erring, repent, pray and return (Act8:22)
Just summarize the passage, no slide on this.
How about a peace of mind, through prayer?
Prayer is the antidote to anxiety (Php4:6)
We take our prayers, our supplications, our requests as well as our thanksgivings to God in prayer
By prayers, be assured of your protection (Php4:7)
By your prayers you are prepared to reflect on excellent things (Php4:8-9)
No slide for this, just mention it since it is key verses from the series.
There is power and strength in prayer (Eph3:14-16)
Prayers are effective and powerful (Eph3:20)
our prayers for each other can be effective and powerful
Where do we ask things of God?
In prayer!
We need the power of God in us, working through us if we want to live for Him.
He has given us His Spirit so as to accomplish His work under His authority and under His power and for His glory.
Prayer can open the door to serve (1Cor3:5)
You can ask others for prayer too (Col4:3)
--- open doors, pray for open doors for the Word, that hearts can be pierced and lives be reborn!
How about prayers for boldness (Act4:23-31)
(Summarize Act4:23-31) - - - - below not on slide and keep it that way (passage too long to put in)
Threat, then release led to prayer
In prayer asking for confidence
In prayer that lead to earth moving, Holy Spirit filled so can speak in boldness
I mentioned Eph6:18-20 earlier and we read it, but part of that prayer is for boldness
Boldness to lead to being able to guide people in wisdom.
Wisdom is not knowledge, but insight that makes the best use of the knowledge you have.
And if you are lacking, by faith you can pray and ask.
Prayer couples with faith, active faith (Jm1:5-8)
No slides for these, turn to James and read from your bible.
Wisdom, given generously!
Just for the asking by faith
There is healing in prayer (Jm5:16)
Sick healed, sins forgiven when we pray for one another.
There is tranquility and peace found through prayer.
In payer we know and acknowledge God’s sovereignty (Dan4:17)
Pray for servants (1Tim2:1-2)
so that
So as Christians we have the privilege to go to the Lord in prayer that is powerful so we should put it into practice shouldn’t we?
III.
Practice of Prayer
Be a man after God’s own heart (Ps55:17; Dan6:10)
Praying often, but there are other examples too.
Even when it was not popular or even allowed to pray, Daniel prayed, he cared about God and what God thought more than what man thought or what man could do to him.
Prayer should be a practice in our lives, if it is not your practice, you can start today to make it your practice.
Practice often, practice spontaneously (Lk6:12-13)
Pray before decisions and in hard situations (Act16:25)
Jesus went off and prayed all night before an important decision.
Paul and Silas prayed in a hard situation
Its OK to pray in the spur of the moment (Neh2:4-5)
Just summarize, stood before the king and had only a moment to respond to him.
Prayers in the heat of battle, struggles (1Chr5:20)
Prayer in practice, improves your private and your professional life.
It is a wonderful privilege
It is powerful
It should be practiced
So let us come boldly in prayer to the throne of grace
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