Prayer That Brings Results

1 Thessalonians 3:10–13

Fact: Prayer is important because in scripture Jesus Christ and the Apostle Paul tell us how to pray.

I. The Review Of The Lord's Prayer. - Matthew 6:9-13

A. Praise God's position. - Matthew 6:9

B. Desire God's plan. - Matthew 6:10

C. Desire God's provision. - Matthew 6:11

D. Desire God's pardon. - Matthew 6:12

E. Desire God's protection. - Matthew 6:13a

F. Desire God's promise. - Matthew 6:13b

II. Three Ways The Apostle Paul Prayed. - I Thessalonians 3:10-13

A. He prayed frequently. - I Thessalonians 3:10

1. He had constant dependence on God. - 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Romans 8:26

2. He was constantly persistent. - Luke 18:1-8

B. He prayed passionately. - I Thessalonians 3:10

C. He prayed specifically. - I Thessalonians 3:10

1. He came to God boldly. - Hebrews 4:16; Mark 9:17-24

2. He prayed in Jesus' name. - I Thessalonians 3:11; John 14:13,14

III. Five Ways To Pray For Others. - I Thessalonians 3:11-13

A. Ask God to remove obstacles. - I Thessalonians 3:11

B. Ask God to increase our love. - I Thessalonians 3:12; John 14:15

C. Ask God for spiritual growth. - I Thessalonians 3:13

D. Pray for God's greatest will. - I Thessalonians 3:13

E. Pray with the end in mind. - I Thessalonians 3:13; Mark 12:30

!CONCLUSION: Ephesians 3:20

Fact: Spiritual change doesn't happen by chance.