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“The Power of Prayer.”
INTRODUCTION
- Jesus anticipated that people would become slack in their prayers…
- Paul frequently exhorted Christians to be diligent in their prayers…
[If we have become slack in our prayers, might that be an indication that we do not appreciate “The Power Of Prayer”? Have we forgotten what a privilege it is to pray? Consider then, some…]
- EXAMPLES OF THE POWER OF PRAYER
- THERE IS FORGIVENESS FROM GOD…
- The Christian can find forgiveness through the blood of Christ – 1Jn 1:7-10
- Thus the erring Christian is told to repent and pray – Ac 8:22
- THERE IS FORGIVENESS FROM GOD…
— Don’t you want the assurance of knowing that your sins are forgiven?
- THERE IS PEACE FROM GOD…
— Don’t you want the peace of mind and heart that surpasses understanding?
- THERE IS STRENGTH FROM GOD…
- Paul prayed that the Ephesians might be strengthened in the inner man – Ep 3:14-16,20
- When we need to be strong, Christians can likewise pray for themselves!
— Don’t you want the power that is beyond our comprehension?
- THERE IS OPPORTUNITY FROM GOD…
— Don’t you want the Lord to give you opportunity to lead others to Christ?
- THERE IS BOLDNESS FROM GOD…
- When the apostles needed boldness, they prayed and God delivered – Ac 4:23-31
- When Paul needed boldness, he asked for prayers in his behalf – Ep 6:19-20
— Don’t you want boldness when you speak to others about Christ?
- THERE IS WISDOM FROM GOD…
- Wisdom is not knowledge, but insight that makes the best use of the knowledge one has
- The Christian is promised wisdom through prayer without doubt – Jm 1:5-8
— Don’t you want the wisdom that comes from above?
- THERE IS HEALING FROM GOD…
- Those who are sick should ask elders to pray for them – Jm 5:14-15
- Those who have sinned should confess, and we should pray for one another – Jm 5:16
— Don’t you want the aid of God whenever in need of physical or spiritual healing?
- THERE IS TRANQUILITY FROM GOD…
— Don’t you want to live in peace and tranquility, and for others to as well?
CONCLUSION
- The power of prayer can indeed be a blessing…
- To the one who prays in faith
- For those for whom prayers are offered
- There is help in time of need from God…
- We have a wonderful High Priest who understands our problems – He 4:14-15
- Thus we can at anytime approach God boldly in prayer, to obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need – He 4:16
— Don’t you want mercy and grace whenever needed, for yourself and for others?
- Indeed, the effective fervent prayer of a righteous man (cf. Jm 5:16)…
- “avails much” (NKJV)
- “can accomplish much (NASB)
- “has great power” (ESV)
- “is powerful and effective” (NIV)
— If such is true of one righteous man, how about the prayers of many righteous?
- Do we believe in the power of prayer…?
- Then let us pray always
- Let us continue earnestly in prayer
— Yes, let us “pray without ceasing” (1Th 5:17)!
But not all have the privilege of “The Power Of Prayer”. In our next study, we will see why…