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"The Power of Prayer!"▪︎Ephesians 3:14-16, 20▪︎



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. Sunday, February 7, 2021
. Evg. Subrina White 501-612-0271

INTRODUCTION

Jesus anticipated that people would become slack in their prayers. Telling the parable of the persistent widow, that people might always pray. Luke 18:1-7. Jesus said would He find faith on earth; for example, will he find people praying when He returned. Luke 18:8

Paul frequently exhorted Christians to be diligent in their prayers.
• "praying always with all prayer and supplication" Ephesians 6:18
• "Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving" Colossians 4:2
• "Pray without ceasing" 1 Thessalonians 5:17

If we have become slack in our prayers, might that be an indication that we do not appreciate "The Power Of Prayer!" We must keep in mind what a privilege it is to pray.

. EXAMPLES OF THE POWER OF PRAYER

THERE IS FORGIVENESS FROM JESUS. THIS IS THE HIGHEST REASON FOR PRAYING WHEN YOU ARE LOST IN YOUR SINS.

Acts 22:16
“And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”

You can find forgiveness through the blood of Christ. Hebrews 9:22; Acts 2:38. In John 3:3-5, Jesus told Nicodemus you must be born again of water and spirit. Peter and the 120 prayed as they waited on the power of the Holy Ghost. In the Upper Room during the Feast of Pentecost.

. Jesus opens "the door" ( HE IS THE DOOR) to the Church in the Book of Acts. That is why to this day we baptized in His Name, JESUS, for the remission of sins. The NEW BIRTH BEGINS WITH PRAYER.

Praying is for the sinner to be saved and for the believer to remain saved.

There many times that beliver's heart is not right in the sight of God. We, too, must repent (turn from sin) and pray to Jesus to forgive us.

We PRAY so our heart can be forgiven a good example of this is in Acts 8:18-24. 1 John 1:7-10. When fallen in sin Christians are told immediately to repent and pray. Acts 8:22.

THERE IS PEACE FROM GOD
The antidote to anxiety is to pray. Philippians 4:6. The Christian will find their hearts and minds guarded by the peace of God. Philippians 4:7

THERE IS STRENGTH FROM GOD
Paul prayed that the Ephesians might be strengthened in the inner man. Ephesians 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 your comprehension?

THERE IS OPPORTUNITY FROM GOD
Paul realized that God provided him the opportunity to teach others. 1 Corinthians 3:5. He knew that the Lord often opened doors for such opportunities. 1 Colossians 16:9; 2 Corinthians 2:12. He, therefore, requested prayer that such opportunities would continue. Colossians 4:3

THERE IS BOLDNESS FROM GOD
When the apostles needed boldness, they prayed and God delivered. Acts 4:23-31. When Paul needed boldness, he asked for prayers on his behalf. Ephesians 6:19-20. Don't you want that boldness to tell others about JESUS?!

THERE IS WISDOM FROM GOD
Wisdom is not knowledge, but the insight that makes the best use of the knowledge one has. The Christian is promised wisdom through prayer without doubt. James 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. James 5:14-15. Those who have sinned should confess, and we should pray for one another. James 5:16.

THERE IS TRANQUILITY FROM GOD
The Scriptures proclaim God has ultimate control over the nations. Daniel 4:17; Romans 13:1-7. Thus we are commanded to pray for our rulers, that we may lead a quiet, tranquil, and peaceable life. 1 Timothy 2:1-4.

CONCLUSION

The power of prayer can indeed be a blessing. To the one who prays in faith. 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. Hebrews 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. Hebrews 4:16.

The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man. James 5:16 says, "availeth much", which means their prayers "can accomplish much, their prayers "has great power", their prayers "is powerful and effective". Wow, this is the result of one righteous praying!!!

Many of us believe in the power of prayer! Do you believe in the power of prayer? Then let us pray always. Let us continue earnestly in prayer. Yes, let us "pray without ceasing". 1 Thessalonians 5:17

But not all have the privilege of "The Power of Prayer". In next week's study, we will see why.

You have been listening to Contending for the Faith Broadcast this has been your host Evg. Subrina White.