Sermon Notes January 19, 2014

“How long, O Lord, must I call for help,
but you do not listen?” (Habakkuk 1:2)
I. The principle of the _______________ of free-will decisions.
A. This is the principle of ____________ and ____________. (Proverbs 22:8; Galatians 6:7)
B. God has chosen to govern the world in ________ mankind.
II. The principle of _______________.
A. There are some prayers the answers to which are mutually ____________. (Matthew 20:20-21)
III. The principle of _______________.
A. There are things God wants to accomplish in us that require us to go through ____________. (Romans 5;4; James 1:2-4; 2 Corinthians 12:7-9)
B. The difficulties of this life and struggles that we face help us to set our hearts toward _________. (2 Corinthians 5:1-2; Romans 8:22-23)
C. There are things God wants to do in the _______ that He accomplishes by not answering our prayers. (Matthew 26:39)
IV. The principle of demonic ______________.
A. There is a ____________ going on in heaven that influences what happens on earth. (Daniel 10:12-14)
V. The principle of ______________.
A. Sometimes our ____________ are corrupted. (James 4:3; Luke 18:1; Matthew 6:5-8)
B. Sometimes our ____________ are corrupted. (1 Peter 3:7; Isaiah 1:15-16; Psalm 66:18)

Book recommendation: Prayer by Philip Yancey

Next Sunday’s Message … “Practical Suggestions for Prayer” … Steve Lee preaching.