Mountain Moving Prayer, Matt 17:20-21
In Matt 17:20-21, Matt 21:21-22, and Mk 11:22-24 Jesus mentioned three elements of what I’m calling “mountain moving prayer”. Though you don’t read about someone in the Bible moving mountains by prayer, you have certainly seen some miraculous things God did in answer to prayer. The principles he wanted us to get from these passages […]
Reactions to Answered Prayer, 1 Sam 1:18
Reactions to Answered Prayer Have you ever considered what are appropriate reactions to answered prayer? The first two are such common reactions, that you can probably state them without even looking up a verse of scripture. Thanks – Jn 11:40-44. Jesus said to his Farther, “I thank thee that thou hast heard me”. We are […]
God Answers Prayer, 2 Kings 19
God Answers Prayer Sometimes God answers prayer, not simply to grant your petition, but rather to fulfill his desire. Here are some examples of answered prayer for God’s benefit: God answers prayer for his glory – 2 Ki 19:15-19 – Hezekiah prayed for deliverance from the Assyrians and God heard his prayer. The reason was not only […]
Rejoice in Answered Prayer, Jn 16:23-24
Rejoice in Answered Prayer Jn. 16:23-24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Jesus showed us in Jn 16:23-24 that we should rejoice in answered prayer. Getting a prayer answered is a reason to rejoice. And notice that Jesus said, “that your joy may be full.” So, he wasn’t just talking about a little bit of joy. He […]
A Full House, Lk 14:23
A Full House We preached on Lk 14:16-24, when we decided to have the special Friend Day. So, we’ll return to this text tonight to glean a nugget of truth regarding the people we invited to be our guests for Friend Day this morning. Our first point is found in Lk 14:23 and our second […]
Pray for Others, 1 Sam 12:23
As a judge in Israel, Samuel considered the failure to pray for others in Israel a sin. Samuel said, “God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you…” [1 Sam 12:23]. Perhaps, it is not a sin if we don’t pray for others, but Samuel surely considered the failure […]
Then Will I Hear, 2 Chr 7:14
We have heard much preaching on 2 Chr 7:14. The part of the verse I like is… then will I hear. God said that, if they do four things, then will I hear. The four things are these: humble themselves, pray, seek my face and turn from their wicked ways. The verse is specifically aimed […]
Confidence in Prayer, 1 Jn 5:14-15
According to 1 Jn 5:14-15, we have confidence in prayer when “we ask anything according to his will”. We know that “he heareth us”. According to 1 Tim 2:1-4, we know the will of God concerning prayer. His will is for us to intercede, v.1-3. His will is for all men to be saved, v.4. […]
Prayer Conditions, Jn 16:23-24
Prayer Conditions Jn. 16:23-24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are prayer conditions that must be met before the Lord will answer our prayers according to his promise in Jn 16:23-24. Promise: God will hear and answer your prayers, 1 John 5:15. In this lesson, we cover the prayer conditions the Lord requires of us for us […]
Full Joy, Jn 16:23-24
At times, we experience full joy in our salvation. This lesson will discuss those times so that you can have full joy. On a recent Wednesday night, I preached on abundant joy which we get by being saved, being filled with the Spirit, being united with believers, being assured of our salvation and by loving […]