Prayer That Works

December 2, 2015
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PRAYER THAT WORKS
by Pastor Richard Tow
November 22, 2015
Text: Luke 11:1

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Description: This message flows out of a personal desire to be more effective in prayer and a desire to help others along that journey as well. How do we move into greater spiritual authority so that our prayers get answered? In this sermon Pastor Richard shares three essentials to effective prayer. They are not techniques but undergirding principles from Scripture. The first has to do with our mindset toward God Himself. The second has to do with our focus during prayer. The third connects power in prayer to the way we live our lives. This message is for people who are hungry for more!

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OUTLINE
Three Elements of Effective Prayer:

I. RESPECT

A. Familiarity:  “Our Father in heaven”
B. Honor: “Hallowed be Your name”
(Psalms 89:7; 95:6-7: 96:4)

II. FOCUS

A. Attention
Matt. 6:6 “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your
Father….”
B. Engaged

Spirit, Soul, and Body
Desperate prayers

III. CONSISTENCY

A. God promises not to answer prayers of those who live in rebellion
Prov. 28:9
Ps 66:18
Prov. 1:28-31

B.     Religious ritual does not substitute for obedient living
Isaiah 1:13-15
Isaiah 58:8-9

C.     Effective prayer flows out of effective living

 

QUESTIONS

  1. Do you have a desire to become more effective in your prayer life?
    How do you plan to proceed with that?
  1. What is your understanding of the balance in familiarity (Our Father) and
    honor (Hallowed be Your name) as you approach God in prayer?
  1. Does it come as a shock that God promises Not to answer some prayers?
    Do you allow the revelation of God in Scripture to shape your concept of God?
  1. Do you think way we live affects the effectiveness of our prayers?
    What is your understanding of the relationship of prayer and lifestyle?
  1. What is God saying to you this morning about prayer?
    not receiving in faith?
  1. What is God speaking to you this morning in regard to prayer?
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