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“PRAYER” – The Power of Prayer

The Power of Prayer

THERE IS FORGIVENESS FROM GOD…

The Christian can find forgiveness through the blood of Christ

 1 John 1:7-10– But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.8 ¶  If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.9  If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.10  If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

  • Forgiveness toward self
  • Forgiveness of others
  • Forgiveness for all eternity
Isaiah 43:25 I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

The wayward Christian is told to repent and pray for forgiveness.

Acts 8:22-24 -Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.23  For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.24  Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.a.Simon was a believer.

  • Simon was a believer.

Acts 8: 13  Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

  • He wanted others to pray for him.‘
  • Self-forgiveness begins as we pray for the forgiveness of others.
Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Prayer strengthens the relationship between you and God.

Our Father – remember, He is our Father, not just a distant uncaring God.

Romans 8:15  For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

He has opened His throne room to ALL His children –

Hebrews 4:16  Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (written to Believers)

Prayer will help us live a life of freedom. –

Romans 8:1 – There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Prayer can save a nation –

II Chronicles 7:14 - If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

“PRAYER” – The Power Of Prayer

Ephesians 6:18  Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

The importance of not giving up.

The persistent widow, that people might always pray

Luke 18:1-7 – And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. 4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. 7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?


Wondering if He would find faith on earth (i.e., people praying) when
He returned –

Luke 18:8 – I tell you that he will avenge them
speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he
find faith on the earth?

Paul called for prayer to be consistent.

“praying always with all prayer and supplication…” – Ephesians 6:18 –Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Be vigilant in prayer with thanksgiving

Colossians 4:2-4 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; 3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

“Pray without ceasing”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice evermore.17 Pray without ceasing.18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

  1. Make prayer a habit.
    1. Rejoice as you pray.
    2. Be thankful in your prayers.
    3. Praying is part of God’s will for every believer.