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Seven Words For Effective Praying
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. Forgiveness For Cleansing Lesson 1
Contributed on Jul 10, 2023
“We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but He is ready to hear those who worship Him and do His will” (John 9:31, NLT)
“We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but He is ready to hear those who worship Him and do His will” (John 9:31, NLT) “Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor sworn ...read more
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2. Why Begin Prayer With Praise? Lesson 2
Contributed on Jul 10, 2023
“Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name” (Ps. 103:1).
A. WHY BEGIN PRAYER WITH PRAISE 1. Because Jesus instructed them to begin the Lord’s Prayer. “Hallowed be Your name” (Matt. 6:9). Other versions translate this to mean to honor His name, to reverence His name, to hold high His name. 2. Because the psalmist commands you, “Enter . . . His courts ...read more
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3. Faith Expectancy Lesson 3
Contributed on Jul 10, 2023
God answers faith-filled prayers. “Ask and you will receive” (Matt. 7:7). “Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do” (John 14:13).
A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH MEANS EXPECT AN ANSWER 1. The word faith is used five ways in Scriptures: a. Doctrinal faith, “Denied the faith” (1 Tim. 5:8). b. Saving faith, a verb “by grace are you saved by faith” (Eph. 2:8). c. Justifying faith, “We have been made right in God’s sight by faith” ...read more
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4. Yield To God's Will Lesson 4
Contributed on Jul 12, 2023
How to enter into a partnership with God.
“Thy will be done” Matthew 6:10 “Father, if Thou be willing, remove this cup from Me, nevertheless, not My will, but Thine be done” Luke 22:42 “Understanding the will of the Lord” Ephesians 5:17 A. INTRODUCTION: GETTING GOD ON YOUR SIDE 1. A destroying thought . . . everything that happens ...read more
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5. Asking The Pathway To Answers Lesson 5
Contributed on Jul 12, 2023
Keep on asking and you will receive what you ask.
A. INTRODUCTION – WHY ASK? 1. Because we are told. “Keep on asking and you will receive what you ask” (Matthew 7:7, NLT). 2. Because it works. “Elijah . . . prayed earnestly that no rain . . . none fell” (James 5:17, NLT). 3. Because we need. “Ye have not because ye ask not” (James 4:2). ...read more
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6. Knock More Than Once Lesson 6
Contributed on Jul 12, 2023
Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for.
A. KNOCK MEANS YOU ANTICIPATE ENTRANCE “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you” (Matt. 7:7, NLT). 1. Definition: To strike a sounding blow, seeking admittance, calling ...read more
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7. An Attitude Of Gratitude Lesson 7
Contributed on Jul 12, 2023
Do you take things for granted, or take things with gratitude?
A. INTRODUCTION 1. My high school world Lit. “Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues and is the acid test of character.” Character is defined “Habitually doing the right thing, in the right way, for the right purpose.” 2. Do you take things for granted, or take things with ...read more