Different Kinds Of Prayer Series

topic: DIFFERENT KINDS OF PRAYER

A. Introduction

In lesson 1, we covered the following.

1) We Defined prayer… To be effective in the adventure of prayer you must be able to define prayer.

2) Explained how prayer is answered…prayer not monologue, it’s a dialogue, so you should expect an answer from God when you pray.

3) Summarized the role of prayer in the life of Jesus Christ…He is our role model

4) Identified the three levels of prayer…. It is important for every Christian prayer life to progressively grow and increase.

OUR KEY SCRIPTURE WAS: Matthew 7:7-8

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth, and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

TODAY’S TOPIC;- DIFERENT KINDS OF PRAYER

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

a) “Use every kind of prayer.” (Goodspeed )

b) “Pray.with all manner of prayer.” (AMP)

c) “Pray...with all kinds of prayers....” (NIV )

d) “Pray...with all kinds of prayers that are available for you to use....” (REV)

But before we proceed, I want to talk to us on 25 Reasons Why Every Christian’s Prayer Life Must Progressively Grow and Increase and its benefits.

1. Jesus left us an example of the value and importance of prayer (Matthew 14:23; Mark 1:35; Luke 6:12, 5:16, 9:18; John 17).

2. The apostles left us an example of prayer and intercession (Acts 1:14; 2:42; 4:31; 6:4; 12:5 13:3; 16:3; 21:5).

3. Prayer keeps us spiritually fit and alert. Spiritual watchfulness is only accomplished through prayer (Matthew 26:41; Luke 21:34-36; Jude 30).

4. Prayer is one of Gods means for receiving joy (John 16:23-24; Acts 16:25; James 1).

5. Prayer enables us to receive wisdom and the mind of God (Luke 6:12-13; Acts 1:24; 10:9; 13:3; 14:23; James 1:5).

6. Prayer transforms us into the image of Christ (Luke 9:28-29).

7. Prayer moves the hand of God, to work in the affairs of men (Exodus 3:7, 14:10-11, 10:15; Acts 12:5; James 5:7).

8. Prayer expresses our dependence upon God (Zechariah 4:6; John 15:5).

9. Through prayer, we find freedom from worry (Zechariah 4:6, Phil 4:6-7; I Peter 5:7-8).

10. Prayer unleashes the power and blessing of God (2 Chronicles 6:7; Acts 1-2).

11. Prayer is the means to know Jesus intimately (Colossians 1:9; Philippians 3:10; Jude 20-21).

12. Prayer is the basic means God uses to meet our needs, spiritually and physically (Matthew 7:7; John 14:13-14; 15:7; 16:23-24).

13. PRAYER brings supernatural assistance!

14. PRAYER is access to the impossible (Matthew 9:23; 19:26)!

15. PRAYER is the place of meeting with God!

16. PRAYER is fellowship around the throne (Heb 4:16)!

17. PRAYER is talking to God about people (respectfully with love, never accusing but forgiving)!

18. PRAYER is connecting with God!

19. PRAYER keeps us from temptation (Luke 24)!

20. PRAYER builds us up and keeps us in the love of God!

21. PRAYER brings divine adjustments that take place to allow us to fulfill God?s call!

22. PRAYER sensitizes us to God?s leading and empowers us!

23. PRAYER brings God?s will into the earth!

24. PRAYER is making altars and vows before God that release change in our lives!

25. PRAYER is the foundation of Christian victory!

B. Diferent Kinds Of Prayer

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

“Keys” Illustration – “Different Keys unlock Different Doors. I cannot use the same key on every door.

• PICTURE YOURSELF TRYING TO USE THE SAME KEY TO GET INTO EVERY PLACE!

1. Prayer Of Thanksgiving –

When you simply recount and thank the Lord for the things He has done for you.

Psalm 100:4 KJV - Enter into his gates with thanksgiving

The Bible teaches that the first step to entering His presence is THANKSGIVING!

Ephesians 5:20 KJV - Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Don’t count your liabilities or problems. Count your blessings before the Lord… aloud in prayer and/or by making a written list for what you are grateful to Him. Thank God often… daily… aloud.

Giving thanks can release great miracles, Example;

a) Feeding of the 5,000 men(John 6:11).

b) Rraising Lazarus from the dead (John 11:41).

2. Prayer Of Praise –

When you extol God’s virtues, and boldly compliment Him, boast on Him, and talk Him up… ALOUD!

Hebrews 13:15 KJV - By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.