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Sermons on Prayer
Acts 4:23-31
1. The Priority of Prayer
2. The Purpose of Prayer
3. The Petitions of Prayer
4. The Power of Prayer
John 17
Christ’s prayer to the Father on behalf of his disciples and all believers.
Acts 2: 42-47
A model for all Christian Churches
1. Devoted to Spiritual Duties
a. The apostles’ teaching
b. Fellowship
c. Breaking of bread
d. Prayer – corporate
2. Developed Spiritual Attitudes
a. Awe came upon every soul
b. Attesting miracles, signs and wonders
c. Cared for each other
d. Gathered together regularly
3. Resulted In a Spiritual Impact
Luke 23:34
Matthew 26:69-75
1. Peter’s Failure
2. Why Did Peter Fail
a. Not believing the words of Jesus
b. Trusting in his own strength/ abilities
c. Failing to persevere in prayer
3. Peter’s Repentance
Matthew 26:36-46
Luke 22:39-46
The One Big Idea: Jesus, in His humanity, struggled with the cost of dying for our sins, but found victory over His struggle through prayer to the Father.
1. Jesus Goes to Gethsemane
2. Jesus Prays to the Father
3. Jesus Encourages Prayer
Applications: The wonder of Christ’s love for us, the need for fervent prayer, and the need to share our burdens with others.
John 17:16-19
John 17:1-26
Intorduction to Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer
1. Jesus Prays to His Father
2. Jesus Prays to Glorify His Father
3. Jesus Intercedes for His Followers
John 16:23-27
One Big Idea: Jesus has opened the way for us to come to the Father through prayer.
1. Ask of the Father
2. Ask in My Name
3. Ask and you will receive joy
john 15: 6-12
1. Abide in Christ’s love
2. Four Results of Abiding in Christ
a. Delivers us from judgement
b. Leads to power in prayer
c. Glorifies the Father
d. Fills us with joy