A Praying Church

August 27, 2015 Save Article

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Matthew 7:7-8
(Program 2499DVD, Airing on 9-5)

1. INTRODUCTION
   1. A church can be no greater than its prayer life.
   2. The disciples prayed: “Lord, teach us to pray.”
      1. Matthew 7:7-8
2. A PRAYING CHURCH
   1. The greatest problem in our prayer life is unoffered prayer.
      1. Our Lord has commanded us to pray.
         1. James 4:2
         2. Luke 18:1
         3. Mark 14:38
         4. Philippians 4:6
      2. Why should we pray? Matthew 6:7-8
         1. We don't pray to impress God.
         2. We don't pray to inform God.
         3. We don't pray to instruct God.
         4. We pray to invite God.
            1. 2 Corinthians 6:1
            2. John 15:7
3. THREE FACTORS FOR OUR PRAYER LIFE
   1. The desire factor: ask and express your desires to God.
      1. Mark 11:24
      2. Psalm 37:4
      3. Philippians 4:6
         1. Ways in which God answers prayers
            1. Direct
            2. Different
            3. Delayed
   2. The direction factor: seek and expect direction from God.
   3. The determination factor: knock and exercise determination with God.
      1. Luke 11:5-6
      2. Luke 11:7-9
      3. Luke 18:4-8
      4. Matthew 15:21-28
      5. How long should we continue to pray?
         1. Until we have the answer in our hand, in our heart or until God says no.

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