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Open Windows Toward Jerusalem “And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed” Daniel 6:10

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Daniel Prayed as usual

What is Prayer ? Not informing God “Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.” Rom.10:1 “A request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God”

When Should We Pray ? Psalms 55:17 “Pray without ceasing” 1 Thes.5:17 We never get through praying ! Evening Morning Noon Psalms 55:17 “Pray all the Time”

For Whom Should We Pray ? All people - 1 Tim. 2:1-2 Brethren - James 5:16 Preachers - 1 Thes. 5:25 Sick - James 5:13-15 Lost - Romans 10:1 Enemies - Matthew 5:44

Conditions of Acceptable Prayer Addressed to God - Matt. 6:9 In Christ’s Name - Eph. 5:20 In Faith - James 1:6 God’s Will - 1 John 5:14 Spirit & Understanding

God Really Answers Prayer Isa. 65:24 “It shall come to pass That before they call, I will answer; And while they are still speaking, I will hear.” Matt. 7:7-8 1 Pet. 3:12 “ears open to their prayers”

God Really Answers Prayer Hannah - 1 Samuel 1 Elijah - James 5:17 Early Church - Acts 12:5-19

God Really Answers Prayer 5 Ways Yes No Wait Different More

The Benefits of Prayer Prohibitive against Sin Matt. 6:13 lead us not... Luke 21:36 watch and pray Eph. 6 - armor

The Benefits of Prayer Prevent Apostasy Puts Christians to Work

Open Windows Toward Jerusalem “And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed” Daniel 6:10

Daniel Prayed to God Could have stopped for 30 days But he was courageous His prayers were effective

Christians Pray to God Prayers are effective Prayer is powerful Pray without ceasing

Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org Feb. 19, 2017 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com