Grace Fellowship Church Pastor/Teacher Jim Rickard Tuesday, May 11,

Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.— Amen.

Memory Verse John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.”

John 15:7 God’s Promise of Prayers Answered, Pt. 6

John 15:7, “If you are occupied with Me, and you are occupied with My words (Bible Doctrine), begin to ask whatever you all desire and it (your prayer petitions) will come to pass (be answered).”

Principles on Prayer (continued)

Prayer (PROSEUCHE): Isaiah 1:15, Psalm 66:18 Although we pray fervently, if we are out of fellowship, the Lord will not listen to our prayers.

Matthew 21:22 Faith is a prerequisite to answered prayer, where the Lord is free to answer prayer in accordance with His will.

Luke 6:12-16 It is important to pray effectively prior to making all decisions, especially big ones.

The right mental attitude with respect to Divine viewpoint, is more important than a full night's sleep.

Luke 22:45-46 Prayer is an effective tool which helps you concentrate on Divine solutions when faced with temptation.

When you suddenly wake up in the middle of the night, you should be sensitive to the Lord's desire that there may be something He wants you to address in prayer.

Acts 10:4 Consistency in prayer which results from the execution of the spiritual life glorifies God. Our prayers ascend as a memorial before Him.

Romans 1:9-10 We should pray for God's traveling mercies.

Romans 10:1 (Prayer = DEESIS - a need, entreaty, petition) It is legitimate to pray for the salvation of unbelievers.

1 Corinthians 7:5 Devoting ourselves to prayer is acceptable when having difficulties with one's spouse or in relationships in general.

2 Corinthians 1:11 We should express thanksgiving to God in prayer for our fellow Christians who pray for us.

Prayer can also be a group or team effort that forms a bond between likeminded believers in a local church. It is a powerful weapon in the Plan of God.

We can thank God that He will answer intercessory prayer according to His Plan, will, and purpose, prior to its fulfillment.

Philippians 1:3-4 (DEESIS); Prayers should be offered with sincere joy and thanksgiving (EUCHARISTEO) from the heart.

We are to express thanksgiving to God for:

We are to express thanksgiving to God for: 1) Those He uses to provide for our needs.

We are to express thanksgiving to God for: 1) Those He uses to provide for our needs. 2) His transforming work in our lives.

We are to express thanksgiving to God for: 3) What He wrought in us at salvation.

We are to express thanksgiving to God for: 3) What He wrought in us at salvation. 4) Those whom we fellowship with together in the Word.

Philippians 4:6 (Prayer and Supplication = PROSEUCHE and DEESIS) Prayer is to be accompanied with thanksgiving, requests, and entreaties for every aspect of life.

Colossians 4:2-4 We are to pray for the Lord to provide opportunities for us to communicate His Word and the Gospel.

1 Timothy 4:4-5 We should ask God to sanctify and bless all legitimate things including our food as we receive it with gratitude.

1 Peter 3:12 We are to be confident that God hears and answers our prayers. Yet He does not listen to the prayers of the believer out of fellowship or the unbeliever.

1 Peter 4:7 Prayer is to be tempered with sound judgment and clear thought, being in fellowship with the Holy Spirit. cf Eph 5:18

Grace Fellowship Church Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Tape # God’s Promise of Prayers Answered, Prayer Part 6 Upper Room Discourse, Part 368 John 15:7; Luke 6:12-16; 22:45-46; Rom 1:9-10; 10:1 Grace Fellowship Church Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Tape # God’s Promise of Prayers Answered, Prayer Part 6 Upper Room Discourse, Part 368 John 15:7; Luke 6:12-16; 22:45-46; Rom 1:9-10; 10:1 James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2010