1. Welcome

2. 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

3. King Signs Decree

4. Daniel Prayed as usual

7. 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”

8. 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”

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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”

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

13. God Really Answers Prayer
5 Ways
Yes No
Wait
Different
More

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

15. The Benefits of Prayer
Prevent Apostasy
Puts Christians to Work

16. 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

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

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

20. Nelson Chapel Church of Christ
5039 Six Mile Road
Maryville, Tn
Feb. 19, 2017
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
2705 Druid Hill Dr.
Maryville, Tn