1. Authentic Christianity; an Exposition of 1 John OVERCOMING PRAYER 1 John 5:16-17 Pew Bible p. 1210

2. 1 John 3:18 NCV
My children, we should love people not only with words and talk, but by our actions and true caring.

3. Truth to Take with You
True Christians pray for one another, especially for victory over our sins.

4. Ephesians 6:18-19
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me…

5. Pray for One Another For provision of daily needs
For physical health, recovery from illness, healing
For alleviation of difficulties or pain
For escaping or avoiding tribulation, suffering, temptations

6. Pray for One Another For spiritual growth, maturity
For opportunity and ability to preach the gospel
For success and progress in ministry and mission work

7. Practical Suggestions
Use the Welcome Card
Come to prayer meeting
Pray for the church on your own
Join a Sunday School Class
Use a prayer list

8. Matthew 18:15-16
If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’

9. Galatians 6:1 CSB
Brothers and sisters, if someone is overtaken in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual, restore such a person with a gentle spirit, watching out for yourselves so that you also won’t be tempted.

10. When You Pray for One Who Is Sinning
God helps you get your own heart in the right place.
You entrust your brother/sister into God’s care.
God gives you guidance as to the best way to respond.

12. Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.

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14. James 5:16
Confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed.

15. Proposition
True Christians pray for one another, especially for victory over our sins.

16. Challenge Pray for your Christian brothers and sisters.
Pray for those in your church whom you perceive to be struggling with sin.
Establish mutually accountable relationships with the goal of gaining the victory over sin in your lives.