1. The Christian’s regular use of prayer: “men ought always to pray” (Lk. 18:1) “continuing instant in prayer” (Rm. 12:12) “praying always with all prayer and supplication” (Eph. 6:18) “continue in prayer” (Col. 4:2) “Pray without ceasing” (I Th. 5:17) “supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men” (I Tim. 2:1)

2. The Abuse of Prayer 4 occasions when God said “Stop praying!”

3. God says “Stop praying!” when we….. Substitute Prayer for Action (Ex. 14:10-16; Ja. 1:22-25) Substitute Prayer for Repentance (Josh. 7:1-13; Ac. 8:22) Substitute Prayer for Reconciliation (Mt. 5:23-24; I Jn. 4:20) Substitute Prayer for Obeying the Gospel (Ac. 9:1122:169:18)

4. Plan of Salvation Hear the Word (Mt. 11:15) Believe the Word (Jn. 11:25) Repent of Sins (Ac. 3:19) Confess with Mouth (Rm. 10:9-10) Baptism in Water (Col. 2:12) Grow & Be Faithful (II Pet. 3:17-18) Erring Child of God: Repent & Pray God for Forgiveness (Ac. 8:22)