1. CONTINUING STEDFASTLY IN PRAYERS

2. Prayer is an Expression of Faith Luke 18:1-8 note the question in v.8 Luke 11:1-13 Content of prayer Parable of asking at midnight Keep on asking, seeking, knocking

3. Prayer is an Expression of Faith James 1:5-8 Acceptable prayer must be in faith Romans 10:17 Faith comes from God’s word 1 John 5:14-15 We should pray according to God’s will We can know that we will receive what we ask

4. Do We Always Get What We Ask? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Paul could boast in special revelations Thorn in the flesh kept him humble Prayed three times for it to be removed God’s answer “My grace is sufficient for you.” “Yes” “Yes, and more” “Wait.” Deuteronomy 8:2-5 “I love you too much to give what you ask.”

5. Why Don’t We Always Get What We Ask? 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 to keep us humble Deuteronomy 8:2-5 to teach us discipline James 4:1-4 asking for carnal and selfish motives James 1:6-8 we don’t pray in faith 1 Peter 3:7 disobedience to God’s word John 3:5 many pray but are not born again

6. Why Don’t We Always Get What We Ask? John 3:5 many pray but are not born again We must be born again to be a child of God We must be children of God to call Him our Father John 9:31 We must want to do His will John 15:11-17 God wants us to be happy Ask in Jesus’ name For those who do whatever He commands

7. Prayer is More Than a Wish List Romans 10:1 prayer and heart’s desire Do not worry about anything Pray about everything Phil 4:6, 1 Pet. 5:7 Acts 4:24-30 only 2 verses of 7 are requests Offer praise Matthew 6:9-10 Thanksgiving 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Confession of sin 1 John 1:8-10 Become a child of God and receive the privilege of praying to Him as Father! Acts 2:36-42