Sermons About How-to-pray
Generations of Prayer Usher in the Greatest Movements in History
“HOW TO PRAY” ADVENT SERIES Generations of Prayer Usher in the Greatest Movements in History Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 The World Setting: (verses 1-3) Caesar Augustus ruled the Roman Empire for 45 years. (30 BC – 14 AD) He was a brilliant, gifted, remarkable leader. He was worshipped as a god. He ordered a census to be taken of the entire Roman Empire. Everyone has to register in their ancestral town. The National Setting: (verses 4,5) Joseph and Mary went from their home town, Nazareth, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, to register. Micah’s Prophecy: (Micah 5:2) Was spoken 700 years before Jesus is born. A ruler will be born in Bethlehem who has been alive forever. He will shepherd my people Israel. The Personal Setting: This very pregnant 13-15 year old girl is leaving home with her teenage husband to take a 3 day trip to Bethlehem. She is going to give birth with no mother present, no family, just a teenaged husband. The place of birth was a manger (feeding trough). There was no room in the inn. She wrapped him in cloths (swaddling). The importance of the night witnesses: shepherds and angels What is God’s personal word to us? Generations of prayer come together for God’s greatest movements to happen. God can and will do it again! The way of Jesus to change the world is very different. He came all the way down to bring about change. Look in the mirror of power. How do you see yourself?
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Anna, the Long Time Prayer Warrior
“How to Pray” Advent Series Anna, the Long Time Prayer Warrior Scriptures: Luke 2:36-38; 11:5-13; 18:1-8 Will you join me in honoring Anna? (Luke 2:36-38) 1. For being a prophetess. 2. For being a 24/7 prayer warrior. 3. For being hopeful. 4. For being a “Walk Across The Room” person. What does Anna teach us about prayer? 1. To never stop praying. (Luke 18:1-8) a. WHY? Because people who quite praying will eventually lose ¬-_______ and lose ________ 2. To be shameless in our persistence. (Luke 11:5-8) a. HOW? Get over our pride and independence. 3. To wait on God. (Luke 11:9-10) a. BECAUSE waiting seems to get us on target. 4. That prayer is not an overcoming of God’s reluctance but laying hold of His highest willingness. a. PROOF – “The door will be opened to you”; “And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him?”; “How much more will your heavenly Father know how to give you the very best of gifts.”
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How To Pray
“HOW TO PRAY” ADVENT SERIES Scriptures: Luke 1:5-25; Matthew 6:5-8 Zacharias in a crises and the opportunity of his life time (Luke 1:5-25) The problem: He and his wife, Elizabeth, were childless. They were both well advanced in years. The opportunity of his life time: He was chosen by lot to go into the most holy place of the temple to burn incense. He used this opportunity of a life time to petition God for a son. God heard and answered his prayer. They would be given a son who would prepare the way for the Lord: He will be a joy and delight to you. Many others will rejoice at his birth. He will be great in the sight of the Lord. He will bring many in Israel back to the Lord. He will come in the spirit and power of Elijah. Six principles on how you are to pray (Matthew 6:5-8) 1. Don’t pray for show. 2. Pray in the inner chamber. (Bridal identity). 3. Close the door (Your Father is already there). 4. Your Father who is in the secret place will reward you openly. 5. Don’t try to manipulate God with your many words. 6. The Father knows what you need before you ask.
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