Effectual Prayer, Pt. 2
Our discussion continues about effectual prayer. Effectual, fervent prayer can look like the prayer of faith. We must know the authority we have as we partner with God to advance His kingdom. Praying effectually is not begging, it is proclaiming what God has told us and standing with Him to see it come to pass.
Sermon Theme
Our discussion continues about effectual prayer. Effectual, fervent prayer can look like the prayer of faith. We must know the authority we have as we partner with God to advance His kingdom. Praying effectually is not begging, it is proclaiming what God has told us and standing with Him to see it come to pass.
Scriptures
James 5:14-17; Matthew 16; Ephesians 3:8-12
Discuss & Reflect
Prayer is about discovering what God wants to do and then standing between heaven and earth being the conduit for it to be done. What are some “its” in your life that you are believing God for?
God speaks to us in different ways. What ways do you personally tune in to God’s voice?
Why is there more power in our prayers corporately?
Discuss what it means to pray from a place of victory.
Effectual Prayer
Effectual (white hot) prayer is the prayer that works. The book of James gives us instructions on how to watch what we say and the importance of effectual prayer. James points us to Elijah’s example of effectual prayer.
Sermon Theme
Effectual (white hot) prayer is the prayer that works. The book of James gives us instructions on how to watch what we say and the importance of effectual prayer. James points us to Elijah’s example of effectual prayer.
Scriptures
James 5:13-18; 1 Kings 18:41-45
Discuss & Reflect
The book of James gives instruction on how to act when faced with trials, how to speak when in trials and how we should confess the sin of offense. In what ways has James 5:16 been used out of context to justify confessing sins to each other?
In 1 Kings 18, Elijah prayed for rain and initially there was no sign of results. Reflect on times in your life that you have prayed and saw no results. Did you quit praying, or did you do as Elijah did and continue in prayer?
Why do we need to pray?
How is God speaking to you about what would it mean for you to pray effectually?
The King's Table
Mephibosheth was five years old when he lost his father, grandfather, and became crippled for life all on the same day. Orphaned in Lo-debar, King David found and rescued Mephibosheth from an impoverished life to his reserved seat at King David’s table. Even as King David is a shadow and type of our King Jesus, we are being sought out after to accept the invitation of a lifetime to feast at the Lord’s table.
Sermon Theme
Mephibosheth was five years old when he lost his father, grandfather, and became crippled for life all on the same day. Orphaned in Lo-debar, King David found and rescued Mephibosheth from an impoverished life to his reserved seat at King David’s table. Even as King David is a shadow and type of our King Jesus, we are being sought out after to accept the invitation of a lifetime to feast at the Lord’s table.
Scriptures
2 Samuel 4:4; 2 Samuel 9:1-12, 13
Discussion
What themes in Mephibosheth’s life are part of your own? Are you identifying with your condition more than the identity you were given by God? Caught in a vortex of defeat, what debilitating orphan mentality, including self-hating thoughts and actions, have kept you in the hand of the enemy? What about those desolate places of no or low expectation in your life?
Affirmatively, accepting your reserved seat at the Lord’s table is not a one-time event. How are you feasting off of the intentional kindness of God in your life? How are you partaking of the richness and fullness of God? What scriptures, songs, and dance has the Lord given for your deliverance? Can you taste and see the goodness of God, in every aspect of your life?
Where and how is the Lord showing you His process of restoration? Is there a place in Him where your former life is no longer a place of shame and guilt; but, a launching pad of victory?
Prayer
Father, thank you for this message. Your intentional pursuit and kindness toward us is overwhelming. More and more we find You in every good thing in our lives. Partaking of the fullness of your mercy and grace has so much to do with our encounters with You. Increase our encounters with You every day. Thank you that for making yourself known to us and everyone around us. You are truly glorious! Thank you for the feast that you have prepared for us to make us strong against the enemy of our mind. In Jesus, name. Amen