Deep Dive: Abiding Through Prayer
August 20, 2023
Pastor Philip Harike
Sermon Notes
I. We Pray with Diligence and Intentionality
Ephesians 6:18
Praying at all times in the Spirit
A. Stand Firm
B. At All Times
Prayer is essential to stand firm.
II. We Pray with Awareness and Perseverance
Ephesians 6:18
… with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance…
Praying with all perseverance is not a matter of getting ready but staying ready.
II. We Pray with Regard for All Nations
Ephesians 6:18-20
Making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
A. Comprehensively
B. Gospel Boldness
We abide in Christ by praying at all times, for all things, and on behalf of all nations.
Next Steps
- I confess my sin and turn to Jesus as King for the first time.
- I commit to be diligent in praying at all times for all things.
- I choose to be an ambassador for Christ, where I live, work, learn, and play.
Deep Dive
- What do you think is the standing position in the spiritual battle related to prayer?
- Read 2 Corinthians 5:20. Paul saw himself and his fellow Christians as ambassadors. What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?
- Read Luke 18:1. How are we encouraged to pray and not to lose heart?
Springboards
- Have you ever heard God speak? Describe.
- How do you know if God is speaking to you?
- Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17. How does God’s Word help discern what God may be saying?
