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Open Windows Toward Jerusalem

Open Windows Toward Jerusalem. “And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed” Daniel 6:10. King Signs Decree. Daniel Prayed as usual. What is Prayer ?. Romans 10:1. Not informing God.

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Open Windows Toward Jerusalem

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  1. Open Windows Toward Jerusalem “And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed” Daniel 6:10

  2. King Signs Decree

  3. Daniel Prayed as usual

  4. What is Prayer ? Romans 10:1 Not informing God “A request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God”

  5. When Should We Pray ? “Pray without ceasing” 1 Thes.5:17 We never get through praying ! Evening Morning Noon Psalms 55:17 “Pray all the Time”

  6. For Whom Should We Pray ? • All people - 1 Tim. 2:1-2 • Brethren - James 5:16 • Preachers - 1 Thes. 5:25 • Sick - James 5:13-15 • Lost - Romans 10:1 • Enemies - Matthew 5:44

  7. Conditions of Acceptable Prayer • Addressed to God - Matt. 6:9 • In Christ’s Name - Eph. 5:20 • In Faith - James 1:6 • God’s Will - 1 John 5:14 • Spirit & Understanding

  8. God Really Answers Prayer Isa. 65:24 “It shall come to pass That before they call, I will answer; And while they are still speaking, I will hear.” Matt. 7:7-8 1 Pet. 3:12 “ears open to their prayers”

  9. God Really Answers Prayer • Hannah - 1 Samuel 1 • Elijah - James 5:17 • Early Church - Acts 12:5-19

  10. God Really Answers Prayer 5 Ways • Yes • No • Wait • Different • More

  11. The Benefits of Prayer • Prohibitive against Sin • Matt. 6:13 lead us not... • Luke 21:36 watch and pray • Eph. 6 - armor

  12. The Benefits of Prayer Prevent Apostasy Puts Christians to Work

  13. Open Windows Toward Jerusalem “And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed” Daniel 6:10

  14. Daniel Prayed to God Could have stopped for 30 days But he was courageous His prayers were effective

  15. Christians Pray to God • Prayers are effective • Prayer is powerful • Pray without ceasing

  16. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 evanscoc@bellsouth.net www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Morning April 11, 2010

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