Sermon Notes 10/12 – It’s Time to Pray
It’s Time To Pray
1 John 5:14-15
Know is a keyword in 1 John. There are 3 meanings for the word KNOW
1. to gain knowledge
2. to experience/recognize/feel and sense
3. to absolutely positively know
PRAYER PRINCIPLE # 1 — ACCESS – Ephesians 2:18 & 3:12
-all believers have direct access to the Lord 24/7/365
access – is the ability and privilege to approach & enter into the presence of God
-We only go to the Lord
-We will not allow anything to stop us from approaching the Lord
Hebrews 4:15-16 – Let’s Understand Two Principles
1. The Lord likes to be with us
2. Approach the Lord boldly – He wants to and will HELP you
PRAYER PRINCIPLE #2 – ASK -James 4:2 & Matthew 7:7-8
-Asking includes Hearing – Daniel 10:12-20
***The Lord hears and answers all of your prayers according to His will
There are 3 main answers to prayer – Yes, No, Not yet
-Asking is continual – Genesis 32:22-31 & Luke 11:5-13
***BOTHER THE LORD
REMEMBER: The way to trouble the Lord isn’t by going to Him in prayer constantly. It’s by not coming to Him in prayer at all
***Disturb Jesus – because prayer moves God
***When we disturb God, He disturbs people and nations
***When you ask, ask BIG & NOW – Ephesians 3:20-21
***Praying BIG is praying for the MAX