Sermon Notes 4/11 – Mark 2:1-12

Breakthrough – means to smash an obstacle/to penetrate the enemies territory

Who will give us a breakthrough?  The Breaker – Micah 2:13 – Jesus breaks through obstacles to free us from the enemy

v4 – roofs were made out of many kinds of materials and items – branches, clay & leaves

-the 4 men broke through the roof and created an open heaven

        What comes out of an open heaven?

           a. The anointing and presence and person of the Holy Spirit – Matthew 3:16-17

           b. Jesus is coming through – Revelation 19:11-16

           c. Salvation and healing is coming through – Mark 2:4

                     ***What can we learn about prayer from these 4 men***

1. PRAYER MUST ALWAYS BE THE FIRST SPIRITUAL ACTION TO TAKE

-The first thing these 4 men did was to pray – Matt 6:25-33 & 1 Tim 2:1-8

2. PRAYER IS A PRIVILEGE – Hebrews 4:16

-prayer is spending daily time with our best friend who is Jesus

-the Lord wants to be with us

             a. this is for personal and prayer gatherings – Acts 3:1..Lev 26:1-13..Matthew  18:18-19

            b. all 4 men prayed

            c. Prayer is work

            d. Prayer works – Psalm 34:4 & 1 John 5:14-15

3. PRAYER IS BELIEVING – Mark 1:14-15/9:23-24/11:22-25

-to receive we must believe

                   a. We must believe when things take time – Galatians 6:9

                   b. We must believe no matter what we see – 2 Cor 5:7

-never deny the truth – change it through the Word and faith in Jesus

                   c. We must believe because all things are possible – Genesis 32:24-30

-keep digging…….when you get tired, have others pray with you