May 17, 2009

Prayer as a Means of Grace

Preacher:
Passage: John 15:7-8
Service Type:

Prayer as a Means of Grace – John 15:7-8

Since prayer is a means of grace, we must energetically pursue it.

**Key Background
1. Defining key terms

2. Remaining in Jesus=Asking in Jesus’ name – John 14:13

Prayer, Uttered According to Jesus’ name…
A. Heightens our _______________ of the Glory of God
1. How does abiding in biblically informed prayer glorify God?

2. How is this a means of Grace?

B. Stimulates _______________ Christian Living
1. What are the words that Jesus is referring to?

2. How is this a means of Grace?

C. Proves the _______________ of our Strength
1. Prove= Prayer is one of the primary ways that we prove the source of our strength to our self, to others – How?

2. How is this a means of Grace?

Application
1. We Have to __________ to Pray!
2. __________ it Up!
3. Praying the __________ to know the will of God!