Sept. 8, 2024
TEXT:  James 5:13-20
Introduction: vss. 13-14

• We need to pray effectively for our own afflictions
  We need to pray effectively for our thankfulness and praise to the Lord
  We need to pray effectively for our loved one’s sicknesses
• I. Praying in faith is effective praying (vv. 13-15a)
  A. Faith in the Lord as Saviour to cleanse our sins
  B. Faith in the Lord as Sovereign as our provider
  C. Faith in the Lord as Supreme in our concerns
• II. Praying in fellowship is effective praying (vv. 15-16)
  A. Fellowship with God (v. 15; I John 1:5-10)
  B. Fellowship with other believers (v. 16; I John 1:7)
  C. Fellowship with our spouse (v. 16; I Peter 3:7, 1-6; 2:21-25)
• III. Praying in faithfulness is effective praying (vv. 17-20)
  A. Faithfulness to God as His child on earth (v. 17)
  B. Faithfulness to God in obeying His will on earth (v. 18)
  C. Faithfulness to God in doing His work on earth (vv. 19-20)
  1. Doing His work in our own life walking in His truth
  2. Doing His work unto those around us by speaking His truth
  3. Doing His work in light of eternity by helping them turn to God