WED: “WHY WE PRAY”

AUGUST 20, 2025

JOHN VOLLE

TEXT: JAMES 5:16

  1. It is commanded.  Luke 18:1; Col 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:17,18
    1. Examples of Jesus’ prayers:  Mark 1:35; Luke 23:34,46; Matthew 27:46
    2. Read John 17 – Jesus praying for the disciples
  2. How to pray.
    1. Right Attitude – Matthew 6:7-13
      1. A – Adoration – Psalm 33:1
      2. C – Confession – Isaiah 59:1
      3. T – Thanksgiving – 1 Thess 5:18
      4. S – Supplication
        1. Begging earnestly James 1:5
        2. Intercession
    2. Right Manner – Earnestly & Persistently
  3. Results of Prayer
    1. Yes – No – Wait
    2. God always answers our prayers  1 Thess 5:17,18