November 27 8 2015 December 2015 November 27

November 27, 8, 2015 December 2015

November 27, 8, 2015 December 2015 PRAYER – The Engergizer That Enables

Ephesians DOCTRINE: Our riches in Christ (Ch. 1 -3) 1. Eph. 1: 1: 23 Our spiritual possessions in Christ Prayer for enlightenment “The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints…”

Ephesians DOCTRINE: Our riches in Christ (Ch. 1 -3) 2. Eph. 2: 1 -22 Our spiritual position in Christ Prayer for enablement “That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man. . . ”

Ephesians DUTY: Our responsibilities in Christ (Ch. 4 -6) 1. Walk in unity – 4: 1 -6 2. Walk in purity – 4: 17 -5: 17 3. Walk in harmony – 5: 18 -6: 9

Ephesians 1. Walk in victory – 6: 10 -24 A. The full armour of God B. Prayer that energizes

“Prayer is the energy that enables the Christian to wear the armour and wield the sword. We cannot fight the battle in our own power, no matter how strong or talented we may think we are. ” W. W. Wiersbe

Battling the Amalekites

18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—

19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

We are to: • Pray always • Keep the “receiver” off the hook • We’re always subject to attack

We are to: • Pray always • Pray with all prayer • Prayer • Supplication • Intercession • Thanksgiving

We are to: • Pray always • Pray with all prayer • Pray in the Spirit

26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. Romans 8: 26 -27

It is possible to pray fervently in the flesh and never get through to God. It is possible to pray quietly in the Spirit and see God’s hand do great things. W. W. Wiersbe

We are to: • Pray always • Pray with all prayer • Pray in the Spirit • Pray watchfully

“Watch and pray” is the secret of victory over the world, the flesh and the devil.

“Watch and pray” is the secret of victory over the world, the flesh and the devil. God expects us to use our God-given senses, led by the Spirit, so that we detect Satan when he is beginning to work.

We are to: • Pray always • Pray with all power • Pray in the Spirit • Pray watchfully • Keep on praying

• Perseverance simply means “to stick to it and not quit. ”

• Perseverance simply means “to stick to it and not quit. ” • “Prayer is not getting man’s will done in heaven; it is getting God’s will done on earth. (Robert Law)

• Perseverance simply means “to stick to it and not quit. ” • “Prayer is not getting man’s will done in heaven; it is getting God’s will done on earth. (Robert Law) • Keep on praying until the Spirit stops you or the Father answers you.

We are to: • Pray always • Pray with all prayer • Pray in the Spirit • Pray watchfully • Keep on praying • Pray for all the saints

• The Lord’s Prayer begins with our Father

• The Lord’s Prayer begins with our Father • We pray as part of the family of God

• The Lord’s Prayer begins with our Father • We pray as part of the family of God • If our prayers help another Christian win a victory, that victory will help us too

• The Lord’s Prayer begins with our Father • We pray as part of the family of God • If our prayers help another Christian win a victory, that victory will help us too • Pray for the effectiveness of witness and ministry

WHAT NEXT? We are to: • Pray always • Pray with all prayer • Pray in the Spirit • Pray watchfully • Keep on praying • Pray for all the saints

WHAT NEXT? 23 Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Ephesians 6: 18 -24

Speak O Lord

Speak, O Lord, as we come to You, To receive the food of Your Holy Word. Take Your Truth, plant it deep in us; Shape and fashion us in Your likeness; That the light of Christ might be seen today In our acts of love and our deeds of faith. Speak, O Lord, and fulfill in us All Your purposes for Your glory.

Teach us Lord, full obedience, Holy reverence, true humility Test our thoughts and our attitudes In the radiance of Your purity. Cause our faith to rise, Cause our eyes to see Your majestic love and authority. Words of power that can never fail; Let their truth prevail over unbelief.

Speak, O Lord and renew our minds; Help us grasp the heights of Your plans for us. Truths unchanged from the dawn of time, That will echo down through eternity. And by grace we’ll stand on Your promises; And by faith we’ll walk as You walk with us. Speak, O Lord, ‘til Your church is built, And the earth is filled with Your glory.

23 Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Ephesians 6: 18 -24