PRAY LIKE MEN In the beginning God created
PRAY LIKE MEN
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. ” Genesis 1: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1: 1 We must begin and end with God
The Surgeon General, or some guy named “General”, or just some guy, has determined the information contained in this presentation may be unhealthy to all preconceived ideas, may challenge you, insult you, anger you, encourage you or cause you to say “huh? ” Further, this should not be considered the definitive word on the subject of Prayer – ONLY God’s Word is definitive. Finally, continuous use of prayer will lead to radical changes in your life, Wife, Marriage, Children, Health, Church, Job, Nation, World and General Well Being. You have been warned. . .
Do you believed you are Saved? WHY?
Therefore you believe the Bible is the True Word of God. Because if any of it is False, how do you know what part is true? So, it is either all true or good luck on that eternity thing
End all Controversy Doubt Forgive them Father, orfor they know not what they do Your Sins are Forgiven!
Do not let the enemy of your soul try to drag you back to captivity Don’t go back!
Galatian 3: 28 “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. ” Genesis 1: 27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. But my wife had both of my children. . .
No Contradiction, just different Context • Genesis 1: 27 Deals with how God created us. • Galatians 3: 28 in our position of salvation in Christ. • Men and women are different, even in how we think and pray.
X X X X Science notes the male and female brain function differently on average.
Prayer …the forgotten GIFT from God Statistic according to Barna Research Survey 1. 79% of Christians acknowledge spending less than 5 minutes per day in prayer. 2. 82% of Pastors spend less than 10 minutes per day in prayer 3. 89% of Christians believe prayer impacts their life and their world Barna Polling https: //www. barna. com/
POP QUIZ
So why Pray? 1. God commands us to pray - Philippians 4: 6 -7 2. In Prayer God changes YOU - Habakkuk 3. In Prayer God Changes the WORLD - Exodus
Prayer is NOT… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Twisting God’s arm! Elitism Gossip Being “Holier than thou” KJV English A last resort
So why do Men not Pray. . . * • Lack of Education • Women’s Work • Too Busy • Pride • Fear * On Average, I know powerful men in prayer, but. . .
First Shot missed the Target completely. . . Lots wrong, but major problem She was never taught. After 10 minutes of instruction
This is your Gun. . . Do you know your weapons?
Armor of God Ephesian 6: 10 -18 • • Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
• Helmet • Breastplate • Belt • Shod/Shoes • Shield • Sword
Three Levels of Prayer God as Abba Luke 11: 2 He said to them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, [a] hallowed be your name, God as Friend Luke 11: 5 5 Then Jesus said to them, “Suppose you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; God as Judge Luke 18: 2 “In a certain town there was a judge. . . ” Daniel 7: 10 The court was seated, and the books were opened.
1 Thessalonian 5: 17 “Pray without ceasing. ” • The Greek word for “without ceasing” is adialeiptos, which doesn't mean nonstop — but actually means constantly recurring
Does Prayer really change anything? • • • Abraham prayed God delivered Moses pray & God did not destroy Israel Joshua prayed, The enemy fell Esther prayed the Hebrew nation was saved Nehemiah prayed & got favor with the King Elisha prayed and eyes were open servant saw Angels Jesus prayed – Miracle after Miracle, Salvation Came The church prayed & Peter was freed People prayed and 3 year old James Lived!
Elijah prayed and. . . the Rain stopped, Dead boy came to life, fed the Widow & her son, Rain started, Priest of Ba’al destroyed, & their altars consumed Yeah, but Elijah was a special man… 17 Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. James 5: 17 -18
What can block my Prayers? 1. Sin – Duh! We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly person who does his will. John 9: 31 2. Blood Line You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me. Exodus 20: 5 3. God Sovereign Will "Where were you when I laid the earth's foundation? Tell me, if you understand. Job 38: 4
Create a SEALed Team Sealed by the Blood of Christ
Start Now • • • Men you can trust – 4 -6 Men Connect by Phone, Text or Email Pray as God leads & they need Confidentiality – yes even your wife Muscle Memory – Just keep doing it “It not how many times you get knocked down, it is how many time you get back up”
And you always have this larger Band of Brothers
Goals for this Week 1. Ask God to help you pray 2. Pray 3. Start your own Sealed Team www. sealedteam. com
Sealed Team Accountability Questions Are or have you. . . 1. been with any woman in a compromising way? 2. seen any pornographic or sexually explicit material? 3. spent your established time in the Word & Prayer? 4. walking with the Lord with a humble spirit? 5. dying daily to self; seeking to be renewed in His image? 6. praying for, and with, your family on a daily basis? 7. being tempted? Where? How are you meeting it? 8. seeking Christ in the midst of your Storm? 9. allowing and seeking the Holy Spirit to fill you new each day? 10. just lied to me?
Pastors Prayer Partners
Pastors Prayer Partners • Men who gather around Pastor Jim to lift him, his family and Ministry in Prayer • Praying Sunday Services – rotation • Praying for any special needs from Pastor • Surrounding him with SHIELDS of Prayer • Contact Dennis Suchecki, Director
Pastors Prayer Partners During harvest time, three of the thirty chief men came down to David at the cave of Adullam, while a band of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. At that time David was in the stronghold, and the Philistine garrison was at Bethlehem. David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” So the three mighty men broke through the Philistine lines, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem and carried it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out before the LORD. II Samuel 23: 13 -16
David needed Refreshing • • • Surrounded with warriors – Prayer Partners They broke through the enemy lines - Prayed They brought him refreshing – Prayer refreshs He poured it out to God – Pastor’s Ministry NOTICE: David was weary, but not afraid
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