The Praying Church
What is the Church of Jesus Christ? • Sermon • Submitted • Presented • 40:28
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I. Introduction
I. Introduction
What is the Church of Jesus Christ?
What is the Church of Jesus Christ?
• Jesus’ Promise of the Church
• The Apostolic Gospel
• The Body of Christ
• The Apostles' Doctrine (Part 1)
• The Fellowship of the Church
• The Breaking of Bread
II. The activity of the original church
II. The activity of the original church
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.
Definition of “devote” from Louw-Nida: to continue to do something with intense effort, with the possible implication of despite difficulty– ‘to devote oneself to, to keep on, to persist in.’
III. Why does the church need to pray?
III. Why does the church need to pray?
A. Prayer is God’s command
A. Prayer is God’s command
Rejoice always,
pray constantly,
give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.
B. Jesus modeled a life of prayer
B. Jesus modeled a life of prayer
When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As he was praying, heaven opened,
and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a physical appearance like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”
Yet he often withdrew to deserted places and prayed.
During those days he went out to the mountain to pray and spent all night in prayer to God.
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he got up, went out, and made his way to a deserted place; and there he was praying.
C. We have assurance and access to God’s throne
C. We have assurance and access to God’s throne
1. Assurance
1. Assurance
Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have boldness to enter the sanctuary through the blood of Jesus—
Every priest stands day after day ministering and offering the same sacrifices time after time, which can never take away sins.
But this man, after offering one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God.
2. Access
2. Access
But now in Christ Jesus, you who were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
For he is our peace, who made both groups one and tore down the dividing wall of hostility. In his flesh,
For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.
Closing
Closing
Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need.