Prayer: It's Essence

SERMON OUTLINE/NOTES

“Prayer: Its Essence”
Various Passages (I Timothy 2:1-7)

Introduction

· Review of the Necessity of Prayer

· Various Definitions of Prayer

Prayer’s Essence - Two General Characteristics of Prayer:

A. Adoration - Two Inseparable Aspects

· Praise (Psalm 29:1-2; 33:2-9; 146)

· Thanksgiving (Psalm 147:7-9; 100:4-5)

B. Invocation – Four Elements (1 Timothy 2:1)

· Supplication – An Urgent Plea for Help (Psalm 18:6; Matthew 14:30; Hebrews 5:7; Luke 22:44; Philippians 4:6; Hebrews 4:16; James 1:5-6)

· Petitions (Matthew 17:5; 1 John 5:14-15)

· Intercessions (Ephesians 6:18; 1 Timothy 2:1)

· Giving of Thanks (Philippians 4:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18;

Conclusion and Application

· Do we Adore God?

· Do We Call upon God for All that is Necessary for Body and Soul? (Hebrews 4:16; Romans 8:32-39; 1 John 1:9; 1 Corinthians 10:13)

· Pray Without Ceasing, In Everything Give Thanks for This is the Will of God in Christ Jesus for Us. (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18)