I'm gearing up for a new sermon series. A few days ago, I spoke to an educator from a Christian college that was bemoaning the biblical ignorance of the young people coming to his school. They don't know the Old Testament stories that are so inspiring.
So, in this sermon series, I really want to embrace some very interesting stories from the Old Testament that teach us lessons about prayer.
James 5:17 says that "Elijah was a man, just like us." But, he prayed and things changed.
What does God want to change through my prayers? What isn't changing because I don't pray? If the scriptures are correct, then "our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against... spiritual forces" (Ephesians 6:12). Most issues will only be changed through prayer.
There is an older generation of believers who are prayer warriors. Unfortunatley, they are getting older and many are going to their reward. So, where are the prayer warriors to step into their vacant battle spot and begin the fight to win the "spiritual" battles? I encourage you to begin to "step up" your fight against the powers of darkness by praying. And, if you are a younger person, I want to encourage you right now to embrace the mantle of prayer and intercession.... we need you!
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Sounds like an exciting series! Now is the time for you to start podcasting. I'd love to listen to this series on my ipod, or from the church website. Oh, wait - I see from the website you're already podcasting. Yay! Now I can actually *pause* Kevin Crow whenever I want. I always wanted to do that! All kidding aside, I look forward to being blessed and challenged by the series.
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