The Hidden Truth About Prayer | Powerful Insights You Need to Hear
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- Join us in this deeply insightful sermon on the essence of prayer, brought to life by the powerful teachings of Paul Washer and R. C. Sproul. In this message, they delve into the unmatched significance of prayer in the life of a believer and challenge us to think deeply about our own prayer lives. The disciples asked Jesus to teach them only one thing - how to pray. This request reveals a profound truth: the greatest power in Christ’s ministry was in His communion with the Father.
Sermons Featured in this SermonJam:
1. Pray and Be Alone With God - Paul Washer
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2. If God is Sovereign, Why Pray?: Prayer with R.C. Sproul
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Key Points:
1. The Power of Prayer in Jesus’ Life - Washer and Sproul highlight how prayer was central to Jesus’ ministry, surpassing even His miracles in importance. They examine verses like Luke 5:16 and Matthew 14:23, showing how Jesus frequently withdrew to pray, often alone, illustrating His dependence on the Father and setting a powerful example for us all.
2. Intimacy with God - Prayer isn’t merely words but is a deep connection with God. Washer poses a question: When people hear you pray, do they hear someone who knows God? We are challenged to pursue the kind of closeness with God that comes only through consistent, earnest prayer.
3. God’s Immutable Will and Our Prayer - RC Sproul addresses a profound question: Does prayer change God’s mind? Referencing Matthew 6:8 and John 5:30, he emphasizes that prayer aligns us with God’s will, which is perfect and unchanging, while inviting us to participate in His divine work.
4. Persistence in Prayer - Jesus teaches us in Luke 18:1 to “pray and not lose heart,” reminding us that true prayer is a discipline of perseverance, where we continually seek God’s face without giving up.
Bible Verses Referenced:
Jesus’ Prayer Life:
• Luke 5:16 - “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”
• Matthew 14:23 - “After he had sent the crowds away, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray.”
• Luke 6:12 - “He went out to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God.”
• Matthew 26:36 - “Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, ‘Sit here while I go over there and pray.’”
Persistence in Prayer:
• Luke 18:1 - “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.”
God’s Knowledge and Will:
• Matthew 6:8 - “For your Father knows what you need before you ask him.”
• John 5:30 - “I can do nothing on my own initiative.”
Other Relevant Verses:
• Philippians 4:6 - “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
• 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - “Pray without ceasing.”
• Romans 8:26 - “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”
• James 5:16 - “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
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Absolutely this video has been a huge help and blessing for my life and walk with the Lord . God bless you and keep shearing the truth 📖❤️🔥
@erickajavier9687 Amen. All Glory to God🙏😊
Such a truthful pastor, always preaching the things, we want to know. Thank you so much. Greetings and blessings from South Africa 🌍 🙏
We all need this message on prayer 🙏 I'm gonna pray now 🙏
Lead me Lord to pray all day,every day!
I was recently ill and hardly able to pray but I ended up asking Jesus to just hold me in his hands and that's what he did amen
Amen
Amen, that’s why I close in Prayer daily, let your Will Be Done God in Christ and Holy Spirit
Amen
Lord give me a heart to pray always in the powerful name of JESUS
He's not a person to be studied but a person to be loved.
I needed that ❤
Prayer is intimate relationship with King Jesus Christ.
Yes prayer can change God’s mind we saw this on 2kings 20 after God told the prophet to deliver a message to Hezekiah and Hezekiah prayed and God answered. We also see on Jonah 3 when the declared a fast we see God changing His mind and not destroying the city. We also see a similar reaction when the most wicked king in Israel (king Ahab) humbled himself and prayed 1kings 21v 27-29. God can change His mind when we repent and humble ourselves
God is omniscient. He knew that the people would repent, and he knew he would not do the thing he threatened. He also knew that by threatening chastisement the people in question WOULD repent. It was the praying people who changed their minds, not God. To repent is to change one's mind (and heart and direction.)
Do you think God hasn't thought of EVERYTHING? Just like RC SPROUL said,GOD IS PERFECT.
Exactly,!!!! GOD gave us free will, and he made us in his own image.
We must humble ourselves and repent GOD FORGIVE. Of course, he will change his mind. That is what he asked us to do throughout the bible
GOD BLESS YOU
Preach pastor preach!!!! wow ❤️🔥🔥🔥
Thank you! I'm glad the message resonated with you!
GOD answers every prayer, but sometime the answer is NO.
Even Not Yet 😊
Sometimes we're not ready for ?
I read somewhere that it’s not what prayer does to God , it’s what prayer does to me !
Prayer is Everyday!!! Praise Jesus!!❤
All the glory to God,the Almighty.
Amen
Praise the lord for the beautiful sermon
One of my cancer rules: Prayer is a real thing and has real and tangible effects.
Nurses understand that praying people do better when ill or injured. It strengthens them. A rabbi once told our class that God does NOT need the prayers of anyone. He instructs us to pray because WE need it.
Sadly My Prayer life is no where as strong as it used to be. But im working on it. I Do Talk to Gid every day about what's going on. In my life or something that's brought to my attention, something in the news etc. that needs Gods attention. But Still i long to get back that intense and meaningful prayer life thst i used to have.
Amen, the devil doesn't want you to pray .. Ephesians 6:12
With God all things are possible. Our Father welcomes us when we turn to Him and seek Him earnestly. His Holy Spirit quickens us always . He is our strength when we’re weak,keep showing up at the secret place , burn your incense, repent always and know The Almighty God sees you.
I am praying that I must pray more often.. but I change my mind.. now I must pray that I must not change my mind.. wait.. I am missing something.. Jesus.. I must.. pray.. for victory.. not for me.. but for others.
And for me.. What?! I must know Christ too if not my prayer would. .be meaningless
He is the one whom I'm escaped. It sounds awesome! Thank you, Father!
Glory to God.
Amen
Isaiah 38:5. “Go and say to Hezekiah, ‘Thus says the LORD, the God of David your father, “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; behold, I will add to your days fifteen years. (Hezekiah had just been told he was about to die). Jesus taught us to pray and in Mathew 7:7. Ask, and it shall be given to you. Seek, and you shall find. Knock, and it shall be opened to you. 8. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it shall be opened. (A Faithful Version) God will answer our prayers if our prayers and requests are God's will.
We need to pray more than ever before. 😶🌫️
Absolutely, prayer is so crucial in these times. Let's stay committed in prayer!
@@21stCenturyRevivalAmen!
Especiually for Israel right now.
Amen brother. Lord teach me to pray.
Just pray and continue until you learn, The Holy Spirit will always guide you. Pastor Washer said this before.
Thank-you for this encouraging video. Reminding us to do all things through supplication in prayer. God Bless you and ypur ministry and keep us all praying in His Loving Care until Jesus returns 🇮🇱❤️🙏🙌
So many good points in this sermon‼️ you must re watch a few times to fully understand the gravity of the points.
wooowww 5:38
Because he loved him❗️🔥
This has convicted me!
Paul Washer and David Dryer make a great combo (Washer/Dryer combo).
It's been a long time since I read or heard a good pun. Thanks for that.
Hehe
the hidden truth about every biblical knowledge is, that we are now in the time, where nobody says to the other: "know the Lord" ! cause all will know me, the small and the great, speaks the Lord. Amen.
Thank-you
I love R.C. but i’m not sure if i fully agree. Of course He knows all things and can’t be counseled by us BUT -He indicates that some things will not happen if we do not pray. If He has relegated the realm of earth to man, it’s not strange to think that our actions (including prayer) have an effect. Anyway, I really do love these guys including RC
Wow!😊❤
The context of the disciples asking Jesus how to pray is, John the Baptist taught his disciples how to pray. It is also true that Jesus had a habit of praying by himself up on the hills all night.
Good one
Awesome message 💞💞💞
PRAYER IS OF VITAL IMPORTANCE NOW MORE THAN EVER
Since when the world means everyone? I pray not for the world but for those God has given to me.. and yeah there wouldn't be a hell if God loves everyone.
It's not that God doesn't love everyone, he does, but that not everyone loves God so there is a place for those who don't that is called hell. Because we suffer much when we don't love Him.
He said we can’t change Gods mind with prayer , I was thinking what about King Hezekiah, who when facing a terminal illness, turned his face to the wall and prayed earnestly to God, causing God to extend his life by 15 years? Any thoughts on that? Not Paul Washer but the second guy who ever it is.
As was mentioned, God would have known that Hezekiah was going to pray earnestly. God didn't change His mind. Same with Moses when God said that He was going to destroy Israel and make a new nation of Moses instead. Moses prayed and God showed mercy. He didn't change His mind, He knew what Moses was going to say.
That man is R.C. Sproul. He has passed now. Still has many videos on youtube.
King Hezekiah changed the mind of God when Isaiah told King Hezekiah per the word of the Lord, he was going to die. God answered his prayer with 15 more years of life. God also told Moses to stand back that He was going to destroy Israel and make a nation of Moses. Moses' reply changed God's mind .
I'm slippppping away NOW and He knows why > 🤪
Please dont
Moses's Prayer Changed God's mind. A plan isn't flawed if you change something.
If you're referring to instances where God threathened wrath on His people and Moses interceded, that wasn't Moses changing God's mind, I believe that was God giving Moses a chance to show his love for the Israelites. It was an opportunity to reinforce Moses' love and leadership over the flock. You'll notice a pattern in the OT of God making a threat, Moses interceding, and God relenting. But in Numbers 20, we see the Israelites acting out, and God doesn't react with anger as He usually would, why? Because Moses is at his limit, he was too upset at the Israelites and would not have interceded, as we see by his following rebellion. So God didn't threaten them because it was not actually His will to strike them at that time. It's like with Abraham and Isaac, it was never God's plan have Abraham kill Isaac, He always knew He would provide the ram. It was for Abraham's benefit, to teach him to trust God.
Prayer changes us, not God.
@@SuperPrettyPink101 you are inferring your own bias on the scripture to come to those conclusions.
@@bh5317 God is omniscient. He knew in advance how Moses would react, and he knew he would not do the thing he threatened.
So why did he say it? Why did He threaten to kill Moses before Moses' wife intervened? I think it was/is to impress on the people's minds the severity of the wrongs they had done. Maybe to also show his mercy. To bring home the fact that death was earned and deserved, but God was merciful.
@josephwatts9013 If that is the only reasons you have to change your mind Then you need to re examine yourself.
There are numerous times description where God offers 2 options with 2 different r Results one of judgmand the other of blessing. And he makes it clear that the decisionup to the israelites and up to us. What you're suggesting is that God lied to Abraham and God lied to Moses.
@@bh5317 No, that is not what I am saying. I am saying that God knows in advance HOW humans will react. But he still gives us the chance to respond. WHY would he be so scary about the circumcision of Moses' son if he knew the son would be circumscized? Why threaten the destruction of Israel when He knew he would allow the nation to continue? TO TEACH AND STRESS THE DEPTH OF The WRONG DONE. So that future generations will understand that God demands obedience. And, hopefully, to show his mercy.
How a *calvinist* should approach a person with *his* “gospel”:
"Hi! I have good news for you! I don't know if God loves you, the most likely is that He hates you.
I also don't know if He died for you on the cross, only a very few were chosen… But Listen!"
Sad but true! This is the false gospel that is being preached in many churches.
We need urgently to bring back the *powerful, simple* and *true gospel* summarized in *John 3:16.*
If God says that He died for everyone, *it means that He died for EVERYONE:*
*Isaiah 53:6* ; *John 1:29* ; *John 3:16,17* ; *John 4:42* ; *2 Corinthians 5:14,15* ; *Romans 5:18* ;
*1 Timothy 2:6* ; *1 Timothy 4:10,11* ; *Titus **2:11* ; *1 John 2:2* ; *John 12:47* ; *1 John 4:14* ; *Hebrews 2:9* …etc
Let's be very careful, let's not be found liars.
Hint: if you disagree with a brother or sister in Christ, trying to attack them with a strawman argument is not the most productive approach. I was really being blessed by the sermon but noticed the comment and was amazed that another Christian would have such an uncharitable way of communicating. I'll pray for you.
We have different theology but i will respectfully agree or disagree. It is God and them problem if they are saved, preach falsely and etc2.
@@owlfethurz8377 attacking? Who is attacking?
El fin esta, I never heard that kind of gospel preached, but if you say that it is preached in many churches, ok.
But it doesn't mean that that's the Calvinist point of view.
Read Ephesians chapter 1 & 2 for example...
If you don't agree with parts of the Bible, better humble than trying to be a smart man, because you might be found as a liar as you said.
Take those 2 chapters as serious as John 3:16 for example, because it's in the same bible an ask God for understanding.
And don't forget, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
@@samben777 I know. Because calvinists (reformed) are never going to preach you clearly what they believe in, so their churches don´t become empty and people don't think they have some kind of mental problem. Because if you meditate in calvinism... you will find it's a sick and blasphemous doctrine. I have read Ephesians many times. You can't understand the Bible until you take off your calvin's glasses.
And don't forget, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
"Don't talk shop"... was that a good thing or bad thing?
I think it was bad, like he saw prayer/God focus as something he wanted to "slip away" from to go do something he wanted (golf)
Yes, like it was a necessary task as a preacher 😢 ... makes you wonder if this pastor was even truly called!
We all sometimes prefer a movie or a binge on videos or going somewhere or visiting or any number of things that grab our attention rather than prayer or the bible. 😢
Bad. There is no time we should shush anyone on the subject of God and praising Him.
I don’t understand how this preacher says prayer does not change God’s mind when God said Hezekiah was going to die, Hezekiah prayed and God gave him another 15 years. Isaiah 38.
Interesting, why didn’t you preach on how our Lord, Yeshua, taught the Apostles how to pray found in Matthew 6:6-13. Yes you definitely show where the Christ goes off to prayer, but in the passage in Matthew He literally tells us how to pray. He even says the Lord’s Prayer as an EXAMPLE on how to pray but we have turned it into a repetitive prayer, which He warns against, Matt.6:7.
The Lord’ prayer is a “model” prayer and example. Repetitive prayer means repeating “empty” or “useless” or “worthless” repeated phrases in our prayers, using word counting, thinking praying for a lengthy period of time is of any use.
Yeah I've found myself using the Lord's prayer as a representative type thing and doesn't seem to have a real meaning, which I don't like. How do I change that
@@dennisgraham3087 Meditate on the meaning of the words you repeat. "They will be done on earth as it is in Heaven..." This is a prayer to bring the Day of the LORD in order to bring the renewal of all things, but it comes with intense labor pains. We should reflect on the words as we repeat them. DO we really want the day of the Lord to come quickly, or do we want to see our kids grow up first, or maybe we want to reach a certain place in our jobs...in other words, when you repeat each line of the Lord's Prayer, do you actually mean them?
When we pray, "In Jesus' name" are we just repeating the words, "In Jesus' name" or are we actually praying in his name?
(I apologize if this is long, but it is the easiest way to illustrate what I mean.)
When working in ICU, there are frequent crisis situations. I once had a patient who had sudden signs of a heart attack while on the unit for observation. I gave the usual emergency meds and asked my partner to phone the cardiologist. Before she could phone, the patient crashed. Not a total "CODE BLUE" but a serious sudden deterioration. As my partner made calls, I hung a very serious IV medication. I decided on the dose I would use to start, and I decide to go ahead and start the drip. The MD and Cardiologist were there within 20 minutes, but that 20 minutes would have been too late.
The patient was stabilized by the drip and sent to cath lab. She made a full recovery.
After she had been taken to the cath lab, I listed the meds and treatments I had given and signed the "order" with the attending physician's name and signed my name beneath. Later the MD co-signed the order, signifying that it was a valid and legal order.
In other words, I ordered the drugs in the name of the doctor.
I could do this because: 1) I had a legal relationship with the MD (an RN on duty and responsible for that patient.) 2) I knew it was the doctor's will that I do what I knew was needed. 3) I had a legal right to act in this manner (as a Registered RN with ICU training and experience, during an emergency.)
BUT if I had given the wrong med, or had I been a nurse's aide or receptionist I would have been in serious trouble. The doctor would not have signed off on the orders I wrote in his name.
When we pray "In the name of Jesus" it doesn't mean that we recite the sounds that make the name. It means we are in a relationship that allows us to do so, and that what we ask is in accordance with HIS will. Praying for selfish or unworthy things isn't "in His name", even if the name is invoked.
@DianaSzucs-jv7yo thank you. I appreciate your response and you're quite correct.
Well said. The Lord's prayer is a model prayer.
Yeshuah our king is the son of YA. YA sent his only begotten son. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life
Seems to me by calling Yeshuah god and worshipping him as such causes the first commandment to be broken. Exodus 20:3 - Thou shalt have no other gods before me
Yeshuah himself refernced YA in heaven while he was here Just one of many examples. Mark 10:18 - And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.
Yeshuah even prayed to YA referring to YA as his father Luke: 41-42 - And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
YA referred to Yeshuah as his son while YA was in heaven and Yeshuah was still on earth. Matthew 3:17 - And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
The lie that Yeshuah is YA is an old lie that believers used to be free from. In these last days it seems to be becoming widely accepted and causeth all to break the first commandment as soon as they allow themselves to be deceived by it. Please pray and wake up before it's too late. Time is definitely short.
Nope, I don't pray with anyone so they don't hear me pray like that. In fact I hardly leave my house except to get cigarettes.
Yes, for the most part! I hate mine too - cigs that is!
He seems to always look so down hearted?
That preacher is on fire for for the Lord Jesus.
He has real a reverence for the Lord. No nonsense, no jokes.
@@JesusSavesJ3-16 Paul Washer teaches the truth of God's Word, and his ministry "Paul-Washer- Missionary-Society" is in over seventy-nations. He teaches the Word to a group of people, then they grow into more groups, and continue multiplying. *Please pray for all such ministries that they prosper in the Word, abounding in God's love in furthering the growth of people in serving Christ to bringforth myriads of born-again believers in all those nations* Love you all.
@@suzieaguilar397,Amen.
Yes ,he is the founder of Heartcry Missionary Society. He feels so bad for not being perfect. He admits to his failures. He also has heart problems physically so at times he doesn't feel good. But mostly he has so much concern for others to go to the Lord in true repentance and belief. It hurts him dearly to.think of anyone walking out unsaved. He has a huge love.
No disagree with this 8 minute pastor your change of heart posture can change Gods mind about his relationship with you because you’ve changed your relationship with him. Ahab humbled himself and God changed his mind about the disaster he was going to bring on him. Hezekiah prayed begging god for more life and he gave him 15 years. Moses prayed to God and he relented and didn’t destroy his people and make a great nation out of Moses alone. Saying God has plan A and won’t change to plan B is asking the wrong question. We can’t say God gives some rigid military orders that can be absolutely known for a specific situation and individual- except what He wrote down in the bible. Plan A is only the word of God. So of-course you can’t change Gods mind about his written word. “You can’t change Gods character! -i don’t think there’s a plan A that we can even be aware of unless we pray so he has to also explain how do we even know what plan A is!!
You don't understand what this pastor explaining, I think personally tht you have to ask, Revalation about prayer, this is a Bible student of the Word!
God does NOT change his mind as you have stated. Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today & forever”. Otherwise if He did change his mind, He would not be omniscient, which means knowing everything. Therefore God knows what we will say before we speak, what we will do, before we do it etc…..
To say that God waits for man to do something and then God will change his mind accordingly, does not accord with who God is.
you simply do not understand what is being preached!
God knows each and everyone of us, God knows what will happen to each of us, God has His plan and only that one.
He knew what each of the people mentioned in the bible would do. He was, is and will be.
He expected these people to beg and praise Him. Low key or blatant pride must be crushed before His plan can be executed.
Ah.. repeated prayer goes with the heart.. and yeah only Christ knows the heart.. If Christ teach us to pray but condemn repeated prayers then He didn't know me.. lol i don't even know what that means but hey.. would you go to the Judge and say you know you shouldn't pray repeated prayers like that.
Err death wish?
The bible says not to pray in vain repetition. I'm not sure what you are trying to say.