Outline: Introduction. I. To demonstrate His love. II. To Wean us from the world. III. To perfect our Faith. IV. To assist our sanctification. V. To manifest His judgment against sin. VI. To amend our ways. Conclusion. Intro. Throughout the life of a believer, we are beset by various trials, and temptations, doubts and fears,…
A Godly Method for Prayer (Part 2) How do we pray?
Q. How are we to pray to God? A. With sincerity, purity, reverence, faith, humility, fervency, submission, perseverance, and thanksgiving. 1. Sincerity. Inasmuch as there must be affection in prayer, it must be sincere, and heartfelt. David says in Psalm 51:6, “Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts.” Sincerity does not put forth a show, or…
A Godly Method for Prayer (Part 1) Why do we pray?
I. The Necessity of Prayer. Why do we pray? If God is sovereign, and does as He pleases, then what need is there to pray and ask Him to accomplish His desired will? If God is omnipotent, what need is there to pray? I say, there is an absolute need for every saint to maintain…
Fearless Puritan: 