Why Pray?

September 21, 2025: “Why Pray?”

Countdown:

“Build My Life”

Call To Worship:

“Unstoppable God”

Words from the Word: (NKJV):

Isaiah 37:14-20

Worship In Song:

“Goodness of God”

“Oceans”

Message: “Why Pray?”

Prayer is a Scriptural Priority.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV)
Prayerlessness is a Sin.
1 Samuel 12:23 (NKJV)
Prayer Brings a Believer into the Presence of God.
Hebrews 4:14-16 (NKJV) (NKJV)
Prayer is the Believer’s Means of Communicating with God.
1 John 5:14-15 (NKJV)
Prayer is a Powerful Weapon Against the Forces of Evil.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NKJV)
Prayer Helps the Believer Fight Against the Power of Temptation.
Matthew 26:41 (NKJV)
James 1:13-14 (NKJV)
Prayer Releases the Power of Heaven Here on Earth.
Acts 4:31 (NKJV)
Prayer Helps to Turn Hatred into Love and Forgiveness.
Matthew 5:43-45 (NKJV)
Prayer Releases God’s Healing Power.
James 5:14-16 (NKJV)
Prayer Releases the Provisions of God for His People.
Philippians 4:19 (NKJV)
We have every reason to pray and not one valid excuse not to pray; therefore, let us pray!
Response in Song:

“Good Good Father”

(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)