Start Praying and Keep on Praying!

By Pastor Ted Jones, August 17, 2025
Sunday, August 17, 2025

Big Idea: Start Praying and Keep on Praying!

  1. When You are in - Pray! (13)
  2. When Someone’s or – Pray! (14-15)
  3. When You and Need – Pray! (16a)
  4. When You’re Living and Doing – Pray! (16b-18)

Practice Consistent Prayer:

  • time: Dedicate specific times for prayer each day, even if it's just a few minutes.
  • In circumstances: Pray throughout the day, in both good times and difficult times.
  • Be : When you pray, be specific about what you're thanking God for, what you're asking for, and what you're seeking guidance on.
  • Be : Don't give up if your prayers aren't immediately answered.
  1. When Someone from the – Pray! (19-20)

Patterns for Prayer:

  1. ACTS:
  • Adoration: Focus on praising and worshipping God for who He is.
  • Confession: Acknowledging and repenting of sins.
  • Thanksgiving: Expressing gratitude for blessings received.
  • Supplication: Making requests for oneself and others.
  1. Five P's of Prayer:
  • Praise: Expressing adoration and worship.
  • Proclamation: Speaking God's promises and truth.
  • Petition: Making requests for needs and desires.
  • Promise: Claiming God's promises.
  • Power: Seeking God's power and guidance.
  1. PART
  • Praise: Glorify God for who He is and what He has done.
  • Admit: Confess any known or unknown sin (where you have fallen short)
  • Request: Ask God to forgive your sin and to meet your needs.
  • Thank: Give thanks to God for who He is and what He has done.