Title: Purposeful Prayer
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01:47 Opening Prayer
03:17 Where Does Prayer Play a Role in Our Lives?
06:18 What Gets in the Way of a Healthy Relationship with God
16:21 Devote Yoruself to Continual Prayer
18:53 Be Alert in Your Prayer
23:28 God Moves Because of Our Prayers
26:39 Examples of Effective Prayer
39:01 Your Prayers Matter
40:52 Closing Prayer
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Colossians 4:2–4
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. (ESV)
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Prayer is central to a thriving relationship with God, yet many struggle with it, often seeing it as an obligation rather than a privilege. George Waller, preaching from Colossians 4:2–4, challenges believers to see prayer as an invitation into God’s presence, where they are fully known and loved. He highlights common obstacles—legalism, self-sufficiency, and unbelief—that hinder effective prayer.
Rather than approaching God with rigid formality, Waller urges believers to come as children—honest, expectant, and dependent. Prayer is not merely presenting requests but engaging in a dynamic relationship where God delights in responding. He emphasizes perseverance and attentiveness in prayer, noting that spiritual warfare is real, and lives are at stake.
Waller shares powerful stories of how prayer has moved God to act, from biblical examples to modern-day testimonies of divine intervention. He stresses that missions and ministry hinge on the prayers of God’s people. Whether interceding for missionaries or seeking God’s will in daily life, believers participate in His work through prayer.
The sermon closes with a call to committed, steadfast prayer, not as a duty but as an act of faith and partnership with God.
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