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Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us.

Introduction:

• Final sermon in the series on prayer.
• Emphasis on praying for our enemies, the most challenging aspect of prayer.
• Reminder that this sermon was planned months in advance and is not directed at anyone specific.

Scripture:

• Matthew 5:43-45a: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
• Luke 6:27-28: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who hurt you.

Points:

1. You have to be willing to listen:
   • Jesus acknowledges the difficulty of this command.
   • Proverbs 16:20: Those who listen to instruction will prosper.
2. Just start praying:
   • Begin praying about the person and situation, even if it’s difficult.
   • Luke 22:34: Jesus prayed for forgiveness for those who crucified Him.
3. Love comes in time:
   • Focus on praying for your enemies, and love will come with time.
   • Personal story of an enemy who later became an advocate.
4. This is one of the greatest works in a Christian’s life:
   • Loving your enemies is a powerful witness to others.
   • 1 Peter 3:9: Do not repay evil with evil, but with a blessing.

Closing:

1 Peter 3:10-12: Seek peace and do good; the Lord watches over the righteous and hears their prayers.

If you would like to watch our past services, you can do so here: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/teaching/

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Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC which is near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. We are affiliated with the Wesleyan denomination and have a diverse congregation. We would love to have you join us on Sunday mornings in person, or on Wednesdays with our youth! Visit our website to learn more.

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