Sermon Notes June 8, 2014
I. Prayer is a _______________. (1 Timothy 2:1)
A. Prayer is a matter of utmost ____________.
(see 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Colossians 4:2)
B. Prayer is to be our ____________ activity in evangelism. (see Matthew 21:13)
II. Godly prayer is _______________ centered.
(1 Timothy 2:1)
A. Paul mentions four ____________ of prayer.
(see Hebrews 4:16; Romans 8:15)
B. The central ____________ of our prayers should be on other people. (see John 3:16; 12:32; 2 Corinthians 5:19; 2 Peter 3:9)
III. Effective prayer is _______________ driven.
(1 Timothy 2:1-3)
A. God wants us to pray so that we may live ____________ and quiet lives.
B. God wants us to pray so that we can live in ____________.
 
IV. Acceptable prayer requires _______________.
(1 Timothy 2:8)
A. A heart prepared for prayer is a heart that is ____________. (Isaiah 1:15-17; James 5:16)
B. A heart prepared for prayer is a heart that has let go of ____________. (1 John 4:20; Matthew 5:23-24)
C. A heart prepared for prayer is a heart of ____________. (Hebrews 4:16; 11:6)

Next Sunday’s Message … “Marks of Leadership” (1 Timothy 3) … Steve Lee preaching.