Category Archives: Prayer A to Z Excerpts

Paul’s Prayer for the Philippians from a Roman Prison

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

Paul wrote to the Philippians from a Roman prison. He wanted them to know how thankful he was to God for them and for their fellowship (partnership) in the gospel. He also told them that he was praying and … Continue reading →

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3 Ways to Make Our Prayers More Transparent

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

When we pray we should know that God sees us just as we are and that we cannot hide from His sight. Hebrews 4:13 says, “And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked … Continue reading →

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How to Pray Specifically: 3 Steps to Follow

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

Specific prayers are always better than general prayers. Specific prayers are more natural Specific prayers are more honest and authentic Specific prayers help us express our faith Specific prayers are more effective If you want your prayers to be … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 3:16-19: Paul’s Four-Point-Prayer that Flows from His Heart

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

Ephesians 3:16-19 That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that … Continue reading →

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4 Reasons Why Specific Prayer Is Better Than General Prayer

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

Specific prayer is prayer that is focused and direct, definite and exact. If you want your prayers to be faith filled and effective they must be specific. For this reason, specific prayers are always better than general prayers. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Prayer to Know Our Hope, Riches and Power in Christ — Ephesians 1:16-23

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

Basically, this prayer (below) by Paul is a request that the Ephesians might have wisdom to know what the Father has made the Lord Jesus Christ to be unto them: mainly, (1) that they might know the hope of … Continue reading →

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What it Means to Pray in Jesus’ Name — 3 Points

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

Just before the end of Jesus’ life on earth He began to teach His disciples to pray in His name. He wanted them to know that even though He was physically going to leave them, He would soon be … Continue reading →

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Paul Prays for Like-mindedness

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

Romans 15:5-6 Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, 6 that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our … Continue reading →

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3 Steps to Acquiring God’s Desires and Burdens for the Purpose of Prayer

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

When we pray, His desires and burdens must be the central force of our prayers. That is, our desires and burdens must come from His desires and burdens. Why do we have to have God’s desires and burdens to … Continue reading →

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Four Blessed Results of Constant Prayer in the Early Church

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

In the early church all those who were believers continued daily, and in some cases constantly in prayer, as well as in the apostle’s doctrine and fellowship and in communion. The leaders especially gave themselves to prayer and … Continue reading →

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