Answered Prayer

Here are some of the thoughts brought out in this sermon by Oliver.

A) God does not hear or answer all prayer.

B) Yet, Daniels pray was answered:

1. Supernaturally.
2. Swiftly.
3. Superabundantly.

C) In the end prayer will achieve:

1. An end to Sin.
2. A beginning to righteousness.
3. A fulfillment of prophecy.
4. To Anoint the most Holy one.

Conclusion:

A) Two types of prayer:
a) God does not hear selfish prayer. Prayer that puts oursleves first, God does not hear.

 b) Pray in humility. (see Mathew 6 v. 5-7). God hears.

B) The Goal of Prayer must not be - me, me, me. Not selfish prayer, no the Goal must be God! God's Glory. God's will. God centered prayer.

C) The Heart of prayer
i) Not reward.
ii) A RELATIONSHIP with God.
iii) To KNOW God.

Read about The Lord Jesus Christ to learn the true meaning of prayer, consider what he taught about prayer and how he practiced prayer.

Jesus prayed in humility, see the prayer He made in Gethsemane.