Men Ought Always to Pray
This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer in every aspect of life, calling believers to cultivate a spirit of unceasing prayer and live in the promises of God.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the vital role of prayer in the life of believers, urging that our highest ministry is to intercede for others. He encourages a spirit of unceasing prayer, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to connect with God and expect miraculous outcomes. Simpson calls for a joyful attitude, focusing on God's promises and the victories that lie ahead, rather than dwelling on trials. He reminds us to cultivate a heart of gratitude and praise, allowing God's joy to overflow in our lives and impact those around us. Ultimately, he invites us to embrace a life of constant communion with God, filled with hope and expectation.
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Let this be a day of prayer. Let us realize that our highest ministry and power is to deal with God for men. Let us be obedient to all the Holy Spirit's voices of prayer in us. Let us consider every pressure a call to prayer. Let us cultivate the spirit of unceasing prayer and constant communion. Let us learn the meaning of the ministry of prayer. Through prayer let us reach people this day whom we cannot reach in person. Let us expect results that we have never dared to claim before. Let us count every difficulty only a greater occasion for prayer. And let us call on God, who will show us many great and mighty things which we know not. And let this also be a day of joy and praise.
Let us live in the promises of God and the expectancy of His deliverance and blessing.
Let us never dwell on the trial but always on the victory just ahead. Let us not abide in the tomb, but in the garden of Joseph and the light of the resurrection. Let us keep our faces toward the rising sun. Arise, shine. Rejoice evermore. In everything give thanks. Praise ye the Lord. Lord, give us Thy joy in our hearts which shall lift us to lift others, and fill us so we may overflow to others.
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Prayer points: - Prayer is our highest ministry and power - Prayer is a call to action in every pressure
- The Spirit of Unceasing Prayer points: - Cultivate a spirit of constant communion - Expect results from prayer
- The Ministry of Prayer points: - Learn the meaning of prayer ministry - Reach people through prayer
- Living in the Promises of God points: - Dwell on the victory just ahead - Abide in the light of the resurrection
Key Quotes
“Let this be a day of prayer.” — A.B. Simpson
“Let us count every difficulty only a greater occasion for prayer.” — A.B. Simpson
“Arise, shine. Rejoice evermore. In everything give thanks.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- We should consider every pressure a call to prayer and respond accordingly.
- We can expect results from prayer that we have never dared to claim before.
- We should dwell on the victory just ahead and abide in the light of the resurrection.