'Praying Payson of Portland'
The sermon emphasizes the importance of developing a consistent and dedicated prayer life, like that of Praying Patient, to build relationships with God and others.
This sermon reflects on the powerful legacy of a praying patient in Portland who dedicated himself to fervent prayer, leaving physical marks on his knees as a testament to his commitment. It emphasizes the importance of persistent prayer and intercession, highlighting the impact of a life devoted to seeking God.
Full Transcript
Supposing I could say to Gabriel this morning, Gabriel, hand this book down. Well, let's preview eternity. Here we are, millions of people, all the prayer bodies.
America has produced some of the greatest praying patient of Portland, at a floor harder than that, and at the sight of his dead, when he knows he used to pray, and pray, and pray. And when they washed his body for burial, he had great big hooves on his knees like camels, like history says that James, in the Bible, had camel's knees, at least tradition says that. Well, it's a living fact that patient had them.
And when they were washing him, somebody said, but what, what abnormal knees, they're calloused, they're heavy with calluses. Yeah, because he used to pray at the side of his bed, with energy. And in that hard floor, he wore two grooves like that, about six or seven inches long, where he used to pray and make intercession.
Praying patient of Portland.
Sermon Outline
- The Power of Prayer
- The Example of Praying Patient
- The Importance of Intercession
- Intercession is a vital part of prayer
- It requires energy and dedication
Key Quotes
“And when they were washing him, somebody said, but what, what abnormal knees, they're calloused, they're heavy with calluses.” — Leonard Ravenhill
“Well, it's a living fact that patient had them.” — Leonard Ravenhill
“And in that hard floor, he wore two grooves like that, about six or seven inches long, where he used to pray and make intercession.” — Leonard Ravenhill
Application Points
- Develop a consistent prayer life by setting aside time each day to pray and making prayer a priority in your life.
- Make intercession a part of your prayer life by praying for others and seeking to build relationships with God and others.
- Prioritize prayer in your life by finding ways to incorporate it into your daily routine, such as praying while walking or during meals.