(Clip) Parents — Don’t Be Passive, Plead the Blood
Shane Idleman passionately urges parents to actively and fervently plead the blood of Jesus over their families, emphasizing the power of prayer and spiritual warfare to protect their children from darkness.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking a deep yearning for Christ and a passionate desire for His presence. It highlights the significance of falling at the feet of Jesus in humility and desperation, as seen in the stories of Jairus and the Syrophoenician woman. The message urges parents to fervently pray for their children's deliverance from spiritual bondage and to engage in sincere, transformative encounters with God.
Full Transcript
And I know there's a lot in this audience. I'm praying for you and I'm preaching my heart out because of you. There's not a yearning for Christ.
You have to say, Lord, I want that. I don't have it. I need that.
Give me that desire. Give me that passion. Because remember, the healer is in the room.
Atmosphere matters. Atmosphere matters. He fell at his feet.
Jairus, when he lost his daughter, he fell at the feet of Jesus. And Jesus rose that girl out of death, basically. I think it was Talitha Akumai.
Come out. Get up. Little girls, I say, come up and rise.
Get up. Because the father fell at the feet of Jesus. The Syrophoenician woman, who is a Gentile, said, My daughter is severely vexed.
The demon has hope. Oh, can you imagine a parent? There's nothing worse than losing your child. But second to losing your child is losing your child to the grip of the enemy, to the grip of darkness.
Oh, would you release my child from that demonic bondage? Lord, they're on a highway to hell. I need to fall at your feet and pray down heaven. Some of you parents need to get on your face before God and start contending for your families.
Stop clapping about it and do it. Find yourself here Sunday mornings. Find yourself here on Wednesdays and do business with God.
Business as usual is not going to cut it anymore.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Urgency of Parental Prayer
- Parents must recognize the spiritual dangers facing their children
- Falling at Jesus’ feet symbolizes surrender and desperate prayer
- Prayer is not optional but essential in spiritual battles
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II. Biblical Examples of Intercession
- Jairus pleading for his daughter’s life
- The Syrophoenician woman pleading for her demon-possessed daughter
- Jesus’ power to restore and deliver
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III. The Call to Action
- Stop being passive and start contending for your family
- Commit to regular church attendance and prayer meetings
- Reject business as usual and engage in spiritual warfare
Key Quotes
“The healer is in the room.” — Shane Idleman
“Some of you parents need to get on your face before God and start contending for your families.” — Shane Idleman
“Business as usual is not going to cut it anymore.” — Shane Idleman
Application Points
- Parents should actively engage in prayer, pleading the blood of Jesus over their children daily.
- Attend church services and prayer meetings consistently to strengthen spiritual resolve.
- Reject passivity and take responsibility for the spiritual well-being of your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to plead the blood?
Pleading the blood refers to invoking the power of Jesus’ sacrifice to protect and deliver from spiritual harm.
Why is prayer so important for parents?
Prayer is a vital spiritual weapon that parents can use to intercede and protect their children from the enemy’s influence.
Who were Jairus and the Syrophoenician woman?
They were biblical figures who earnestly sought Jesus’ help for their children, demonstrating faith and desperation in prayer.
What does Shane Idleman mean by 'business as usual'?
He means that passive or routine behavior without fervent prayer and spiritual engagement is insufficient to protect families.