Sermons

Prayer - Plain and Simple

Pastor: Eld. James Groce
Topic: Prayer

Prayer Eld. James Groce Contributed by Rev. Mike RussellPRAYER: PLAIN AND SIMPLE But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her. Mark 1:30 I.   2 Corinthians 11:3  But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtility, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. II.   The four essentials of prayer. a. Holiness: Holiness of heart and life are the foundation of prayer. It is no use lifting up our hands if we are not holy (1 Tim 2:8); neither must we approach the golden altar of incense to offer praise before we have washed away the filthiness of flesh and spirit at God's laver (2 Cor 7:1). b. Fervency: Fervency of spirit is the prevailer in prayer.        1. Importunate Widow. (Luke 18:5).        2. The persistent Friend. (Luke 11:8).        3. Apostle Peter. (Acts 12:16). c. Discrimination: Discrimination is the wisdom of prayer.        1. Ask amiss.        2. Things that are already answered.        3. Things that they must do themselves.        4. Wrong motive. d. Faithfulness: Faithfulness is the backbone of prayer.        1. Consistency to the Word of God.        2. Unceasing confidence and trust in God. III. "They tell Him of her." Notice the simplicity of the verse. This is real prayer. a. K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Salesman) b. How do you speak to your mother, father, etc.(The more you know someone the more natural you are with them). IV. Tell Him! a. Telling Him the ...

Click here for complete sermon!

Selected works by Eld. James Groce

The Real Enemies Of Our Souls
Topic: Spiritual Growth
Description: Who are the enemies of our Souls?

An Enemy In The Midst
Topic: Spiritual Warfare
Description: God has a plan so that we may be victorious. He has designed and set various strategies in order that we may be able to have dominion over the enemy.

Selected works about Spiritual Warfare

Your Praise Will Never Replace Your Prayer
Pastor: Rev. Raymond Woodward
Description: Prayer and praise are not meant to compete with each other, but to complement each other.

Why The Devil Fears Your Prayers.
Pastor: Rev. Raymond Woodward
Description: The Devil wants to keep Apostolic men distracted from fighting him.