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Effectual Prayer in James 5:1-20

The “effectual prayer” is the prevailing or strong effective prayer.
It is the kind of prayer where you see results.

I. Hindrances to Prayer (1-6)
         A. Wealth (1-3)
         B. Dishonesty (4)
         C. Pleasures (5)
         D. Mistreatment of others (6)

II. Helps in Prayer (7-12)
           A. Patience toward the coming of the Lord (7)
           B. Conviction of heart about the coming of the Lord (8)
           C. Murmuring not against others (9)
           D. Encouragement from the prophets of old (10-11)
                1. To endure (11)
                2. To be compassionate (11)
                3. To be merciful (11)

           E. Honest and trustworthy before God and man (12)

III. Hope in Prayer (13-20)
            A. For the afflicted (13)
            B. For the sick (14-15)
            C. For answers to prayer (16-20)
                  1. By confessing / acknowledging your faults one to another (16)
                  2. By praying for on another’s needs (16)
                  3. By active praying of a righteous man (16)
                  4. By effectual / prevailing (strong / mighty effect) in prayer (16)
                  5. By earnest (genuine worshipful) praying (17-18)
                  6. By helping others (19-20)

Are you an effectual prayer warrior? Do you see answers to your prayers?
James tells you how to get answers to your prayers.

Message by Dr. Caswell A. Reeves

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