Church is not confined ... it is being mobilized
Jonathan Edwards - “Every Christian family ought to be as it were a little church, consecrated to Christ and wholly influenced and governed by his rules.”
Point 1 - Effective Prayer Makes a Difference
James 5:16b
NKJV “... The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”
NIV “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
NLT “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.”
James 5:17-18
Point 2 - More Effective Prayer Makes a Bigger Difference
• Relationship is the root of prayer.
"Our Father..."
• Worship is the focus of prayer.
"Hallowed be Your Name..."
Exodus 8:10; Deuteronomy 33:26; 1 Samuel 2:2; Daniel 11:32b
• Surrender is the purpose of prayer.
“Your Will Be Done...”
Isaiah 55:8-9
• Petition is the privilege
“Give us this day our daily bread...”
Action Items
• Pray for your family needs
• Ask God to do big things
• Focus upon family ministry