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This sermon explores the nature of prevailing prayer, defined as the effectual and fervent prayer of a righteous man that avails much. The central argument is that such prayer rests not on human merit but on a right relationship with God, characterized by confessed sin and reliance on the imputed righteousness of Christ. The message emphasizes that effective prayer must align with God's will, drawing on the example of Elijah and the promise of answered petitions found in 1 John. It further describes the qualities of fervent prayer as encompassing faith, hope, rest, dependence, worship, and persistent effort, illustrating how the Holy Spirit intercedes for believers when they lack the words to express their needs. The tone is instructional and encouraging, urging the audience to overcome spiritual lethargy and engage in constant, energetic communication with God.

When bad news arrives, bringing fear and doubt, who will we trust? Hezekiah received a letter from mighty King Sennacherib, meant to weaken and undermine his confidence in His God. He responded in the way we must: "Looking Only to The Lord." Where will you turn to when inevitable trouble comes to your life. Trust not in yourself, but in the Lord who saves. Hezekiah's great prayer was heard and answered in a most remarkable way.

The sermon emphasizes the necessity for the church to maintain spiritual vigilance and purity, particularly in the aftermath of a revival experience. Drawing primarily from Ephesians 5, the message argues that God values the holiness of the bride of Christ over her fruit, urging believers to remain without spot or blemish. The text uses the narrative of Achan and Joshua to illustrate how individual sin and a lack of prayer can jeopardize the entire congregation, while also warning against false teachers who cause division and serve their own interests. By citing examples of apostasy and false prophecy, the speaker encourages the congregation to rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment and to continue seeking God's face through prayer to sustain the work of the Spirit.

Join us Sunday evenings as Pastor Jesse preaches through the book of Ephesians. Severn Run Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), and is a church devoted to the pursuit of Scripture, Prayer, Fellowship, and Worship as an effective and ultimately victorious means of reaching our community for Christ.

No matter what we do, become, or ask we should always first ask God what we should do, and then we should say that we will do this or that if it is God's Will. Always saying we do so if it is the Will of God!

This sermon examines Jacob's prayer in Genesis 32, highlighting how he approaches God based on divine character and covenant faithfulness rather than personal merit. The message emphasizes that believers should bring their fears and anxieties to God in honest supplication, trusting in His promises even when fear coexists with faith. It critiques the tendency to rely on human strategies or self-reliance, using Jacob's actions after his prayer as an example of lingering doubt. The central theme encourages a posture of humility and dependence on God's grace, reminding the audience that true peace comes from abiding in God's Word and trusting His sovereignty over life's uncertainties.

This sermon explores how believers can overcome fear and anxiety by actively experiencing God's presence, drawing primarily from Psalm 27. It argues that confidence in God stems not merely from intellectual assent but from a personal, covenantal relationship where God is known as one's light and salvation. The message emphasises the importance of wholehearted desire for corporate worship and beholding God's beauty as a source of protection and peace. Furthermore, it addresses the reality of spiritual dryness by encouraging believers to plead with God for His presence and to 'preach to themselves' by affirming biblical truths against the voice of doubt. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, inviting the audience to rely on Christ's faithfulness to find stability in a fallen world.

This sermon emphasizes the critical role of persistent prayer in maintaining spiritual vitality and preventing believers from fainting in their faith. Drawing from Luke 18, the message contrasts the unwavering persistence of the widow in the parable with the danger of spiritual drift, illustrated by the examples of Noah and Lot. The central argument is that prayer is not merely an activity but a necessary attitude of life that connects believers to God's power, patience, and justice. The preacher urges the congregation to view prayer as a defense against the world's increasing godlessness and a means to experience God's reality and presence. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a renewed commitment to constancy and urgency in prayer, asserting that it is the primary means by which God's people receive strength, guidance, and salvation.

This message is from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace / SO4G 2026 Sunday Morning Messages - Sermon Audio Broadcast Series. This message was delivered by Brother, Douglas Salyer at the Salesville Church of Faith in Salesville, Ohio. The title of this sermon was 'Total Trust in the LORD', the key text for this message was taken from Job 1;20-22, along with several other passages.

This psalm puts the Gospel of Christ, the good news of the God who comes to you with power and willingness to help and rescue you, even with much sorrow and anguish on the cross, in such a glorious way.