Two Part Series on a call to return to church wide corporate prayer.

The sermon emphasises the absolute necessity of spiritual regeneration, using Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in John 3 to illustrate that external religious observance cannot replace the internal work of the Holy Spirit. It contrasts the empty ritualism of the Jewish system and modern nominal Christianity with the genuine, heart-level transformation required to enter God's kingdom. Drawing parallels between physical birth and spiritual rebirth, the message outlines the evidence of new life, including prayer, hunger for Scripture, repentance, and obedience. The preacher argues that salvation is entirely a work of God's grace, not human effort or heritage, urging listeners to abandon reliance on their own righteousness. Ultimately, the text calls for a personal response to Christ, highlighting dependence on Him and adoption into His family as the marks of true faith.

This sermon emphasizes that forgiveness is the essential key to having prayers answered by God, drawing primarily from Matthew chapter six. It outlines four specific benefits of extending forgiveness to others: receiving pardon from sin, finding peace from shame, establishing a proper pattern for sacrifice, and securing petitions from the Savior. The speaker illustrates how harboring unforgiveness blocks spiritual communication and hinders the power to serve effectively in daily life. By releasing bitterness and reconciling with others, believers remove obstacles that prevent God from hearing their requests. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to actively forgive from the heart to maintain a clear and responsive relationship with God.

A new MP3 sermon from Still Waters Revival Books is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: A Call to Prayer: An Urgent Plea to Enter Into the Secret Place 2 of 2 by J.C. Ryle

Subtitle: A Call to Prayer

Speaker: J. C. Ryle

Broadcaster: Still Waters Revival Books

Event: Audiobook

Date: 2/28/2006

Bible: Luke 18:1:John 17

Length: 34 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Still Waters Revival Books is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: A Call to Prayer: An Urgent Plea to Enter Into the Secret Place 1 of 2

Subtitle: A Call to Prayer

Speaker: J. C. Ryle

Broadcaster: Still Waters Revival Books

Event: Audiobook

Date: 2/28/2006

Bible: Luke 18:1

Length: 45 min.