The Command to Pray ((James 5:13-18)

1. The Command to Pray (James 5:13-18)

2. The command to Pray

3. The command to Pray How can people not know the fact of the consequence of doing drug

4. The command to Pray Misconception of prayer

5. The command to Pray Lead to discouragement… veering off in our walk with God God

6. The command to Pray is to be obeyed at all time (James 5:13-15a)

7. To be obeyed at all Time We all have a ‘ right’ reason for breaking the traffic law

8. To be obeyed at all Time Whether we like it or not, we have to obey the laws at all time

9. To be obeyed at all Time Obey the command to Pray at all Time

10. To be obeyed at all Time “ Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.” (James 5:13)

11. To be obeyed at all Time For those who experience adversity James commands them to pray

12. To be obeyed at all Time Not a suggestion to pray But a command

13. To be obeyed at all Time Not a suggestion to pray But a command Not to pray for the removal of trouble But pray for strength to endure it

14. To be obeyed at all Time I cannot convince you to obey the command to pray

15. To be obeyed at all Time I cannot convince you to obey the command to pray But I need to remind you of such command

16. To be obeyed at all Time Sing songs of praises to God through prayer and action when we are happy

17. To be obeyed at all Time Cheerfulness independent of prevailing conditions

18. To be obeyed at all Time Singing songs of praises through prayer is a must in life

19. To be obeyed at all Time “ Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.” (James 5:14)

20. To be obeyed at all Time During times of illness, we are commanded to summon Elders to pray over us

21. To be obeyed at all Time “ And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up.” (James 5:15a)

22. To be obeyed at all Time Fervent wish offered in faith will lead to healing of the sick

23. To be obeyed at all Time ‘ Prayer offered in faith’ is not something we can manufacture

24. To be obeyed at all Time ‘ Prayer offered in faith’ is not something we can manufacture is a gift from God

25. To be obeyed at all Time ‘ Prayer offered in faith’ is not something we can manufacture is a gift from God is circular in shape

26. To be obeyed at all Time The command to pray is to be obeyed at all time

27. The command to Pray has been proven effective in history (James 5:15b-18; I King 17-18)

28. Has been proven Effective in History

29. Has been proven Effective in History History has proven such approach is effective

30. Has been proven Effective in History Realizing prayer has accomplished great things in the past will help us maintain our obedient to pray

31. Has been proven Effective in History “ If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” (James 5:15b-16)

32. Has been proven Effective in History Sin can be a cause of illness as well as a hindrance to healing

33. Has been proven Effective in History T The prayer of righteous people can bring on God’s power to heal

34. Has been proven Effective in History “ Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.” (James 5:17-18)

35. Has been proven Effective in History Considered Not because he was perfect But because he was willing to follow God’s way

36. Has been proven Effective in History Our prayer will clear the channel where God’s power will flow

37. Has been proven Effective in History History has shown that righteous man’s prayer has brought about great things for God’s Kingdom

38. The command to Pray The command to pray is to be obeyed throughout our life

39. The command to Pray The command to pray is to be obeyed throughout our life The command to Pray has been proven effective in history