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  EXODUS 14:15
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of praying from the heart
and seeking guidance from God, rather than relying on memorized forms or
rituals.

Topics: "Prayer", "Action in Faith"
Scripture References: Exodus 14:15, Philippians 4:6, James 5:16

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Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of genuine prayer over rote
memorization, illustrating that true communication with God should come
from the heart rather than mere repetition. He points out that there are
moments when prayer is appropriate, but also times when action is
required, as exemplified by Moses at the Red Sea. Smith encourages
believers to seek communion with God in times of trouble and to pray for
strength, rather than relying on traditional forms of prayer that may
lack sincerity.

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I. SOMETIMES ANSWER VERY WRONG.

A. I was taught to as a child.

1. "Lord bless that which we are about..."

2. Memorized prayers have no value.

3. Repetition of phrase has no value.

a. Boy in Cairo; ILL.

B. It is part of my religion.

1. Life Fakir holding arm aloft.

2. Dancing through fire.

C. I felt better afterwards.

1. Ought you to feel better?

II. MANY TIMES PRAYER OUT OF PLACE.

A. Moses had come to time for action.

1. Man on thawing ice flow.

B. People pray for open doors.

C. There is a time to quit praying and start marching.

D. Praying for Lord's will in certain things.

1. Marriage to unbeliever.

III. SOMETIMES ANSWER CORRECT.

A. I feel a desire for communion.

B. I am in trouble; I must pray.

C. I need help and strengthening.

Pray from necessity not memorized forms but straight from the heart.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/exodus-1415/
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