Heart Felt Prayers for Deliverance (Clip)
Al Whittinghill emphasizes the power of heartfelt, persistent prayer in seeking God's deliverance, illustrated through the Israelites' cries in Egypt.
This sermon emphasizes the power of heartfelt prayer that God eagerly awaits from His people, drawing parallels to the cries of the children of Israel in Exodus chapter 2. Through their sincere cries and groans, God heard their pleas, respected them, and initiated their deliverance from Egypt. The message highlights the transformative impact of genuine, heartfelt prayer in seeking God's intervention and deliverance.
Full Transcript
The heartfelt prayer, the kind of prayer that God is waiting for with the little widow and he wants to give to us. In Exodus chapter 2, the children of Israel cried out and they sighed and they groaned and it came to pass in the process of time that the king of Egypt died and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage and they cried. They cried out, they wept before God and their cry came up to God and the Lord heard their groanings and had respect to them and said I've heard their cry.
The whole deliverance from Egypt came because they wept in the presence of God.
Sermon Outline
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- Introduction to heartfelt prayer
- God's readiness to hear sincere prayers
- Example of the widow's prayer
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- The Israelites' cry in bondage
- Their sighs and groanings reaching God
- God's response to their distress
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- The process of deliverance through prayer
- The death of the Egyptian king as a turning point
- Encouragement to persist in prayer
Key Quotes
“The heartfelt prayer, the kind of prayer that God is waiting for with the little widow and he wants to give to us.” — Al Whittinghill
“The children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage and they cried.” — Al Whittinghill
“Their cry came up to God and the Lord heard their groanings and had respect to them.” — Al Whittinghill
Application Points
- Approach God with sincere and persistent prayer in times of trouble.
- Trust that God hears your cries and is working towards your deliverance.
- Be encouraged by biblical examples of God's faithfulness to those who call on Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is heartfelt prayer?
Heartfelt prayer is sincere, earnest communication with God that comes from deep within, reflecting true need and dependence.
Why did God deliver the Israelites?
God delivered the Israelites because He heard their cries and respected their groanings, showing His compassion and faithfulness.
How can I apply this sermon to my life?
By praying persistently and sincerely, trusting that God hears and will respond in His perfect timing.
What does the example of the widow teach us?
It teaches that God values persistent and genuine prayer, even from those who seem powerless.