Manna in the Morning Praying in the Spirit
E.A. Johnston teaches that praying in the Spirit empowers believers to access God's power, overcome opposition, and impact their generation through fervent, Spirit-led prayer.
In this devotional sermon, E.A. Johnston explores the transformative power of praying in the Spirit as described in Jude 20. He emphasizes how Spirit-led prayer grants believers direct access to God's power, enabling them to overcome spiritual opposition and impact their world. Johnston encourages believers to cultivate a fervent prayer life empowered by the Holy Spirit to see tangible results in their lives and communities.
Full Transcript
Hello friends, this is Manna in the Morning, and our devotion today is praying in the Spirit. Our scripture passage is found in the epistle of Jude, in verse 20. We see in God's word, But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost.
Jude speaks here of praying in the Spirit. For to pray in the power of the Spirit means unobstructed access to the Almighty, influence to gain His attention, and power to attain answers to our pleading petitions. For praying in the power of the Spirit storms the portals of heaven with violence, shuts up the heavens from rain, and makes fire fall upon the drenched altar of sacrifice.
It makes kings tremble and kingdoms shake. For a man praying in the power of the Spirit has the ability to shake strong cities off their foundations, and the potential to send mountains tumbling into the sea, to startle the very angels of heaven, and rattle the red-hot gates of hell. For a man full of the Spirit, and anointed with the Spirit, and praying in the Spirit, knows no resistance, has no opposition, fears no earthly mortal, and conquers all unearthly enemies.
For praying in the power of the Holy Spirit is the essence that makes prayer factual and fervent, and gains the ear of the Almighty. Great God, teach us to pray like Jude, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to impact our generation for Christ and the Gospel. It is in the strong name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
Sermon Outline
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I. Introduction to Praying in the Spirit
- Explanation of Jude 20 as foundational scripture
- Definition of praying in the Holy Ghost
- Importance of Spirit-led prayer
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II. The Power of Praying in the Spirit
- Access to Almighty God through Spirit-led prayer
- Prayer's ability to shake kingdoms and cities
- Overcoming opposition and spiritual enemies
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III. The Impact of Spirit-Filled Prayer
- Prayer that influences heaven and earth
- Conquering fear and resistance
- Empowering believers to impact their generation
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IV. Conclusion and Prayer
- Call to pray like Jude in the Spirit
- Seeking God's teaching in prayer
- Closing in the name of Jesus Christ
Key Quotes
“For praying in the power of the Spirit means unobstructed access to the Almighty, influence to gain His attention, and power to attain answers to our pleading petitions.” — E.A. Johnston
“A man praying in the power of the Spirit has the ability to shake strong cities off their foundations, and the potential to send mountains tumbling into the sea.” — E.A. Johnston
“Praying in the power of the Holy Spirit is the essence that makes prayer factual and fervent, and gains the ear of the Almighty.” — E.A. Johnston
Application Points
- Commit to building your faith through daily Spirit-led prayer.
- Trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome spiritual challenges.
- Seek to impact your generation by praying fervently and boldly in the Spirit.