Without Prayer You Cannot Be Dangerous
To be powerful in the battle against the devil, one must prioritize constant prayer and take the battle to the devil's front door.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of being fervent and constant in prayer, highlighting the necessity for both individuals and the church as a whole to engage in prayer consistently. It underscores the spiritual battle against the kingdom of darkness, urging believers to recognize the power of prayer in combating the enemy's influence and stronghold over cities and individuals. The message encourages believers to pray in all aspects of life, from daily routines to specific intercessions for families, cities, and the advancement of God's kingdom, emphasizing the need to be vigilant and proactive in prayer against the schemes of the devil.
Full Transcript
Listen, this needs to sink in, you cannot be dangerous in prayer, dangerous to the devil, powerful in the battle, you can't be that, unless you actually pray, you have to pray, this church has to pray, you need to pray as individuals, you need to pray as a church, you need to set aside time in your life, every day, to pray, you need to set aside special seasons in this church, to have special prayer, this has always been the case throughout history, wherever God's kingdom advances, be certain you are going to find God's people praying, always, you need to be praying, you need to be constant in prayer, you need to pray when you are shopping, pray when you are working, pray when you are evangelizing, pray when you read scripture, you need to pray for your family, you need to pray for the city, pray for the glory of the kingdom of Christ, you need to pray for the simplest needs, when you are washing the dishes, when you are driving down the road, Jesus Christ wants you constant in prayer, listen, there is a kingdom of darkness all around you, have you ever read in scripture that there are powers, there are these high demonic powers, these powers in high places, the kingdom of darkness has a grip on this city, we know that every single lost person is following the prince of the power of the air, they are in his power, if they are ever to be delivered, Christ has to wrestle them away from the strong man, the devil is a mighty enemy, he holds the city of Managua in his power, why do you think you see all the darkness in this city, why do you think you see the sin, the corruption, the hatred of the true God, resistance to the gospel, false religion on every side, it is because the devil has a kingdom, he is a real enemy, he is out there, he knows you are here, he is strategizing against you, I do not say that to scare you, I do not say that so that you all run over and huddle in this room together, I say you to tell you to pick up the weapons, go on the offensive, take the battle to his front door, and what you are going to do that is through prayer,
Sermon Outline
- I. The Necessity of Prayer
- A. Prayer is essential for being dangerous to the devil
- B. Prayer is necessary for being powerful in the battle
- II. The Importance of Constant Prayer
- A. Set aside time in your life every day to pray
- B. Set aside special seasons in the church for prayer
- III. The Extent of Prayer
- A. Pray in all aspects of life (shopping, working, evangelizing, etc.)
- B. Pray for family, city, and the glory of the kingdom of Christ
Key Quotes
“You cannot be dangerous in prayer, dangerous to the devil, powerful in the battle, you can't be that, unless you actually pray, you have to pray.” — Tim Conway
“The devil is a mighty enemy, he holds the city of Managua in his power, why do you think you see all the darkness in this city, why do you think you see the sin, the corruption, the hatred of the true God, resistance to the gospel, false religion on every side, it is because the devil has a kingdom, he is a real enemy, he is out there, he knows you are here, he is strategizing against you.” — Tim Conway
Application Points
- Make prayer a priority in your daily life by setting aside time every day to pray.
- Take the battle to the devil's front door through prayer and be powerful in the battle against him.
- Pray for the city and its people to advance God's kingdom and deliver lost souls from the devil's power.