Commitment to Prayer
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What the Holy Spirit Is Emphasizing in This Generation
By Mike Bickle281:41:21ISA 60:2MAL 4:5MAT 13:30MAT 22:37Mike Bickle emphasizes the urgent call of the Holy Spirit to the church in this generation, highlighting the simultaneous rise of both revival and crisis as we approach the Lord's return. He discusses the need for a deeper commitment to prayer, holiness, and caring for the marginalized, particularly the fatherless, while also warning against complacency in faith. Bickle encourages believers to embrace their identity as the bride of Christ and to actively participate in the growing prayer movement, which he believes will be the greatest in history. He calls for a radical shift in how the church expresses its faith, focusing on the supremacy of Jesus and the importance of intercession.
Examples of Praying Men
By E.M. Bounds0PSA 55:17MAT 7:7LUK 18:1ROM 12:12EPH 6:18PHP 4:6COL 4:21TH 5:17JAS 5:161PE 4:7E.M. Bounds emphasizes the profound power and necessity of prayer, illustrating through various historical figures how their dedication to prayer led to remarkable spiritual success and influence. He highlights that true prayer requires total concentration and fervor, contrasting it with the superficiality often seen in modern practices. Bounds cites examples like Payson, who wore grooves into the floor from kneeling in prayer, and Dr. Judson, who attributed his impactful ministry to his commitment to lengthy, earnest prayer. The sermon calls for a reevaluation of prayer as a serious, laborious endeavor rather than a mere routine, urging believers to invest significant time in communion with God. Ultimately, Bounds asserts that no enduring work for God can be accomplished without being a person of prayer.