Bill Acton :: Romans 15:30-33 - Our Prayer Life

Sermon Outline for Romans 15:30-33

Our Prayer Life

1. Praise and Adoration
   1. Rev 4:11; Rev 5:12-13; Psa 150; Psa 100; Psa 95; Psa 96; Psa 97
2. Thanksgiving
   1. Phl 4:4-7; 1Th 5:18; Psa 107:1-2; Psa 100:4
3. Confession
   1. Of Sin – Rom 3:9-18, 23
      1. A continual attitude – 1Jo 1:9
   2. Of weakness – 1Co 12:9-10; Eph 6:10
   3. Of needs – Phl 4:19
   4. Of dependence – Pro 3:5-6; Jhn 15:5
   5. Of faith – Jhn 11:27; Heb 11:6
   6. Of position – Rom 5:1; Rom 8:28-39; Jhn 10:28-30
4. The Prayer of Asking
   1. Must be in agreement with Scripture – Jhn 15:7
   2. Must be for God’s glory – 1Co 10:31
   3. Must be in the name of Christ – Jhn 16:24; Jhn 14:13-14
      1. For the honor of His name – Jhn 5:23
      2. In the power of His name – Mat 28:18
      3. Not coming in our own merit
5. The Principles of Asking and Receiving
   1. God is a generous giver – Luk 11:13; Jhn 3:16
   2. We must become a humble receiver – Mat 6:25-34
   3. We must honor God by trusting Him – Jas 1:5-7; Rom 4:20-21; Mar 11:24; Mat 21:22
6. The Principle of Rest
   1. Inviting Christ into our needs – Rev 3:20
   2. Rest is a gift – Mat 11:28
   3. Rest can be ours – Heb 4:10
7. Praying Without Ceasing – 1Th 5:17
   1. The life attitude – Act 2:25
   2. The continual communication
   3. The open conversation
8. Praying with Confidence – 1Jo 3:22-24; 1Jo 5:14-15
9. Praying with Godly Contentment – Phl 4:10-13; Col 2:9-10