The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. The power of prayer, the effectual fervent prayer, the power of prayer, we dont have any measuring device by which we could ascertain its heavenly and its earthly power. King james version 1611 view 1611 bible scan therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. It must follow precise guidelines which jesus gave. The earnest heartfelt, continued prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available dynamic in its working. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Prayer and life the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Jesus said, all things are possible to him that believes mark 9. Effectual fervent prayer is the hardest kind of work there is to do. God wants us to stand in our authority and use the name of jesus to change the circumstances that come against us in life.
It originates with the king james version, and is actually translated from a single greek word, energeo. Holy bible nkjv offline new king james version apps on. Prayer is at all times a subject of supreme importancesuch importance that it is quite impossible to overstate its value. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. Oct 21, 20 the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects. Effectual fervent prayer sermon by maurice mccarthy, james. More than anything else in scripture, all through the bible gods people are commanded to pray. The word righteous certainly does not refer to a quality of man. As mature christians we are naive to ignore or deny the reality of spiritual conflicts between good and evil and our role in them as believing saints. Some people have found that using bible verses in their prayers is an effective way to pray. Does praying scripture have greater effectiveness than other prayers. Crying out to god with our voice is also the means of achieving effectual fervent prayer by a group, and experiencing the results promised in psalm 50. The phrase, effectual fervent, has been a wellknown expression used in relationship to prayer for centuries.
Im sure youre familiar with this verse of scripture. He brings in two things, the confession of faults to one another and praying for one another. The dictionary defines effectual as producing or capable of producing an intended effect and fervent as having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. It also means that their are no competing affections with things of the world. Friend, if you are familiar with sermons on prayer, you have heard at least once a reference to elijahs effectual praying.
Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain. Effectual fervent prayer, therefore, is a gift and it always will be a gift even for the righteous. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. Let us look at some characteristics of prayer he promises to answer. The verse, as translated in the king james version, seems to indicate that a. And when a righteous person, a true believer, justified in christ, and by his grace walking before god in holy obedience, presents an effectual fervent prayer, wrought in his heart by the power of the holy spirit, raising holy affections and believing expectations and so leading earnestly to plead the promises of god at his mercyseat, it. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails. Now this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. Effectual fervent prayer oceanside church of christ. Effectual fervent prayer sermon by mark roper, james 5. In the last part of this verse, james leaves the matter of the body, and brings prayer into a wider sphere.
The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. Elijah was a man of like passions as we are james 5. We all want our prayers to be effective, so much so that when we focus on the results of our prayers, we lose sight of the incredible privilege we have in prayer. For example, when jesus prayed in the garden of gethsemane, he was in agony and praying very fervently luke 22. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much james 5. Jesus, you have made me right with god and i truly and most graciously thank you.
Studies in apostolic prayer and praise, this book provides encouragement to faithful worship toward and communion with the triune god. The prayer was prayed by the powerful prophet elijah james 5. Does praying scripture have greater effectiveness than. At no time in recent history have we needed powerful. Oswald chambers as mature christians we are naive to ignore or deny the reality of spiritual conflicts between good and evil and our role in them as believing saints. New american standard version 1995 confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. A message preached by pastor richard sowell on november, 20 at hope baptist church in toledo, ohio. Who among us hasnt at one time or another felt that their prayer life was dry and uninspired. Yet, this verse seems far from daily reality, especially concerning your prayer life and mine. Holy bible nkjv new king james version bible free offline the nkjv translation project was conceived by arthur farstad. All kjv books old testament only new testament only apocrypha only. The english word fervent simply means impassioned, forceful, passionate, heartfelt, powerful, or wholehearted. Audio effectual fervent prayer king james video ministries. Part of that availing much is changing the mind of god.
Our prayers have a more powerful effect than we can ever imagine. This is not a casual listing of requests, but prayer that flows from the heart over a pressing need. This sermon looks at many bible passages to outline, 1 the command to pray. King james bible confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. Effectual and fervent prayer sermon by james may, james 5. Does praying scripture have greater effectiveness than other. Finney was a preacherrevivalist of the 19th century. The prayer of the righteous the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much james 5. In the latter part of the verse he speaks of prayer and its power, not an ordinary prayer, but a fervent prayer by a. The revised version translates this, the supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.
Through prayer unto the lord, we voice our needs, we give our praise, we show our worship and we demonstrate our faith. Good friends fellowship, among believers avoiding sin apologizing prayer, in the church priests, tasks in nt times righteousness, of believers sanctification, means and results sin, confession of. As you read pinks reflections on the prayers of the apostles, your own prayer life will be revitalized. Learning how to pray the prayer of faith is vital to our success. This is the kind of fervency and persistence that needs to characterize our prayers. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. Fervent prayer is motivated by love and deep concern and is offered with enthusiasm, feeling, and faith. When a person is right with god, the power of his sincere prayer is tremendous. Elijah was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain. It is at once mans highest duty and his greatest blessing. Criswell sermon library the effectual praying of elijah.
For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. Praying scripture back to god seems to help to focus the mind and to assure that the subject matter of the prayer is pleasing to god. You pray but your praying doesnt seem to live up to what james. New king james version confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. Effectual prayer in the kjv bible king james version. It follows almost naturally from our belief in a living god. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may. Never underestimate what your faith can accomplish. A passionate and compassionate prayer is an effectual fervent prayer, the only way to pray a prayer that reaches our god in heaven. Our main weapon in a prayer offensive is a keen knowledge.
Listen to elder lawrences explanation and see if prayer does more than just make us feel good. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much james 5. Apr 24, 2020 6 bible verses for fervent prayer download your copy of the prayer scripture memory cards nkjv download your copy. If we commit ourselves to prayer, there is no limit to what we can see god do. Preparation effectual, fervent prayer enewsletter benny hinn.
What a comfort this is for those who have no power in themselves. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. God wants us to stand in our authority and use the name of jesus to change the. The prayer of faith 15 and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The phrase, effectual fervent, has been a wellknown expression used in. The effectual, fervent prayer practical wisdom from the. The quality is distorted somewhat but is well worth bearing with to hear it through imo.
So let us begin this study in gods word by reading james 5. This is the kind of fervency and persistence that needs to. Does prayer only reconcile our will to gods will or is it effectual. New king james version nkjv download the bible app now. Feb 04, 2014 a message preached by pastor richard sowell on november, 20 at hope baptist church in toledo, ohio. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Download your copy of the prayer scripture memory cards nkjv. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only james 1. Effectual fervent prayer sermon by maurice mccarthy, james 5.
420 951 316 47 1028 1363 597 1317 1074 1045 1306 1188 981 853 1020 1037 622 1269 1490 644 555 1452 986 1489 1417 1340 87 1379 796 1086 1003 299 949 1411 811 1408