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James and the Power of Prayer

James and the Power of Prayer

Prayer is not a last resort for the powerless. It is the first weapon we have from an all-powerful God.

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Church of the Nazarene - Harrisonburg

1871 Boyers Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA

Sunday 9:00 AM

Sunday 10:30 AM

-In trouble? Pray
-Happy? Sing songs of praise to God
-Sick? Ask the elders to pray over you
-Sinned? Go to God in prayer for forgiveness

No matter what your situation – no matter what – go to the Lord immediately.
-Prayer is ultimately about coming to Him
-Prayer does something in me, as I pray
-Prayer does something in us, as we pray together
-Prayer is powerful
"The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with." James 5:16 (The Message)
Prayer is not a last resort for the powerless.
It is the first weapon we have from an all-powerful God.
Verses for further study/reflection:
Philippians 4:6-7
1 John 5:14
Mark 11:22-25
Matthew 18:19-20
Romans 8:26-27

James in 8 Minutes

This overview video on the book of James breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In this book, James combines the wisdom of his brother Jesus with the book of Proverbs in his own challenging call to live a life wholly devoted to God.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn-hLHWwRYY

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