Why Pray?

September 21, 2025: “Why Pray?” Countdown: “Build My Life” Call To Worship: “Unstoppable God” Words from the Word: (NKJV): Isaiah 37:14-20 Worship In Song: “Goodness of God” “Oceans” Message: “Why Pray?” Prayer is a Scriptural Priority. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV) Prayerlessness is a Sin. 1 Samuel 12:23 (NKJV) Prayer Brings a Believer into the Presence of God. Hebrews 4:14-16 (NKJV) (NKJV) Prayer is the Believer’s Means of Communicating with God. 1 John 5:14-15 (NKJV) Prayer is a Powerful Weapon Against the Forces of Evil. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NKJV) Prayer Helps the Believer Fight Against the Power of Temptation. Matthew 26:41 (NKJV) James 1:13-14 (NKJV) Prayer Releases the Power of Heaven Here on Earth. Acts 4:31 (NKJV) Prayer Helps to Turn Hatred into Love and Forgiveness. Matthew 5:43-45 (NKJV) Prayer Releases God’s Healing Power. James 5:14-16 (NKJV) Prayer Releases the Provisions of God for His People. Philippians 4:19 (NKJV) We have every reason to pray and not one valid excuse not to pray; therefore, let us pray! Response in Song: “Good Good Father” (Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)