Sermon for September 20, 2020
Presented by Rev. Dr. Duane White
Title: The Sins Of The Saints – Prayerlessness
Text: 1 Sam. 12:20-25; James 4:1
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20 And Samuel said to the people, “Do not be afraid; you have done all this evil. Yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. 21 And do not turn aside after empty things that cannot profit or deliver, for they are empty. 22 For the Lord will not forsake his people, for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you a people for himself. 23 Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the good and the right way. 24 Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you. 25 But if you still do wickedly, you shall be swept away, both you and your king.”
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Outline: Prayerlessness…
1. Is Sin — 1 Sam. 12:23; Ps. 139:23, 24; 2 Chron. 7:14
2. Grieves The Holy Spirit — Gal. 4:4-7; Rom. 8:26, 27; Eph. 4:30, 32
3. Is Disobedience To The Word Of God Jn. 14:15; Mt. 6:5-11; Lk. 18:1; Mt. 18:20
4. Displays Ingratitude — 1 Thess. 5:10-18 Phil. 4:4-6; 2:9-11
5. Shuts The Door To Worship — Ps. 100:4; Rev. 4:10, 11; Is. 65:24; Ps. 103:1, 2
6. Results In A Defeated Life — Mt. 26:38-41; Eph. 6:18; James 5:16; Dan. 6:10
7. Hurts The Cause Of Christ — Mt. 9:36-38; 1 Tim. 2:1-4
