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PRAYER - WEEK 3 - "Praying to the God Who Listens"

January 19, 2025 • Glad Tidings • Season 7 • Episode 3

In Week 3 of our powerful series on prayer, Pastor Tim unpacks the profound truth that we serve a God who listens. Explore how God hears our concerns, confession, and consistent petitions, even in our most desperate moments. Be encouraged to bring your heart to Him, knowing that the author of your story is not finished with you yet. Don’t lose hope—keep praying with faith and persistence!

📖 Key Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

💡 Big Idea: The Writer of our Story hears us and isn’t finished with us yet.

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0:00 Introduction & Sermon Overview

Pastor Tim introduces the series and this week’s theme: Praying to the God who hears us.

0:57 Key Scripture Reading: 1 John 5:13-15

Exploring confidence in prayer and God’s promise to hear us.

2:31 C.S. Lewis: God as the Writer of Our Story

Understanding how God exists outside of time and gives infinite attention to His people.

5:03 Big Idea #1: The Writer of Our Stories Listens to Our Voice

God listens to us in the midst of our journey.

6:16 God Listens to Our Concerns

Scriptures referenced: Deuteronomy 26:7-8, Psalm 18:6, Philippians 4:6.

Understanding supplication and God’s response to our cries.

10:19 Stories of God Responding to Desperation

Biblical examples of Blind Bartimaeus, the woman with the issue of blood, and the woman with the alabaster box.

15:25 God Listens to Our Confession

Scriptures referenced: Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 51:17.

The power of confession, contrite hearts, and God’s forgiveness.

21:32 God Listens to Our Consistent Petition

Scripture referenced: Luke 18:1-8 (Parable of the Persistent Widow).

Persistence in prayer and God’s justice.

27:46 Encouragement to Pray Long-Term Prayers

Stories of faith, including the Hebrides Revival and the power of steadfast prayer.

30:06 Big Idea #2: The Writer of Our Story Isn’t Finished Yet

Trusting God to complete His work in our lives.

31:33 Practical Exercise: Confession and Forgiveness

A Wesleyan practice of mutual confession and receiving forgiveness.

39:16 Closing Prayer & Encouragement

Final reflections on persistence in prayer and trusting God’s response.