When You’re Powerless, Pray Like This

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson explores King Jehoshaphat's heartfelt and strategic prayer in 2 Chronicles 20 during a time of overwhelming fear and national crisis. With invading armies threatening Judah, Jehoshaphat turns to God—not with vague desperation, but with focused, reasoned prayer built on God's character, promises, and past faithfulness.

Pastor Johnson challenges believers to go beyond emotional outbursts in prayer and instead engage both heart and mind. Drawing on rich examples from Scripture and church history, he presents five key arguments we can use in prayer to prevail with God:

1. Appeal to who God is – our Father and sovereign Lord.
2. Remind God of His past works – His faithfulness in history.
3. Claim God’s promises – boldly and confidently.
4. Appeal to His glory – aligning our needs with His name and purposes.
5. Confess our helplessness – keeping our eyes fully on Him.

Listeners are encouraged not only to hear the message, but to actively pray during the sermon—applying the structure of Jehoshaphat’s prayer to their own deepest needs. With urgency and clarity, Pastor Johnson emphasizes that prayer with reasoned faith moves the heart of God. If you're seeking breakthrough, peace, or direction, this sermon will inspire and equip you to pray with clarity, power, and confidence.