Unlock Prayer

Sarah and I taught together on Sunday. I love teaching with my wife! Her insight on the legal vs. the intimate in prayer was eye opening. Listen online @BranchChurch or download the podcast on iTunes.

Here's the notes... UNLOCK PRAYER

Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven was like treasure. But sometimes it feels like it's under lock and key. If you've ever felt like you have difficulty accessing the amazing promises of God then take heart and listen up. There are actions you can take to UNLOCK the treasure of Heaven and bring it unto your world. Prayer is a key that brings Heaven to earth.

Get Planted:

Heaven is available because Jesus is there. You are seated with Him and he is representing you to the Father.

Matthew 6:10 NKJV - Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Matthew 6:14 Message - In prayer there is a connection between what God does and what you do.

Matthew 16:19 Message - You will have complete and free access to God's kingdom, keys to open any and every door: no more barriers between heaven and earth, earth and heaven.

Prayer is proof that you trust God.

Grow Strong:

Hebrews 10:19 NLT - And so, dear brothers and sisters we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus.

Hebrews 4:16 Message - So let's walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.

Prayer is the vital side of this relationship (Sarah marriage example).

James 5:16 Amplified - The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working].

John 15:7 Amplified - If you live in Me [abide vitally united to Me] and My words remain in you and continue to live in your hearts, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you.

Branch Out:

Matthew 18:18-20 Message - Take this most seriously: A yes on earth is yes in heaven; a no on earth is no in heaven. When two of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action. And when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I'll be there.

Prayer with others invites Jesus on the scene. Pray the most important prayer... Receive Jesus!