How to Pray for Others
Big Idea of the Series: This three-week series dives into what it means to intercede for others in prayer. Through examining what prayer is, we understand that we are advocating on behalf of others in need. Jesus provides the best example for interceding for others, and Paul provides examples of prayers that give spiritual growth and strength, no matter the person or circumstance.
Sunday, September 6
Text: Acts 12:5–19
Topics: Praying for Others, Intercession
Big Idea: Intercessory prayer, found throughout Scripture, means advocating for or praying on behalf of others.
Application: We will intercede and advocate for others.
Sunday, September 13
Text: John 17:9–13; Hebrews 9:24
Topics: Christ, Intercessory Prayer, Christ as Intercessor
Big Idea: In his prayer for his disciples, Jesus gives an example of interceding for others, and he continues to intercede for us.
Application: We will pray to Christ to intercede for us and others.
Sunday, September 20
Text: Ephesians 3:14–16; 1 Thessalonians 3:1–5
Topics: What to Pray, Intercession
Big Idea: Paul reveals what and how we can intercede for others. His epistles show a constant intercession for spiritual growth, wisdom, knowledge, and encouragement for others.
Application: We will pray the prayers of Paul for ourselves and others.
Dry Bones
Sunday, September 27
Text: Ezekiel 37:1–28
Topics: Forgiveness of God, Repentance, Wrath of God
Big Idea: This message examines the prophet Ezekiel’s vision of dry
bones in Ezekiel 37. As a final opportunity to prevent his wrath, God gives Ezekiel
a message of forgiveness for those in Israel who will repent.
Application: We serve a faithful, loving God who gives us many chances to
follow him but allows us to choose for ourselves. In the end, God’s punishment or
reward are based on his goodness to us in the gift of free will.