The Power of Prayer (Part 5) - Living on the Edge

The Power of Prayer (Part 5)

Praying in the Power of “The Name” John 14:13-14

Introduction: “I know God answers prayers, I just don’t believe He would answer mine.”

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I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13

And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. 14

You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.

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"If you love me, you will obey what I command. John 14:12-15 (NIV)

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In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. 24

Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. John 16:23-24 (NIV)

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To Whom Does Jesus Make This Promise? • To those who have faith in Him

John 14:12

• To those who love Him, demonstrated by obedience to His commands…“abiding.”

John 14:15

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"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:7 (NASB)

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"If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love. John 15:10 (NASB)

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"This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. John 15:12 (NASB)

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"You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you. John 15:16 (NASB)


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What Does it Mean to Pray in Jesus’ Name? • The meaning of “The Name” in scripture

• The “givens” or assumptions when we come in Jesus’ Name:  It’s for God’s glory  It’s according to His will

 The request flows out of one’s abiding fellowship with Christ

To pray “in Jesus’ name” is to recognize that we have no “claim” or merit before God in and of ourselves, but that Jesus has immeasurable merit, power, and “claim” on God and that our “claim” on God is a result of our relationship with Jesus.


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What are the Implications of Praying in Jesus’ Name? • How we come to God

• What we ask of Him

Hebrews 10:19-22

John 14:12 & 15:16

Discussion Questions 1. What did Jesus mean when He told His disciples to ask for things in His Name?

2. What impact does this have on our confidence before God in prayer? How does this strengthen your faith?

3. Who qualifies to ask for things in Jesus’ Name?

4. What one thing do you believe God wants to do “in” or through your life that is His will and for His glory? Have you ever asked God to do it based on your claim to Him through Christ?


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