Immanuel Church

The sections below contain notes, recordings, and other supporting materials for each week of our study. Click on the week/title to view the resources for that week

Week 1: Five “Ifs” and a Question

In this introductory session, we consider five facts about God that seem to make one wonder why, if they are true, does God call us to pray?

Week 2: Why is Prayer Such a Precious and Priceless Privilege?

In this week’s study, we consider the holiness of God, and the extreme lengths that the Israelites had to go through to have any communication with Him. We then look at what Christ did on the cross, and the lines of communication that act opened for us as Christians today.

Week 3: How Important was Prayer in the Ministry of Christ?

This week we look at how Jesus prayed and the role of prayer as he served here on earth

Week 4: What are the 3 Fundamental & Foundational Requirements for Prayer?

This week we consider three commandments that govern, or direct the way in which we are to pray.

Week 5: Prayer is Commanded, Expected, and a Learned Behavior

This week we start the transition from looking at the genetics of prayer itself and begin to turn our focus on what prayer should look like in our individual lives as Christians.

Week 6: Prayer Requires a Transformed State of Mind

This week we focus on who we are, and what we need to have a prayer life

Week 7: Prayer is Very Personal – It’s All About Me!

This week we consider the passage commonly referred to as the “Lord’s Prayer” and what Jesus was teaching His disciples (and us) about prayer