Faithful in Prayer – 2

Matthew 18:15-20

1.     Temptation

a.     Matthew 26:36-46, esp. v. 41

b.     Endure – 1 Corinthians 10:13

c.     Avoid – Matthew 6:13; Psalm 1:1

2.     Persecuted

a.     Matthew 10:22

b.     1 Peter 2:21-21

c.     2 Timothy 3:12

d.     Acts 4:23-30

e.     Acts 16:25

                                                    i.     Continue obeying

                                                   ii.     Keep on rejoicing

                                                 iii.     Don’t quit praying

3.     Prosperous

a.     Many use prayer like a spare tire

b.     The life raft concept

c.     Small boy – I pray at night because I am not scared in the daytime.

4.     Resolving conflicts – Matthew 18:15-20