Participants: Tyrone Phillips
Series Code: DSP
Program Code: DSP000001
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00:04 Welcome to the Dynamics In The Science Of Prayer.
00:06 A seminar that will help open the windows of your soul 00:10 and allow you to pray as never before. 00:13 And now here's your host, Pastor Tyrone Phillips. 00:17 Welcome, I'm Pastor Tyrone Phillips 00:20 of the Dynamics In The Science Of Prayer. 00:23 It's a pleasure to be with you. 00:24 We're going to begin a special twelve part series 00:28 on the science of prayer. 00:30 And we're so happy that you could spend time with us. 00:33 We have an exciting series that we want to start. 00:36 But before we do, we need to bow our heads in prayer 00:39 that God's blessings might attend our efforts. 00:42 Our loving Father, we thank You for the privilege of prayer. 00:46 We ask now as we begin this special twelve part series 00:49 that You would lead us and guide us into all truth. 00:53 May our viewing audience grasp this important subject 00:59 on the science of prayer. 01:00 For we ask it in Jesus' name, amen. 01:03 Beloved, I want to ask you to do something very, very important. 01:07 I want you to get a pencil, a piece of paper, get your Bible, 01:12 and keep it close by. 01:13 Because I want you to take some very good notes as we go through 01:18 this special seminar series. 01:20 Now this first program that we're doing today is entitled, 01:24 Getting Ready For Prayer. 01:26 And there are some important materials that we use as we 01:30 conduct this special subject on the science of prayer. 01:34 The item that we use is a special manual which is entitled 01:39 The Dynamics In The Science Of Prayer Manual. 01:42 There's also a special textbook that we use entitled, 01:46 The Power of Prayer. 01:47 Also some study guides that go along with that. 01:50 We'll be talking about the sufferings of Christ. 01:52 But we also have a special 90 minute cassette tape 01:55 that will go over the entire series. 01:59 Now we'd like for you to call us or write us 02:03 at the Three Angels Broadcasting Network. 02:22 Now one of the items that we'd love to use during this 02:25 special seminar series is that we'd like to share with you the 02:29 importance of reading The Power of Prayer book. 02:31 This is an excellent book and I know that you will enjoy it. 02:35 Because, you see, it covers a lot of the items that we're 02:37 going to be talking about in this special twelve part series. 02:40 For instance now, let me just read to you some of 02:43 the chapter titles. 02:45 It's called, The Privilege of Prayer. 02:46 Genuine Heartfelt Prayer. Daily Prayer A Necessity. 02:51 Praying For A Spiritual Revival. The Power In Prayer. 02:55 The Early And Later Rain. Prayer And Work. 02:59 Goals For Prayer. Praying Through Silent Prayer. 03:03 Why Pray If God Already Knows. 03:05 And so much more. 03:07 So I want to encourage you now to please obtain your materials 03:10 as soon as you possibly can. 03:12 Now one of the things that we'd like to do 03:15 before we begin our seminar series and that I'd like to 03:19 just take a little brief survey. 03:20 I'd like to share with you some of the important aspects 03:23 of the prayer seminar that we're going to be going through. 03:26 Now I want you to look at the questions as you see them 03:30 appear on the screen and I just want you to answer yes or no 03:34 to help you to see why prayer is so important. 03:38 Now this prayer survey has only ten questions. 03:42 And the Bible has a very important text of scripture 03:45 that we need to remember. 03:47 It says in 2 Corinthians chapter 13 verse 5, 03:50 "Examine yourselves whether you be in the faith. 03:54 Prove your own selves. 03:56 Know ye not your own selves how that 03:57 Jesus Christ is in you. " 03:59 So beloved, we want to look at our knowledge and 04:02 understanding of prayer to see where do we fit in. 04:05 Notice now the first question. 04:14 Question number two. 04:19 I just want you to answer yes or no on each question. 04:27 Would you believe how so many people do not know how to 04:31 approach God in prayer. 04:33 And this is a very important thought that needs 04:36 to be understood. 04:42 So many people do not have a set time for prayer. 04:46 They're busy doing other things. 04:55 Notice now, that other question was do you have a 04:57 set time for prayer. 05:12 Oh yes, that's a very important question. 05:26 That's very important, I want you to grasp that question. 05:31 So many people pray without their Bibles. 05:34 And I'm going to share with you why it's so important 05:37 that you learn how to pray with your Bible. 05:41 That's very important. 05:47 Now quite naturally, this is for those families with children. 05:52 But I want to encourage mothers and fathers 05:55 that your children need to learn how to pray. 05:59 They need to learn the importance of prayer. 06:15 That's a very important point. 06:20 Do you come aside on a daily basis; 06:22 father, mother, and children, or just the husband and wife, and 06:26 you spend some time in prayer together each day, twice a day. 06:30 Beloved, that's a very important point. 06:33 We want to stress the important of that during 06:35 this special series. 06:51 I want you to grasp these important questions. 06:54 Because, you see, this survey helps you to see the important 06:57 aspects of learning how to pray. 06:59 And we're going to cover all ten of these questions 07:02 as we go throughout this particular series. 07:06 Now as I said to you, the Bible is one of the essential 07:12 items that we're going to use in this seminar presentation. 07:17 And the Bible is the word of God. 07:20 I want you to look in your Bible at Hebrews chapter 4 verse 12. 07:26 Hebrews 4:12, the Bible says, "The word of God is quick 07:32 and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, 07:36 piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, 07:40 and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the 07:43 thoughts and intents of the heart. " 07:45 The Bible is like a sword, but the Bible 07:49 has transforming power. 07:51 It has what we need. 07:53 It's like a guide book, it's like a map that helps us 07:59 to see as we travel down life's highway. 08:03 And so we want to follow the Biblical teaching 08:06 on the science of prayer. 08:08 Notice also what the Bible says in Ephesians chapter 6 verse 17. 08:15 A very important text of scripture. 08:17 I trust and pray now that you have your Bibles 08:20 and that you are reading these scriptures right along with me. 08:26 It says, "And take the helmet of salvation, 08:29 and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. " 08:34 So we need to take the word of God, we're going to study it, 08:37 we're going to read it, and we're going to apply these 08:41 Biblical principles on prayer to our lifestyles. 08:44 We're going to learn how to pray on a regular basis. 08:47 We're going to learn how to approach God in prayer. 08:52 We're going to have a set time in prayer. 08:55 We're going to have a special place in our home for prayer. 08:59 We're going to learn how to pray effectual 09:02 fervent prayers to God. 09:04 We're also going to learn how to conduct family worship. 09:07 We're going to teach our children how to talk 09:10 to God in prayer. 09:11 We're going to fully understand God's plan of salvation 09:15 and how prayer fits in. 09:17 It's one of the most important aspects of your 09:21 relationship with Jesus Christ. 09:23 You see, prayer is fellowship with God. 09:26 Prayer is communion with God. 09:30 Prayer is talking to God as you would to a very close friend. 09:35 Prayer is dialog between two people who love each other. 09:39 And so we want to cultivate this, beloved, because 09:42 I believe that so many people have forgotten the skill and 09:46 the art and the importance of learning how to pray. 09:50 This is very important and I just can't stress just how 09:58 serious it is that we learn how to pray. 10:01 Now as I said earlier, there's power in the word of God and 10:05 we're going to learn how to talk to God using the scriptures. 10:10 And this is so important. 10:12 Because, you see, the Bible says in Romans 12:1-2, 10:17 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God 10:20 that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, 10:24 acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 10:27 And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed 10:30 by the renewing of your mind. " 10:33 Notice what that text says. 10:34 It says that the Bible, the word of God, can renew our minds. 10:40 It can help us to establish a mind set for prayer. 10:45 We can learn how to appreciate prayer. 10:48 And I believe that as we begin this special series that 10:52 you're going to be blessed, your home is going to be blessed, 10:55 the people that you associate from day to day are going to 10:59 see a change in your life. 11:01 Because as we just read in this text of scripture, 11:03 especially in Romans 12:2, that you're going to be 11:07 transformed by the renewing of your mind. 11:09 And other people are going to know that you 11:12 have been with Jesus. 11:13 Now this is very important because, you see, 11:16 Jesus said something very important about our using and 11:20 studying the word of God. 11:21 Jesus Himself said in Matthew 4:4 a very important point. 11:27 And I don't want us to miss it because, you see, 11:29 we are getting ready for prayer. 11:32 And I want to make sure that you have all of the 11:34 basic essentials intact. 11:36 The Bible says in Matthew 4:4, 11:50 Now notice, the Bible is like a loaf of bread. 11:54 And every slice is a promise from God to nourish us 11:58 physically, spiritually, mentally, and socially. 12:03 So we need to study the word of God and we want to 12:06 apply it to all four aspects of our lives. 12:10 Notice what the Bible says in 2 Timothy 2:15. 12:20 The Bible says, "Study to show thyself approved unto God, 12:23 a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, 12:26 rightly dividing the word of truth. " 12:28 So we're going to be following the Bible teaching on prayer. 12:32 And the Bible says we should study to show ourselves 12:34 approved unto God. 12:36 Because prayer is always given to God. 12:40 Beloved, I know that you're going to be blessed 12:43 as you participate with us in this special prayer series. 12:47 Also now, the Bible says in 2 Timothy 3:15-17 12:53 some other Biblical counsel that is pertinent to our 12:57 getting into this prayer series. 13:00 It says in 2 Timothy 3 beginning in verse 15, 13:04 "And that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, 13:07 which are able to make thee wise unto salvation 13:10 through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 13:12 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God 13:15 and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for corrections, 13:19 for instruction in righteousness, 13:21 that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished 13:24 unto all good works. " 13:26 So beloved, we want to make sure that we follow the Biblical 13:30 counsel and teaching on prayer. 13:33 And we're going to find out that as we search the scriptures 13:36 and as we apply the promises of God to our physical, 13:40 mental, social, and spiritual being that God is going to 13:44 bless us in a marvelous way. 13:46 Now one of the things that I don't want you to forget, 13:50 there's a special habit that I want you to do. 13:54 I want you to learn how to pray with your Bible. 13:58 That's right. 13:59 I want you to learn how to pray with your Bible. 14:04 So many times now, you know it's good to memorize scripture 14:08 and pray from memory. 14:10 But now, when you are in secret prayer with God alone 14:15 you can have your Bible right with you. 14:17 Because, you see, as you talk to God and as you use the 14:21 promises in the word of God, He wants to talk back to you. 14:25 And many times, He's going to inspire you to turn to a certain 14:28 verse in the Bible because God wants to talk 14:32 to you and I as well. 14:33 Because as I said, prayer is a dialog between two people 14:37 who love each other. 14:39 You will talk to God and He will listen. 14:42 And then God's going to talk to you and you're going to listen. 14:46 So we need to have the Bible close by our side. 14:50 Now did you know that there are over 3500 Bible promises 14:55 in the Bible? 14:57 And I believe, beloved, that each promise can relate to 15:01 whatever situation that you and I may find ourselves in. 15:05 And we want to get into the habit of following God's counsel 15:08 and bring all of our concerns to Him. 15:10 Because we need to remember now, Jesus said in Matthew 11 15:16 looking at verses 28- 30, "Come unto Me all ye that labor 15:22 and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. 15:25 It was Jesus who counseled and instructed us in John 14:13. 15:32 He said, "Whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, 15:35 that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 15:39 If ye shall ask anything in My name, I will do it. " 15:43 That was John chapter 14 verses 13 and 14. 15:48 So we want to develop the habit of praying with our Bibles. 15:53 We want to follow the counsel that Jesus said. 15:56 Because, you see, I believe that it's so important for you and I 16:00 to develop an attitude of trust. 16:03 And the Bible says in Proverbs chapter 3 verses 5 and 6, 16:09 that's Proverbs chapter 3 verses 5 and 6, 16:13 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not 16:18 unto thine own understanding. 16:19 In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths. " 16:24 It's so important, beloved, that we learn to trust God. 16:28 Notice now that as we begin to apply the Bible promises 16:33 to our lives... 16:35 Remember now, there's four aspects to our lives. 16:37 There's the physical, there's the mental, 16:40 there's the social, and then there's the spiritual. 16:43 So there are four aspects to our lives. 16:45 And there are Bible promises that can relate 16:49 to each particular area. 16:51 For instance now, maybe you need a promise 16:54 concerning salvation for your children. 16:58 Well, you can claim the promise in Isaiah chapter 49 verse 25. 17:04 Notice what this special Bible promise says in Isaiah 49:25. 17:10 The Bible says, "Even thus saith the Lord, 'Even the captives 17:14 of the mighty shall be taken away and the prey of the 17:17 terrible shall be delivered. 17:19 For I will contend with him that contendeth with you 17:22 and I will save thy children. '" 17:25 Notice now, God has a promise in the Bible 17:28 that relates to your children. 17:30 And God promises to save our children. 17:33 But you see, we need to develop a habit of bringing our children 17:37 to God in prayer. 17:38 We need to pray about our children. 17:41 And I'm sure that you are concerned about your son, 17:45 your daughter, or perhaps your husband, your wife, 17:49 nephews and nieces, and your grandparents, your loved ones, 17:52 close associates. 17:53 There are Bible promises relative to them. 17:56 Perhaps you are fearful, maybe you are afraid of something. 18:01 And, you know, we all have certain fears. 18:03 But did you not know that there is a Bible promise 18:06 relative to being fearful. 18:08 The Bible says in Psalm 34 verse 4... 18:12 I simply want you to see how we must develop a habit 18:16 of finding scripture references that will apply to our problems. 18:20 Bringing them to God in prayer. 18:22 Psalm 34 verse 4, the Bible says, 18:25 "I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me 18:29 from all my fears. " 18:31 Notice now, God says bring that fear to Him in prayer 18:34 and He will, not only hear your prayers, 18:37 but He will deliver you. 18:39 And I think that is so important for you and I to remember. 18:43 Then also another promise relative to fear is 18:45 Isaiah chapter 41 verse 13. 18:48 Now perhaps you may need a promise 18:51 dealing with forgiveness. 18:52 Well beloved, I want you to know there is a special promise 18:56 in the Bible relative to forgiveness, 18:59 receiving forgiveness. 19:00 The Bible says in Luke chapter 6 verse 37, 19:04 it was Jesus, He said, "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged; 19:09 condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned; 19:14 forgive, and ye shall be forgiven. " 19:17 Notice now, the Bible gives a promise that as you forgive 19:20 others, you will also be forgiven yourself. 19:23 That's a beautiful promise. 19:24 That God will forgive me even as I forgive other people 19:29 for things that have been done to me. 19:32 The Bible also says in Psalm 130 verse 4, 19:41 notice what this text says, "But there is forgiveness 19:44 with thee, that thou mayest be feared. " 19:46 So we can receive forgiveness for whatever we've done. 19:51 And there is another promise that I don't want to leave out. 19:54 Because, you see, God promises to do something for you and I. 19:58 It's in Isaiah chapter 55 and it's found in verse 7. 20:03 Isaiah 55 verses 6 and 7. 20:07 It says, "Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, 20:10 call ye upon Him while He is near. 20:12 Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man 20:15 his thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord and he will have 20:19 mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. " 20:23 And we can praise God for those special promises. 20:27 Now there's something that we want to cultivate, as we 20:30 mentioned in the survey. 20:32 We want to develop a habit of the family coming together 20:37 for family worship twice a day; in the morning and 20:42 in the evening. 20:43 It's so important for the family to come together 20:46 and to develop a habit of praying together. 20:50 You see, the family will grow holistically when this type of 20:54 praying is developed. 20:55 The husband, wife, and children learn 20:58 spiritual values early in life. 21:01 They're going to find out what is important about honesty and 21:05 obedience, trust, love, faith, worth, humility, and so forth. 21:10 You see, these are important qualities that we want to 21:13 instill in the family. 21:15 And prayer is a key element in establishing that. 21:20 So we're going to be talking about family worship. 21:22 Because, you see, it's so important for the family to 21:25 come together, and the father to pick up his Bible and to read 21:30 a portion of scripture and just give a brief explanation 21:34 on that scripture. 21:35 Perhaps to sing a song and just to thank God for what has 21:41 transpired during that day. 21:42 And then to take prayer requests from the participants 21:46 and then to close out in prayer. 21:48 We need to develop a habit of having family worship. 21:53 And I believe that as we have family worship 21:57 that it will turn the tide of so much of the evil 22:02 and the problems concerning violence and substance abuse 22:06 and so many other problems that we see in our world. 22:09 I believe that prayer is a crime deterrent. 22:12 You see, it is impossible to sin and pray at the same time. 22:17 And I believe that as we teach our children how to pray 22:21 that they will grow up to be responsible citizens 22:24 of our country, of our government, but also be 22:30 servants of the most high God. 22:32 Now there are certain things that a family is going to learn 22:37 concerning prayer. 22:38 You see, prayer is answered in several ways. 22:42 And I want to make sure that you understand that 22:44 because, you see, this is very important. 22:46 Remember now, God says "yes," God says "no," 22:50 and also God says "wait," through several methods. 22:54 Notice now, I said God can say "yes," God can say "no," 22:59 and God can also say "wait. " 23:02 But now, He does it through an understanding of the Bible 23:05 the strengthening of your inner life, 23:08 a change in an attitude, the cooperation of other people, 23:12 by answering their own prayers, the miraculous intervention 23:16 of God, and an understanding of the spirit of prophecy. 23:19 So you see, God has a number of ways of answering your prayers. 23:24 But one thing is for sure. 23:26 You will always get an answer. 23:28 It's going to be "yes," it's going to be "no," 23:31 or it's going to be "wait. " 23:34 So remember that, beloved, that as we conduct this special 23:38 prayer series, we're going to be discussing all these 23:41 important aspects. 23:43 Remember now, as we said already now, we're going to 23:45 develop a habit of bringing the family together 23:48 for family worship, for the reading of the Bible 23:51 and singing a song. 23:52 A brief comment on the reading, taking prayer requests, 23:56 and then spending time in prayer together as a family. 24:00 I trust and pray now that you have been blessed as we 24:04 have began the first program on this special seminar series. 24:09 We want you to remember the importance, now, as we stated 24:13 earlier, of getting a pen or a pencil, a notebook paper, 24:19 keep it close by the television set, and your Bible. 24:22 Because we don't want you to miss not one program. 24:25 This is the first program of a twelve part series 24:29 on the dynamics and the science of prayer. 24:31 I'm your host, Pastor Tyrone Phillips. 24:34 And I believe that God is going to bless us 24:36 as we learn how to pray, how to approach God in prayer, 24:40 hot to claim the promises in the word of God, 24:46 how to exercise faith in God and to know that what God promises 24:51 to do, He will do. 24:52 Remember this, beloved, there is one thing God cannot do. 24:56 And that is, God cannot fail. 24:59 We need to learn to put our faith and our trust in Him. 25:03 And so we're going to study the word of God. 25:04 We're going to follow the example of Jesus Christ. 25:08 The Bible says in John chapter 14 verse 6, 25:11 "I am the way, the truth, and the life; 25:14 no man cometh unto the Father but by Me. " 25:17 Remember now, this special twelve part series 25:22 entitled, Dynamics In The Science of Prayer, 25:24 is based on the word of God and following the example 25:28 of Jesus Christ in prayer. 25:30 We want you, beloved, to develop this habit 25:32 of studying your Bible, reading your Bible, 25:36 and praying with your Bible. 25:38 Remember now, Jesus said in John chapter 5 verse 39, 25:42 "Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have 25:46 eternal life: and they are they which testify of Me. " 25:50 Jesus said, once again as I said, in John 14 verse 6, 25:53 "I am the way, the truth, and the life; 25:56 no man cometh unto the Father but by Me. " 25:59 We're going to follow the example of Jesus. 26:02 We're going to look at His prayer life. 26:04 We're going to also look at the ministry of Jesus. 26:07 We're going to look at what happened in the 26:09 Garden of Gethsemane and during the trial. 26:12 But also, beloved, what happened when Jesus ascended up into 26:15 heaven, and what Jesus is doing now. 26:17 And what should you and I be doing as Jesus, Himself, 26:21 is standing before the Father praying on our behalf. 26:25 Beloved, I know you don't want to miss these special programs. 26:29 So we want to thank you so much for spending time with us 26:33 and learning how to pray, getting this thing initiated. 26:36 We want you to tell a friend about this 26:39 special prayer series. 26:40 And if you would like for us to come into your area 26:42 and conduct this timely seminar, please write or call us: 27:05 Let's bow our heads in a closing prayer. 27:10 Our loving Father, please show us what to say, 27:14 do teach us how to pray, that Jesus may be our 27:18 truth, life, and way. 27:20 Keep our viewing audience safe by night and day. 27:23 Daily, loving Father, we come to You in haste 27:27 to receive Your mercy, pardon, and grace. 27:30 In Jesus' name, amen. 27:32 We do thank you, beloved, for viewing in 27:36 and watching this special seminar series. 27:39 Stay tuned for our next program which is entitled, 27:43 The Reason For Prayer. 27:45 May God bless you. |
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