Participants: Tyrone Phillips
Series Code: DSP
Program Code: DSP000004
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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 Hello, welcome to the Dynamics In The Science Of Prayer 00:21 special prayer series. 00:23 I'm your host, Pastor Tyrone Phillips 00:26 and I'm going to be sharing some important concepts 00:29 on the dynamics in the science of prayer. 00:33 Already we've been discussing some most important 00:36 aspects about prayer. 00:38 In our previous telecast, we talked about the 00:41 prayer life of Jesus Christ. 00:43 Now this is a twelve part series. 00:47 This is telecast number four where we'll be talking about 00:51 establishing your prayer life. 00:57 But before we go any further, let's bow our heads in prayer. 01:00 Our loving Father, we thank You for the privilege 01:03 of learning how to pray. 01:05 We thank You for also teaching us how to 01:08 approach You in prayer. 01:10 Bless us now in establishing our prayer lives. 01:13 May each viewing participant receive a blessing. 01:16 For we ask it in Jesus' name, amen. 01:19 Alright, as I said, we've been moving along quite nicely. 01:24 And there have been quite a few interesting points 01:28 that we brought out. 01:29 Some points that I don't want you to forget. 01:32 You see, already we've talked about the mere fact that Jesus 01:36 is our example in learning how to pray. 01:39 We also discovered that based on Luke chapter 2 01:43 verses 40 and 41, but also verse 52, 01:47 that Jesus learned how to pray from His parents. 01:51 And so it's so important for parents who are listening 01:54 to learn these vital principles so that you can educate 01:58 your children in learning how to pray. 02:00 We talked about the mere fact that Jesus learned the 02:02 importance of Bible study, prayer, worship, witnessing, 02:07 and the sharing of His faith. 02:09 We also shared that Jesus demonstrated seven main aspects 02:14 of prayer during His ministry. 02:17 He demonstrated these things. 02:27 Jesus demonstrated seven main aspects of prayer 02:31 throughout His ministry. 02:32 And we made scriptural comments on each area. 02:35 We talked about these areas. 02:46 Seven main area. 02:48 We want you to benefit from that. 02:50 But one of the things we also stressed is that 02:53 after Jesus prayed, then He lived His prayers. 02:57 It's one thing to pray, my viewing audience, 03:00 but it's another thing to live what you pray. 03:04 And so we want to talk about some of those important things. 03:07 Now look at this beautiful picture of a family 03:09 sitting at the dinner table. 03:12 This is something that we want to stress and make clear 03:16 in your hearts and mine, that we want mothers and fathers 03:20 to bring the children together and learn the importance 03:24 of coming together for family worship. 03:27 You see, family worship is very important. 03:29 And family worship should consist of a set time, 03:33 a special place in the home. 03:36 It could be at the dinner table, it could be in your living room, 03:39 it could be in your dining room, it could be in your den. 03:42 It could be any designated place in the home. 03:45 It's important that the family sing a song 03:50 in praise and honor to God. 03:52 And then perhaps the father can read a special portion of 03:56 scripture from the Bible or maybe read from a 03:59 devotional book. 04:00 Then after he's given or read his devotional thought, 04:04 maybe make a few comments and then take some prayer requests 04:08 from each member of the family. 04:10 Then after that has been done, someone can lead out in prayer. 04:14 But always, it's very important for the father to remember, 04:19 he is the priest of his household. 04:22 He should assemble and bring his family together. 04:26 Because you see, the members of the family; their soul salvation 04:30 is at stake because of the leadership of the father. 04:34 But in the event that the father is not present in the home, 04:38 then the mother is to take that responsibility and assemble 04:42 the children, assemble the family together, 04:46 or those who ever are visiting in the household, 04:48 together for worship. 04:50 This is so very important. 04:52 You see, family members learn the importance of this 04:55 key element in raising a family and establishing a home. 04:58 As I said, the father is the key individual in the family members 05:04 learning about God's plan of salvation. 05:07 Remember now, in Genesis chapter 7 verse 1, how 05:12 after God had given Noah instruction in how to build 05:16 the ark, the Bible says in Genesis chapter 7 verse 1, 05:21 "And the Lord said unto Noah, 'Come though and all thy house 05:24 into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before Me 05:28 in this generation. '" 05:30 So Noah was a very important figure in, not only him 05:36 being saved, but his wife, his three sons and their wives. 05:40 And so God used him as a means of getting his family ready. 05:45 And worship was a key element. 05:47 But also now, Noah is not the only one that 05:50 we could to talk about. 05:51 We could also turn to Genesis chapter 18 and look at verse 19 05:56 where we discover that God is getting ready to destroy 06:00 Sodom and Gomorrah. 06:02 But before He does, He makes sure that Abraham 06:04 is made aware of this. 06:06 And the Bible says in Genesis 18 beginning at verse 18, 06:10 "Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great 06:14 and mightily nation, and all the nations of the earth shall 06:17 shall be blessed in him?" 06:18 And then verse 19, the Lord says something very significant 06:23 about Abraham which shows that Abraham had established 06:26 a habit of bringing his family together for family worship 06:30 morning and evening. 06:31 The Bible says, "For I know him that he will command 06:36 his children and his household after him, and they shall 06:41 keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; 06:45 that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which 06:48 He hath spoken of him. " 06:50 So Abraham did what God said. 06:52 But the point I want to say, it says, "They shall keep the way 06:57 of the Lord. " 06:58 And you know, we've been saying always, beloved, 07:00 that Jesus Christ is our example in all things. 07:04 And the Bible does say in John chapter 14 verse 6, 07:07 quoting Jesus now, "Jesus saith unto him, 07:11 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. 07:14 No man cometh unto the Father but by Me. '" 07:17 And those three individuals who came to visit Abraham 07:21 before the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah 07:24 were two angels and the Lord, Jesus Christ. 07:27 I want you to know, beloved, that it's so important 07:30 to have family worship. 07:32 But permit me now to add a third dimension 07:35 to this topic about family worship. 07:38 Now family prayer and public prayer are very 07:43 vital and necessary. 07:45 But nothing is to ever take the place of secret prayer. 07:50 And each member of the family should learn how to approach 07:54 God alone, should learn how to pray secretly. 07:59 Now there's a special little book that we like to offer 08:02 from time to time. 08:03 And as you will see our mailing address coming on the screen, 08:07 you can call us and you'll receive a special copy of this. 08:10 But it's a special book entitled, Steps To Christ. 08:13 But in this beautiful book called Steps To Christ 08:16 on page 68 is a statement that makes reference 08:20 to what I just said. 08:21 Let me read it to you. 08:22 It says, "We should pray in the family circle. 08:26 And above all, we must not neglect secret prayer. 08:29 For this is the life of the soul. 08:32 It is impossible for the soul to flourish while 08:35 prayer is neglected. 08:37 Family or public prayer alone is not sufficient. " 08:41 Remember now, family prayer and public prayer 08:45 is not sufficient. 08:47 "In solitude let the soul be laid open to the 08:51 inspecting eye of God. 08:53 Secret prayer is to be heard only by the prayer hearing God. 08:58 No curious ear is to receive the burden of such petitions. 09:03 In secret prayer the soul is free from surrounding 09:08 influences, free from excitement. 09:10 Calmly yet fervently will it reach out after God. " 09:15 And so, my viewing participant, I want you to understand 09:19 the importance of having secret prayer. 09:22 That's what we're emphasizing today in establishing 09:25 your prayer life. 09:26 Now I want to look at some key points in establishing 09:31 a secret prayer habit. 09:34 Yes beloved, the Bible gives sound counsel in establishing 09:39 a regular habit of secret prayer, 09:43 spending quality time with God alone. 09:46 And I want you to write down these text of scripture 09:48 as you hear me mention them because I want you to 09:52 read it for yourself. 09:53 There's nothing like reading the word of God for yourself 09:57 and finding out what a "thus saith the Lord" 10:00 says for yourself. 10:01 Do like those earnest Christians did in Thessalonica. 10:07 In Acts chapter 17 verse 11 the Bible says, 10:11 "These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, 10:15 in that they received the word with all readiness of mind and 10:19 searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. " 10:22 So don't just take my word for it. 10:24 I want you to read the Bible for yourself. 10:27 And that's why, as you heard me say, we like to depend 10:31 on the word of God to give us our counsel and our instruction. 10:36 We want to do what Jesus said in Matthew 4 verse 4 10:40 where Jesus Himself said, "It is written, 'Man shall not 10:43 live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth 10:46 out of the mouth of God. '" 10:48 So now, let's look at these key points in establishing 10:52 a special secret prayer habit. 10:55 Alright. 11:02 I want to emphasize that now. 11:04 I want you to have a set time every day for secret prayer. 11:09 I shared with you on a previous telecast some important 11:14 text of scriptures about having a set time for secret prayer. 11:19 We talked about Mark chapter 1 verse 35. 11:23 We talked about Psalm 55 and verses 16 and 17. 11:28 But let me just add a few others that I think will be very 11:32 helpful in helping us to see the importance of 11:35 having a set time. 11:36 In the book of Ecclesiastes, in Ecclesiastes chapter 3 11:41 beginning at verse 1, notice what the word of God says. 11:44 "To every thing there is a season and a time to every 11:48 purpose under the heaven. 11:49 A time to be born and a time to die; 11:52 a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 11:55 a time to kill and a time to heal; 11:57 a time to break down and a time to build up; 12:00 a time to weep and a time to laugh; 12:02 a time to mourn and a time to dance; 12:05 a time to cast away stones and a time to gather stones together; 12:08 a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing; 12:12 a time to get and a time to lose; 12:14 a time to keep and a time to cast away. " 12:17 Verse 7, "A time to rend and a time to sew; 12:20 a time to keep silence and a time to speak. " 12:25 And "a time to speak" can also include a time to speak 12:29 to God in prayer. 12:31 So we need to have a set time for prayer. 12:34 Many of us who are viewing this telecast right now, 12:38 you have a time to wake up in the morning; 12:40 a time to go to work; a time to go and have some recreation; 12:44 a time to visit your doctor for a special doctor's appointment; 12:48 a time to go shopping; a time to attend a church of your choice; 12:53 a time to attend a school for academic pursuits; 12:59 a time to take a vacation; a time for visiting. 13:02 But beloved, we need to have a set time for prayer. 13:06 Remember now, the Bible gives us many illustrations 13:09 of Bible characters who had set times for prayer. 13:13 For instance, in Daniel chapter 6 we read about 13:20 the prophet Daniel; in Daniel chapter 6 verse 10. 13:24 Daniel had established a habit of having a set time for prayer 13:29 and everybody knew about it. 13:30 The Bible says, Daniel 6 verse 10, 13:33 "Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, 13:37 he went into his house; and his windows being open 13:39 in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees 13:43 three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, 13:48 as he did aforetime. " 13:50 In other words, Daniel had a habit of spending quality time 13:54 in prayer three times a day. 13:55 Based on the text that we read in Psalm 55 verses 16 and 17. 14:02 Now let me add something else. 14:04 We need to have a personal private place to be alone 14:09 with God in prayer. 14:11 Now we looked at the example of Jesus that was given in 14:14 Mark 1 verse 35. 14:16 And then we want to look at the counsel that Jesus gave to 14:20 His disciples and those who were listening at that time 14:23 on how to have a secret place to be alone with God in prayer. 14:28 The Bible says in Matthew 6 verse 6, 14:30 He says, "But thou. " 14:32 That is you and I, you who are listening. 14:34 But you who are listening, "when thou prayest. " 14:38 "When" denotes time. 14:41 We ought to have a set time and we ought to have a set place. 14:46 It says, "enter into thy closet. " 14:48 When Jesus said, "enter into thy closet," 14:51 He was talking about the place. 14:52 So we know we ought to have a set time. 14:54 And Mark 1:35 says He got up early in the morning 14:58 before there was sunrise and He went to a solitary place. 15:03 Solitary means to be alone, to be in secret with God in prayer. 15:07 And the Bible says, "When thou hast shut thy door. " 15:09 So beloved, wherever you go to have this secret prayer, 15:14 to be alone with God in your home. 15:16 It could be in the living room, the dining room, the bathroom, 15:19 the bedroom, the patio, the garage, the sitting room, 15:22 the library, the den, the dining room, the kitchen. 15:25 Wherever you choose to do it, my viewing participants. 15:28 But have a special place in your home where you can be 15:32 alone with God and follow this counsel. 15:34 Because Jesus said, "When thou hast shut thy door, 15:38 pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy 15:42 Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. " 15:46 And then I want you to understand the importance 15:49 of having an established routine. 15:52 Let it be understood, just like you get up in the morning 15:56 and you put your clothes on and you brush your teeth, 15:59 or maybe you take a shower or a bath and you put your 16:02 clothes on, you ought to have an established routine 16:05 about going to your secret place in prayer. 16:08 Now in the Dynamics In The Science Of Prayer seminar manual 16:13 we have a special section which also talks about 16:18 the different schedules that you can develop. 16:22 Alright, I've given you an example for someone 16:26 who works on the first shift. 16:29 Okay, a beginner. Alright? 16:32 And then also I have a schedule for someone who works 16:36 second shift, also a schedule for someone on third shift. 16:40 And also for the individual who is retired. 16:43 So we have a special routine already mapped out for you 16:48 and organized so that you can use it as a means of helping you 16:53 to establish a routine. 16:56 A routine which will be a blessing to the 16:59 members of the family. 17:01 We need to have a set routine in spending quality time 17:06 with God in prayer. 17:08 As I said, we need to look at Jesus. 17:10 Because, once again, He is our example in all things. 17:15 The Bible says now, in 1 Peter chapter 2 looking at verse 21, 17:21 talking about the example of Jesus because He is our example. 17:25 The Bible says in 1 Peter 2 verse 21, "For even hereunto 17:32 were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, 17:36 leaving us an example, that ye should follow His steps. " 17:40 Notice now, we want to follow the steps of Jesus 17:43 in learning how to pray; in learning how to have a set time, 17:47 learning how to have a set place, 17:49 an established place where I can go to be alone, 17:52 but also having a routine. 17:54 A routine so much so that other people will enquire, 17:58 "Will you also give me counsel and insights on how to pray?" 18:06 Because the disciples saw the results of Jesus' prayer life. 18:10 They saw that after He prayed and came out of prayer 18:13 the things that God did in His life. 18:16 The Bible shares something in Hebrews chapter 5 verse 7. 18:21 Hebrews chapter 5 verse 7. 18:23 Looking at the example of Jesus in prayer. 18:27 The Bible says, "Who in the days of His flesh, when He had 18:31 offered up prayers and supplications with strong 18:34 crying and tears unto Him that was able to save Him from death, 18:38 and was heard in that He feared; though He were a Son, 18:42 yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered. 18:46 And being made perfect, He became the author of 18:49 eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him. " 18:53 So we see now that Jesus learned obedience by the 18:56 things which He suffered. 18:58 But in spite of all the things that Jesus encountered, 19:01 He had a relationship with His heavenly Father 19:04 that fortified Him. 19:05 Now let me share with you once again the importance 19:08 of one of the resource tools that we use in the 19:14 Dynamics In The Science Of Prayer. 19:16 It's a beautiful little book entitled, The Power Of Prayer. 19:19 And I'm going to read just a quotation to you about the 19:22 example of Jesus in helping you and I to establish 19:25 our prayer lives, because we want to follow His example. 19:28 On page 228, there's a beautiful chapter entitled, 19:31 How Jesus Prayed. 19:33 And the first paragraph is entitled, A Necessity. 19:37 You see, prayer was a necessity for Jesus. 19:39 And it should be for you too, my listening friend, 19:41 my viewing participant. 19:43 If you are desirous of looking for a job, looking for a mate, 19:46 if you need help, if you need counsel, 19:49 I encourage you to take yourself to your secret place 19:54 and spend time in prayer. 19:56 Let me read this to you now. 19:57 It says, "Jesus Himself, while He dwelled among men, 20:01 was often in prayer. 20:02 Our Savior identified Himself with our needs and weaknesses, 20:07 in that He became suppliant, a petitioner, 20:11 seeking from His Father fresh supplies of strength 20:16 that He might come forth braced for duty and trial. 20:20 He is our example in all things. 20:23 He is a brother in our infirmities, in all points 20:27 tempted like as we are. 20:28 But as the sinless one, His nature recoiled from evil. 20:32 He endured struggles and torture of soul 20:35 in a world of sin. 20:37 His humanity made prayer a necessity and a privilege. " 20:42 Notice now, prayer was a necessity and a 20:45 privilege for Jesus. 20:46 "He found comfort and joy in communion with His Father. 20:51 And if the Savior of men, the Son of God, 20:55 felt the need of prayer, how much more should feeble sinful 20:59 mortals feel the necessity of fervent constant prayer. " 21:03 Isn't that beautiful, beloved? 21:05 That the Son of God, He needed to have prayer. 21:08 And so do you and I. 21:10 Then on page 229, there's a few quotations. 21:17 One entitled, Knelt In Prayer. 21:19 It says, "Both in public and in private worship, 21:23 it is our privilege to bow on our knees before the Lord 21:26 when we offer our petitions to Him. 21:30 Jesus, our example, kneeled down and He prayed. " 21:36 Let's get down on our knees, beloved. 21:38 The Bible says, "Let us come and worship, 21:41 let us kneel before the Lord, our maker. " 21:43 So let's get into the habit that as we go into our secret closet 21:47 to be alone with God and we will get down on our knees 21:50 and that we will have our Bibles with us. 21:54 I want to make sure that this is plain and clear 21:57 and simple to you. 21:58 Also this paragraph is entitled, The Secret Of Power. 22:04 Notice what Jesus did. 22:06 It says, "The Saviors life on earth was a life of communion 22:11 with nature and with God. " 22:13 It says, "In this communion, He revealed for us the secret 22:18 of a life of power. " 22:20 You know, it's so important to understand that. 22:23 You see, Jesus is my example. 22:26 And I want to make sure that you understand how to establish 22:29 your own personal prayer habit. 22:32 You can have one, beloved. 22:34 You can center your lifestyle around communion with God. 22:38 Looking at Psalm 55 verses 16 and 17, 22:42 your lifestyle can be centered around communion with God. 22:46 God will be the first, best, and last in your day. 22:49 The Bible says, quoting Jesus, Matthew 6 verse 33, 22:53 He said, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God 22:57 and His righteousness. " 22:59 Put God first in your life. 23:02 And now beloved, I want to share some key points also 23:05 which will enhance you in establishing your prayer life. 23:10 Remember now, your discernment of spiritual truth will be 23:14 affected by your diet. 23:16 So do what the Bible says in Isaiah chapter 55 verse 2, 23:21 "Eat ye that which is good. " 23:23 Eat good wholesome nutritious food. 23:26 It will help you, beloved. 23:28 It will enhance your discernment of spiritual truth. 23:33 Strive to reach God's original diet that's given in 23:38 Genesis chapter 1 verses 11 through 12 and verse 29 23:43 concerning fruits, nuts, and grains. 23:45 I want to encourage you, as far as possible, 23:47 get some daily exercise. 23:50 It will strengthen you, it will help you. 23:52 Read 1 Timothy chapter 4 verse 7. 23:55 And as always, I want you to see the importance 24:00 of having the word of God. 24:02 The Bible is illustrated as the sword of the Spirit. 24:07 Read Hebrews chapter 4 verse 12 24:10 and Ephesians chapter 6 verse 17. 24:12 The Bible is the sword of the Spirit. 24:16 And the Bible will give counsel, it'll give guidance, 24:20 it'll give instruction. 24:21 It will help you to cut out those 24:23 things that you don't need. 24:24 But it will also show you how to replace that which is good. 24:27 Beloved, God is going to put good things in place 24:30 of the bad things. 24:31 The Bible says in Hebrews 4 verse 12, 24:34 "For the word of God is quick and powerful and sharper 24:36 than any two-edged sword; piercing even to the dividing 24:39 asunder of soul and spirit and of the joints and marrow 24:42 and is a discerner of the thoughts and 24:44 intents of the heart. " 24:46 So you can truly be blessed. 24:48 And so I want to encourage you also to obtain some 24:51 prayer resource materials. 24:53 You may want to go to a Christian book store. 24:56 It will be very helpful in helping you to obtain 25:00 some prayer resource materials. 25:02 But if not, you can call us or write us at our mailing address. 25:07 As you know, you can receive these special materials. 25:12 We have a special prayer seminar manual. 25:16 We also have the special Power Of Prayer book 25:19 that we like to use. 25:20 But also we have a 90 minute cassette tape. 25:24 Also some study guides for the book. 25:26 And other resource material that we believe will enhance 25:30 and help you in establishing your prayer life. 25:33 So you can call us or write us. 25:49 And we'll do all that we possibly can to aid and 25:52 assist you in getting these materials. 25:55 Now one of the things that I want to make sure 25:58 that we are doing with this thing about establishing 26:03 a prayer life; we are building a saving relationship 26:08 with Jesus Christ. 26:10 We are going to repent of all wrong doing, 26:14 confess all known sin, accept Jesus Christ as our Savior 26:18 from sin, believe on and in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, 26:23 and pray in His name. 26:25 And I know that God is going to bless you real good. 26:29 Beloved, get to know your Bible. 26:31 Spend quality time in prayer with your Bible. 26:34 Have that set time, have that special place, 26:38 come aside and spend quality time with God in prayer, 26:42 and I know that God is going to bless you. 26:44 And apply the promises of the word of God in your prayer talk. 26:48 Well beloved, that's all the time we have right now. 26:51 We're going to make preparation for our next telecast 26:53 which is entitled, The Joy Of Answered Prayer. 26:57 You don't want to miss that because we're going to 26:59 talk about conditions to answered prayer. 27:01 Let's pray, beloved. 27:03 Our Father in heaven, thank You for blessing us today, 27:07 for sending Jesus, Your Son; the truth, life, and way. 27:10 Thank You for the special truths on prayer we've heard. 27:13 Thank You for blessing us with the changing power of Your word. 27:17 In Jesus' name we pray, amen. 27:19 Beloved, continue to study, continue to read the Bible. 27:24 And I want to encourage you fathers and mothers; 27:27 bring your children together for family worship 27:30 and I know God is going to bless you. 27:32 Teach them to have that set time and that set place, 27:35 and to read their Bibles and to claim the promises 27:38 in the world of God. 27:39 And you'll see a big difference in their lives. 27:43 May God richly bless you until we meet again. |
Revised 2014-12-17