PAUL’S PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH
Ephesians 3:14-21
PAUL’S PRAYER
FOR THE CHURCH
There are so many things to pray about. Life
has both its blessings and shortcomings with
which we can talk to God.
One of the great studies of the NT, is the
prayers of Paul.
Tonight, I want to focus on his prayer for the
Ephesians, as recorded in Eph. 3:14-21.
PAUL’S PRAYER
FOR THE CHURCH
“TO BE STRENGTHENED IN THE INNER MAN”
See Eph. 3:16.
This request is the very opposite of what the
world is saying today.
Paul was more concerned with the welfare of
his soul than with his body (2Cor. 4:16-5:4).
Make the inner person a part of your
prayer/devotional life.
PAUL’S PRAYER
FOR THE CHURCH
“THAT CHRIST MAY DWELL IN YOUR HEARTS
THROUGH FAITH”
See Eph. 3: 17.
Christ needs to dwell in our homes, in our
church family, and in our very lifestyle. Does
Christ live in your heart, or is He just an
occasional visitor?
Does your prayer life include a desire to have
Christ umpire in your life (Col. 3:15)?
PAUL’S PRAYER
FOR THE CHURCH
“THAT YOU BE ROOTED IN AND
COMPREHEND GOD’S LOVE”
See Eph. 3:18,19a.
Paul desires for Christians to practice love.
Jesus gave a new commandment (Jn. 13:34,35)
When you pray, do you ask God to help you
practice love towards your family, friends, and
fellow Christians?
PAUL’S PRAYER
FOR THE CHURCH
“THAT YOU BE FILLED WITH ALL THE
FULNESS OF GOD”
See Eph. 3:19b.
This statement is too vast to comprehend.
Jesus said to be perfect (mature) as the Father
is perfect. In the same way, Paul worked to
present every person perfect in Christ
(Mt. 5:48; Col. 1:28).
Is this part of your prayer life?
PAUL’S PRAYER
FOR THE CHURCH
PRAISE TO GOD IN PRAYER
See Eph. 3:20,21.
Never forget to praise God in your prayers.
Praise Him for His supreme power, knowledge,
and church.
In your prayers, remember that the power is at
work within us and in the church. Remain
faithful and God can do everything and beyond
you ask or think.
PAUL’S PRAYER
FOR THE CHURCH
CONCLUSION
Points to remember in prayer:
1. Pray for the inner man.
2. Pray for Christ to dwell in your heart.
3. Pray to be rooted in love.
4. Pray to be filled with the maturity that
comes from God.
5. Pray to praise and honor God’s supreme
power.