House of Prayer
for all people
By Derek J. Morris
Isaiah 56:7
My house shall be called
a house of prayer
for all nations.
Is your church a house of
prayer for all people?
Our experience at Forest Lake
Church
 Why do so few people attend
prayer services?
 How can your church become a
house of prayer for all people in
your community?
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Focus on Praise
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“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving
and into His courts with praise.” Psalm
100:4
Sing songs of praise
Include testimonies of praise
What are some reasons you have to praise
the Lord today?
I will praise you, O LORD
Psalm 9:1-2
I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart
I will tell of all Your marvelous works
I will be glad and rejoice in You
I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High
Focus on Prayer
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“Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all
kinds of prayers and requests. With this in
mind, be alert and always keep on praying
for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18, NIV
Don’t spend all of your time talking about
prayer requests.
Pray in groups of 2 or 3.
Who needs prayer today?
Heal me, O LORD
Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed
Save me and I shall be saved.
Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed
Save me and I shall be saved.
For You are my praise, You are my praise
You are my praise, You are my praise.
Focus on the Word
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“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light
to my path” Psalm 119:105
What other texts of Scripture emphasize
the importance of focusing on the Word of
God?
Include a component focusing on the
Word – 5-7 minutes
Focus on Reaching Out
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How can you include more people from
your community in your house of prayer?
The ministry of Prayers and Squares
What are some other creative ways to
reach out to people through your house of
prayer?
The invitation
God wants your church
to be a house of prayer
for all people
For a copy of this presentation
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Write to:
MorrisD@gc.adventist.org