WHEN WE PRAY | Is Prayer Actually Powerful? | Paul Dennison

If we're honest, many of us don't struggle to say prayers... we struggle to believe they actually do anything.

In this message from Epistle of James 5:13–17, we wrestle with a real question:

Does prayer actually work?

Looking at the life of Elijah, we discover that prayer is not about trying harder or saying the right words—it's about aligning ourselves with what God is already doing.

This sermon explores:

• Why many people lose expectation in prayer
• What the Bible really means by "powerful and effective" prayer
• How ordinary people can experience powerful prayer
• Why Elijah prayed for no rain—and what that means for us today
• How to move from disappointment to renewed faith

Prayer is not a ritual.

It's not empty words.

It's participation in the activity of God.

So the question is: When you pray... do you expect anything to happen?

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