Thursday Prayer Night | 02-05-2026 | Pastor Joe

Описание: Prayer Night Summary: This prayer service focuses on the power and necessity of intercessory prayer during times of global crisis and personal struggle. The gathering emphasizes lifting up nations facing turmoil (particularly Iran and Israel), government leaders, church ministries, and individuals battling illness, loss, and spiritual warfare. The service underscores that believers have direct access to God through prayer, that He listens and records every prayer in a book of remembrance, and that nothing is impossible for Him. Throughout the service, there is a strong emphasis on God's faithfulness, His ability to heal and deliver, and the importance of abiding in Christ as the vine while believers serve as branches. The prayers demonstrate a community united in faith, believing that God can change hearts, heal bodies, restore relationships, and bring salvation to the lost.

Key Points:

God listens to the prayers of those who fear Him and records them in a book of remembrance (Malachi 3:16)
Believers must abide in Christ as branches abide in the vine to bear fruit (John 15:5)
Prayer for international crises, particularly for Iran where 70,000+ innocent people have been killed, and for Israel's peace
Intercession for government leaders including President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Governor candidates, asking for godly wisdom in their decisions
Prayers for church ministries, marriages, families, and educational institutions like Harbor Cove Prep
Believers overcome the world through faith, and Christ has already overcome the world
God is Jehovah Rapha, the Great Physician who can heal any disease, including cancer and inoperable conditions
The importance of praying for salvation of unbelievers, especially family members
Grief for believers is different because we have hope in Christ and know death is not the end
God's love is indescribable and He is present in every tear, worry, and anxiety we experience

Stories:

A woman at the grocery store weeping for family members in Iran during the current crisis
Pastor Brett's father-in-law passing away after 68 years of marriage, described as "the kindest man" who never had a bad word, now present with the LORD
Personal testimony about God removing doubt by asking about free will
The testimony of Robbie, a sister who passed away but raised her hands in worship from her hospital bed despite being in pain
Multiple testimonies of God's healing power, including Zsa Zsa's mother whose heart rhythm was reset by God without shock treatment
Testimony of believers who were distant from God for years but were pursued by His gentle, persistent love

Scripture Reference:

John 15:5 - "I am the vine, you are the branches"
Malachi 3:16 - Book of remembrance for those who fear the Lord
Ephesians 6 - Rulers, authorities, and evil principalities in heavenly places
1 John 5:4 - Everyone born of God overcomes the world through faith
Proverbs 16:9 - A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps
Proverbs 3:5-6 - Commit your works to the Lord and your thoughts will be established
1 Thessalonians 4:13 - Believers don't grieve as those without hope
Galatians 5:24 - Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires

Mentioned Scripture References:

Ephesians 6 - Rulers, authorities, and evil principalities in heavenly places
1 John 5:4 - "Everyone who's been born of God overcomes the world"
John 15:5 - "I am the vine, you are the branches"
Galatians 5:24 - "Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires"
Malachi 3:16 - "Those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord listened"
1 Thessalonians 4:13 - "We don't have to grieve as those with no hope"
Ecclesiastes - General reference to death (likely Ecclesiastes 3:1-2)
Proverbs 16:9 - "A man's mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps"
Psalm 84:11 - "No good thing will He withhold"
Psalm 16:11 - "At your right hand are pleasures forevermore"
Psalm 1:2-3 - "Blessed is the one who meditates on God's word day and night"
Psalm 147:5 - God directing the course of rivers (paraphrased reference)

Prayer and Intercession:

James 5:16 - "The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective"
1 Timothy 2:1-2 - Prayers for leaders and those in authority

God as Healer (Jehovah Rapha):

Exodus 15:26 - "I am the Lord who heals you"
Psalm 103:2-3 - "Praise the Lord...who heals all your diseases"

God's Presence in Suffering:

Psalm 23:4 - "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death"
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 - God of all comfort

God's Faithfulness:

Lamentations 3:22-23 - "His mercies are new every morning"
Hebrews 13:5 - "I will never leave you nor forsake you"

Spiritual Warfare:

Ephesians 6:10-18 - Full armor of God
2 Corinthians 10:4 - Weapons of warfare are not carnal