174: Praying in God's Name - Jim Logan

Prayer is presented not as a formulaic ritual but as a transformative, face-to-face encounter with God, rooted in intimate relationship and characterized by reverence, humility, and trust. The sermon emphasizes that true prayer flows from knowing God by name—each of His 71 biblical names revealing His character, granting access, spiritual power, and the ability to cry out for His protection and provision. It distinguishes between continual, situational prayer and structured, intentional prayer, using the Lord’s Prayer as a model that prioritizes worship of God’s name, kingdom, and will before personal petitions. Central to effective prayer is a heart free from bitterness and selfishness, grounded in forgiveness and aligned with God’s nature, as selfish or lust-driven requests are not answered. The secret place of prayer is portrayed as the holy ground of God’s presence, where believers, clothed in Christ’s righteousness, can boldly approach the throne room of heaven, hear God’s voice, and participate in His redemptive purposes, knowing that prayer has power to move mountains, transform lives, and advance His kingdom.