• Prayer in Worship Is…AWE-INSPIRING− Prayer is communion-ication between a child of God and

his/her Father (Matt. 6:9)− We enter into the presence of God (Heb. 4:16; Rev. 5:8; 8:3-4)

• Prayer in Worship Is…BIBLICAL− Prayer is an avenue of worship (Acts 2:42)− Prayer must be practiced as authorized (1 Cor. 14:14-16)

• Prayer in Worship Is…COLLECTIVE− “They raised their voice to God with one accord” (Acts 4:24)− We come before God united in one heart as one body

• Prayer in Worship Is…DYNAMIC− Expressing Praise to God…Together (Matt. 6:9, 13; Psa. 148)− Expressing Thanksgiving to God…Together (Col. 4:2; Ph. 4:6)− Expressing Devotion to God…Together (Matt. 6:10; 26:39)− Petitioning God for Our Desires…Together (Mt. 6:11; Phil. 4:6)− Interceding to God for Others…Together (1 Tim. 2:1; Jas. 5:16)− Begging for God’s Forgiveness…Together (Mt. 6:12; 1 Jn. 1:9)

• Prayer in Worship Is…EFFECTIVE− We know that God hears us (1 John 5:14)− We know that God answers us (1 John 5:15)− We know that God gives to us (Matt. 7:11; Jas. 1:5; Heb. 4:16)

• Be a man of prayer in your private life• Spend time preparing for your prayer in advance• Help us remember we are entering the presence of God• Help us to focus on God and not on you• Talk to God and not to us• Speak for the entire assembly (we, us, our) • Speak loudly, distinctly, simply & understandably for all• Be mindful of the specific purpose of your prayer• Have an attitude of awe, humility & confidence in God• Avoid vain repetitions and empty phrases (be sincere)• Keep the prayer focused & to the point

• Remember the prayer leader is not the only one praying

• Remember we are all praying to “OUR Father” together

• Remember that no one else can worship for you• Join in the prayer with your own heart and thoughts• Say, “Amen” • Overcome distractions by disciplining your thoughts • Pray privately at home and prayer will be more

natural• Get excited in the power of ONE heart lifting up to

God• Don’t get frustrated with the prayer leader

• Believe Jesus is God’s Son – Mark 16:16• Repent of sins and turn to God – Luke 13:3• Confess your faith in Jesus – Matthew 10:32• Be immersed into Christ – Galatians 3:27

− God will forgive you of all your sins – Acts 22:16− God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47− God will enroll you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23

• Walk faithfully with Him every day – 1 John 1:7