A Plea to Pray (1) - Romans 15:30-33

16/11/2025 44 min
A Plea to Pray (1) - Romans 15:30-33

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Episode Synopsis

The sermon centers on the Apostle Paul's urgent plea for prayer in Romans 15:30–33, framing intercession as a vital expression of Christian service and spiritual unity. It emphasizes that effective prayer requires a settled, confident faith in Christ's finished work—marked by a personal, unshakable assurance of salvation rooted not in performance but in the promise of eternal life through faith in Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. Pastor Friesen underscores that prayer is not merely a request but a spiritual alliance, accessible only to those whose hearts are right with God, free from unconfessed sin or self-will, which hinder divine hearing. Drawing from 1 John 5:13, the message calls believers to move beyond doubt and embrace the certainty of salvation, so that their prayers—especially for ministers and missionaries—carry the confidence that God hears and answers according to His will. Ultimately, the sermon challenges the congregation to examine their spiritual condition, settle their salvation, and engage in prayer not as a ritual, but as a powerful, faith-filled act of love and dependence on God.