WEEK 3 | READY FOR STRATEGIC PRAYERFight Ready: A Study in 1 Timothy | Pastor Craig TurnbullIn this week’s message from 1 Timothy 2:1–15, Pastor Craig teaches that a fight ready church is a praying church. Before tackling leadership or teaching roles, Paul urges Timothy to make prayer the first and most vital work of the church. Prayer is not preparation for the battle—it is the battle.Paul calls believers to pray for all people, including those in authority, to pursue peace, and to live lives marked by holiness and self-control. This passage also addresses difficult cultural and theological questions, reminding us that every command of God is rooted in His wisdom, love, and order for the church.Key Takeaways:Prayer must come first—it’s the most powerful weapon we have.Strategic prayer changes hearts, churches, and nations.God calls men to pray without anger and women to pursue godliness with humility.The gospel calls us to truth, holiness, and unity, not division.A fight ready church prays first, speaks truth, and walks in self-control.Related Scriptures:1 Timothy 2:1–15Ephesians 6:18–20Philippians 4:6–7Romans 12:12A church can have great music, strong teaching, and impressive programs—but without prayer, it has no power. This message reminds us that being fight ready means being prayer ready.Need prayer? Visit bannockburnchurch.com/prayer

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