The Blessings Of Intercession

“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people…” (1 Timothy 2:1)

* All song numbers correspond with Hymns For Worship (Revised) songbooks *

Introduction/explanation of theme

Scripture Reading — Ephesians 6:10-18
Prayer for all the saints

Hymn #68 — Lord, We Come Before Thee Now

Scripture Reading — 1 Timothy 2:1-6
Prayer for the nations and rulers of the world

Hymn #599 — We Bow Down In Reverence

Scripture Reading — James 5:13-16
Prayer for specific members of our local body

Hymn #69 — What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Scripture Reading — Matthew 5:43-48
Prayer for our enemies

Hymn #63 — I Need Thee Every Hour

Scripture Reading — James 5:17-20
Prayer for those saints who have wandered away from faithfulness

Hymn #150 — Purer In Heart, O God

Scripture Reading — Matthew 9:35-38
Prayer for opportunities and laborers for the gospel

Hymn #146 — Have Thine Own Way, Lord

Scripture Reading — Ephesians 3:14-21
Prayer for the future of our local body

Exhortation

Hymn #332 — I Surrender All

Lord’s Supper

Hymn #72 — Be With Me Lord

Prayer