Sermon Outlines and Illustrations
Is It a Sin Not to Pray?
by Gary LintonWhy prayerlessness is sin:
- It does those around you a disservice (1 Samuel 12:23).
- It is disobedience (Luke 18:1, 1Thess. 5:17, 1 Timothy 2:8, Matthew 6:6).
- It reveals our unwillingness to allow God to work in our life (Luke 22:41-44).
- It is negligence of a divine privilege purchased at a great price (Hebrews 4:14 - 16).
- It demonstrates our independence (John 15:5, Philippians 4:13).
- It reveals our unbelief ( Romans 10:14a, Hebrews 11:6).
- It leaves the door open for other sins (Luke 22:40, Mark 14:38, Matthew 6:13 & 26:41).
- It hinders revival & God's blessings ( Acts 1:14 & 3:1, Mark 1:35, 2 Chronicles 7:1-4, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 11:22).
- It proves God isn't first in our life (Matthew 6:22, 24 & 33, 1 John 5:21, James 4:2-5).
