Power In Prayer [Paperback]

SPURGEON C H (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2001

God loves to answer prayer, and Scripture teaches that it is a simple thing to see answered prayer in our own lives. Charles Spurgeon's classic writings tackle the fears and questions that arise as we learn to pray. His time-tested, hard-hitting teachings will clear the way for you to experience true faith and the power of answered prayer. Spurgeon discusses God's promise to hear our prayers, the humility of pleading prayer, and our position before God's throne of grace. Every believer can, and should, have a life marked by answered prayer. Charles Spurgeon will lead you to the place where life begins--a place of true communion with God.

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From the Back Cover

God loves to answer prayer, and Scripture teaches that it is a simple thing to see answered prayer in our own lives. Charles Spurgeon's classic writings tackle the fears and questions that arise as we learn to pray. His time-tested, hard-hitting teachings will clear the way for you to experience true faith and the power of answered prayer. Spurgeon discusses:* God's promise to hear our prayers* Arguing with God* The humility of pleading prayer* Our position before God's throne of grace* The value of short, spontaneous, but focused prayersEvery believer can, and should, have a life marked by answered prayer. Charles Spurgeon will lead you to the place where life begins--a place of true communion with God.

About the Author

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892), the "Prince of Preachers," preached his first sermon at age sixteen. During his lifetime he preached to an estimated ten million people. He published over two thousand of his sermons, which compose the largest collection of work by a single author. Spurgeon founded and supported charitable outreaches, including educational institutions. He also founded a pastors' college and the famous Stockwell Orphanage.

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Whitaker House (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0883686929
• ISBN-13: 978-0883686928
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,395,206 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Neglected biblical insights on prayer, November 15, 2000

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Jonathan Koh (Singapore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Power In Prayer (Paperback)

Spurgeon's little book on prayer has shed light on many neglected aspects of prayer. In this little book he doesn't give a comprehensive theology on prayer, but rather focuses on truths that build up one's prayer life positively. He makes it clear to you that prayer isn't merely for improving one's relationship with God, but God also desires to answer our prayers and give us gifts through our prayer. He tells us how "Prayer brings big answers" and explains "why God is bound to answer our prayers"

Out of the 6 chapters here, my favourite chapter is definitely the third one - "Order and Argument in Prayer." It is a chapter on using "arguments" in prayer. What he explains in this chapter is something I have never learnt before but I'm starting to learn now. This chapter alone is worth the price of the whole book and will give you wonderful insights into prayer and transform your prayer life if you apply it!

Most Christians may be weary of the "Faith" Movement as their teachings seem very irreverent and unbiblical and onesided. In reaction, Christians have reacted against any teaching which seems to say that prayer with faith brings us good gifts. They have stayed away from anything that seems too "positive" in prayer. But Spurgeon helps us realise from his BIBLICAL sermons that prayer can bring us great results and God desires to bless us through prayer. And this comes from not someone who is part of the Faith movement, but rather someone who lived a century before!

Read this book, digest it, apply it and I promise you your prayer life will change for the better.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Edited Spurgeon But Still Powerful Reading, November 25, 2005

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Roy Ingle "The Seeking Disciple" (Lexington, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Power In Prayer (Paperback)

While I concur with one reviewer that these books do not completely represent the depths of Charles Spurgeon's preaching, I still have to give the book five stars for still being a book of conviction and renewed passion for prayer that can come from reading it. The book's title reveals the true content of the book. It is on the power of prayer. Spurgeon (the edited one that is) shows the believer how powerful prayer can be if the believer will take God at His Word and pray (Matthew 7:7-8). The chapters are short so you could put this next to your bed and read a chapter each night (or morning) before falling on your face in worship of our God (for prayer means literally to bend the knee). And truly no-one knew that more than the greatest English preacher ever, Charles Spurgeon, who built his life and ministry around prayer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Door is open to all., March 25, 2005

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Finbar (Long Island, N.Y. U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Power In Prayer (Paperback)

Much valuable insight into the discipline that brings one to living in the heart of the Christian life but this is also a discipline that, in some cases, is sorely neglected. The body needs air, the spirit needs prayer. Spurgeon cites example after example (mostly Biblical) of the power of prayer in the life of the believer. He also points out the instances of those who had lived in total rebellion though their prayers were answered when they turned to God. Inspiring and easily uplifting.