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Text: Col.1:9-14 Introduction: Paul, by praying, shows some essential ingredients to prayer. Note that Paul 's prayer was dedicated; it was directed; and it was definite.I. Paul 's praying was dedicated. (vs. 9a) "For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you...II. Paul 's praying was directed. (vs. 9b) "Pray for you, and desire that ye...III. Paul 's praying was definite. (vs. 9c-14)1. Paul prayed that they might be in the will of the Lord. (vs. 9c) 2. Paul prayed that they might be in the walk of the Lord. (vs. 10-11) 3. Paul prayed that they might be in the worship of the Lord. (vs. 12-14) Conclusion: Paul had a strong desire that this church while in the midst of the evil influences that it was being subjected to, be in the will of the Lord, be in the walk of the Lord, and be in the worship of our Lord. SERMONS BY DR. MAX ALDERMAN, Ph.D |