#16 The Real Christmas Story and The Divinely Ordained Privilege of Prayer

#16 The Real Christmas Story and The Divinely Ordained Privilege of Prayer Luke 11:1-13 Dr. Jim Phillips preaches this message on the mission field. If anyone would like to make a donation to help no matter how small. It will be appreciated. Thank you. Our Address in Fish Lake Valley is POB 121 Dyer, Nevada 89010 or HC 72 Box 19102 Fish Lake Valley Nevada 89010. You Can make your donation through paypal or any credit card. IRS EIN # 82-5114777 The sermon centers on the transformative power of prayer as a vital expression of faith, rooted in the Lord's Prayer and illustrated through personal devotion, biblical teaching, and the parables of persistence and divine generosity. It emphasizes that prayer is not a transactional exchange for material blessings, but a relational act of surrender, repentance, and dependence on God's holiness, kingdom, and provision—highlighting the necessity of daily forgiveness, the danger of self-righteousness, and the assurance that God, unlike flawed human parents, always gives good gifts, especially the Holy Spirit, to those who ask. The preacher weaves personal grief over his wife's hospitalization with a broader call to persistent, heartfelt prayer, illustrating how God answers not always immediately, but in ways that align with His will and ultimate good. The message underscores that prayer draws believers closer to God, fosters spiritual maturity, and reflects the deep desire of a Father who longs to hear from His children, even in suffering and uncertainty.