Here in [esvignore]Matthew 7:7-12[/esvignore] we learn some principles of prayer that should encourage us to be more frequent in praying, and set our expectations properly.

1. The Connection
2. The Promise: Ask, Pray, Get
3. Objections
   1. A. Some say prayer is inappropriate, groveling and unseemly. 
   2. B. Some say prayer is simply unnecessary. 
   3. C. Some say prayer does not work, it is unproductive. 
4. The Result of Grace
5. The Call to Adoption – Believe!

Public reading: [esvignore]James 4:1-10[/esvignore]; Benediction: [esvignore]Psalm 67:1-2[/esvignore]

Matthew 7:7-12

James 4:1-10

Psalm 67:1-2