Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
Ministry of Intercession
Theme:
Scripture:
Missions & Witness
Romans 8:26-27
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Sermon Overview
Reidhead defines intercession as a sacrificial labor where the believer "takes the place" of another before God. He explores the intercessory work of Christ and shows how we are called to join Him in this work. He argues that the "Great Commission" cannot be fulfilled without a corresponding "Ministry of Intercession" that breaks spiritual ground and releases the Spirit's convicting power.
Key Principles
Standing in the Gap:Accept the "priestly labor" of standing between God’s judgment and a perishing person or nation.
Spirit as Helper: Allow the Holy Spirit to "take hold" of your prayer life with groanings that align with God's will.
Labor of Prayer:Commit to the "physical and mental work" of intercession; refuse to be a casual prayer.
Identification:Emotionally and spiritually "identify" with the need of the one you are praying for.
Cost of the Burden: Be willing to suffer the "labor pains" of prayer for the sake of another’s spiritual birth.
Petition vs. Intercession:Prioritize "intercession for others" over your own "personal petitions" in your prayer closet.
Releasing Prisoners:Trust that your "hidden intercession" is legally releasing captives from the power of darkness.
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