Kingdom Building Prayers

Northwest Bible Church – Jan. 22, 2006                                            Worship Service – Alan Conner

1 Kings 3

Kingdom Building Prayers

Intro

1. The Character of the one who Prays Kingdom Building Prayers.

1. The character of Solomon (vv. 3-4, 7).

1)   Love

2)   Obedience

3)   Sacrifice

4)   Humility

1. The privileges in prayer that came to Solomon (v. 5).

1)   The presence of God.

2) “Ask what you wish me to give you.”

1. The Foundation of Kingdom Building Prayer: the Character of God.

1. Lovingkindness of the LORD (v. 6).   Heb. = hesed.

1. Faithfulness of the LORD (vv. 6-8).

1) Davidic Covenant (vv. 6-7).

2) Abrahamic Covenant (v. 8).

1. Generosity of the LORD (v. 13).

III. The Focus of Kingdom Building Prayers.

1. A hearing heart.

1. _____________ - centered.

What influenced Solomon to pray such a kingdom building prayer?

See 1 Chron. 22:12

1. The Goal of Kingdom Building Prayers.

1. God’s ___________________.

1. The results.

Conclusion