

The Ability of God
12 snips May 9, 2025
H.B. Charles Jr., pastor-teacher of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church and host of The On Preaching Podcast, dives into the transformative power of prayer. He discusses how prayer connects to God's sovereignty and emphasizes acknowledging His glory in our requests. The conversation highlights the importance of the doxology from Ephesians 3, praising God's love even before prayers are answered. Listeners are encouraged to memorize scripture meaningfully, internalizing biblical truths to find refuge in God's promises.
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God's Power Makes Prayer Effective
- Prayer is effective because of God's sovereign power, not our words or faith alone.\n- All effective prayer is God-centered; God must be willing and able to hear and answer.
God's Infinite Ability and Power
- God is able to do far more abundantly than we can ask or think.\n- His power is infinite and at work within believers through the Holy Spirit.
God's Power Within Believers
- God's power dwells within believers via the Holy Spirit immediately upon salvation.\n- This power enables resistance to temptation, obedience, and faithful service despite feelings of weakness.