Sunday Service 10AM 7-5-26

Main message: Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr. taught that the "secret" to getting God to answer prayers for money is to pray in ways that are aligned with God's will and character — grounded in a right relationship with God and in Scripture — so God can be glorified by the answer.

Key points:

• Foundational promise: 1 John 5:14 — God hears and grants requests asked according to His will; pray with confidence but in alignment with God's will.
• Be in right standing with God: genuine repentance/regeneration and a transformed heart are prerequisites for effective prayer.
• Ask in the name/character of Christ: requests must reflect the nature of Jesus (holy, loving, just), not personal or selfish desires contrary to His character.
• Guard God’s reputation: frame requests so they honor God’s name and purposes (pastor illustrated this with a personal anecdote).
• Base your appeal on Scripture: use God’s Word as the authority for your requests.
• Testimony/practical assurance: Pastor pointed to church financial miracles (paid buildings early) as examples of God’s provision and said more teaching will follow (next week on why prayers sometimes go unanswered).

Scriptures mentioned: Romans 8:35–39, 1 John 5:14, John 14:13–14.