Hinderances to Prayer | On Call: Living A Life of Prayer

August 27, 2026
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Hinderances to Prayer - On Call: Living A Life of Prayer | August 16th, 2026

Pastor Jeremy continues our message series about prayer by taking the church through an understanding of what hinders prayer. Sometimes our prayer lives can be shunted by our thoughts and actions towards others and ourselves, to the point where we hinder our own prayer. Enjoy!

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Remember: God sees you, He loves you, and He wants the best for you!

Key Takeaways
  • God’s will is greater than our unanswered prayers.
  • Sin and wrong motives can hinder our prayer life.
  • Community helps us grow, confess, pray, and stay accountable.
  • Don’t stop praying when you become discouraged.
  • Keep asking, believing, and trusting God.
Questions to Ask
  • Are my prayers aligned with God’s will?
  • What motives are behind my prayers?
  • Is there anything hindering my relationship with God?
  • Who can pray with me and hold me accountable?
  • Have I stopped asking God for something I once believed for?
Key Scriptures
  • 2 Corinthians 12:8–9
  • 1 John 5:14–15
  • James 4:2–3
  • James 5:16
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:17