St Timothy Presbyterian Church

Scripture Passage James 5:13-20 Worship Video Worship Audio Sermon Script The prayer of faith is powerful and effective. That's what I want to reflect on today. Today's passage begins with this sentence: Are any among you suffering? They should pray. (James 5:13) If you have the answers for your problems and challenges, then you don't need prayer. You can figure it out. But there are times when you can't figure it out. There are challenges that are beyond your capabilities. The prayer of faith happens when you know you need God. The Canaanite woman came to Jesus, begging him to heal her sick daughter. Jesus said that he had come only to save the lost sheep of Israel. She persisted in asking for his help. This is what happened: He answered, It is not fair to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs. She said, Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table. (Matthew 15:26-27) She was desperate. She would not give up. She knew she needed Jesus' help and would take