Bay Leaf Baptist Church

In this sermon "Wisdom in Prayer," Pastor Billy Driver examines James 5:13-20, explaining that prayer reveals the true condition of our hearts and is foundational to Christian life. He outlines three key expectations: God wants individuals to pray in every circumstance (both suffering and joy), pastors to pray for their people (especially during sickness), and congregations to pray for one another. Pastor Driver clarifies that the "prayer of faith" isn't a formula guaranteeing specific outcomes but a posture of complete dependence on God's sovereign will. Using Elijah as an example, he reminds us that even this great prophet was "a man with a nature like ours" who prayed fervently and saw God move powerfully. The sermon concludes with the story behind the hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," emphasizing that prayer is our lifeline to God's power and grace. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this program