Praying Dangerous Prayers - Awaken the Sleeping Giant

In his sermon, Pastor Daniel emphasizes the urgent need for the church to awaken from its slumber and embrace its vital role as a 'change agent' in the world. He speaks passionately about the importance of prayer, particularly 'dangerous prayers' that engage deeply with God’s heart. Using the biblical account of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, Pastor Daniel highlights that Jesus expressed profound sorrow not only for his impending crucifixion but also for humanity's lost state. He encourages the church to stay awake and vigilant in prayer, interceding for both personal needs and the dire conditions around them. Pastor Daniel frames this wakefulness as critical for bringing God’s kingdom to earth, asserting that a powerful, praying church is like a giant, while a prayerless church is weak and ineffective. He calls on believers to adopt a posture of deep intercession, akin to the grief and passion evident in Jesus' prayers. By identifying with the struggles and sins of the world, the church can play a crucial role in seeing transformation take place. Pastor Daniel concludes with a call to action, urging individuals to respond to God's invitation to stand in the gap, praying fervently for their families, communities, and nations, reinforcing that true covenant prayer with God comes with both sacrifice and the promise of miraculous change.