LEBANON ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST
2307 Lebanon Road
Nashville, TN 37214
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Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM
Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM
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Here is clear and convincing testimony to the
effectiveness and efficiency of prayer by good
men. Such prayers avail much. How much is
much? “Much” is a comparative term; it is,
however, more than a little; and it is therefore
safe for us to affirm that prayer avails more
than a little in its working when engaged in by a
man who keeps the commandments of the
Lord. Thus, when one denies the efficacy of
prayer the effort is an exhibition of skepticism.
(The Epistle of James, Gospel Advocate New
Testament Commentaries, page 307; emphasis
in original)
God is always true to His promises. Here, He is mak-
ing the promise that we should do two things if we hope
for our prayers to be effective.
1. First, we must be righteous. In other words, we
must be fulfilling the commands of God (see First
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Elders
Effectual and Fervent Adam Faughn
Joe Adams
James, the half-brother of our Lord, gave a fervently, God will continue to open doors. 773-2331
great promise about our prayer life. In James While our two weeks may be completed, op-
5:16 he wrote, “The prayer of a righteous Johny Baker
portunities will be present every day we are
person has great power as it is work- alive. Each person we meet is someone who 758-7654
ing” (ESV). needs to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Ralph Brewer
Prayer works, but we must believe it will 871-4849
So, do we really believe in the power of
work. The King James prayer? When we fail to see
Version translates that Wayne Davidson
the power of our God, we will 758-2705
verse in these famous fail to gain from prayer as we
words: “The effectual should. My friend David Bragg Earl Flynn
fervent prayer of a right- wrote, “The Christian who fails 889-1659
eous man availeth to avail himself or herself of
much.” Do we really the blessings available in prayer Ted Fox
believe that great prom- makes the path in life even 754-7607
ise? more difficult and danger-
ous” (Pure Religion: A Study Steve Ledbetter
John 2:29 and 3:7). When we are faithful to the Over the previous two of James, page 109). 889-8614
commands of God, our will is “in line” with His; weeks, you and I have
therefore, our requests will be what He would been spending time in prayer for those on In commenting on James 5:16 and that prayer
our “cards.” We thought of friends and Jim Schroeder
have for us to do. Live a righteous, holy life if you “avails much,” brother Guy N. Woods wrote
loved ones who need to be reached with the 754-8990
desire for your prayers to be effective. the following paragraph:
2. We must ask and believe! It does us no good to message of the Gospel, and we prayed for Cliff Wilson
avoid asking God for, as one speaker put it, “big, open doors. I know that you tried to pray The prayer of a man who keeps the 889-6477
hairy, audacious” things. We need to be willing to fervently (as did I) for each individual on commandments “availeth much.”
ask for all things from God. But, we must ask in your list. Some have told me of open doors Here...the verb is in the present tense
faith. We need to truly believe that God can open that they have seen, and several have had and means that the prayer of a man
doors of opportunity. true “breakthroughs” in conversations, invita- who keeps the commandments keeps Pulpit Minister
As you continue in prayer for loved ones and friends tions, and study. on having great force. Adam Faughn
who are lost, always make sure you are living a life of (continued on back page…)
I truly believe that, if we will continue praying 973-4483
righteousness. Make sure you are fervent in prayer to
God, but also believe that He can and will open doors Outreach Minister
for you to speak a word in His name.
Sunday Sermon Preview Harry Middleton
292-3164
Let’s be soul-winners for the Lord, and let’s always
base our efforts on our trust in His power. He will AM: We Can Fulfill It!
Youth Minister
open doors, if we will just ask. PM: Children’s Emphasis: Babble at Babel
JD Buckner
Will you ask? (731) 336-4768
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Sick List
Sunday Morning (Contact: Gene 874-0463) Visitation team #2 and Hello everyone,
James Adcox is at Summit in room 416. No Visi- Opening Prayer: Earl Flynn
tors Please. Read Scripture: Alan Witt
letter writers I hope you are enjoying the wonderfully cool
Dan Eller is at Summit in room 606. Closing Prayer: Bob Butler will meet tonight. fall weather! It has been so nice this past
Nettie Rose Flippen is at Vanco Rehab in room Sermon: Adam Faughn week. I am also very thankful ragweed is no
305B. Song Leader: Scotty Studer longer in bloom. Hurray for allergies!
Ruth Goddard is at St.Thomas in room 273. No Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) Tentative Schedule for 2011
Visitors Please. Joel Ledbetter 1 From all the accounts I have received, I believe
Marvin Peach will be having hip surgery on the mission emphasis weekend was a great suc-
October 13th at Centennial.
Carlos Denny 2 January 14-16 Evangelism University
Shea Cofer 3 cess. I really appreciate everyone who worked
Harold Wiseman is recuperating at home. Michael Rader 4 so hard on planning and executing the weekend
January 31: Bulletin Board Bash
Jim Schroeder 5 for our domestic missionaries to come and
Thank You Mike Purkey 6 spend some time with us. I was uplifted by the
February 25-27: CYC
Thanks for your prayers during my recent sur- Tim Ledbetter 7 missionaries' visit and I hope you were too!
gery. Also, for all your acts of kindness, food, Alex Witt 8
calls, cards and the donation to the World Evan- Sunday Evening (Contact: Richard 582-1079) May 29-June 3: Preachers Camp To our young people, please remember we have
gelism in my honor from the auditorium class. Opening Prayer: Wayne Gordon a youth devotional Sunday night at the Mulli-
God Bless You, Harold Wiseman Closing Prayer: Richard Roberson June 12-15: VBS can home.
Read Scripture: Rich Deppisch
Babysitting Sermon: Adam Faughn July 3-8: Bible Camp Our annual costume party and lock-in will be
Babysitting on Saturday, October 9th Song Leader: Scotty Studer July 17-23: Mission Trip October 29-30. I need a few adults to drive for
from 6:00 to 9:30PM Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) an activity during the lock-in. I also need the
Lon Keele 1 August 6: Give Away Day use of 2 or 3 video cameras for a group activ-
Ladies Retreat Ted Fox 2 ity. If you would be able to help out, please let
September11-15: Gospel Meeting me know!
October 15-17 Wednesday, October 13th (Contact: Tim 885-2009)
“Life With Jesus Read Scripture: Jarrod Barefoot November 18: Harvest Dinner Also, remember Trunk or Treat on Sunday eve-
Good to the Last Drop” Opening Prayer: Joseph Barefoot ning, October 31, after evening services! Fall
Speaker: JD Buckner
December 10: Holiday Party Retreat will be November 5-7!
Whispering Pines Camp Song Leader: Song Service

Announcements: Thank you very much! --JD :)

See the ladies in the foyer for addi- Harry Middleton - Cliff Wilson
tional information and to register. Mark Your Calendar...
Nursery Attendants
 Today: Ladies retreat meeting following evening service
Ladies Retreat Meeting Kandi & Kenzi Biggs
 Tuesday: Ladies Bible Class 10AM
All Ladies
The Record  October 13: Song Service
attending the retreat are asked to
Sunday Morning Worship 307  October 15-17: Ladies Retreat at Whispering Pines
meet in front of the auditorium
Sunday Evening Worship: 188  October 18: Elders, Deacons, Preachers meeting
following the
Sunday Bible Study: 268  October 20: Time Saver Supper
evening service for a brief
Wednesday Night: 202
informational meeting.  October 29-31: Young Adult Retreat
Contribution: $10,758.50

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