Ten Keys to Answered Prayer

Steve Benton presents ten biblical keys to answered prayer, encouraging believers to know the Father revealed in Scripture and approach Him through Jesus Christ. This topical study connects prayer with Bible study, repentance, forgiveness, obedience, seeking God's will, faith, persistence, heartfelt devotion, and grateful worship. The recording also includes congregational prayer and prayer for community outreach through the Fall Festival and Walk Through Bethlehem.

TEACHING OUTLINE — VIDEO TIMESTAMPS

01:55 — Introduction: Why do prayers go unanswered, and how should we pray?

05:57 — 1. Pray sincerely to the one true God. 1 Corinthians 8:5–6; John 14:9–11; John 17:1; Matthew 6:9–13.

14:15 — 2. Study the Bible. 2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Timothy 3:15–17.

22:26 — 3. Deeply repent of your sins. Acts 2:38; 1 John 3:4; Matthew 19:17; 1 John 3:22.

25:19 — 4. Forgive others. Matthew 6:14–15; Romans 12:17–21; Leviticus 19:18.

30:03 — 5. Seek God's will. Proverbs 14:12.

32:57 — 6. Have faith in God. Hebrews 11:6; James 1:6–7; Romans 10:17.

37:26 — 7. Be persistent. Luke 18:1–8; 1 Thessalonians 5:17.

43:11 — 8. Pray fervently. Hosea 7:14.

44:46 — 9. Give praise and thanks to Almighty God. Psalm 18:1–3; 1 Corinthians 10:4; James 1:16–18.

49:29 — 10. Pray in the name of Jesus. Hebrews 4:16; John 16:23–24.

52:41 — Review and application of the ten keys.

SERVICE TIMELINE

00:21 — Welcome and prayer-related announcements.

01:55 — Bible study with Steve Benton.

54:32 — Prayer following the study.

56:18 — Ministry updates and transition to congregational prayer requests.

58:38 — Congregational prayer concerns; James 5:16 is recalled.

1:02:54 — Corporate prayer.

1:04:20 — Psalm 34 reading challenge: read slowly, reflect, and apply.

1:05:23 — Invitation to pray for the community and Fall Festival.

1:06:00 — Community-outreach prayer, continuing through the end of the recording.

Recorded October 28, 2026, at Wrightsboro Baptist Church. Full recording: 1:09:57. Timestamps are approximate and refer to the full recording. This is a topical standalone study drawing on multiple passages, with the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9–15) as a foundational model.

Topics: Prayer, Faith, Repentance, Forgiveness, Obedience, God's Will, Perseverance, Worship, Gratitude, Bible Study, Community Outreach