Summary of Ruling by Prayer - Intercession Basics with Derek Prince (POWERFUL SERMON)

00:00:00 - 00:55:00

This video covers a lot of information about prayer, including how to rule by prayer and how prayer can change the course of history. It also discusses the importance of fasting and forgiving others.

• 00:00:00 This week, Derek Prince shares some of the truths that have made the difference between success and failure in his life, including how to rule by prayer. First, Prince reminds the audience of three main truths: first, we are a kingdom of priests, and our responsibility is to rule by prayer; second, our prayers must be both directed and empowered by the holy spirit; and third, the spirit of God and the word of God always work together. Prince goes on to share one example of how the power of the holy spirit can be effective, telling the story of Elijah, who controlled the rainfall over the land of Israel for three and a half years using the truths of God's word.
• 00:05:00 In this sermon, Derek Prince explains the power of prayer based on biblical examples of how prayer can change the course of events. He reminds the audience that it takes the combined prayer of many people to bring about divine intervention. The example of Peter's escape from prison is a good illustration of this.
• 00:10:00 This 1-paragraph summary of the video "Ruling by Prayer - Intercession Basics with Derek Prince (POWERFUL SERMON)" explains that prayers are to be directed and empowered by the holy spirit in order to be effective, and that the church ruled by prayer in the ancient world through the prayers of its members. Today, this principle is still relevant because it is one of the obligations placed upon us by the New Testament.
• 00:15:00 In this sermon, pastor Derek Prince provides an overview of the biblical teaching on prayer, highlighting the role of good government in facilitating the proclamation of the gospel. He then relates this teaching to a passage from the First Epistle of John, which states that if we ask anything in accordance with God's will, he will hear us.
• 00:20:00 In 1940, Derek Prince was called into the British forces to serve in World War II. He had a personal encounter with the Lord, which transformed his life and changed the course of his career. In North Africa in 1941, he was granted the privilege of taking part in the longest retreat in British army history - 700 miles from Ella Gala in Libya to the gates of Cairo. At the time, the fate of the Middle East hung in the balance, and if the Axis forces could press through and capture Cairo, they would come close to cutting one of the British Empire's main lifelines. Prince shares his experience of retreat and how it contributed to the eventual outcome of the war in his talk "Prayer and the Formation of History." He explains that prayer has a much greater impact than most Christians realize. It can both help to shape history and hasten its progress.
• 00:25:00 In this powerful sermon, Derek Prince discusses how prayer can change the course of history. He talks about how, in the Battle of El Alamein, prayer helped lead to British victory. He also discusses how prayer can help leaders in times of crisis.
• 00:30:00 This video introduces the idea that Christians have a responsibility to pray for their nation's future, and discusses how this responsibility has been fulfilled in the past. The speaker then challenges young people to pray for their nation's future, and provides examples of how this has worked in the past. He then discusses how Christians can remedy their own situation if they have failed to pray for the government.
• 00:35:00 The video discusses how salt, light, and a city on a hill are metaphors for how Christians should live in the world. Jesus says that if Christians don't live out their faith in the world, the earth will be corrupt. He also says that salt is the only answer to preventing food from going bad, and that Christians are responsible to be the salt and hold back corruption in the world.
• 00:40:00 The video discusses the importance of prayer, and how to be successful at praying. It goes on to say that if we humble ourselves, pray sincerely, and turn from our wicked ways, God will hear and respond to our prayer. Finally, it says that God will heal our land if we humble ourselves and pray.
• 00:45:00 In this video, preacher Derek Prince explains that the biblical way to humble ourselves is by fasting. He points to examples from the old testament of how fasting is an appointed scriptural way for us to humble ourselves. He also discusses the ordinance God gave Israel under the old covenant for the day of atonement, yom kippur.
• 00:50:00 In this sermon, Derek Prince discusses the biblical basis for fasting as a way to humble ourselves before God. He points to examples from the Old Testament of when fasting was used to seek God's help and to turn from our wicked ways. Prince reminds the congregation that God requires repentance and change in our hearts before he will help us.
• 00:55:00 In this video, Derek Prince explains the importance of forgiving others. He points out that unforgiveness is wickedness and makes the Lord angry, which can lead to punishment. Jesus warns us that if we do not forgive our fellow believers, God will deal with us in a similar way. Finally, Derek Prince provides additional information about Derek Prince ministries.