What if and if only. King Hezekiah’s Prayer 2 Kings 19:14-19 “Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers and read it; and Hezekiah went up to the house of the Lord and spread it before the Lord. Note to the reader I preached this sermon on Sunday morning September 9, 2018 at the University Church of the Nazarene on the campus of Africa Nazarene Univerity (Ongata-Rongai, Kenya). Okay—let’s get back to Hezekiah’s prayer for one final prayer lesson. (4) When we pray remember what Hybels refers to as the “SO THAT” principle. It was part of the "prayer" theme announced for the month of September. Once again, the letter from the Assyrian King Sennacherib, called God a deceiver and repeated the threat of destruction unless the inhabitants of Judah surrendered to the wishes and will of the Assyrians (Isaiah 37:10).B. He cried … This isn't about a human vanity, but a desire that the peoples will know God for who God is, that they will worship God. Later, Hezekiah became seriously ill. Isaiah warned him to get his affairs in order because he was going to die. 2. Hezekiah was a righteous, though not a perfect man. Hezekiah’s prayer was Certain…Because it was based on his personal faith and trust in God. And Hezekiah prayed before the Lord and said: “O Lord, the God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, you are the God, you alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; you have made heaven and earth. This was the proper standing-ground on which to make petitions. Summary: Hezekiah was terminally ill. Okay—let’s get back to Hezekiah’s prayer for one final prayer lesson. Introduction-Good morning, last week I challenged you with a simple two letter word if. The first prayer is for the nation. This prayer calls on God to defend God's reputation and deliver Jerusalem from the invaders. To appease the Assyrians, Hezekiah paid King Sennacherib 300 silver talents and 30 of gold. Hezekiah has always amazed me. Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11, James 5:13-15. Hezekiah's Prayer and Deliverance. On the third day from now you will go up to the temple of the Lord. Lessons about prayer, pride and restoration. OBJECTIVE: To study and learn these teachings from Hezekiah. Then look at how Hezekiah approached God’s throne in prayer: And Hezekiah prayed before the Lord and said: “O Lord, the God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, you are the God, you alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; you have made heaven and earth. The place and attitude of prayer. The Reason for Hezekiah's Prayer. The prayer of Hezekiah. Hezekiah reminded God of his obedience then wept bitterly. His father, Ahaz, had been one of the worst kings in Israel's history, leading the people astray with idolatry. Hezekiah says: “Please, Lord, deliver us from the hand of Sennacherib.” And then listen to the next part: “…SO THAT all … Hezekiah: 2 Kings 20:1-11 & Luke 18:35-43 Last week we met Hannah, a woman who was desperate for a child. If my people who are called by my name will humbly pray and seek my face…then I will forgive their sin and heal their land. In verse 19, Hezekiah prayed, “Now, O LORD our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all kingdoms on earth may know that you alone, O LORD, are God.” Hezekiah had a faith in … 6 I will add fifteen years to your life. Bible > Sermons > Isaiah 37:14-38. He is that rare king in Israel's… 38. First, he reopened the temple in Jerusalem. 1. In this prayer Hezekiah echoes Abraham's prayer that we thought about a fortnight ago. I. SUBJECT: Biography TITLE:3 Hard Life Lessons From Hezekiah PROPOSITION: Lessons include the lessons of 1) Restoration, 2) Prayer, 3) Pride. THE PRAYER OF HEZEKIAH. Sermon on Hezekiah — Sermon outline on the lessons learned the hard way in the life of Hezekiah by Kevin Cauley. "Hezekiah went up unto the house of the Lord." (4) When we pray remember what Hybels refers to as the “SO THAT” principle. Hezekiah's Prayer For Healing Series Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on May 10, 2002 (message contributor) based on 324 ratings (rate this sermon) | 53,942 views. Isaiah 38:1-5. Denomination: Charismatic. Sermons; Hezekiah's Prayer For Healing; View on one page; Download (PDF) Copy sermon Print ; Save View all Sermons. He was habituated to prayer. A. Hezekiah zealously began to set things right. Hezekiah, whose name means "God has strengthened," was 25 years old when he began his reign (from BC 726-697). Rev. Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. A woman who, in some senses, was a symbol of the fruitless life that the people of God were living. (2 Kings 19:15) Lesson 4: Hezekiah did not go flippantly to the Lord in prayer. So, … Then he sanctified the How many remember them? 4 Before Isaiah had left the middle court, the word of the Lord came to him: 5 “Go back and tell Hezekiah, the leader of my people, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you. From Isa. John Greer Hezekiah's Mighty Prayer A woman who came to the place of worship, poured out her distress to God, and received the promise… Hezekiah says: “Please, Lord, deliver us from the hand of Sennacherib.” And then listen to the next part: “…SO THAT all … He bases his prayer on God's reputation. What if you believe God in His word for these Scriptures?