Powerful and Effective Prayer | Matthew 21: 21-22 | August 17, 2025

This passage explores the teaching of Jesus on prayer, using the account of the cursed fig tree as the backdrop. When the disciples marvel at the tree’s sudden withering, Jesus seizes the moment—just days before His crucifixion—to emphasize the necessity of prayer once He is no longer with them. The message highlights five key elements of powerful and effective prayer: remembering what God has already done, trusting His character and will, believing without doubt, asking boldly in alignment with His purposes, and forgiving others. Through scripture, personal stories, and church experiences, the teaching shows that prayer is not about manipulating God but about aligning with His will, trusting His power, and keeping hearts free from bitterness so that His purposes can be fulfilled.