1. Proverbs 28:9 One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

2. The “Sinner’s Prayer” Are You Ready to Receive God’s Free Gift? If you are, you need to call on him in prayer. You may pray your own prayer. Or, if you need help in praying, you may use the following sinner’s prayer if you truly make it your on confession.

3. The “Sinner’s Prayer” Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I know you died on the cross for me. I now turn from my sins and ask you to forgive me. I now invite you into my heart and life. I now trust you as Savior and follow you as Lord. Thank you for saving me. Amen.

4. The “Sinner’s Prayer” Did you ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins? Did you ask him to save you? Did you give Jesus complete control of your life? If so, welcome to God’s family! Why not pause for a moment and thank him for saving you. From a the back of a New Testament published by Holman Bible Publishers.

5. Can We Pray Sin Away? I. Prayer must be in accordance with God’s will (I John 5:14).

6. Can We Pray Sin Away? II. The Prayers of the Alien Sinner. A. Those who violate God’s will are an abomination (Prov. 28:9; Isaiah 59:1,2). B. The Lord’s face is against the sinner (I Peter 3:10-12). C. The Prayer of Cornelius (Acts 10:1-6; 10:34-48; 11:13,14).

7. The “Sinner’s Prayer” Is Not Found in Scripture Is Not Taught in Scripture There is no example of anyone simply praying for salvation.

8. Can We Pray Sin Away? III. The Prayers of the Christian. A. The Advocate (Hebrews 4:14- 16; 7: 25-27; I John 2:1-2). B. The confession of the Christian (I John 1:9; Acts 8:9-13; 8:22).

9. Can We Pray Sin Away? IV. Prayer for Others. A. Prayer for the “sin unto death” (I John 5:16,17; Romans 3:23). B. Jesus’ prayer for man’s sin (Luke 23:34; Acts 2:36; Hebrews 10:17).

10. James 5:16 “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”