Michael Reeves: The Ministry of Prayer (Pre-Conference)

Summary

The sermon addresses the overwhelming feeling of exhaustion and helplessness faced by ministers today, moving beyond more obvious dangers. It highlights historical figures like Luther and Spurgeon who experienced similar struggles, and references Jude's description of self-feeding shepherds. The practical takeaway is that true ministerial integrity and spiritual health are found not in self-reliance or busyness, but in genuine, prayerful communion with God, which is the chief exercise of faith and the antidote to burnout.