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The Beginner's Guide to Intercessory Prayer

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What is intercessory prayer? How can I become an intercessor? When you don’t know where to begin, start with the basics! In The Beginner’s Guide to Intercessory Prayer, readers will learn to find their motivation for prayer in the power of love, by first and foremost experiencing a lasting relationship with God as Father and friend. As Dutch Sheets lays the foundation for one’s motivation to pray, he teaches that the simplicity and purity of devotion – our relationship with Christ – doesn’t need to be complex. Find the complexity of prayer reduced through “Did You Understand” questions at the end of each chapter to test your understanding. Upon completion you will have learned the 13 “P’s” of intercession, ranging from “Priority” to “Pleasure” and from “Plan” to “Pain.” Make intercessory prayer a part of your life by learning to pray effectively, by learning to pray alone and in groups and by persisting in prayer.

203 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 2008

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Dutch Sheets

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Dutch Sheets is an internationally recognized author, gifted teacher, and conference speaker. He travels extensively, challenging believers for passionate prayer and societal reformation. Seeing America experience a sweeping revival and return to its Godly heritage is Dutch’s greatest passion. He is a messenger of hope for America, encouraging believers to contend for awakening. Dutch has written over 23 books, many of which have been translated into over 30 languages. His international bestseller, Intercessory Prayer, has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Dutch has pastored, taught in several colleges and seminaries, and served on the board of directors of numerous organizations. He is fondly known to many as Papa Dutch. Treasuring time spent with their family and grandchildren. Dutch and Ceci, his wife of 40 plus years, enjoy quiet walks in the woods, reading, and playing a little golf. They make their home in beautiful South Carolina.

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239 reviews1 follower
September 8, 2021
Ever feel that your pray time has lost its luster, or that you are just praying to the walls? This was an encouraging and motivating refresher of the basic principles of intercessory prayer. I enjoyed the uplifting accounts of powerful prayer making a difference. Miracles really are for today! I am exhorted to once again make prayer time my priority.
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61 reviews1 follower
April 27, 2021
In terms of being challenging and making intercessory prayer vastly appealing and practical, Sheets merits 5 stars in my book easily. But I personally still wrestle with the premise that God is almost tying His hands and putting us in control of the world. The balance of God's Sovereignty and our free will and how we work with Him is an old question I don't pretend to have the answer for, but I am not entirely convinced by Sheet's decisive Arminianism. In this and other matters, Sheets is a little more experience-rooted rather than Scripture-rooted. But I would still recommend this book to any Christ-follower interested in prayer, and I hope to put many of these practices to use in my own life!
2 reviews
June 12, 2008
There is so much good information in this book, that I keep going back over what I have already read, just to make sure that I am soaking it up. Could be awhile.
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123 reviews
August 4, 2013
This is one of my top 10 favorite books on prayer ever. I would recommend it to everybody!
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28 reviews2 followers
August 21, 2013
I made lots of notes and will use the book truly as a guide and companion to my Bible.
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3 reviews1 follower
March 11, 2017
A must - read for all who seek a richer prayer life.

An intense spiritual journey resides in these pages. I feel that an intercessor is a spiritually gifted soul. This book is a wonderful guide to those of us who are spiritual novices when it comes to a prayer life.
135 reviews3 followers
March 11, 2017
Good

Good examples but it needed more bible and less personal anecdotes not that they are terrible but none of us saw those things
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13 reviews
February 19, 2023
Truly an incredible book about prayer- definitely motivated and challenged me to be more intentional in my prayer life and reminded me of the power behind my prayers. ❤️

The only reason I rated it 4 stars is because there were so many side stories from different people. While I definitely see the importance and enjoyed reading many it just seemed like Sheets would write a paragraph and then someone else’s illustration or connection would follow.
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359 reviews8 followers
October 27, 2018

I like to read books of prayer and books about prayer. This book is a basic manual focussed on helping you to understand and practice intercessory prayer.

This is not one of those heavy theological documents detailing deep theological underpinnings and facets of prayer, this is a practical demonstration of how to pray for others, what to pray for and why.

The author provides examples of prayer and presents stories of answered prayer. He talks about praying for people, communities, cities, and countries.

From the beginning of the book the author begins to build up a picture of what intercession is, how it looks in practice and what the best way to intercede is. He discusses why intercession is necessary and why you should be involved in it.

You don’t have to be a Christian to pray for your friends, your family, and your community.

Intercession brings you closer to God and to God’s mission in our lives.

I enjoyed this book. I had it for more than a year before I read it but once I started I couldn’t put it down.
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38 reviews
June 10, 2019
This is definitely a read again

I found this book to be a wealth of information. I hope to share this book with my Bible study in the very near future. I really feel like intercession is where our small Bible study is at end it is important to make sure we are doing it to the best of our ability. I like the questions at the end because they made me think of and see how much I could actually remember of what I read this is how I was able to ascertain that I needed to read this book again and possibly with a group. I came to the realization of how important it is to remember scripture and to be able to use it in times of intercessory prayer. Now my prayer is to be able to remember more scripture and to call upon it when I need it in different times of prayer.
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118 reviews19 followers
May 27, 2020
This book was a great exploration into the propose and practice if intercessory prayer. It's a good book to read one chapter at a time, spending time between chapters to think and pray about what was taught. I appreciated the way the explanation became progressively more and more complex and engaging. I particularly enjoyed the prayer at the end of each chapter, which was a practical way to introduce the concepts and give the reader somewhere to start. 

Highly recommended for those who enjoy prayer and need to step up their game. 
Profile Image for Robert Eby.
25 reviews1 follower
November 6, 2017
Spectacular introduction to intercession

I like the simple yet effective writing and instruction. I enjoyed the prayers that are given, I would recommend this book, as to start off with. It is an appetizer to a great service to God and humanity. Now to continue with his next book. Good writing, easy to understand, clearly written.
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79 reviews2 followers
January 17, 2019
Powerful, moving and hitting the target. Cleaned the air and slate on being in the presence of God and laboring with Jesus. I started reading in 2018 and went under a physical attack by the enemy, but God. It was only the prayers of the righteous, bringing me through and this book waiting on my bed. Thank you Lord and Minister Sheets.
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9 reviews
September 25, 2024
Excellent in Intercessory praying. My mother led a friend and I through this book to train us to be prayer warriors. Highly recommend and keep it with you because life offers many opportunities to pray for others with the compassion and love of Jesus
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43 reviews5 followers
June 22, 2019
Prayer

Great book about the power of intercession prayer. This book was well written for those of us who struggle in the area of prayer
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174 reviews
January 3, 2021
Pray For Others

This is a great way to begin 2021, by praying for others and changing lives in the Conscience of our Lord Jesus. Take the leap.
Danni
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17 reviews
October 4, 2021
Wow!!!!! Definitely a life changer! I wrote notes throughout this book! I challenge anyone who wants to change their prayer life to read this book. You will not be disappointed.
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4 reviews3 followers
March 18, 2022
I highly recommend this book who desires to know “how” to pray. This book has definitely transformed my prayer life forever. Will definitely look book on this one from time to time.
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86 reviews
July 30, 2024
this guide shows you that all Christians need to pray. Intercessory prayers are very important and it is not just for a select few.

All Christians need to pray and they need to intercede for our country and for their family and friends as well as for other people who needs to find God.
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20 reviews
April 1, 2019
Well written and a great introduction, as well as a refreshing reminder of the importance and simplicity of prayer.
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