Why Couldn’t We Drive It Out?

Mark 9:14-29

Introduction:

The disciples were embarrassed.  They had failed to cast out a strong demon!  Jesus could, but they couldn’t.  Why not?  Note three reasons why disciples in all eras can fail in the clutch…

Reason #1:  We aren’t prepared enough.

(This kind…”)

Reason #2:  We aren’t powerful enough.

(“…can come out only…”)

Reason #3:  We aren’t prayerful enough.

(“…only by prayer [and fasting].”)

Main Idea:

"If we are prayerless when it seems to matter least, we will be powerless when it truly matters most.”