{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Houston's First Baptist Church","title":"The Man Who Didn't Pray Enough","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2680,"description":"In this sermon the speaker examines Genesis 18‑19, focusing on Abraham’s intercession for Sodom. He walks listeners through the narrative, noting how Abraham draws near to God, confesses his need, and boldly bargains for the city, asking repeatedly whether God would spare it for fifty, forty‑five, down to ten righteous people. The preacher emphasizes that each of Abraham’s prayers was answered—God agreed to spare Sodom at each threshold—yet Abraham stops after the sixth petition, illustrating a missed opportunity.\n\nThe preacher then uses Abraham’s example to warn against insufficient prayer. He outlines three elements of effective prayer: drawing near to God by confessing sin, speaking plainly and boldly, and praying with the right motive—love for others, concern for oneself, and obedience to God’s will. He urges the congregation, especially young men, to persist in prayer, warning that giving up too soon can mean missing God’s answer. The sermon concludes with a call for renewed, faithful prayer for personal needs, families, the church, and the nation.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/o5yzRQYlXr9ParDz0W15WXJmDEyj_QNDo8tzYNqSRoc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wN2Ew/Yjg4MTI1YTdmNDVi/Mjc2NWZiNDkwYTBi/OTU4MS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}