WHY THE DISCIPLES FAILED | Ps. Daniel Kishore Mylabathula | 8th March 2026

Why did the disciples fail even after walking closely with Jesus? In this message from Matthew 17:14–21, Ps. Daniel Kishore Mylabathula explores the moment when the disciples were unable to deliver a boy and Jesus reveals the deeper reasons behind their failure. Jesus points to three key issues: lack of prayer, unbelief, and the absence of deeper dependence on God. Though the disciples had previously received authority (Matthew 10:1), their effectiveness was limited because prayer was absent and faith had weakened. This message reminds us that spiritual authority does not come from proximity to Jesus alone, but from a life rooted in faith, prayer, and complete dependence on God. Some spiritual battles require deeper surrender—prayer invites God’s power, and fasting humbles us while sharpening our spiritual focus. As our church begins 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting, this sermon challenges us to move: • From powerlessness to power • From unbelief to faith • From struggle to breakthrough “Mountains do not move by discussion, strategy, or effort — mountains move by prayer and faith.”