True Worship:Prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

True Worship:Prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

Introductory RemarksIntroductory Remarks

Jesus Taught His Disciples to Pray

Express, Increase Our Trust in GodFellowship, Spiritual Relationship with God

Luke 11:2-4 Is a Model Prayer

Example of Proper Way to PrayNot Memorized Ritual, Mindlessly Repeated

We Often Say, “Let Us Pray.”

Jesus Taught His Disciples to Pray

Express, Increase Our Trust in GodFellowship, Spiritual Relationship with God

Luke 11:2-4 Is a Model Prayer

Example of Proper Way to PrayNot Memorized Ritual, Mindlessly Repeated

We Often Say, “Let Us Pray.”

Address God with Reverence, Praise

Pray for His Kingdom

Pray for His Will Not Ours to be Done

Pray for Physical Needs

Pray for Pardon

Pray to be Delivered from Evil

Give Honor, Glory, All Praise to God

Address God with Reverence, Praise

Pray for His Kingdom

Pray for His Will Not Ours to be Done

Pray for Physical Needs

Pray for Pardon

Pray to be Delivered from Evil

Give Honor, Glory, All Praise to God

A Closer Look at the Text - Matthew 6:9-13

General Term for Addressing GodHebrews 4:14-16

A Privilege and Duty of a ChristianJames 5:16

Asking, Seeking and KnockingMatthew 7:7-11

An Act of FaithLuke 18:1-8

An Act of Worship1 Corinthians 14:15-19

General Term for Addressing GodHebrews 4:14-16

A Privilege and Duty of a ChristianJames 5:16

Asking, Seeking and KnockingMatthew 7:7-11

An Act of FaithLuke 18:1-8

An Act of Worship1 Corinthians 14:15-19

What is Prayer ?

Adoration or PraiseActs 2:47 – Luke 11:2

PetitionsPleas for our Needs – 1 John 5:14-15Confession of Sin – Plea for Forgiveness1 John 1:9-2:2 – Psalm 51

ThanksgivingColossians 2:6-7

IntercessionPleas for Others – 1 Timothy 2:1

Adoration or PraiseActs 2:47 – Luke 11:2

PetitionsPleas for our Needs – 1 John 5:14-15Confession of Sin – Plea for Forgiveness1 John 1:9-2:2 – Psalm 51

ThanksgivingColossians 2:6-7

IntercessionPleas for Others – 1 Timothy 2:1

The Elements of Prayer

A Proper Life

Living a Righteous LifeSeeking to Live Righteously

1 Peter 3:12 – Psalm 51

Practicing Righteousness Involves Keeping the Commandments

Psalm 119:171 – 1 John 3:22

A Proper Life

Living a Righteous LifeSeeking to Live Righteously

1 Peter 3:12 – Psalm 51

Practicing Righteousness Involves Keeping the Commandments

Psalm 119:171 – 1 John 3:22

Essentials to Acceptable Prayer

A Proper Attitude

ReverenceMatthew 6:9 – Psalm 111:9

Faith – Confidence in GodJames 1:5-7

SincerityMatthew 6:5-6

ThanksgivingEphesians 5:20

A Proper Attitude

ReverenceMatthew 6:9 – Psalm 111:9

Faith – Confidence in GodJames 1:5-7

SincerityMatthew 6:5-6

ThanksgivingEphesians 5:20

Essentials to Acceptable Prayer

A Proper Attitude

HumilityLuke 18:9-14 – 1 Peter 5:5b-7

Obedient Spirit1 Peter 3:10-12

Forgiving SpiritMatthew 6:14-15

Willing Spirit1 John 5:14

A Proper Attitude

HumilityLuke 18:9-14 – 1 Peter 5:5b-7

Obedient Spirit1 Peter 3:10-12

Forgiving SpiritMatthew 6:14-15

Willing Spirit1 John 5:14

Essentials to Acceptable Prayer

Prayer is the Vital Link Between Us and God

It is Essential to Our Well Being as a Christian

Satan’s Motto – Divide and Conquer

The Absence of Prayer From our Lives will Allow Satan to Make Inroads on Separating Us From God

Prayer is the Vital Link Between Us and God

It is Essential to Our Well Being as a Christian

Satan’s Motto – Divide and Conquer

The Absence of Prayer From our Lives will Allow Satan to Make Inroads on Separating Us From God

Concluding Thoughts