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"What Is Prayer?” Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 3, 2005

based on 76 ratings

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Jesus actually had very much to say about prayer. After all, He spent a great deal of time in prayer. In fact, Jesus refers to prayer in His teachings 42 times, and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times. So, what is prayer exactly?

Jesus and Prayer – Part 1 “What Is Prayer?” Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus actually had very much to say about prayer. After all, He spent a great deal of time in prayer. In fact, Jesus refers to prayer in His teachings 42 times, and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times. Several times, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 5:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Worrying Ans Start Living

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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Worry is one of the greatest enemies of Christians. Satan uses it to rob us of our power, and divert our focus from the cross of Christ.

Matthew 6:25-34 “Stop Worrying and Start Living INTRODUCTION Worry appears to be a plague for all humankind, so much so that hundreds of sayings have been written about worry. · Charles Spurgeon wrote: “Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows but only empties today of its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 10, 2005

based on 35 ratings

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Jesus warned: 1. Don’t store up treasure. 2. Guard your heart. 3. Focus your eye. 4. Have only one Master

I read a recent magazine article about a pastor and his encounter with some unbelievers while having breakfast. Here is how he tells the story: “My wife and I were vacationing in Estes Park, Colorado, and had breakfast in a coffee shop. It was empty except for four men at another table. One was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

Seek First The Kingdom

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005

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Encourages us to seek our success not in stuff, but in pursuing God’s Kingdom.

Seek First the Kingdom! MT 6:24-34 "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money. 25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Father Who Art In Heaven Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 15, 2005

based on 28 ratings

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The first petition of the Lord’s Prayer encourages us to enter into God’s presence with the boldness of children approaching their loving parents. It also reminds us that our lives are instruments of God’s holiness.

Psalm 19 “Our Father Who Art In Heaven, Hallowed Be Thy Name” INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the most common experiences of humankind—at least in the United States. Almost everyone (98%) says they believe in a divine being, but only half of the people say that they worship on a regular ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 15, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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God will give us our daily bread without our prayers, but we pray in this petition that we will receive these gifts from God with thanksgiving.

Matthew 6: 9-15, 25-34 “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” INTRODUCTION We often talk about the red-letter questions that we are going to ask God when we see God face to face. Most of us have quite an extensive list, and I must confess that I have my own list. Having grown up with an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

One Day At A Time

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 17, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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In the Scripture lesson, Jesus tells the people not to worry about tomorrow. Seek God’s kingdom first, he says, and all the other stuff will take care of itself.

One Day at a Time Matthew 6:25-34 April 17, 2005 I don’t know if you know anything about the Jesus Seminar or not. We actually haven’t heard from them for several years now. I’m not sure that they are meeting any more or not. The Jesus Seminar was a group of biblical scholars who met over a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

Living The Worry Free Life Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 18, 2005

based on 317 ratings

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This message from the Sermon on the Mount deals with the cautions againts, consequences of, and cures for worry.

Living the Worry Free Life Turn to Matthew 6:25-34 Perhaps you’ve seen the little flyer that says, "So far today, God, I’ve done alright. I haven’t gossiped, I haven’t lost my temper. I haven’t been grumpy or nasty or selfish. I’m really glad of that. But in a few minutes God, I’m going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Can't You Forgive Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 23, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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The ability to forgive is the ability to recieve forgiveness.

Last Tuesday, April 19th, this country observed a very difficult anniversary, and for most of us it passed by without a thought. It was April 19th 1995 that we suffered the atrocity of the Oklahoma City Bombing. As I was thinking about our sermon today I ran across a story from that event that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Examine Your Motives Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 27, 2005

based on 53 ratings

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The importance of authentic prayer and fasting in growing in relationship with God

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:5-18 TITLE: “EXAMINE YOUR MOTIVES” INTRODUCTION: A. I recently ran across a letter written by a father who wanted to apologize to a certain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For The King

Contributed by Randy Chestnut on May 3, 2005

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In the close of the model prayer, the Lord Jesus teaches us the what, how and why of living for the King.

INTRODUCTION: Having attended a Catholic grade school, I did not realize that Catholics and Protestants used two different versions of the Lord’s Prayer. I discovered this is an unusual way. After finishing elementary school, I attended a public high school and played on the football team. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Refuse To Worry Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 9, 2005

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Excessive worry shows a lack of trust in the provision of God for all our needs.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series Living a Life of Integrity) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:25-34 TITLE: “REFUSE TO WORRY” INTRODUCTION: A. One man said to his friend, “I have a mountain of credit card debt. I’ve lost my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guidelines For Effective Prayer (2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 17, 2005

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Second in series on prayer, this one finding principles from the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew.

Guidelines for Effective Prayer (Part 2) Matthew 6:9-13 May 15, 2005 Introduction Children’s Prayers * Dear God, I know you love me but I wish you would give me an "A" on my report card so I could be sure. Love, Theresa. (Age 8, Milwaukee) * Dear Pastor, Do I have to say grace before every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Stewardship: Is It Really About The Money?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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STEWARDSHIP IS NOT ABOUT OUR MONEY, IT IS ABOUT THE CONDITION OF OUR HEARTS!

STEWARDSHIP: IS IT REALLY ABOUT THE MONEY? MATTHEW 6: 19-24 SUNDAY OCTOBER 10, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Subject: Football...blonde version Football analysis by a blonde... A guy took his blonde girl friend to her first football game. They had great seats right behind their team’s bench... After the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry, Turn To God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

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Worry kills us, it destroys our joy and takes many things from our lives. Let’s study today what God’s word has to tell us in light of this.

So what does God’s word tell us about this preoccupation many of us have with worrying? Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Baptist

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