Sermons on Matthew 6:6-11:

How You Pray Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 11, 2017

The Lord's Prayer provides a template for our prayers, this message dives a little deeper into what that means.

If I was to ask for a show of hands as to how many folks here pray I would suspect that virtually everyone would raise their hands. If I was to ask how many folks believe their prayers would be answered hopefully the same number would raise their hands. I mean really, if we don’t believe that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dealing With Sin

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 15, 2017

Whether ignorant or evil, they are working for Satan who spread the lie that all ours sins, past-present-future, have already been forgiven; thus, we do not have to worry about sinning.

Dealing With Sin Illustration It is remarkable what people will do in response to hearing what they want to hear, or in response to getting their own way. For example: there is a TV show called ‘Big Bang Theory’ and in this show there is a wimpy nerd, named Leonard, who will say and do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Short. Simple. Honest. Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

What is prayer and how do we lay hold of this gift that God has given to us?

Well… in the Weber household… we have four kids. And I don’t know how we have 4 kids… but we do. And we also have a minivan… Why? Because we’re cool like that. And when did this become my life? I’m not sure. But each night after my 4 yahoos… have their PJs on and their teeth brushed… we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-3, Matthew 6:7

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 19, 2017

Jesus taught us how to Pray in Matthew 6:9-13. Learn the six petitions of this model prayer in the following sermon.

HOW TO PRAY Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Matthew 6:7-15 We are told in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 to pray without ceasing, to be in commune with God from one moment to the next. While we understand the importance of praying as Christians, do we truly understand the way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Us - Pt. 4 Extras Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 22, 2017

Do we know who we are? With all of our hang-ups, challenges, gifts, warts and all, “THIS IS US!” Understanding our identity is essential for our health.

This Is US! Pt. 4 - Extras I. Introduction “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” That was the declaration of the Ralph Ellison who was the author of the Invisible Man. Do you know who you are? If you do not, then it isn't Jesus' fault because He climbs a mountain, sits down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Showboat Religion Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017

Jesus teaches about the proper way to give, to pray, and to fast. He condemns public displays of religious acts where the intent is to garner praise from people who are watching.

SHOWBOAT RELIGION MATTHEW 6:1-8, 16-18 A "showboat" is someone who tries to draw all the attention to himself. They want all the glory, all the praise. You see it on the football field and other places where people compete. The touchdown or big play antics are performed to draw attention. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Lent? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

explanation of the season of Lent

WHAT IS LENT? Last Wednesday we celebrated Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. While I was eating my share of pancakes at a Shrove Tuesday dinner, someone asked me just exactly what is Lent, which started me thinking. For those of us raised in the church (particularly the Roman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 103:1-22, Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal

Pray Like This Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Apr 17, 2017

Jesus teaches us how to pray

PRAY LIKE THIS! MATTHEW 6:9-15 Mt 6:9a “Pray, then, in this way: In vs 5-8, Jesus told us “how not to pray.” * Wrong to call it “the Lord’s prayer”- Jesus never prayed it. Couldn’t. * He did not say “pray this”. He already said to not “recite prayers”. Here He is saying that we are to “pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The "Us" Petition Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Opportunity knocks once, temptation knocks the door down!

A. FAST AND PRAY THE US PETITION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Seek Not Prosperity Or Poverty, But The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017

Part 20 (Final) of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the LORD?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God" ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 10:22, Proverbs 23:4-5, Proverbs 15:16, Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 19:16-30, 1 Timothy 6:9, Jeremiah 9:22-23, Proverbs 21:6, Proverbs 6:16, Exodus 20:7, Leviticus 19:12, Matthew 6:11, 1 John 2:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Does Prayer Even Work

Contributed by Jeff Poor on May 11, 2017

Prayer isn't a wish list. Prayer isn't a formal conversation. Pray is a vulnerable, honest, and raw conversation with God. God doesn't want the information, He wants the conversation.

Title: Does Prayer Even Work? Text: Matthew 6:5-13 Bottom Line: Prayer isn’t a wish list, it’s the foundation to a relationship. Intro A couple years ago I was asked to be in a wedding in Iowa. An other buddy of mine was also in the wedding and we decided we would fly out a day or two early and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Psalm 22:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Mature Prayer Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Prayer is simply talking to God.

A. What is Prayer? 1. Prayer is simply talking to God; it’s as easy as a child talking to a parent. 2. There are many ways a child talks to a parent. There are many ways to pray. 3. A baby’s first word, “Da Da,” is a beginning prayer. 4. As children grow older, reflects ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With The Right Motives Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016

Christ says that a man who prays to be seen by men loves to pray, but he is a hypocrite

Introduction A. This come from Pastor Tim again, Part of my job as a public-health nurse is teaching new parents how to care for their infants. As I was demonstrating how to wrap a newborn, a young Asian couple turned to me and said, "You mean we should wrap the baby like an egg roll?" "Yes," I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Long Empty Prayers Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly in public. Too often people measure prayer by its fluency and length, thinking that length means devotion.

Introduction A. Brother Dave Said that some people believe that prayer ain’t nowhere and meditation is a stroke. But, beloved, prayer is asking for it and meditation is waiting. 1. Turn to Ecclesiastes 5:2 B. Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

Taking us through the one major lesson on prayer, taught my Jesus Himself.

I. Introduction A. A golfer is playing a round of golf with his buddies. On the sixth hole, a hole over water, he proceeds to flub nine balls into the water. Frustrated over his poor golfing ability, and about ready to hit somebody, he heaves his golf clubs into the water, and begins to walk off ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist