Sermons on Mattityahu 6:6:

A Messiah Who Prays Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 3, 2009

Prayer is about developing a relationship of trust and dependence upon God.

A Messiah Who Prays Text: Matt. 6:5-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dr. R.G. Lee said, "If you trust in administration; you will get what administration can do. If you trust in hard work; you will get what hard work can do. If you trust in your sparkling personality; you will get what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Methodist

One To One Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 2, 2008

A study on private prayer.

1. HYPOCRISY IS EXPOSED “when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men”. The word for “hypocrites” means an actor or showman. Jesus was most likely referring to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

The Life Of Private Prayer Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 7, 2008

When you think of prayer do you think of those public prayers that people make. Do you compare yourself with those who give wonderful lengthy prayers? The importance should not be put on your public prayer life.

The Life of Private Prayer CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews All Scripture Marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. When you think of prayer do you think of those public prayers that people make. Do you compare yourself with those who give wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Christians will not stay spiritually fit without making prayer part of their regular workout routine!

Cornerstone Church February 19, 2006 “Prayer 101 – Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Series LESSON 1: “LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY.” Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Excellent Prayer

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jun 26, 2008

Practical steps to the prayer God desires...

When You Pray, Matthew 6:5-8 Introduction In 1992 I had the privilege of visiting South Korea. I was leading a ministry team that was challenging Koreans to get involved in world mission. We visited many churches. And whatever the Koreans learnt from our team, I can tell you that we probably ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Calling God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2008

Uses a cell phone to illustrate the basics of effective prayer. Addresses the tendency of people to rely on repetition and ritual to get God’s attention.

OPEN: (a deep voiced man was positioned in a side room with microphone and monitor. This opening illustration goes on for a couple of pages but worked well to set up the rest of the sermon) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (look up and around suspiciously then bow and say) "Our Father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

Prayer as outlined by Christ is a Christian Discipline...

(Matthew 6:5-15 NASB) "When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. (6) "But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing Gold: Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Aug 17, 2008

This is the first in an Olympic Themed series of messages on the spritual disciplines.

This week we are starting a new Olympic themed series called Pursuing Gold. I’m sure many of you, lime me, watched in awe last night as the USA men brought home another swimming Gold. Their relay win also gave Michael Phelps his eighth gold medal of these games - the most ever by any one person in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On The Barriers Of Reputation And Wealth Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 17, 2008

Part 9 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at the barriers that will stand between us and God which are reputation and wealth.

Jesus On the Barriers of Reputation and Wealth Part 9 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 12, 2008 We enter a new phase in our Sermon on the Mount series today. So far we have looked at the answers to two huge questions that we all deal with in life. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Room With A View: Perspectives On Prayer -- How To Pray!

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Mar 10, 2008

Today we will examine the basics of how to pray.

Room With A View: How To Pray! Two weeks ago, we began a series “A Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer.” This room has served to assist us in illustrating the various topics during this series – Our need to pray to God, various challenges and distractions that we often face when we pray, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ears And One Mouth

Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008

The sermon looks at how to pray, when to pray and what to pray.

TWO EARS AND ONE MOUTH Text: Matthew 6:1-15 "It is hard sometimes in prison to sit and to pray, and to read of those who were in prison, and to read of their prayer, and to how the prison door or roof cracked open, the chains were released and they walked out. [Pause] It’s hard when one has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15, Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Three Disciplines Of Practicing Righteousness Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 20, 2007

God wants us to practice our righteousness. Note Jesus’ words, “practicing” righteousness – the first time you try it, you’re not so good at it, but you can get better

THE THREE DISCIPLINES OF PRACTICING RIGHTEOUSNESS Part two in our series on the Sermon on the Mount… OPENING TEXT: “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:1). What do we learn from this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: *other

The Secret Killers Of The High Impact Life Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 6, 2007

There are some serious pests in your secret life that can kill your witness if they are left unchecked. Here’s how to identify and remedy with them.

Why do some Christians fall away? Why do some seem to start off the Christian life with incredible enthusiasm – and then they appear to give up? In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus examines that part of the Christian life that no one else can see; your secret life with God. And when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: *other

Feasting Through Fastiing

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

“Fasting”… topic we don’t hear much about in the church to day - Many of us may think of fasting as for the spiritually elite… those specially gifted… a gift we seek about as much as celibacy or martyrdom. - Many of our initial thoughts, or even experi

“Fasting”… topic we don’t hear much about in the church to day - Many of us may think of fasting as for the spiritually elite… those specially gifted… a gift we seek about as much as celibacy or martyrdom. - Many of our initial thoughts, or even experiences conjure up thoughts of sitting around ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Laws Of The Kingdom Pt. 3: The Secrets Of A Healthy Christian Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Christ explains the new rules of the Kingdom of God.

Laws of the Kingdom Pt.3 The Secrets of a Healthy Christian Sunday, May 21st, 2006 We were visiting with my mother a while back and we were sitting around on a Sunday night and someone saw that the Oscars were on. I had never really watched the Academy Awards for any length of time before and it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance