Sermons on San Mateo 6:6:

Success In Simplicity

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Jesus simplified everything he touched. The Old Testament saints had ten commandments to guide them, but Jesus said you can simplify these ten, and reduce them to two. Love God with all your being, and your neighbor as yourself.

C. S. Lewis, the brilliant atheist who became one of the most famous Christians of the 20th century, said, "It is no good asking for a simple religion after all, real things are not simple." Little did he realize, when he wrote those words in his early book, Mere Christianity, just how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Unanswered Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Jesus tells it like it is in the world of prayer, and in so doing He complicates things, and forces us to wrestle with the conditions for answered prayer.

The story is told of a Russian scientist who was found guilty of a crime against the state. He was sentenced to a prison in the middle of a desert. His cell mate was another scientist. He was determined to escape, and he urged his cell mate to join him, but he refused. After much planning he did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-14

How To Pray Authentically: The Four Position Prayer

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

When I first became a part of the family of Christ I was pretty clueless. I had no idea what it meant to be a Christian, I had no idea how to study the Bible, and I didn't really know how to pray.

When I first became a part of the family of Christ I was pretty clueless. I had no idea what it meant to be a Christian, I had no idea how to study the Bible, and I didn't really know how to pray. I've read several books about prayer. And often times I find myself, after reading ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Practice Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2023

This message is the first in the teaching of Jesus on prayer as recorded in the Sermon on the Mount

THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER MATTHEW 6:5–8 “AND WHEN YOU PRAY, DO NOT BE LIKE THE HYPOCRITES, FOR THEY LOVE TO PRAY STANDING IN THE SYNAGOGUES AND ON THE STREET CORNERS TO BE SEEN BY MEN. I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, THEY HAVE RECEIVED THEIR REWARD IN FULL. 6BUT WHEN YOU PRAY, GO INTO YOUR ROOM, CLOSE THE DOOR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Be Pardoned?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 10, 2023

In our legal system and specifically regarding our system of incarceration of criminals we have a means of exempting a guilty person from punishment for the crimes they have committed.

“Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil, Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow. “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-20, Matthew 6:1-6, 1 Samuel 12:24, Psalm 25:5, John 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deep Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2024

What is it about the "Lord's Prayer" and other comments from the Sermon on the Mount" that can help us pray a deeper prayer than what we've prayed before?

(Play video of children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlBK97Q4Ae8 - timestamp .12 thru .39) Jesus prayed a lot. According to one researcher, there are 17 times in the Gospels tell us He prayed. Among those 17 times, we see that Jesus prayed… Before He chose His 12 disciples. (Luke 6:12-13); He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go To Your Room - Matthew 6:5-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 28, 2024

Why does God promise reward for private prayer? And how can you make your daily prayer time the most enjoyable part of your day, instead of a drudgery or chore that is dry and boring? This message will help you actually look forward to your prayer time each day and come away closer to God.

Matthew 6:5-16 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

The Power Of Midnight Prayer Is Unlocking God's Plan For Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 4, 2024

In today's message, we explore the transformative power of midnight prayer...

In today's message, we explore the transformative power of midnight prayer, specifically between 3am and 4am, and its connection to God's plan for marriage. The Significance of Midnight Prayer: Jesus taught us to pray in secret, and midnight is a sacred time for intimate communion with God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:62, Matthew 6:6

Face To Face Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 13, 2024

If you want God to go with you through life, repent of your rebellion, relish his presence every day, and pray.

One day, Jay Leno got a letter from a kid saying he was in trouble because he had told his friends that Leno was his uncle and that they would drive around in his uncle’s Lamborghini. The kid’s friends called him a big liar, so the boy asked Jay Leno if he could drive him to school in his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23, James 4:8-10, Matthew 5:4, Matthew 6:6, John 15:15, Hebrews 13:5-6, John 1:14, Philippians 3:10, Psalm 34:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"The Personal Altar— The Secret Place” Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Oct 19, 2024

We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

“The Personal Altar— The Secret Place” Matthew 6:6 NKJV 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Introduction: We are in the third message of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You... Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 28, 2024

Based on Matthew 6:1-21 - Challenges hearers with Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount on giving, praying, & fasting.

“WHEN YOU…” Matthew 6:1-21 FBCF – 10/27/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Nov 3 – Sweet celebration Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7 - Kingdom Manifesto – Jesus’ declaration of the principles of the K’dom of God that He introduced into the world as He taught & preached & healed in His earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

When You . . . Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 12, 2024

A series looking at the question 'are we serious about God?'

When you . . . . Matthew 6:1-21 January 14, 2024 I can’t tell you how many people have mentioned to me the number of times they say “Seriously” or “are you serious?” Sometimes I don’t think there’s a day that goes by when I don’t say it or whisper it to myself. Actually, I wonder if that’s a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Lent: A Human Touch Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2024

Holy Lent: A Human Touch

Holy Lent: A Human Touch Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-18 Reflection Forty days before Easter is a holy time called "Holy Lent" that many Christians follow. It is a season of introspection, confession, and spiritual development. The human element of this sorrowful season is ...read more

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

Denomination: Other

Santa Cuaresma: Un Toque Humano Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 2, 2024

Santa Cuaresma: un toque humano

Santa Cuaresma: un toque humano Escritura: Mateo 6:1-6, Mateo 6:16-18 Reflexión Cuarenta días antes de Pascua es un tiempo sagrado llamado "Santa Cuaresma" que muchos cristianos siguen. Es una temporada de introspección, confesión y desarrollo espiritual. El ...read more

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

Denomination: Other

Holy Lent: A Human Touch Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 2, 2024

Holy Lent: A Human Touch

Holy Lent: A Human Touch Banal na Kasulatan: Mateo 6:1-6, Mateo 6:16-18 Pagninilay Apatnapung araw bago ang Pasko ng Pagkabuhay ay isang banal na oras na tinatawag na "Banal na Kuwaresma" na sinusunod ng maraming Kristiyano. Ito ay panahon ng pagsisiyasat ng sarili, pagkukumpisal, at ...read more

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

Denomination: Other