Prayer Series Part III

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Our Father= The Who in heaven we ought to pray to

He’s on Heaven’s Throne an amble God

Faithlessness has no place in our prayers

Anything outside the will of God won’t happen

We reap what we sow

Practice Kindness (kindness will be extended back to us)

Consider when praying:

-Hallowed- a reminder of His holiness

-must be approached in fear and reverence

Cannot get to the Father unless you go by the Son

The name of Jesus- there is just something about His name

Luke 10:17

Mark 16

Acts 4:12

Romans 10:13, 28:19

Healing comes

Salvation comes in His name

Baptized, and Justified

God has the power even when we don’t have the faith Matthew 7:14-28

God is not dependent on our faith

God often requires our faith in carrying out His purpose

Nothing is impossible with God

Genesis 18:13

What does it mean when we pray in Jesus’s name~

1. We are admitting the bankruptcy of our own name

2. We identify with the person of Jesus Christ

3. Asking by authority associated with His name, able to get what I’m asking for

    Our authority exists under His authority

Contrary prayer will never be answered

4. We are representing Him and His interest here on earth

5. Pray expectedly in accordance with the value of His life

Matthew 6:10

The What= The Kingdom

A request for Jesus to return to earth

Kingdom refers to dominion, sovereignty

Christ’s rule on earth (praying for)

Praying for- literally for the kingdom of God to be realized in our own life

If you are saved the kingdom of God is in you Luke 17:21

It’s not about us but about Him

Matthew 6:33

He needs to be in absolute control of our lives

When we talk about our we are speaking about community

There are benefits associated with relationships.

Most are reactive in prayer not proactive

Have you surrendered to the Lord?

How can you expect God to answer your prayers when you can’t forgive someone as Christ has forgiven you?

God’s power is mighty.

His reach is big