Series- Kingdom, Come: The Sermon on the Mount
Message: “Anatomy of a Prayer”
Matthew 6:5-15
In this text, Jesus gives us an effective pattern for prayer.
The first section focuses on God’s (vv. 9-10)
Accessibility through Jesus (v. 9b)
The greatness of His position (v. 9c; Jn. 4:23)
The accomplishment of His purpose (v. 10)
In a future sense
In a present sense
The second section focuses on our (vv. 11-15)
Ongoing provision for life (v. 11; James 4:2b)
Forgiveness of sin (v. 12b)
Ours (v. 12; I Jn. 1:8)
Others (vv. 12b; 14-15; Eph. 4:32; Heb. 12:15; Eph. 4:30)
Navigation of temptation (v. 13; James 13:1; I Cor. 10:13)
If you are struggling with prayer, it may be for one of two reasons:
- You are God.
- You don’t personally Him… yet.