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Principles of Prayer
Prayer is one of the greatest privileges God has given His people, yet it is often one of the most neglected parts of the Christian life. Through prayer we have direct access to the Creator of the universe. We can cast our burdens upon Him, seek His wisdom, confess our sins, intercede for others, and enjoy fellowship with our heavenly Father.
The disciples recognized there was something unique about the prayer life of Jesus. They did not ask Him, "Lord, teach us to preach," or "Lord, teach us to perform miracles." Instead, they said, "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1). They understood that prayer was the source of His strength, His wisdom, and His communion with the Father.
Jesus also gave His disciples what we commonly call the Lord's Prayer (Mat. 6; Luke 11). It was never intended to be a magical formula to repeat mindlessly. Jesus introduced it by saying, "After this manner therefore pray ye" (Mat. 6:9), showing that it is a model for prayer. It teaches us to begin by honoring God's name, seeking His kingdom and His will, before presenting our own needs. It reminds us to depend on God daily for provision, seek His forgiveness, forgive others, and ask for strength against temptation. It provides the framework for a balanced prayer life that is centered on God rather than ourselves.
Updates
- New sermons from the Ephesus meeting in June have been added to the Sermons page. (7/18/26)
- New sermons from the Taylor's Cross Roads meeting in June have been added to the Sermons page. (7/8/26)
- Four new sermons have been added to the Sermons page. (4/1/26)
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