Playlist: Model Prayer (topic)
Prayer
Sermonette by James BeaubellePraying according to God's will means overriding our own desire, using forethought in our petitions, realizing that God's direction is steadier than our own.
Prayer Makes a Difference
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPrayer is a vital tool for spiritual growth and maintaining a relationship with God, holding immense power to influence both personal lives and the world at large. Jesus Christ provided a model for prayer, offering a framework for how to approach God with reverence and purpose. He emphasized addressing God as our Father in …
The Prayers of Jesus
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs Christians assisting God in the creation of children in His image, prayer is a vital tool among others like fasting, study, and meditation. It must be used correctly and with the right attitude to be effective in forming God's character in us. Jesus Christ, as our supreme example, provides a model for prayer that we should …
Teach Us To Pray! (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ's disciples, recognizing the importance of prayer in the lives of both John the Baptist and their Master, sought to learn how to pray effectively. They approached Him with the request to teach them, prioritizing prayer over preaching or performing signs. In response, He provided a pattern for prayer, often referred …
The Sovereignty of God (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBeloved, as we consider the vital role of prayer in our journey toward salvation, let us reflect on the model prayer given to us as a guide. Prayer is not about changing God's mind or introducing new ideas to Him, for He already knows our needs before we ask. As it is written in Matthew 6:8, our Father knows what things we have …
Call Upon the Name of the Lord
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloShould we only pray to God the Father, given Christ's words in the model prayer and His proclamation that the Father was greater than He?
God's Will
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Matthew 6:9, Jesus provides a model prayer for His disciples, instructing them on how to approach God. He teaches, "In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." This prayer emphasizes the importance of seeking God's will to be …
Think on This
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingContrary to false concepts of meditation in Eastern religions, we are mandated to maintain control of their minds, using meditation as a teaching tool.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Model Prayer, as outlined by Jesus in Matthew 6, serves as a profound guide for approaching God in prayer, reflecting the essence of many prayers recorded in the Psalms. It emphasizes the importance of honoring God, recognizing His sovereignty and majesty. In prayer, we must acknowledge God as the High and Lofty One who …
Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part Eight)
Sermon by David F. MaasJesus Christ's model prayer, as presented in Matthew 6:8-13, serves as a profound example of brevity and focus in communicating with God. This prayer, taking about 25 seconds to recite, emphasizes quality over quantity, a principle underscored by Jesus Himself when He cautioned against using empty, repetitive phrases as the …
Matthew (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn Matthew 6:9-11, Jesus Christ provides a model for prayer, saying, "In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into …
Forgiveness and the Perpetual Covenant of Peace
Sermon by Mark SchindlerIn the journey of following Jesus Christ, we are called to embrace a life of costly personal sacrifice, reflecting the profound gift of forgiveness bestowed upon us. As we turn to Matthew 6, we find Jesus Christ outlining a model for prayer that emphasizes the importance of forgiveness. He instructs us, "In this manner, …
No Failsafe Needed
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe free-will God has allowed mankind has led to some tragic consequences or disruptions, but none of these are outside of His control.
Teach Us To Pray! (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsA righteous life needs frequent times of prayer or communication with God. In one sense, Jesus Christ's life was one continuous prayer.
Repentance
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIn mainstream Protestantism, repentance has fallen out of favor, yet it is mentioned far more in the New Testament than in the Old Testament.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur obligation toward God mandates that we love our fellow human beings, even individuals who have severely wronged us.
Does Jesus See You as His Friend?
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloJesus puts a condition on our friendship: We are His friends if we do what He commands, unlike the assumption that belief on His name is the only requirement.
'All Mine Are Yours!'
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsChrist prays for us as He did for His original disciples because we, too, have been called by the Father. Christ values us because the Father values us.
The Glory of God (Part 4): Glorifying God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughA raw display of emotion and exuberance does not necessarily glorify God. What we do to glorify God will reflect just how highly we esteem Him.
Holiness (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHoly things are set apart from the rest, consecrated, sanctified, and transcendentally separate. God wants to transform us into that very image.
Overcoming Lying Spirits
Sermonette by Mark SchindlerIncreasingly, God's people are subject to continuous harassment and persecution because of Satan's double-barreled propaganda spewing from his media.
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Sermon by Ryan McClureIt is solely God's prerogative to test and to prove, while Satan's function is to tempt, to trip up, and to destroy. God tests but does not tempt.
Acts (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe early church had confidence in God's sovereignty, realizing that no human authority could thwart God's power. This conviction gave them strength.