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Artist: Tyson Phipps (Deacon of Creative Arts)
Have you ever desired a deeper connection to God through prayer, only to find yourself spinning your wheels spiritually? Despite the abundance of resources and apps about prayer at our fingertips, the practice of prayer can still be difficult. You’re certainly not alone in this struggle. In a world that constantly demands our attention, it’s easy to feel too overwhelmed and disconnected to pray.
The good news is that Jesus answers the request, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). The Lord knows that we often pray in unhelpful ways (Matt. 6:5-8) and we often don’t know what to say, but our God is gracious to help (Romans 8:26). Jesus teaches us how to pray with the Lord’s Prayer. This prayer is more than just a single prayer to memorize. The Lord’s Prayer provides the framework for any prayer and invites us into God’s presence in a deep way. Each petition guides us to pour “out our hearts to God in praise, petition, confession of sin, and thanksgiving” (NCC Q38). This new sermon series, beginning this Sunday (11/17), we will learn how to pray with the Lord’s Prayer.
Through this series, may the Holy Spirit minister to you as you grow in the practice of prayer. May your hearts, minds, and souls be given clarity and enthusiasm for prayer. And most importantly, may this lead you even closer into the presence of the triune God and draw you into His purposes for the world.
Series
How (Not) to Pray (Matt. 6:5-15) | Nov. 17
Our Father (Romans 8:12-25) | Nov. 24
Hallowed Be Your Name (Psalm 145) | Dec. 1
Your Kingdom Come (Matt. 12:36-45 | Dec. 8
Daily Bread (Matt. 6:19-34) | Dec. 15
Forgive (Matt. 8:23-35) | Dec. 22
Temptation (Luke 4:1-15) | Dec. 29
Doxology (1 Chron. 29:10-13) | Jan. 5
Resources
Craig L. Blomberg, Matthew: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture (B&H Publishing Group, 1992).
D. J. Marotta, Liturgy in the Wilderness: How the Lord’s Prayer Shapes the Imagination of the Church in a Secular Age (Moody Publishers, 2022).
J. I. Packer, Growing in Christ (Crossway, 2022).
Kevin DeYoung, The Lord’s Prayer: Learning from Jesus on What, Why, and How to Pray (Crossway, 2022).
N. T. Wright, The Lord and His Prayer (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 2014).
Wesley Hill, The Lord’s Prayer: A Guide to Praying to Our Father (Lexham Press, 2019).