Sermon Audio: Lord Teach Us To Pray (Part 1)
Speaker: Pastor Val Watkins
Scripture Text: Luke 11:1-4
Duration: 17:47
Size: 8.14 MB
Luke-The Investigative Gospel
Lord Teach Us To Pray
Part 1
Luke 11:1-4
Jesus gave the Lord’s Prayer in response to the disciple’s request in verse 1, “Lord, teach us to pray”.
It is actually given to us as the Lord’s blueprint for prayer that is acceptable to God.
1. Praying On the Basis of A New Relationship
Jesus is stating the importance of starting our prayers with the awareness that God is our Father.
Perhaps your father was angry and unapproachable or abusive or just not around.
God is not an angry judge looking for an opportunity to condemn us, nor is aloof and distant, too busy to hear you.
2. Praying On the Basis of a New Respect – “Hallowed be Your Name”
We hallow his name with our lips, both privately and publicly, and by our actions.
3. Praying On the Basis of a New Priority – “Your Kingdom Come”
When we pray, “Your kingdom come,” we are acknowledging God’s right to rule all people, including us.
4. Praying On the Basis of a New Submission – “Your Will be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven.”
Notice you are not asking God to change His will or to bless your will, you are asking Him to help you find and do His will in your life.