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How Jesus Taught Us To Pray

Let’s Talk: Week 1

September 10, 2023 • Pastor Joe Sullivan • Matthew 6:9–13

We spell prayer, “t.a.l.k.” Prayer is just talking. But we often feel deficient in our prayer lives. Wanna learn how to pray better? Jesus only begins one prayer saying, “Pray like this.” If you want to know how, this prayer will show you.

Let’s Talk: Week 2

September 17, 2023 • Pastor Joe Sullivan • Matthew 6:9–13

“Lord, teach us to talk.” They really asked Jesus to teach them to pray, but we spell prayer, “t.a.l.k.” After all, prayer is just talking. Like talking, it’s as easy as breathing. In fact, it’s easier to breathe than not to. Want to learn how to breathe more heavenly air?

Let’s Talk: Week 3

September 24, 2023 • Pastor Joe Sullivan • Matthew 6:9–13

We become like those we are with. Talking to God is formative. Rather than seeing prayer as way to change God, prayer actually changes us. We become what we pray. So, let’s talk to God (Let’s pray)!

Let’s Talk: Week 4

October 1, 2023 • Pastor Joe Sullivan • Matthew 6:9–13

We easily talk with others, but praying together is not as commonly practiced. If prayer is just talking, then we can pray together as easily as we discuss sports or weather, right?

Let’s Talk: Week 5

October 8, 2023 • Pastor Joe Sullivan • Matthew 6:9–13

Ever give someone the silent treatment? Why? Your conversation or lack thereof demonstrates the state of your relationship. The object and author of prayer is what makes talking to God possible.

Let’s Talk: Week 6

October 15, 2023 • Pastor Stephen Hower • Matthew 6:9–13

Prayer admits that we cannot, and that God can. We acknowledge our complete dependence and also discover God’s complete provision. If Jesus needed prayer, we certainly do too!

Let’s Talk: Week 7

October 22, 2023 • Pastor Joe Sullivan • Matthew 6:9–13

Prayer is hand-to-hand combat. Living in contested territory, we are deployed to bring precision to God’s intervention. As we’ve learned, it is not that God needs our prayers to deploy His aid, but we pray to remain open to His actions.