Sermon: Our Father In Heaven
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Our Father In Heaven
Matthew 6:7-15
Pastor Tony Felich
August 18, 2024
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Matthew 6:7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. [8] Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
[9] Pray then like this:
“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
[10] Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
[11] Give us this day our daily bread,
[12] and forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
[13] And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
[14] For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, [15] but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Jesus provided a prayer to be prayed on its own and as pattern for other prayers we pray.
What do the opening words teach us about God?
• “Our Father”
• “In Heaven”
How does this understanding help us to pray?
• Pray with confidence
• Pray with affection
• Pray with reverence
• Pray with and for others
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