rec1016-112136<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A study through The Sermon On The Mount<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Matthew 5-7<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Matthew 6:5-8<\/strong><\/p>\n Matthew 6:5-8 (NASB) <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5a \u00a0“When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men.<\/p>\n 6a \u00a0“But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prayer is the believer’s PREPARATION<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prayer is the believer’s PARTICIPATION<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n Genesis 24:12-14 (NASB) <\/p>\n Prayer is the believer’s PRIVILEGE<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n Matthew 6:9 (NASB) <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The OUTSIDE Place of Prayer (Prideful)<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n “for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men.”<\/p>\n The INSIDE Place of Prayer (Private, Personal)<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n “go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret,”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prayer is a matter of the heart<\/span>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Matthew 15:7-8 (NASB) <\/p>\n <\/p>\n PRESENCE<\/b><\/p>\n HOLINESS<\/b><\/p>\n NEED<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Matthew 6:8 (NASB) <\/p>\n Message by Dr. David Drake rec1016-112136 Series: “Inside \/ Out” Living Today The Life Of Jesus A study through The Sermon On The Mount Matthew 5-7 The Righteous Act Of Praying Matthew 6:5-8 Matthew 6:5-8 (NASB) 5 … Continue reading <\/h3>\n
Series: “Inside \/ Out”<\/h3>\n
Living Today The Life Of Jesus<\/h3>\n
The Righteous Act Of Praying<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>5 <\/span><\/sup>\u00a0“When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.<\/span>
\n6 <\/span><\/sup>\u00a0“<\/span>But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done<\/i> in secret will reward you.<\/span>
\n7 <\/span><\/sup>\u00a0“And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words.<\/span>
\n8 <\/span><\/sup>\u00a0“<\/span>So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n1. The People Of Prayer<\/u><\/b><\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>12 <\/span><\/sup>\u00a0He said, “O LORD, the God of my master Abraham, please grant me success today, and show lovingkindness to my master Abraham.
\n13 <\/span><\/sup>\u00a0“<\/span>Behold, I am standing by the spring, and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water;
\n14 <\/span><\/sup>\u00a0now may it be that the girl to whom I say, ‘Please let down your jar so that I may drink,’ and who answers, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels also’\u201d\u201dmay<\/i> she be the one<\/i> whom You have appointed for Your servant Isaac; and by this I will know that You have shown lovingkindness to my master.”<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>9 <\/span><\/sup>\u00a0“Pray, then, in this way:<\/span> ‘Our Father who is in heaven,<\/span> <\/span>Hallowed be Your name.<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n2. A Place For Prayer<\/b><\/u><\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>7 <\/span><\/sup>\u00a0“<\/span>You hypocrites, rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you:<\/span>
\n8 <\/span><\/sup>\u00a0‘THIS PEOPLE HONORS ME WITH THEIR LIPS,<\/span> BUT THEIR HEART IS FAR AWAY FROM ME.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n3. A Purpose In Prayer\u00a0<\/u><\/b>
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\n<\/strong>8 <\/span><\/sup>\u00a0“<\/span>So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\nYou can build your life on\u00a05 words:<\/span><\/h3>\n
The Lord is my Shepherd.<\/em>
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