Matt. 6:9 “After this manner…pray ye” LET US PRAY Matt. 6:9 “After this manner…pray ye” [By Ron Halbrook]

LET US PRAY 1. Jesus Taught His Disciples to Pray (Matt. 6:9). Introduction: 1. Jesus Taught His Disciples to Pray (Matt. 6:9). Express, increase our trust in God Fellowship, spiritual relationship with God

LET US PRAY 2. Matt. 6:9-13 Is a Model Prayer. Introduction: 2. Matt. 6:9-13 Is a Model Prayer. Example of proper way to pray Not memorized ritual, mindlessly repeated 3. We Often Say, “Let Us Pray.” Emphasize importance of prayer worship This service: study prayer, offer several prayers

LET US PRAY I. Matt. 6:9-13 Jesus Gave a Model of Prayer. A. Vs. 9 Address God with Reverence, Praise 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

LET US PRAY I. Matt. 6:9-13 Jesus Gave a Model of Prayer. B. Vs. 10 Pray for His Kingdom 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

LET US PRAY I. Matt. 6:9-13 Jesus Gave a Model of Prayer. C. Vs. 10 Pray for His Will Not Ours to be Done 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

LET US PRAY I. Matt. 6:9-13 Jesus Gave a Model of Prayer. D. Vs. 11 Pray for Physical Needs 11 Give us this day our daily bread.

LET US PRAY I. Matt. 6:9-13 Jesus Gave a Model of Prayer. E. Vs. 12 Pray for Pardon 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

LET US PRAY I. Matt. 6:9-13 Jesus Gave a Model of Prayer. F. Vs. 13 Pray to be Delivered from Evil 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

LET US PRAY I. Matt. 6:9-13 Jesus Gave a Model of Prayer. G. Vs. 13 Give Honor, Glory, All Praise to God 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

LET US PRAY 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. I. Matt. 6:9-13 Jesus Gave a Model of Prayer. H. Vv. 12, 14-15 Emphasis on Forgiveness 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

LET US PRAY I. Matt. 6:9-13 Jesus Gave a Model of Prayer. H. Vv. 12, 14-15 Emphasis on Forgiveness 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Let Us Pray to Have a Forgiving Spirit, and for God to Forgive Our Sins!

LET US PRAY A. Vv. 1-2 Success Only by God’s Help— II. Ps. 127 Let Us Pray for God’s Help in the Family. A. Vv. 1-2 Success Only by God’s Help— Fretful Worry No Help

A. Vv. 1-2 Success Only by God’s Help— Fretful Worry No Help 1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

LET US PRAY B. Vv. 3-5 Children: God’s Gifts— II. Ps. 127 Let Us Pray for God’s Help in the Family. B. Vv. 3-5 Children: God’s Gifts— Add Strength, Happiness, Honor to Life

B. Vv. 3-5 Children: God’s Gifts— Add Strength, Happiness, Honor to Life 3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

Let Us Pray for God’s Help in the Family! II. Ps. 127 Let Us Pray for God’s Help in the Family. C. Satan Attacks Man, Woman, & Child Let Us Pray for God’s Help in the Family!

LET US PRAY III. 1 Tim. 2:1-7 Let Us Pray for Our Leaders. A. Vv. 1-2 Many Fervent Prayers for Leaders— For Conditions Favorable to Godliness 1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

LET US PRAY III. 1 Tim. 2:1-7 Let Us Pray for Our Leaders. B. Vv. 3-7 God’s Purpose in Ruling Nations: Spread the Gospel, Save Souls

B. Vv. 3-7 God’s Purpose in Ruling Nations: Spread the Gospel, Save Souls 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. 7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.

LET US PRAY III. 1 Tim. 2:1-7 Let Us Pray for Our Leaders. For Conditions Favorable to Godliness & Gospel Preaching!

LET US PRAY IV. Phil. 4:5-7 Let Us Pray for God’s Help in All the Trials, Temptations, & Storms of Life. A. Vs. 5 Balance, Calm, Strength in All Circumstances— The Lord Is Always Near! 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

LET US PRAY B. Vs. 6 Never Overwhelmed with Care— IV. Phil. 4:5-7 Let Us Pray for God’s Help in All the Trials, Temptations, & Storms of Life. B. Vs. 6 Never Overwhelmed with Care— Offer Thanks & Prayer to God! 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

LET US PRAY IV. Phil. 4:5-7 Let Us Pray for God’s Help in All the Trials, Temptations, & Storms of Life. C. Vs. 7 God’s Peace Guards Our Hearts 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

LET US PRAY IV. Phil. 4:5-7 Let Us Pray for God’s Help in All the Trials, Temptations, & Storms of Life. Let Us Pray for God’s Help to Face All of Life’s Trials, Temptations, & Storms!

LET US PRAY V. Phil. 1:1-4 Let Us Pray for the Church. 1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,

LET US PRAY V. Phil. 1:1-4 Let Us Pray for the Church. A. Pray for All the Saints—Each Soul Precious to God—We Need Each Other B. Pray for Bishops—Need Men to Serve— Elders Watch for Our Souls C. Pray for Deacons—Need Men to Serve— Duties Vital to Function of Church D. Pray for Preachers—Need Men to Serve— Preach All the Counsel of God (Acts 20:27)

Let Us Pray for Every Member of the Church! V. Phil. 1:1-4 Let Us Pray for the Church. Let Us Pray for Every Member of the Church!

LET US PRAY 1. Jesus Taught His Disciples to Pray (Matt. 6:9). Invitation: 1. Jesus Taught His Disciples to Pray (Matt. 6:9). Express, increase our trust in God Fellowship, spiritual relationship with God

LET US PRAY 2. We Often Say, “Let Us Pray.” Invitation: 2. We Often Say, “Let Us Pray.” Study the model prayer Jesus gave. Pray for God’s help in the family. Pray for our leaders. Pray for God’s help in life’s trials, temptations, & storms. Pray for the church.

LET US PRAY Acts 22:16 Christ can cleanse the alien sinner’s sins. Invitation: 3. Prayer is a privilege of God’s children, not Satan’s children. Who is your father??? Acts 22:16 Christ can cleanse the alien sinner’s sins. 16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

LET US PRAY Ja. 5:16 God can restore fallen saints. Invitation: 3. Prayer is a privilege of God’s children, not Satan’s children. Who is your father??? Ja. 5:16 God can restore fallen saints. 16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.