The Vineyard Church
The Lord's Prayer: Jesus’ Insights on How to Pray
Pastor Mark Pope April 29 & 30, 2017
Locations & Times
The Vineyard Church
16219 Jackson Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46544, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
Sunday 11:15 AM
Sunday 5:30 PM
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http://www.thevineyard.org/Quote:
"Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the muscles of omnipotence."
"Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the muscles of omnipotence."
Main Point:
Praying like Jesus
#1 Starts with a confident connection.
Praying like Jesus
#1 Starts with a confident connection.
Quote:
There were appropriate forms of address that were used by Jewish people in the Old Testament… and the term Father was not among them. The first Jewish rabbi to call God "Father" directly was Jesus… It was a radical departure from tradition, and in fact, in every recorded prayer we have from the lips of Jesus save one, he calls God "Father."… R.C Sproul.
There were appropriate forms of address that were used by Jewish people in the Old Testament… and the term Father was not among them. The first Jewish rabbi to call God "Father" directly was Jesus… It was a radical departure from tradition, and in fact, in every recorded prayer we have from the lips of Jesus save one, he calls God "Father."… R.C Sproul.
Sub Point:
“Father” emphasizes relationship.
“Father” emphasizes relationship.
Sub Point:
“Father” establishes privilege.
“Father” establishes privilege.
Sub Point:
A son’s or daughter’s genetic connection should affect their approach in prayer.
A son’s or daughter’s genetic connection should affect their approach in prayer.
Question:
Am I entering into prayer with proper authority?
Am I entering into prayer with proper authority?
Main Point:
Praying like Jesus…
#2 Includes an outward agenda.
Praying like Jesus…
#2 Includes an outward agenda.
Definition:
Your Will - θέλημα, (thel'-ay-mah)an act of will, desire, wishes.
Your Will - θέλημα, (thel'-ay-mah)an act of will, desire, wishes.
Sub Point:
A healthy approach to prayer includes a sensitivity toward God.
A healthy approach to prayer includes a sensitivity toward God.
Question:
Does my prayer time represent God’s wish list?
Does my prayer time represent God’s wish list?
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