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Prayer Is About Reigning: Unleashing God's Kingdom Through Fervent Prayer

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 Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, warriors of the faith from Indiana and beyond—rise up! In a world drowning in chaos, compromise, and spiritual apathy, we as Christians must reclaim the battlefield of prayer. Today, I want to dive deep into a truth that has set my soul ablaze: *Prayer Is About Reigning*. This isn't some feel-good devotional; it's a call to arms, rooted in the unshakeable Word of God from Matthew 6:10 : "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." Let's unpack this divine mandate, expand on its power, and ignite a revival in our hearts and homes.   The Foundation: Understanding the Lord's Prayer as a Battle Cry Picture this: Jesus, the King of Kings, standing on a mountainside, teaching His disciples not just to pray, but to wage war through prayer. In Matthew 6, part of the Sermon on the Mount , He exposes the empty rituals of the hypocrites—those who pray for show, babbling endless words without heart (verses 5...
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Prayer Is About Reverencing: Ignite Your Prayer Life with Holy Awe!

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 Hey there, fellow seekers of truth! In a fast-paced world where everything feels instant and casual—from our coffee orders to our social media scrolls—have you ever stopped to wonder if we're treating our time with God the same way? As fundamentalist Christians committed to the literal, inerrant Word of God , let's shake things up and rediscover the power of reverence in prayer. Drawing straight from Matthew 6:9 , where Jesus says, "This, then, is how you should pray: ' Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name ,'" this isn't just ancient advice—it's a game-changer for your spiritual walk. Buckle up as we dive in and make prayer exciting again! Why Start with Reverence? The Shocking Truth from Jesus' Own Words Picture this: Jesus, the Son of God, is preaching the Sermon on the Mount , dropping wisdom bombs on a crowd hungry for real faith. He slams hypocritical show-off prayers and empty chants ( Matthew 6:5-8 ), then hands us the ultimate pra...
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Prayer is About Resting: Finding True Peace in the Lord's Prayer

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 Dear fellow believers in the unchanging truth of Scripture, In a world gripped by chaos—moral decay, economic uncertainty, and the relentless assaults of the enemy—where do we turn for true rest? Not to the fleeting comforts of this age, but to the eternal Word of God. Today, I invite you to explore the profound depths of Matthew 6:9 , the opening of the Lord's Prayer , where Jesus teaches us: "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name " (KJV). This isn't just a formula for prayer; it's an invitation to rest. Not the shallow rest peddled by self-help gurus or New Age philosophies , but a deep, soul-satisfying rest in the sovereignty of our Heavenly Father . As fundamentalists committed to the literal, inerrant Bible , let us unpack this truth and see how prayer becomes our anchor in stormy seas. The Foundation: Addressing God as Father At the heart of Jesus' model prayer is the intimate address: "Our Fa...
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The Pattern for Prayer: A Biblical Blueprint for Communing with God

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In a world bombarded by distractions, self-help mantras, and fleeting spiritual trends, it's easy to lose sight of the simple, profound way Jesus taught us to pray. As followers of Christ who hold firmly to the inerrant Word of God, we must return to the Scriptures for guidance. Today, we're diving into Matthew 6:9-13 , where our Lord provides the ultimate pattern for prayer—not as a rigid formula, but as a divine framework to align our hearts with heaven. This isn't about mystical experiences or emotional highs; it's about obedient, Scripture-based communion with our Heavenly Father. Whether you're a seasoned believer or new to the faith, let's explore this timeless model and see how it can transform your prayer life. Starting with Adoration: Honoring God's Holiness Jesus begins His instruction with these words: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name." Right away, we're reminded that prayer isn't a wishlist or a therapy session—it...
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Praying Without Pretense: Embracing Authentic Communion with God

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 We are going to be starting a series from Matthew on prayer today.  How you communicate with God is as important as how He communicates with you. I want to give you a little background on this series. It is one that I wrote nearly 45 years ago as an exercise in homiletics class . We were asked to take a portion of scripture and draw out of it as many sermons or homilies as we could without significantly repeating ourselves. This draws from Matthew 6 and "The Lord's Prayer" The object was to show that God's word has no limitations. I'm hoping that you will enjoy this exercise as much as I did then and as much as I did in bringing it up to date. In a world filled with performative spirituality —social media posts showcasing " prayer warriors " and public displays of piety —it's easy to lose sight of what true prayer really means. As followers of Christ, especially within fundamentalist Christian communities where we uphold the Bible as our ultimate a...
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