(Matthew 6:5-15)<\/p>\n
INTRODUCTION:<\/strong><\/p>\n A. A wonderful privilege enjoyed by the children of God is prayer<\/p>\n 1. Through prayer we can receive mercy and grace to help in time of need – Hebrews 4:14-16<\/p>\n 2. Through prayer we can find peace that guards our hearts and mind – Philippians 4:6-7<\/p>\n B. But the privilege of prayer assumes God will heed our prayers<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 1. Not all prayers are acceptable to God – Proverbs 28:9<\/p>\n 2. Indeed, God does not hear the prayers of all men<\/p>\n a. Isaiah 59: 1-2<\/p>\n b. 1 Peter 3:12<\/p>\n 3. Jesus described the prayer of one man which did not please God – Luke 18:9-14<\/p>\n C. Do we know what qualifies as “Prayer That Pleases God”?<\/p>\n 1. In His sermon on the mount, Jesus had much to say about prayer<\/p>\n 2. Especially the kind of prayer which finds favor in God’s sight<\/p>\n D. In this study, let’s take a look at Matthew 6:5-15, where Jesus taught His disciples regarding prayer. First, we find Jesus telling us…<\/p>\n DISCUSSION:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Matthew 6:5<\/p>\n 2. Do not pray like the hypocrites<\/p>\n a. Who love to pray standing in the synagogues or on the corners of the streets<\/p>\n b. This they do that they may be seen of men<\/p>\n 3. They have their reward<\/p>\n a. That is, they are indeed seen by men<\/p>\n b. But that is the extent of their reward (the praise of men)<\/p>\n c. They have no reward or blessing from God!<\/p>\n 4. Jesus is not condemning all public prayer<\/p>\n a. Evident from the fact that He Himself prayed in public<\/p>\n 1) Matthew 11:25<\/p>\n 2) John 11:41<\/p>\n b. As did Paul – Acts 27:35<\/p>\n 5. The emphasis is the same as stated in Matthew 6:1, “do not do your deeds of righteousness before men, to be seen by them.”<\/p>\n 6. How, then, are we to pray as to be heard by God?<\/p>\n 1. Offered to be seen of God not men – Matthew 6:6<\/p>\n a. This is the main idea of “praying in secret”<\/p>\n b. “The sincere and humble worshiper, one who is not interested in making a public display for the sake of enhancing his prestige, will find the secluded nook or den to be most appropriate for his devotions.”<\/p>\n c. The person who prays much in secret is praying to be seen of God, not men!<\/p>\n 2. Offered to be heard of God not men – Matthew 6:7<\/p>\n a. We must avoid the use of “vain repetitions”<\/p>\n 1) As was often practiced by the heathen religions<\/p>\n 2) “The heathen tried to tire out their gods with such endless prayers. Mere formulas were repeated over and over again; the Jews had such prayer formulas, Catholics also have them in the form of their rosary.” (Lenski)<\/p>\n b. This is not condemning all repetition, but “vain” (insincere, useless) repetition<\/p>\n 1) Jesus repeated Himself in prayer at Gethsemane (Mt. 26:36-44)<\/p>\n 2) Paul repeated his requests concerning his “thorn in the flesh” (2 Cor. 12:7-8)<\/p>\n c. Since “your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him,” prayers to be heard by God do not have to be filled with superfluous words<\/p>\n 1) Have you ever noted the brevity of prayers recorded in the Scriptures?<\/p>\n 2) God is not swayed the by quantity of words, but by the quality of the heart!<\/p>\n 3. Offered according to the pattern – Matthew 6:9a<\/p>\n a. The phrase “after this manner” suggests that this prayer<\/p>\n 1) Is a pattern for praying<\/p>\n 2) Not a bottled prayer as sometimes practiced<\/p>\n b. The pattern of proper prayer:<\/p>\n 1) First, simplicity<\/p>\n a) Notice the word “therefore” (v. 8) It connects what follows with what was said before<\/p>\n b) Jesus’ pattern for prayer is an “illustration” in contrast to the “many words” used by the heathen<\/p>\n c) In the prayer itself, note the brevity of words<\/p>\n 2) Then, in its content, proper prayer includes<\/p>\n a) Reverence for God and His “Name” (i.e., His being and character) Matthew 6:9<\/p>\n b) Prayer for the progress of God’s Kingdom and His Will on the earth Matthew 6:10<\/p>\n c) Asking for physical necessities Matthew 6:11<\/p>\n d) Also, our spiritual needs<\/p>\n – Forgiveness of sins Matthew 6:12<\/p>\n – Protection and deliverance from evil Matthew 6:13a<\/p>\n e) Praising God Matthew 6:13b Review…<\/p>\n 4. Offered with a merciful spirit<\/p>\n a. This indicated in the pattern prayer itself – Matthew 6:12, 14-15<\/p>\n b. Otherwise, we cannot expect mercy for ourselves<\/p>\n 1) Matthew 18:21-23<\/p>\n 2) James 2:13<\/p>\n c. Prayer must be very important to Jesus as is seen in the detail He gives<\/p>\n CONCLUSION:<\/strong><\/p>\n A. This is not the only occasion in which Jesus taught on prayer<\/p>\n 1. Later, His disciples would ask Him to teach them to pray (Lk 11:1-4)<\/p>\n 2. He taught them about the importance of persistence, faith and humility in prayer (Lk 11:5-13; 18:1-14)<\/p>\n B. But in this sermon Jesus sought to stress prayer that is designed<\/p>\n 1. To be seen by God, not man<\/p>\n 2. To be heard by God, not man<\/p>\n 3. Who knows better what kind of prayer that is, than He who now sits at the right hand of God!<\/p>\n C. If we believe that God hears prayer (Psa 65:2) and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (Heb. 11:6), then let’s be sure we offer the kind of “Prayer That Pleases God”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sermon-Prayer That Pleases God (Matthew 6:5-15) INTRODUCTION: A. A wonderful privilege enjoyed by the children of God is prayer 1. Through prayer we can receive mercy and grace to help in time of need – Hebrews 4:14-16 2. Through prayer we can find peace that guards our hearts and mind – Philippians 4:6-7 B. 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WHAT “NOT” TO DO IN REGARDS TO PRAYER<\/h2>\n
B. PRAYER THAT PLEASES GOD<\/h2>\n