Contributions
Jul 12
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FivestarMan added a link contribution Closet PrincipleFoundational Precept: Matthew 6:6 “When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And w... Read more »
May 20
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John-Stapleton added a text contribution PrayerALL OF THIS BIBLE PASSAGE WAS JESUS’ WORDS. THERE ARE DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE LORD’S PRAYER. THE FIRST THAT SAYS, “Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your... Read more »
Apr 30
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JC-Ryle added a text contribution Matthew 6:1-8In this part of the sermon on the mount the Lord Jesus gives us instruction on two subjects. One is that of giving alms. The other is that of prayer. Both were subjects to which the Jews attached grea... Read more »
Apr 12
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judson added a link contribution Fasting & Prayer (Part 1)Fasting is a spiritual discipline that Christians say they believe; yet, they hardly do it. Sometimes, we think about doing it but then fail to follow through with it. Read more »
Mar 2
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andrewmatthew added a text contribution Pray in Stillness and SilenceThe verses of Matthew 6:5-15 contains the essence of our personal prayer with the Lord. It is about praying in private, silence, stillness and isolation. Our call to act as Disciples of Christ is capt... Read more »
Jan 15
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tylerjagen added a text contribution Mattjew 6:9-15 Pray this WayHow often have we talked God's ear off without ever really asking him how He wants us to talk to him? I learned in marriage that I communicate a certain way with my wife, not how I want to be communi... Read more » -
tylerjagen added a text contribution Mattjew 6:1-6 MotivationJesus seems to be getting at motivation. What is your motivation behind your righteousness, giving, praying? That is the sheer beauty of the sermon on the mount and Jesus' ministry. Who gives a rip ... Read more »
Jan 6
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bocajrfan added a link contribution Matthew 6:5-15Prayer is a difficult subject to address because most Christians believe it is very fundamental to the Christian life, but most people (including myself) don't practice it like they should. Jesus thou... Read more » -
chrislewis2995 added a text contribution What do you think?That's the cautionary tale for most of this chapter. There is one opinion that matters. Period. Most of us live for the opinion of the masses and hope that we can squeak by God's standard. Some show... Read more »
Jan 5
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thebassman added a link contribution Permission to Speak Freely - I Can Hear You NowPart 1 of a great 3-part series by Andy Stanley on prayer. Read more » -
thebassman added a link contribution Permission to Speak Freely - Speed DialPart 3 of a great 3-part series by Andy Stanley on prayer. Read more »
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thebassman added a link contribution Permission to Speak Freely - Make Your Minutes CountPart 2 of a great 3-part series by Andy Stanley on prayer. Read more »
Jan 4
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andrewmatthew added a text contribution Why Contemplative PrayerThe verses of Matthew 6:5-15 contains the essence of our personal prayer with the Lord. It is about praying in private, silence, stillness and isolation. The “Our Father” expresses how the Lord commun... Read more »
Dec 28
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jaredtbowie added a text contribution conditional salvation? answeredmewithoutyou (post tagged with verses Mt. 6:14&15), you said, "some people use these verses to support their belief that salvation is not based on accepting Jesus. it seems like a legitimate argument.... Read more »
Dec 26
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upwardjourney added a link contribution Private PrayerAs we find our “prayer closet” we move away from distractions and the desire to impress others around us. We must let down our guard and reveal the hidden areas of our life. Alone we are able to fac... Read more »
Sep 18
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My life is so noisy: the "smart" phone that reminds me of my hundreds of email, appointments that I'm running late to, a myriad of missed calls that came while I was in the last meeting...the distract... Read more »
Aug 19
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volumewhiz added a text contribution Engaging the Silence (Bowie)We hear about times when God comes through, don't we? But when he doesn't come through sometimes, how do we engage the silence? Johnson Bowie, at http://www.fusionatl.org/p/12081/Default.aspx, conti... Read more »
Jun 12
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joannekeystone added a text contribution Eat This Book, FreshWe need consistency and regular exposure to the Bible just like we need food regularly. Read more »
Jun 7
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volumewhiz added a text contribution The Church Age (Bowie)In the second part of his "Take Back the Future", Johnson Bowie, at http://www.fusionatl.org/p/12081/Default.aspx, begins with Matthew 6:9. This verse is the Lord's Prayer. Jesus tells us to say "Fa... Read more »
May 31
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mattames added a text contribution It's Not About UsThe first 24 verses of Matthew 6 walk us through what we should not to do to make living a life of faith about ourselves. Several deeds and acts of worship are discussed, such as giving, praying, fast... Read more »
May 23
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daily_devotions added a link contribution Rewards on EarthWe may give generously to the needy, but if we do that just to receive praise from others then we weren't really acting to be generous, we were acting to be seen as a better person. Read more »
Apr 28
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jaysten added a text contribution Through the MirrorWhile I was in College, I took sociology. In the class we studied a principle called something to the tune of "The Double Mirror Theory" (I can't remember exactly) The theory is an illustration of h... Read more » -
justindean added a text contribution Jesus, the prayer warriorMatthew 6 Prayer Jesus teaches us to pray. In this scripture Jesus is more concerned with where we pray than what we pray! He say’s don’t go pray on the street corners where everyone will see you. ... Read more »
Apr 22
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sonkyc added a text contribution Showing off and Blowing itWe have all tried to impress someone in our lives. If only we had known that while we were impressing "people" the only true person we needed to impress was only getting disappointed in our actions. ... Read more »
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rightfromtheheart added a link contribution Do you need Prayer?Right From The Knees is a community of God-loving, prayer-believing folks who really care about your needs. Take a moment and share your request with us, and then be encouraged when you start getting ... Read more »
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