Contributions
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 »
May 10
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution Our pointWhere do I point when I pray? Do I talk all about needing help for the great things I am doing for God? Or do I humble ask God to work thru me? Do I point to me or to God? 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 25
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barbaralardinais added a link contribution Pray in Vain?God gives us a lot of instruction in scripture about how to pray. He also gives us instruction in how NOT to pray. Read more... 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 »
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 » -
nateswart added a text contribution Praying like pagansI've never thought of it this way, but after reading Matthew 6:7 I can definitely see how one may pray by "babbling like pagans". Public prayer sometimes makes me uncomfortable as I've thought it soun... 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 »
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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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 25
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“Oh God, please bless me God. God please let me be blessed God, and just bless me to do your work God. Oh Lord, Father God let me be blessed in the city, blessed in the field, blessed when I come an... Read more »
Apr 22
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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 »
Nov 12
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charlescameron added a text contribution Matthew 5:1-7:295:1-2 Here, we have the introduction to ‘the Sermon on the Mount’ (chs. 5-7). Reference is made to both ‘the disciples’ and ‘the crowds’. The disciples are taught with a view to becoming teachers of t... Read more »
Oct 8
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dr34mc0d3r added a text contribution Pray in honestyHelp me to pray in all honesty and openness. Read more »
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