The Way of the Heart (Prayer) Sermon
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The Way (Matthew 6&7)
Week 2
Pat Hood [Lead Pastor]
Matthew 6:5–15
Scripture References & Sermon Points:
Scripture Reference — Matthew 6:5–15
Sermon Point 1 — Pray Secretly
Sermon Point 2 — Pray Simply
Scripture Reference — Ecclesiastes 5:2
Sermon Point 3 — Pray in Submission
Sermon Discussion Questions
Get to know me:
Instructions: The purpose of these questions is to generate responses that are self-revealing and informative. Feel free to ask all of these questions to your group or simply choose the one that best fits your group.
1. When you talk to God, what is most often on your mind?
Into the Bible:
Instructions: The purpose of these questions is to draw group members into the Bible to discover truth from passages that were not the primary text for the weekend message.
Read: Ephesians 6:18
In comparison to this Scripture, what do your own personal prayer habits look like?
What does that tell you about your relationship with Papa? (good & bad)
Why do you think God wants our Prayers?
Application:
Instructions: The purpose of these questions is to apply the main points from the weekend message.
Personal Exercise: Take the last portion of the Group in private meditation…Actively think about & consider the following.
Is my prayer life primarily centered on What you need, or understanding what God wants?
When am I Triggered to pray? Kids bed, meals, when issues arise, to praise Him for a new day….etc.?
What would you say is the best part of your prayer life
What part needs the most improvement?
What would you like to share with the Group? And, what are you going to do next?
