Jun 15, 2026
Teach Us To Pray
The sermon presents a detailed and thoughtful teaching on prayer, centered on Matthew 6:5-15, where Jesus instructs His disciples on how to pray. Pastor Joshua Edwin emphasizes the **necessity of prayer** as an essential part of Christian life, underscoring that prayer is not optional but expected for every believer. Drawing from Jesus’ example of early morning prayer and historic Christian figures, the importance of disciplined prayer over distractions like excessive screen time is highlighted. The **purpose of prayer** is clarified—not to impress others publicly but to seek an honest relationship with God, who sees beyond external appearances.
The teaching explores the **basis of prayer** as rooted in the relationship between God as Father and believers as His children, introduced through faith in Jesus Christ. This relationship grants believers privileges and responsibilities, including living a life worthy of the calling and bringing every part of life under God's rule. The lesson also addresses **how not to pray**, warning against empty, repetitive phrases or lengthy prayers meant to gain attention, clarifying that sincerity matters more than length.
A thorough exegesis of the Lord’s Prayer follows, dividing it into petitions concerning God (His holiness, kingdom, and will) and those concerning human needs (daily provision, forgiveness, and deliverance). Each petition is unpacked with practical illustrations and theological insights, such as the call for holiness aligning with God’s character, the reality of God’s kingdom being present within believers’ hearts, and the need for forgiveness reflecting God’s mercy towards us. The teaching also stresses the responsibility to pray for family and others’ salvation.
Lastly, the **prerequisite for effective prayer** is explored, focusing on forgiveness—prayers are hindered when believers hold grudges. Pastor Joshua Edwin closes with a guided prayer based on the Lord’s Prayer, encouraging believers to embrace this model as a spiritual discipline and a pathway to deeper communion with God.
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