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February 19, 2023

The Lord’s Prayer & Luke 15:11-32 — When we pray the Lord’s Prayer we are coming home to our Father. We were home but we all left home and were lost. However, God’s self-giving love in Jesus Christ makes redemption and forgiveness possible. He makes it possible for us to come home and receive the Father’s forgiveness, protection, and daily provision. Having come home we can now enjoy the joyous feast of God’s glorious presence, now and forever.

This is part of our sermon series for the 40 Days of Prayer, 2023. Even though the 40 Days series is finished, we have extended our series with two more sermons. This sermon is also based on and informed by the book of Henri J.M. Nouwen, The Return of the Prodigal Son.

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February 12, 2023

The Lord’s Prayer & Is. 65:16; Rev. 3:14; John 4:24; 14:6 — Jesus is the Amen, the way and the truth and the life. His teachings and words are truth. When we end the Lord’s Prayer with Amen, we give a strong affirmation of the truths of this prayer. We agree and commit ourselves to these truths. With “Amen,” we worship in Spirit and in truth.

This is part of our sermon series for the 40 Days of Prayer, 2023. Even though the 40 Days series is finished, we have extended our series with two more sermons.

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February 5, 2023

Matthew 6:13 — When we focus on the brokenness, hurt, and evil in this world, we may easily fall into frustration, doubts, and hopelessness. But our hope is true and confident because of God’s vision of his future, of his kingdom, power, and glory, that is our hope. Prayer is an expression of our hope, and prayer enables us to remain focused on God’s vision, our hope.

This is part of our sermon series for the 40 Days of Prayer, 2023. This year we focus on Prayer and follow the Lord’s Prayer in our sermon series. This is also based on the C&MA’s resources for the 40 Days of Prayer.

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January 29, 2023

Matthew 6:13 — Every day we are engaged in a spiritual war in this life and world as the evil one tempts us and wages war against God’s kingdom and people. However, we can find deliverance and victory daily because the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ vanquished the evil one. Prayer is our weapon in this battle. Daily we pray to withstand temptations and to overcome trials successfully with God’s strength. Daily we pray for the Lord’s protection.

This is part of our sermon series for the 40 Days of Prayer, 2023. This year we focus on Prayer and follow the Lord’s Prayer in our sermon series. This is also based on the C&MA’s resources for the 40 Days of Prayer.

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January 22, 2023

Matthew 6:12, 14-15 — Forgiveness is as indispensable to the life and health of our souls as bread is for the body. Prayer is also confession and repentance before God that leads to forgiveness because Jesus Christ paid the debt of our sins. God’s love and mercy toward us abound. Because we have experienced God’s love and forgiveness, we love and forgive others. Love leads us to extend mercy to and forgive others as we have been forgiven.

This is part of our sermon series for the 40 Days of Prayer, 2023. This year we focus on Prayer and follow the Lord’s Prayer in our sermon series. This is also based on the C&MA’s resources for the 40 Days of Prayer.

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January 15, 2023

Matthew 6:11, 25-34 — The Lord our God is our Heavenly Father who knows all our needs even before we ask Him. Therefore, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” (Phil.4:6). When we pray we petition God boldly, humbly, and with thanksgiving. God is faithful and loving. He hears our petitions. He is the all-powerful Lord able to fulfill our petitions according to his will and what is best for us.

This is part of our sermon series for the 40 Days of Prayer, 2023. This year we focus on Prayer and follow the Lord’s Prayer in our sermon series. This is also based on the C&MA’s resources for the 40 Days of Prayer.

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January 8, 2023

Matthew 6:10 — God’s kingdom is where God the King rules. The kingdom is God in action, acting in world history to bring about his reign. His kingdom has come into the world in and through Jesus Christ. His kingdom will come and be consummated when Jesus returns. In this interim time, here and now, God’s kingdom comes in and through his people. We participate with Him in the coming of his kingdom where we live, work, play, and worship. When and where we live the kingdom life, obey God’s will, there His kingdom comes, and his will is done on earth.

This is part of our sermon series for the 40 Days of Prayer, 2023. This year we focus on Prayer and follow the Lord’s Prayer in our sermon series. This is also based on the C&MA’s resources for the 40 Days of Prayer.

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January 1, 2023

Matthew 6:9 — Prayer is our invitation to commune with God Himself and begins as worship. By addressing our Father in heaven, we acknowledge His place in the world and our lives. We honor His name and His power. The spoken words to a loving heavenly Father are a testimony to His authority and divinity. We worship our Father when we acknowledge His rightful place on the throne, and we express our faith, confidence, and hope in a sovereign God when we make our requests known. To pray is to worship.

This is part of our sermon series for the 40 Days of Prayer, 2023. This year we focus on Prayer and follow the Lord’s Prayer in our sermon series. This is also based on the C&MA’s resources for the 40 Days of Prayer.

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