Tag Archives: The Model Prayer

Teacher’s Overview: Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of John 17:13-26, “I Pray”

Posted on 2023/04/15 by Shawn Thomas

A brief overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of John 17:13-26 for Sunday, April 23, 2023. (A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: INTRODUCTION: Several years ago … Continue reading →

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“The Model Prayer: Spiritual Protection” (Matthew 6:13 sermon)

Posted on 2020/10/26 by Shawn Thomas

Many Americans cheered several years ago, when a Texas mother fought off three masked men who invaded the home where she and her little son lived. Using a pistol she had in her bedroom, she shot one intruder in the … Continue reading →

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“The Model Prayer: Begin With Praise” (Matthew 6:9 sermon)

Posted on 2020/09/21 by Shawn Thomas

When the Revolutionary War was over and the United States became a new nation, our country appointed John Adams as its new ambassador to England. When he arrived in London, Adams was to make his first appearance before George III, … Continue reading →

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The Model Prayer in John 17

Posted on 2017/08/31 by Shawn Thomas

In Matthew 6:9-13, Jesus gave His disciples the Model Prayer, which provides at least 6 “agenda topics” that God wants us to address with Him when we pray (see message here). But Jesus didn’t just commend a model to us; … Continue reading →

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Using Jesus’ Model Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13 sermon)

Posted on 2017/08/21 by Shawn Thomas

Hudson Taylor was the missionary to China who founded the Inland China Mission which touched multitudes of Chinese with the gospel. When Taylor was home in England, a young man who was interested in the ministry decided to go and … Continue reading →

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Using The Model Prayer For A Specific Prayer Request (Matt. 6:9-13 Sermon)

Posted on 2015/06/04 by Shawn Thomas

(Preaached at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Wed. p.m. 6-03-15) If you have ever prayed very long (months or years) for a special prayer request, you know that it can be easy to fall into a “rut” in the way that … Continue reading →

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The Model Prayer: Spiritual Protection (Matthew 6:13 sermon)

Posted on 2015/06/01 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, May 27, 2015) Much of America cheered some months ago when a Texas mother fought off three masked home invaders who came into the house where she and her little son were. With a … Continue reading →

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“The Discipline of the Model Prayer” (Matthew 6:9-13 sermon)

Posted on 2015/05/11 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, 5-10-15) I attended a men’s retreat last year and I had the opportunity to talk to a man who shared with me that when he was a young Christian, he was challenged to spend … Continue reading →

Posted in "The Disciplines of Disciples" series, Sermons | Tagged confession, God's kingdom, God's will, how to pray, intercession, Matthew 6:9-13 sermon, petition, praise, prayer outline, singing, spiritual protection, temptation, Thanksgiving, The Lord's Prayer, The Model Prayer | 1 Comment

The Model Prayer: Praying For God’s Will (Matt. 6:10 Sermon)

Posted on 2015/05/07 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Wed. p.m., 5-06-15) A few years back I read the testimony of a pastor who lived well over a hundred years ago, and who was praying for a friend of his who was very … Continue reading →

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“The Discipline of Ordered Prayer” (Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon)

Posted on 2014/09/08 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached at First Baptist, Pauls Valley, 9-07-14) When our son Paul was a preschooler, we went to my mom’s house for a get-together, and we all had a good time. We ate cake, and swam and played outside, and at … Continue reading →

Posted in "The Disciplines of Disciples" series, Discipleship, Sermons | Tagged devotions, discipleship, discipline of prayer, Matthew 6:9-13, prayer, quiet time, spiritual disciplines, The Lord's Prayer, The Model Prayer | 5 Comments