Sermons on Matthew (Page 3)
Prayer
Matthew 7:5-13 God is referred to as Father 12 times in chapter 6In the Old Testament God was not referred to as Father What does it mean to Pray? What is a prayer?Simply a conversation between a child and their Father The only wrong type of prayer is the one that isn’t done. The Lord’s Prayer A good prayer:• Conscientious prayer• A prayer in line with the Word of God• Focused on the Kingdom of God• According to God’s will
The Holy Spirit
God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit working together for the redemption of the world. The Holy Spirit – present at creation – working with Jesus – at Jesus’ baptism – testifies about Jesus – our Helper, advocate and counselor – is a person – is with us – convicts us of sin, righteousness and judgement. – dwells in us – can fill us – produces fruit in our lives – present from Genesis all the way through…