
In the Christian life, nothing is more important, and nothing more difficult to establish and maintain, than a meaningful prayer life. Although we find time to do just about everything else—good things, industrious things, ministry things—it often seems that when we get to the issue of prayer, everything works against us.
In this series, Alistair Begg examines the pattern for prayer provided by Jesus in Luke 11, traditionally known as the Lord’s Prayer. Martin Luther referred to this prayer as “the greatest martyr on earth,” because, he said, it is so frequently used without thought, feeling, reverence, or faith. When we look carefully at its words, though, we realize that it models profound principles for what, how, and why to pray. As Christians, we must commit to seeing prayer become a central part of our daily walk with Christ. Jesus’ example makes it clear: prayer shouldn’t be supplemental—it should be fundamental.
- Topics:
- Character of God
- Forgiveness
- Prayer
“Father…”
Luke 11:1-4Series: When You Pray, Say
Sermon • Includes Transcript • 44:20 • ID: 2143“Hallowed Be Your Name”
Luke 11:1-4Series: When You Pray, Say
Sermon • Includes Transcript • 43:11 • ID: 2144“Your Kingdom Come”
Luke 11:1-4Series: When You Pray, Say
Sermon • Includes Transcript • 36:51 • ID: 2145“Give Us Each Day…”
Luke 11:3Series: When You Pray, Say
Sermon • Includes Transcript • 39:06 • ID: 2146“Forgive Us Our Sins”
Luke 11:4Series: When You Pray, Say
Sermon • Includes Transcript • 44:26 • ID: 2148Forgiven and Forgiving — Part One
Luke 11:4Series: When You Pray, Say
Sermon • Includes Transcript • 39:49 • ID: 2150Forgiven and Forgiving — Part Two
Luke 11:4Series: When You Pray, Say
Sermon • Includes Transcript • 37:31 • ID: 2151“Lead Us Not into Temptation”
Luke 11:4Series: When You Pray, Say
Sermon • Includes Transcript • 48:03 • ID: 2153More Help on Prayer
Luke 11:5-13Series: When You Pray, Say
Sermon • Includes Transcript • 41:05 • ID: 2162