Tag: prayer

“Lead us not into temptation” | Learn to Pray with the Lord’s Prayer (Part 7)

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Why do we ask God not to lead us into temptation, when we know God doesn’t want us to enter into temptation? In the final session of the Lord’s Prayer course, we examine the question of temptation and testing. We see why temptation is one of the hardest things in the world to deal with, and why we need to ask for God’s strength to stand.

We look at:

  • Protection from evil – the world, the flesh, and the devil
  • The link between “temptation” and “testing”
  • The part God plays in temptation
  • How we need to face temptation with prayer

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“Forgive us as we forgive” | Learn to Pray with the Lord’s Prayer (Part 6)

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In the episode of Learn to Pray with the Lord’s Prayer, we look at what it means to pray the line “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” What is forgiveness? How can we forgive those who hurt us? In these days of cancel culture and societal breakdown, forgiveness has never been more important. In this session we look at:

  • How unforgiveness is affecting society;
  • What repentance has to do with forgiveness, and how we should come to God daily;
  • How we can have the power to forgive others;
  • Whether we can forgive others who do not repent.

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“Give us today our daily bread” | Learn to Pray with the Lord’s Prayer (Part 5)

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In this episode of Learn to Pray with the Lord’s Prayer, we explore what it means to pray, “Give us today our daily bread.” What does it look like to trust God for our everyday needs? Why should we pray for things we often take for granted?

In this session, we discuss:

  • Why Jesus teaches us to pray for everyday essentials
  • Whether we can pray for more than just food—like emotional, spiritual, and financial needs
  • If it’s okay to ask God for what we want, not just what we need

Join us as we reflect on how this simple line from the Lord’s Prayer invites us to depend on God daily, with humility and trust.

Whether you’re new to prayer or looking to deepen your spiritual life, this series will help you understand the meaning and purpose behind each line of the Lord’s Prayer.

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“Your Will Be Done, On Earth As It Is in Heaven” | Learn to Pray with the Lord’s Prayer (Part 4)

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What does it mean to pray for God’s will to be done? Is God’s will always done? How can we understand and follow God’s will in our own lives?

In this fourth episode of our Learn to Pray with the Lord’s Prayer series, we explore the powerful line: “Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” This video dives into three key questions:

  • Is God’s will always done on earth?
  • What does it mean for us to obey the will of God?
  • How can we know God’s will for our personal lives?

Whether you’re new to prayer or looking to deepen your spiritual life, this series will help you understand the meaning and purpose behind each line of the Lord’s Prayer.

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Hallowed be your name | Learn to pray with the Lord’s Prayer 2

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The second line of the Lord’s Prayer is one of the most mysterious: what does the word “hallowed” even mean, and what does it have to do with God’s name? In this session we see that we are actually asking God for something understandable and practical, and we see what difference that should make to our lives.

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Our Father in Heaven… | Learn to Pray with the Lord’s Prayer – 1

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Prayer seems to be a basic instinct for us as human beings – and yet, many Christians struggle with it. Why is prayer such a struggle? In the first session on the Lord’s Prayer, we think about why we find prayer such a struggle and how what Jesus taught us about prayer addresses that. We also think about whether we should pray the Lord’s Prayer as a ‘set’ prayer — using the same words in the same order.

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Transformed by the Holy Spirit – What is Christianity? (8)

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If we are united to Christ, then how do we live? Do we just sit around and twiddle our thumbs? In this session we look at who the Holy Spirit is, what he does, and how God commands us to live by the power of the Spirit.

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Cultivating Patience – Practical Guide to Holiness #17

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Patience is a hard value to cultivate in a society which values instant gratification. How do we grow in patience? In this session we look at what patience is (and is not), especially patience in waiting for God’s promises and patience in suffering. We finish by looking at persistence in prayer.

Find out more about this course by watching the Introduction.

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Constant Prayer – Practical Guide to Holiness #13

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Prayer is one of the most fundamental things there is in the Christian life. At the same time, a lot of Christians struggle with it. In this session we look at why that is and what we can do about it. How often should we pray? What is prayer, and why do we find it so difficult? How can we built more intimacy in prayer?

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Ask, Seek, Knock – Matthew 7:7-12 Sermon

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Jesus’ famous words are all about prayer. But why is it that prayer so often does not feel like what he says – “ask and it shall be given”? Why do so many people find prayer such a struggle? Jesus’ words are here to encourage us to pray.

Church with UTB: This is part of Church with UTB. Please do have a look at that page for a printable order of service and an online tool with some suggested songs etc.

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