Sermon Title: “Pray Like It Matters: The Purpose of Prayer—Week 1”

Main Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Supporting Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, John 11:41-42, Mark 1:35, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Matthew 26:36-39, 2 Corinthians 5:21.

I. Pray to please God rather than man. (vs 5-8)

II. Pray to pursue God’s Kingdom rather than your kingdom. (vs 9-10)

III. Pray to depend on God rather than yourself. (vs 11-15)