Teach Us To Pray Part 1. 09-06-20...
Teach Us To Pray Part 1. 09-06-2026
Bridge To Life Church by Pastors Nick and Jen Giles
Sep 25, 2026
01:22:43
Episode notes

Pastor Nick opens with a powerful reminder from Psalm 139 and then takes you straight into the heart of Matthew 6, showing why God is not looking for empty words, public performance, or religious-sounding repetition. Instead, he unpacks how real prayer is a relationship - one that moves you from delegation to surrender, from self-reliance to dependence, and from spiritual fog to clarity. You’ll discover:

  • Why Jesus says “when you pray,” “when you fast,” and “when you give” - not if
  • How private prayer creates public influence
  • The difference between empty repetition and a genuine heart
  • Why “our Father” is about both family and community
  • How to pray with expectation, listen for the Shepherd’s voice, and stop treating God like a hotline ... 
Keywords
Jesus
Church
God
Holy Spirit
The Bible
prayer