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Sermon Notes

Date of Sermon:    January 18, 2026

Title: Prayer (Part 1)

​Main Idea:  Coming Next Sermon
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Primary Passage:  Matthew 6:1, 5-15
 
Sermon Outline:

• Introduction
  • 1 Corinthians 4:5 (ESV)
• Our acts of righteousness are meant to be done in secret and rewarded by God.
  • Matthew 6:1 (ESV)
• When we pray…
  • Matthew 6:5a (ESV)
  • John 5:19 (ESV)
  • John 14:13-14 (ESV)
  • John 15:16 (ESV)
  • Ephesians 6:18 (ESV)
  • Luke 11:13 (ESV)
  • Romans 8:26-27 (ESV)
• We are to pray individually in private…
  • Matthew 6:5-6 (ESV)

 

• For next week’s message: Read and reflect on Matthew 6:1, 5-15.

Things to Consider: (Feel free to read Scripture passages that God brings to mind as you work through these questions)

1. What about the sermon challenged, encouraged, or confused you? What, if anything, would you like further clarification on?
2. How does making our acts of righteousness (giving, prayer, fasting) rob God of the glory that is His alone? How does keeping our failures secret rob God of glory?
3. Describe your individual prayer life? How readily do you move to individual prayer? In what ways is it a joy or a struggle?
4. How can you individually pray in public spaces or in church, without drawing attention to yourself?​

As always, feel free to contact Charles if you have questions or concerns regarding the message; its content, meaning, or application to your life. The easiest way to do that is by submitting a Bridge Card at steamboatbiblechurch.com/bridgecard. 
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