Sunset Park Community Church
Lesson 2 - Steps in Prayer
1. Praise To God (Worship)
Matthew 6:9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
Psalm 34:1-3 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.
2. A Concern For Others (Intercession)
Matthew 6:10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
3. Prayer For Self (Petition)
Matthew 6:11 Give us today our daily bread.
John 15:7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.
4. Confession and Repentance
Matthew 6:12 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
5. Spiritual Warfare
Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.'
James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Prayer is a vital part of our Christian walk. Using the pattern mentioned in our lesson take time to pray every day!
1. Praise To God (Worship)
2. A Concern For Others (Intercession)
3. Prayer For Self (Petition)
4. Confession and Repentance
5. Spiritual Warfare