TWL - Teach us to Pray - S7E10
From Skycrest Community Church by Skycrest Community Church
May 14, 2026 · 8 min · Episode 439
About this episode
The episode explores the Lord's Prayer and its practical application in resisting temptation through self-discipline and spiritual guidance.
Teach Us to Pray: A Deeper Understanding of the Lord's Prayer On May 11, 2026, the sermon from Skycrest Community Church delved into the profound depths of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on its practical application in the lives of believers. This exploration centered on three levels of resistance against temptation, as taught by Jesus, and how these principles guide us in our spiritual journey. The Structure of the Lord's Prayer The Lord's Prayer, as presented by Jesus, begins with praise and a declaration of commitment to God's vision. It then transitions to addressing our needs—past, present, and future. This prayer is not just a ritualistic recitation but a roadmap for living a life aligned with God's will. Matthew 6:13: "Lead Us Not into Temptation" The sermon highlighted the petition, "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one" as a crucial component of the prayer. This plea is not about God tempting us, as clarified in James 1:13-15, which states that God does not tempt anyone. Instead, it's a request for guidance away from situations where our resolve might falter. Three Levels of Resistance The sermon outlined three levels of resistance to temptation…
Topics covered
- prayer
- spiritual guidance
- resistance to temptation
- self-discipline
- Christian teachings
- Lord's Prayer
Keywords
- Lord's Prayer
- temptation
- spiritual journey
- self-control
- Christianity
- sermon
- Skycrest Community Church
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Skycrest Community Church
Books & works: The Lord's Prayer, James 1:13-15
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