When You Pray | Matthew 6:5-15 | Pastor Micah Stephens

In his sermon "When You Pray," Pastor Micah Stephens draws from the book of Matthew to deliver a heartfelt message about the simplicity and power of prayer, echoing Jesus' teaching that it should be a private, intimate exchange between an individual and God—not a public spectacle performed for human praise, lest that fleeting recognition become the only reward. He highlights Jesus' own reliance on prayer with the Father as a model for believers, urging us to depend on it even more in our own lives, while dispelling the notion that prayer is a complex ritual, magic spell, or wish to a distant deity; instead, it’s a direct, face-to-face conversation with God. Pastor Stephens emphasizes the extraordinary privilege we now have through Christ—unhindered access to God—contrasting it with the Old Testament era when Jews depended on animal sacrifices and a high priest to petition God on their behalf, a process so precise that a misstep could cost the priest his life. Today, he reminds us, we often overlook the profound gift of speaking to God directly and receiving answers in Jesus’ name.Verse References: Matthew 6 verses 5-15, Luke 11 verses 1-2, John 5 verse 19, John 8 verses 28-29, 1 Kings 26 verse 29, 1 Kings 18 verses 36-39, James 5 verse 16, John 17 verse 1, Matthew 26 verse 39, Matthew 10 verses 29-31, John 6 verse 11, 1 John 1 verse 9, Luke 23 verse 34, 1 Corinthians 10 verse 13, John 17 verse 15, John 11 verses 41-42, Hebrews 10 verses 19-22Make sure you subscribe to this channel and follow us on all our platforms to always stay up to date with our latest content!And you can always head over to our website for any general information!https://godspeak.comPrayer/NeedsIf you have any needs, or have a willingness to be used to meet various need in the body, please email [email protected]. Also, let us know if you need prayer for anything.Giving is part of our worship time, and in this season, the easiest way to do that is online. If you go to our website, godspeak.com, you will see the "Give" tab in the top right corner. Or you can simply click this link https://pushpay.com/g/godspeakAny questions?Please feel free to email us, comment here, or DM us on Instagram any questions that you may have.Please Subscribe to this channel and turn on your notifications to be notified when our Livestreams start so you don't miss out! We hope you are blessed by the service!-The Godspeak Team