A Fresh Take looks at timely and timeless issues through the lens of biblical truth. Hosted by Mark Pennell alongside Pastor Paul Sartarelli of Trinity Church, A Fresh Take is your chance to look at important biblical, cultural, and contemporary topics that resonate for all listeners.
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
[Matthew 6:9-13, KJV]
In this final episode on prayer, Pastor Paul and Mark step back in biblical tradition to examine the Lord's Prayer. This collection of verses is recited and celebrated by churches the world over, but can it have real meaning in the prayer lives of people today? The answer, it turns out, is yes.
The Lord's Prayer, when spoken with genuine thought and intention, is more than just another rote recitation. It is a place where you can learn how to start praying. It is a tool to teach your children how to build flourishing prayer lives. It is a chance for every believer to examine not only their needs but their wants as well and to ensure that they align with what God wants for his people.
In today's episode of A Fresh Take, Paul and Mark break down each section of this prayer and apply it to our lives. From adoration to confession and from thanksgiving to supplication (or, as Paul prefers, the "stuff" of prayer), this final foray into prayer finds new value and worth for the world of today in one of the most well-known sections of Scripture.
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11 Nov 2022
03.04 Three Dots, No Answer
"Prayer is not meant to be a grocery list... Prayer is communication with the God of the universe who calls Himself our parent and longs for a deeper fellowship."
Ever seen those three dots? They pop up in your text messaging app when you're waiting for a response from someone...they appear, they disappear, they reappear, and still...no answer comes. Prayer can feel like that sometimes. You ask, you please, you beg, and still...nothing.
In today's episode, Pastor Paul and Mark look at some of the reasons our prayers might go unanswered, as well as steps we can take to make sure we are in the right place with God before we even begin to pray. They'll cover topics like:
actually asking for what we want during prayer to help us understand the deeper purpose
ensuring that we are relationally right with God whenever we go to him in prayer
examining our motives for prayer
refusing to quit praying even when it seems the answer we want will never come
praying in Christ's name alone, and why this seemingly obvious step is really important; and
doing our own part during the process of prayer.
Our series on prayer continues with even more vital information on how our prayers can be more effective, more focused, and more powerful. Thanks for joining us for another episode of A Fresh Take.
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4 Nov 2022
03.03 Q&A on Prayer
"The power is not in the prayer. It's in the God to whom you are praying."
Today's episode of A Fresh Take has it all--questions, answers, and all the gray areas in between. Mark serves as today's mini-panel correspondent, questioning Paul on the multi-faceted topic of prayer and helping create conversations that apply to anyone searching for better ways to talk to God. His questions include:
If God knows everything, why should I pray?
What should we do when we pray? Get on our knees? Close our eyes? Bow our heads?
What's more important: our praying or our doing?
How do we handle unanswered prayer?
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in prayer?
If you've ever wondered anything similar to the points above, this episode is for you. Together, let's explore and identify the purpose of prayer and learn how we can best communicate with the God and Creator of the universe.
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