SPEAKER: Pastor Russel Moldovan

This sermon introduces a new series on **the Lord’s Prayer**, explaining that Jesus offered this prayer as a model to teach His disciples how to pray. It is both **a personal and unifying prayer**, connecting Christians around the world every time it’s recited. The message highlights that the prayer begins with God—not our own needs—focusing first on His name, His kingdom, and His will before turning to human concerns. It also shows that prayer is meant to be **communal**, not just private. Jesus taught us to say “our” and “us,” reminding believers that faith thrives in fellowship and shared prayer, where we help one another resist temptation and stay close to God.The sermon also emphasizes that the Lord’s Prayer is **simple, sincere, and dependent on God**. It’s not about fancy words or long speeches, but about trust—asking God daily for provision, forgiveness, and protection from evil. The message warns that our own forgiveness from God is tied to our willingness to forgive others, reflecting Jesus’ own teaching. Finally, the sermon reminds us that prayer keeps us looking ahead to **God’s coming kingdom**, where all things will be made new and suffering will end. Until that day, believers are encouraged to keep praying, waiting, and walking together in faith, trusting God’s promises and finding peace in Christ.