Prayer is a Christians vital breath. Prayer is talking to God. Prayer is worship. The simple act of communicating with our Father in heaven is the topic of our study today. We consider what prayer is and what prayer is not.
Worship Windows – Conversion
Conversion from unbelief to a life of faith can be difficult to quantify. Part of the problem is that we can never see the work that God the Holy Spirit does on a heart. Jesus compares this process to the wind. You can see the trees blowing in the breeze, but you can’t see the wind working – it’s that way with the Holy Spirit.
Worship Windows – Redemption
Redemption is costly. Jesus paid the price. The 2nd Article of the Apostle Creed is all about Jesus. Who do you say Jesus is?
Worship Windows – The Word
The Word is one of two foci of the worship service. The other being the Sacrament. These are the means of grace that God gives to his people when they gather for worship.
Worship Windows – Song of Praise
Do you always feel like praising God? I have to confess that I’ve had bad says in the past when I don’t really want to praise my God. The life of the Christian can have its ups and downs, but the Gloria has consistently pointed God’s people to praise. A great time to sing this song is right after we hear about the peace he gives us in the Absolution. Glory to God in the highest!
Worship Windows – Confession and Absolution
Confessing our sins corporately might sound like you were just caught insider trading, but it’s really just an important part of the Western Rite. Did Mr. Mister write the first Kyrie? …or has it been a cry of God’s people sins Jesus walked the earth? Watch this week’s lesson from our series Worship Windows.