How to Pray On My Own

Hope Church - Fort Worth, TX

Pastor Matt kicks off Hope Church's "Pray 4" series with an essential guide to personal prayer. He explores why many believers struggle with prayer and offers practical solutions. He breaks down three common barriers to prayer—ignorance, time management, and pride—while emphasizing that prayer is simply conversing with God.

Using the Lord's Prayer as a template, Pastor Matt demonstrates how to move beyond rote recitation to meaningful dialogue with God. The message provides clear, actionable guidance for newcomers to prayer and experienced believers looking to deepen their spiritual connection. This sermon launches a four-week series examining different aspects of prayer, from personal devotion to praying for the world.