Matthew 6:5-8, The Spirit of Prayer

We continue in our verse by verse Bible study in the Gospel of Matthew on Sunday Mornings with Pastor Gino Geraci at Calvary South Denver in Littleton CO. This week we look at Matthew 6:5-8 in a sermon called “The Spirit of Prayer.”
Prayer Without Hypocrisy (v.5)
Prayer Without Spectacle (v.6)
Prayer Without Repetition (v.7)
Prayer Without Fear (v.8)

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Do not pray in public, follow Jesus

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Thoughtless prayer is almost as offensive to God as heartless prayers. Anyone know this prayer? Is it thoughtless prayer ?
Luke 1:28 (NIV) 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
Luke 1:41-42 (NIV) 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!
Luke 1:48 (NIV) 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,
Luke 1:42 (NIV) 42 In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!
Luke 1:43 (NIV) 43 But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
Luke 2:35 (NIV) 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
John 2:3-5 (NIV) 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”4 “Woman,[a] why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”