“If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him?” — Matthew 7:11
In Week 10 of our Summer on the Mount series, Pastor Chris Zauner unpacks Jesus’ powerful teaching on prayer in Matthew 7:7–11, inviting us to rethink our relationship with God through the lens of trust, boldness, and sonship.
🔑 Key Themes in This Message:
- Why prayer isn’t about persuading God—but remembering that He already cares.
- The importance of bold, expectant, persistent prayer: ask, seek, knock.
- How our earthly father wounds can distort our view of our Heavenly Father.
- How to reclaim childlike trust and find healing through relationship, not performance.
- The difference between “God’s no” and “God’s not yet.”
- Letting Scripture, not our scars, define the character of God.
- Breaking generational cycles through kingdom fatherhood and restored identity.
🔥 Whether you’ve stopped praying altogether, grown weary in waiting, or struggle to believe that your voice matters in the ears of heaven—this message is for you.
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📝 Scripture Reference:
Matthew 7:7–11 (NIV)
💬 Let’s Start a Conversation:
- What’s something you’ve been afraid to ask God for?
- How has your relationship with your earthly father shaped how you see God?
- What good gift are you believing for today?
Drop your thoughts in the comments—let's build each other up in faith!
🎧 Need More?
Revisit the full Summer on the Mount playlist [link] to hear how Jesus turns the kingdom of this world upside down.
📍 Grace City Church
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Location: Eugene, Oregon
Service Time: 10am