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Church for Imperfect People
How To Pray—2 -- Prayer Isn’t About You -- 3/22/2026
Ever wondered if prayer actually works—or how to even do it? It seems like a good thing, but you don’t want to get it wrong. What if it's simpler than you think? Let's learn How to Pray together.
Locations & Times
9 NE 1st Ln, Lamar, Mo, 64759, USA (Old Lamar Bowling Ally)
9 NE 1st Ln, Lamar, MO 64759, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
About Church for Imperfect People (CHIPs)
CHIPs is a church that serves Lamar, Mo., and Barton County with a vision of doing anything short of sin to reach people who don't know Christ. We love gathering weekly to worship God and experience a powerful message, and we're so glad you could join us today! Visit https://www.chips.church/ to learn more about our church and mission statement and connect with us! To make the most of your visit, we encourage you within the YouVersion Bible app to mark Church for Imperfect People as "My Church" to get alert notifications for all things CHIPs! Tap the link below to get started! Can't attend!? We invite you to like us on Facebook and STREAM AS YOU ARE!! with our Facebook Live feed and previous messages available on-demand!
https://www.bible.com/organizations/07ca8077-e76d-436b-8b95-80f213ec63fcToday's worship set:
Song 1: Holy Spirit Come by Patrick Mayberry
Song 2: God, I'm Just Grateful by Elevation Worship
Song 3: What He's Done by Passion
Song 1: Holy Spirit Come by Patrick Mayberry
Song 2: God, I'm Just Grateful by Elevation Worship
Song 3: What He's Done by Passion
When Christianity is cultural, the King becomes common, and your approach becomes casual.
…“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one.” Matthew 6:9-13 NIV
Prayer is talking with God.
Prayer is submitting to a holy King.
Prayer is submitting to a holy King.
“… your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 NIV
God’s kingdom is greater than my needs or my desires.
“Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:31-33 ESV
Kingdom Over Control:
Serve others instead of ruling over them. (Matthew 20:25-28)
Being humble gets you lifted up; being proud gets you knocked down.
(Matthew 23:11-12)
God blesses the poor and weak, not just the rich and powerful. (Matthew 5:3)
Love your enemies instead of hating them. (Matthew 5:44)
Use spiritual power, not weapons and force. (John 18:36)
Lead by setting a good example, not by pushing people around. (1 Peter 5:2-3)
Store up treasure in heaven, not on earth. (Matthew 6:19-20)
Serve others instead of ruling over them. (Matthew 20:25-28)
Being humble gets you lifted up; being proud gets you knocked down.
(Matthew 23:11-12)
God blesses the poor and weak, not just the rich and powerful. (Matthew 5:3)
Love your enemies instead of hating them. (Matthew 5:44)
Use spiritual power, not weapons and force. (John 18:36)
Lead by setting a good example, not by pushing people around. (1 Peter 5:2-3)
Store up treasure in heaven, not on earth. (Matthew 6:19-20)
His plan is better than my brand.
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV
… “Come, let us build ourselves a city ... so that we may make a name for ourselves …” Genesis 11:4 NIV
“… let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other.” Genesis 11:7 NIV
So the Lord scattered them from there over all the earth … Genesis 11:8 NIV
Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. Acts 2:5 NIV
… each one heard their own language being spoken. “... each of us hears them in our native language ...” Acts 2:6,8 NIV
“… we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” Acts 2:11 NIV
Our approach to prayer is kingdom-focused, seeking His will above our own.
TALK IT OVER:
Read Matthew 6:9-13. How does this Scripture influence the way you view God?
Share about a time when you experienced the goodness of God’s plan, even when it was different than what you wanted. What did you learn about God through that?
In what area of your life have you been putting your will or desires above God’s? How could you prioritize and trust His plan over your needs?
Read Matthew 6:9-13. How does this Scripture influence the way you view God?
Share about a time when you experienced the goodness of God’s plan, even when it was different than what you wanted. What did you learn about God through that?
In what area of your life have you been putting your will or desires above God’s? How could you prioritize and trust His plan over your needs?