Sundays at The Olive Branch
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Jesus disciples asked him to teach them how to pray and he gave them the beautiful words of the “Lord’s prayer” —the most famous and frequently used prayer in all of history. It provides the core understanding of how to pray. Join us in the practise of prayer as we begin 2026; praying for God’s mission to advance in our individual lives, our families, schools, workplace, our church and the world.
The messages
Sundays at 10 am
January 04, 2025
The Posture of Prayer
Matthew 6:5–8, 14–15
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus reshapes how his followers think about prayer—not as performance, but as relationship. He invites us to pray to our Father, who sees, knows, and listens. This message explores the posture of the heart Jesus calls for in prayer: sincerity over show, trust over many words, forgiveness over resentment, and quiet attentiveness in God’s presence. Prayer, Jesus teaches, is learned by drawing near to the Father.
January 11, 2025
The Power Prayer
Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4
Jesus gave his disciples a model for prayer—commonly called the Lord’s Prayer, but better understood as the disciples’ prayer. It is the most well-known prayer in history, not only meant to be recited but practiced and personalized. In this teaching, we’ll explore how the prayer begins by centering our hearts on God—his name, his kingdom, his will—and then turns our attention to daily dependence, forgiveness, and faithful discipleship.
January 18, 2025
Between the Cry and the Answer
Luke 18:1–8
Jesus tells a story about a persistent widow and an unjust judge to teach his followers not to lose heart when answers seem delayed. This message explores the space between our cries to God and the answers we long for—the waiting, the wondering, and the faith required to keep praying. What does trust look like when the response feels slow in coming and heaven seems silent?
January 25, 2026
“And Pray in the Spirit”
Romans 8:26-27 and Ephesians 6:18
The Apostle Paul reminds us that prayer is not something we generate on our own—it begins with the Holy Spirit living within us. The Spirit draws us toward God, crying out, “Abba, Father,” and even prays on our behalf when words fail us. In this message, we’ll discover how the Spirit shapes, strengthens, and sustains our prayers, inviting us into a deeper, more confident life of prayer.
February 01, 2026
Prayer of the Ephesian Church
In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul pauses twice to pray—not for changed circumstances, but for deeper understanding and inner strength. These prayers reveal what Paul longs for believers to know, experience, and become. This message explores how prayer shapes the church from the inside out, anchoring us in God’s power, love, and purpose.
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