A Simple Framework for Prayer

Prayer doesn’t have to feel confusing, repetitive, or stuck. In this episode, Chad and Robert talk about why Sun Valley is starting the year focused on prayer and offer a simple, biblical framework that helps you connect with God in a deeper way.

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God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley.

Chapters:
00:23 Why Start the Year With Prayer
02:05 Don’t Wait on a Sermon—Go Read Your Bible
03:33 Why Prayer Is a Great New Year Goal
04:14 The Most Important Relationship in Your Life
05:16 Prayer Is Also Hearing From God
05:50 Why the Bible Repeats Themes
06:33 The Tabernacle and Learning to Engage With God
10:37 Is God the Center of Your Life or a Hobby?
12:16 The Gateway to God’s Presence Begins With Gratitude
13:01 Why We Sing in Church
14:07 Starting Prayer With Gratitude (Even on Hard Days)
18:49 Gratitude for the Small Things
21:34 Thanksgiving vs Praise
22:08 God’s Joy, Grace, and Holiness
22:49 Hell as the Absence of God’s Grace
24:11 Sacrifice, Sin, and Confession
25:07 Jesus the Lamb of God (Hebrews)
26:20 Petition and Asking God for Things
27:48 Intercession and Praying for Others
28:05 The Five Elements of Prayer
29:31 Breakthrough Can Be Internal

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Published on Jan 13, 2026

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