This sermon focuses on teaching disciples how to pray using Jesus' model prayer in Luke 11. The pastor emphasizes that prayer is fundamentally relational rather than transactional, beginning with understanding God as Father. Jesus revolutionized prayer by inviting believers into an intimate father-child relationship with God, removing the barriers and fear that previously separated people from God's presence. The sermon explores three main aspects of discipleship prayer: understanding prayer as relational not transactional, requiring alignment with God's kingdom and will, and being persistent rather than passive. The pastor addresses common obstacles to prayer including cherished sin, wrong motives, unforgiveness, broken relationships, and unbelief, while emphasizing that these should be brought to God in surrender rather than cleaned up beforehand.