Prayer | Intercession Of The Spirit

Prayers Answered  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

PRAYERS ANSWERED I have had prayers answered--most strangely so sometimes--but I think our heavenly Father’s loving-kindness has been even more evident in ...read more

Tags: Prayer Answered, Prayer General

Prayer Works  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 29, 2002

PRAYER WORKS George Muller was born in Prussia on September 27, 1805. His father was a collector of taxes and George seemed to inherit his father’s ability with figures. When Muller was converted to Christ he was impressed by the many recurring statements of Jesus for us "to ask." At this ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3

Tags: Blessing, Blessed, Prayer Adoration, Prayer General

An Answered Prayer  PRO

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 26, 2002

AN ANSWERED PRAYER John Maxwell writes in his book, Partners in Prayer; "In the summer of 1876, grasshoppers nearly destroyed the crops in Minnesota. SO in the spring of 1877, farmers were worried. They believed that the dreadful plague would once again visit them and again destroy the rich ...read more

Tags: God's Omnipotence, Prayer Answered, Prayer General, Prayer Supplication

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Is Told Of A Man Who Once Went To ...

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 19, 2004

The story is told of a man who once went to Alexander the Great and asked for some financial help. Alexander told the man to go to his treasurer and ask for whatever he needed. A little later, the treasurer went to Alexander and told him he was hesitant to give the man what he asked for because ...read more

Tags: Prayer Confession

Denomination: Baptist

A. The Brilliant Scientist Sir Isaac Newton ...

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Nov 1, 2004

a. The brilliant scientist Sir Isaac Newton said that he could take his telescope and look millions and millions of miles into space. Then he added, “But when I lay it aside, go into my room, shut the door, and get down on my knees in earnest prayer, I see more of ...read more

Scripture: Psalms 8:1-9

Tags: Worship Purpose

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Polycarp (2nd Century)  PRO

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 3, 2007

POLYCARP(2nd Century) Can you imagine what it was like for the church in Smyrna as they watched their beloved and aged pastor burn at the stake? Polycarp was his name. he was a disciple of Jesus’ disciple, the Apostle John. One could tell it immediately because he possessed the same tenderness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25, 2 Samuel 12:1-15, Exodus 3:6-8, Psalms 91:1-2, Luke 8:43-49, James 1:23-25, Acts 16:16-24:1, Joshua 24:11-15, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Colossians 2:6-14, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Bible, Faith, Love, Father, Fellowship, John, Church, Children, Persecution, Son, Family, Heart, Soul, Trust, Endurance, Humility, Joy, Power, Hope, Leadership, Prayer, Anxiety, Worry, Teen, Comforter, Unity, Encouragement, Faithfulness, God's Love, Grow, Counselor, Friend, Listen, Righteousness, Pride, Soldier, Holiness, Influence, Teamwork, Priorities, Lost, Release, Sanctification, Look, Choose, Might, Positive, Endure, Broken, Prepare, One, Reverence, Forward, Jabez, Procrastination, Mind, New Beginning, Edify, Right, Negative, Energy, Spiritual Faith, Stand, Self-Control, Existentialism, Destruction, Willingness, Empty, Unsaved, Posture, Young People, Gratefulness, Pieces  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Tony Evans On Getting Un-Stuck  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 28, 2008

TONY EVANS ON GETTING UN-STUCK Tony Evans, a popular black preacher from down in Texas, spoke of being on an elevator in a high-rise building. He said he’d never been particularly comfortable on such elevators. There was something about riding up and down in a little box several hundred feet off ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:30-11:1, Ephesians 5:15-21, Matthew 11:28-30, Acts 9:1-16, Hosea 1:1-14:9, Proverbs 3:5, Acts 20:17-24, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Daniel 5:1-25, Matthew 1:21-25, Matthew 24:1-25:13, Genesis 37:1-14, Ephesians 1:2-3:4, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Samuel 21:1-20, 2 Samuel 21:1-10, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 15:57-58, Psalms 116:1-19  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Peace, Blood, Endurance, Tithes, Disciplines, Self-Control, Blood Of Jesus, Strain, Prayer Supplication, Trust In The Lord  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 22, 2009

Prayer for Compassion Then we can pray a prayer like David Mains prayed years ago. He was once pastor of the Circle Urban Church, an inner city church in Chicago, and one day, in the course of his ministry among such great need, he prayed, “Lord, let me see the world as you see it, and break my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Tags: Compassion

Prayer And President Lincoln  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2011

PRAYER AND PRESIDENT LINCOLN A clergyman from New York, during a call on President Lincoln at the White House, said: "I have not come to ask any favors of you, Mr. President; I have only come to say that the loyal people of the North are sustaining you and will continue to do so. We are giving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Philippians 1:1-2:1, Ephesians 3:20, Romans 1:8-17, Jeremiah 23:1-6, Philippians 1:1-11, 2 Timothy 1:5-2:1, 2 Timothy 1:5-8, Luke 15:11-32, Acts 3:1-10, Psalms 79:1-80:19, Acts 13:3-14:23, Romans 8:22-27, Psalms 139:1-24, Isaiah 52:2-3, Luke 11:9-10, Luke 18:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Loyal, God Hears, Call Of God, Living Faith, Prayer Persistence  (view more)  (view less)

And It Came To Pass...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 15, 2011

AND IT CAME TO PASS... "The Bible is alive, it speaks to me; it has feet, it runs after me; it has hands, it lays hold of me." -- Martin Luther During a Sunday class the question was asked, "In your time of discouragement, what is your favourite Scripture?" A young man said, "The Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Nehemiah 4:6-14:14

Tags: Bible Influence, It Came To Pass