In Sermon Illustrations: "Importance Of Prayer"

At The Library A Couple Of Weeks Ago, Where I ...  PRO

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

At the library a couple of weeks ago, where I often go to study, I saw a car with a bumper sticker. This car was parked in the first space, so it was unmistakable – you saw it the moment you pulled into the parking lot, and it confronted you as you walked to the parking lot from the library. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rosee Was An Elderly Lady Who Always Sat In Front ...

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

Rosee was an elderly lady who always sat in front of our family in church. She was a kindly lady and I remember as a child one occasion in particular where she gave me a butterscotch candy just before church. My understanding was that any time I asked her for one, she would give me one, what ...read more

Tags: Prayer Supplication

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Supernatural Event!" Matthew 5:43-48 Key ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jan 31, 2005

“A Supernatural Event!” Matthew 5:43-48 Key verse(s): 44:“‘But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.’” Pray for them who hate you! We know that this is what Jesus taught. And there are examples from Scripture of those who have dealt with their enemies in this manner. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Tags: Prayer Persistence

Denomination: Lutheran

A Mother Invited Some People To Dinner. At The ...  PRO

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

A mother invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I wouldn’t know what to say," the girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the mother answered. The little girl bowed her head and ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Contains 377 References To Praise And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

The Bible contains 377 references to praise and 375 references to prayer. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

20% Of Americans 45 Or Older Who Are Somewhat ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

20% of Americans 45 or older who are somewhat religious cite prayer as their most satisfying spiritual or religious experience. ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Pray Away Pain: Need An Effective Painkiller? ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Pray Away Pain: Need an effective painkiller? Pray! More than half of those who responded to a USA Today/ABC News/Stanford University Medical Center poll say they use prayer to control pain. Of those, 90% say it worked well, and 51% say “very well.” Among a dozen therapies, including bed rest, ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Nascar Is The Only Major Sport With A Pre-Game ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

NASCAR is the only major sport with a pre-game invocation. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

It Becomes The Disciples Of Christ To Apply ...

Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on Jan 27, 2006

"It becomes the disciples of Christ to apply themselves to him for instruction in prayer. Lord, teach us to pray, is itself a good prayer, and a very needful one, for it is a hard thing to pray well and it is Jesus Christ only that can ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Denomination: Baptist

One Could Almost Say Desire Is An Absolute ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on Jan 27, 2006

"...one could almost say desire is an absolute essential of prayer. Desire precedes prayer and accompanies prayer. Desire goes before prayer and is created and intensified by it. Prayer is the oral expression of desire; without desire, prayer is a meaningless mumble of words...Yet, even if it is ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Denomination: Baptist

Among Americans 45 Or Older Who Describe ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Among Americans 45 or older who describe themselves as somewhat religious, 20% say prayer is the best way to find spiritual or religious satisfaction, according to USA Today. Other pleasing spiritual experiences include living a moral life and helping others, both at 19%. And 13% view being with ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

More Than 4 In 10 Respondents To A Recent Usa ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

More than 4 in 10 respondents to a recent USA Today poll said they say grace before a meal. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Prayer Persistence

86% Of Americans Believe In A God Who Answers ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

86% of Americans believe in a God who answers prayer. (Foster letter ...read more

Tags: Prayer Answered

American Adults Who Pray

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

81% of American adults pray during an average week. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

It Is Because Of The Hasty And Superficial ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"It is because of the hasty and superficial conversation with God that the sense of sin is so weak and that no motives have power to help you to ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

He That Loveth Little Prayeth Little, He That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"He that loveth little prayeth little, he that loveth much ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Faith Is To Believe What We Do Not See, And The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of this faith is to see what ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Whether We Like It Or Not, Asking Is The Rule Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Whether we like it or not, asking is the rule of the Kingdom. If you may have everything by asking in His Name, and nothing without asking, I beg you to ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Groanings Which Cannot Be Uttered Are Often ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Groanings which cannot be uttered are often prayers which cannot be ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Shall I Give You Yet Another Reason Why You ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Shall I give you yet another reason why you should pray? I have preached my very heart out. I could not say any more than I have said. Will not your prayers accomplish that which my preaching fails to do? Is it not likely that the Church has been putting forth its preaching ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To