Sermons on 2026 Prayer Intention:

Jesus Prayer Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

The prayer of Jesus

Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Prayer Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jul 20, 2013

How to receive the best gift and what it means.

July 28, 2013 The Miracle Prayer The two-thousand member mega-church was filled to overflowing one Sunday morning. The preacher was ready to start the sermon when three men dressed in long, black coats and black hats entered through the rear of the church. Two of the men walked down the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-13

Denomination: *other

Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Apr 29, 2019

The fact that no one has done it, doesn’t mean it cannot be done.

It takes me back almost 2.5 years ago when we planted the church in Manila. We were anxious. We did it because we believed that this was God’s direction. Yet, we didn’t quite know what to expect. It is a big step out of our comfort zone. But, as a Church, we pushed some walls down. The fact that no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

Praying In Frustration

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2010

Like Samuel, we are often frustrated in our intentions. But turning to prayer, as he did, will help us remove the blame from ourselves, will help us understand the motives of others, and will help us accept reality and move on toward something better.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC September 14, 1986 Some weeks ago I told you that one of my principal projects in starting my service as your pastor would have to be spending time trying to learn my way around the city of Takoma Park. DC I can handle and Silver Spring is a breeze, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer-Works Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 16, 2008

Why ‘work’ instead of ‘activity’ of prayer or ‘picnic’ of prayer? Why does ‘prayer concert’, or ‘prayer vigil’ sound so gray and bland? The answer is obvious. Prayer is hard work! It is rewarding; it is life-changing; but it is hard.

We continue today on our topic, “Learning to serve in a Service-less Age”, more specifically looking at “The refurbished Life”. God refurbishes our lives, in part, through “The Habit of Prayer”. I confess my struggle with this topic. It is complex yet simple. So complex that we will not even begin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Prayer Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of prayer, solitude, and seeking God amidst life's busyness.

Good morning, dear church family, it is indeed a joy and privilege to gather in the house of the Lord today. As we come together in fellowship, our hearts are stirred by the power of God’s Word, the comfort of His presence, and the unity of His Spirit. Our hearts are like parched ground, thirsty ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Topics: Solitude

Devoted To Prayer Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the importance of prayer, drawing from the practices of the early church and the life of Jesus, and will provide guidance on how to pray individually, communally, and powerfully.

Welcome back church, today is the final week in our Devoted series…and I’m very excited about our topic today as it’s something many of us engage in, think about, and at different times in our lives, struggle with. Alexander Whyte says, “The greatest and best talent that God gives to any man or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Matthew 6:5-15

Topics: Devoted Prayer, Communal Prayer, Powerful Prayer

Sermon Series: Devoted

Authentic Prayer

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005

What is Prayer? How is it supposed to work? When and how do you do it, and why? Jesus answered all of these questions when he gave us a model prayer - the Lord’s Prayer. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

LESSON: AUTHENTIC PRAYER [LEARN TO PRAY LIKE JESUS] Slide Graphic – praying hands. Verse: Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way (1 Samuel 12:23) Amazon has over 13,000 books listed on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer 101

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015

The bookstores are filled now with books written to help the common individual understand topics that can be complicated. In one of my recent visits to a local bookstore I noticed something I had not seen before.

Prayer 101 Luke 11:1-13 The bookstores are filled now with books written to help the common individual understand topics that can be complicated. In one of my recent visits to a local bookstore I noticed something I had not seen before. On almost every topic you can imagine there was a book, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle For Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 13, 2020

There are a lot of things that keep us busy, but we should never be so busy that we do not pray.

The battle for prayer Introduction- I want to talk about prayer this morning and then I want us to pray together- that might bring fear to some hearts, guilt to others, and for some, a look like a deer in the head lights because they do not know what to do with that. Most people don’t want to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer Of Hezekiah

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2013

King Hezekiah received the word of the Lord from prophet Isaiah that he was going to die, but Hezekiah instead of getting cynical and hysterical, turns his face toward the wall and calls out to the Lord for mercy and the Lord answers his prayer not only w

Prayer of Hezekiah! 2 King 20:2”Then he turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the LORD, saying, 3"Remember now, O LORD, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and with a loyal heart, and have done what was good in Your sight." And Hezekiah wept bitterly.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer That Is Personal

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 3, 2001

An expository lesson on prayer emphasizing the need to be honest and personal when talking to God.

PRAYER THAT IS PERSONAL Matthew 5:7,8 INTRODUCTION: It’s reported that a preacher in Redrock, Alabama prayed this prayer: "Oh Lord, give Thy servant this mornin’ the eyes of the eagle and the wisdom of the owl; connect his soul with the gospel telephone in the central skies; ‘luminate his brow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emotions In Prayer

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

There may be souls of spiritual depth who presume in themselves a meager capacity for prayer because they find interior silence unachievable.

“Clearly, then, the idea we have of God can make prayer difficult, if not impossible. We block our way to God by every wrong notion of God. That can happen if we dwell too much on God’s transcendent mystery, if we look upon him as distant and remote, as a God without eyes. A God unavailable to our ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Difficulties In Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 7, 2004

why do we encounter difficulties in prayer - sin, disobedience, wrong relationships, wrong motives, loss of focus

DIFFICULTIES IN PRAYER Isn’t it amazing the excuses you can find not to do something. I am constantly amazed at my ability to find reasons why I should not do administration. Or why it would be better not to go running and just to read a book. But what is not so amazing is how easily reasons not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Promises Of Prayer

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 19, 2012

Let us be encourage to pray because God promise to answer our prayers.

INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the reasons people turn away from God. When their prayers are not answered, they would doubt the existence of God. But prayer is also one of the reasons people turn to God. When their prayers are answered their faith in God is strengthened. Let us find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist