Sermons on A Prayer Answering God:

Hezekiah's Prayer For Healing Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on May 10, 2002

Hezekiah was terminally ill. He cried out desperately to God for his life. God heard his prayer and he was healed.

HEZEKIAH’S PRAYER FOR HEALING BY NG WAH LOK Text : 2 Kings 20: 1-11 Introduction. Hezekiah was regarded as a good king. In the later part of his life, he fell sick and was close to death. The prophet Isaiah came and pronounced his sickness was unto death. This led to Hezekiah pleading for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11, James 5:13-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Courage In Prayer

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 25, 2009

God’s people have found courage through prayer throughout history. There is no time like the present to reach up and be recharged with God’s blessings through prayer.

Courage in Prayer How do you handle being hated for your Christian faith? What do you do? In a minute we will look at Acts 4. We’ll see what God tells us about courageous praying here. (Acts 4 records how opposition arose during the early days of the church and how the early disciples handled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Answers The Divorce Question Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 11, 2023

When Jesus returned to His public ministry in Mark 10, the Pharisees tried to trap Him with a question about divorce. Jesus dealt with their question by directing them back to God's original design and intent in creation.

A. In the last two sermons in our sermon series on the Gospel of Mark, we have been watching Jesus privately teaching His disciples some very important lessons on discipleship. 1. The topics He discussed with them were about prayer, the passion of Jesus, pride and prejudice. 2. I trust that we have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12, Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Keys To A Better Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

It seems as if God has designed prayer to be a promoter of unity, fellowship and brotherhood. He has promised to answer more effectively those prayers that come from a partnership.

Dietrich Bonhoffer was a leader in the church of Germany at the time of Hitler's rise to power. He opposed Hitler and was imprisoned in 1943. He did not cease to influence people, however, even in prison. He inspired others by his courage. The guards were supposed to be his enemies, but they ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3

Prayer

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 14, 2005

The power of prayer

As we continue our review of the basics by which a church stands and is built upon, let’s us linger a bit longer on the topic of Prayer. Many of you have at least one of these in your homes( hold up a telephone). If there is more than one person in your home, when it rings all run for the phone ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer

Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 24, 2010

Jesus teaches us how to pray. Prayer is important and is of High priority.

Luke 11: 1-13 Prayer Opening Prayer, May the words of my mouth and the meditation of all our hearts are pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Amen. This morning’s Gospel is on prayer. How would you define prayer? The dictionary defines prayer as a reverent petition made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 19, 2024

Another sermon from James

James 4:1-2 Prayer As you’re finding your way to James chapter 4, I want to talk to you this morning about prayer. You know, prayer is one of our greatest privileges. Imagine, bring able to talk to the Creator, the Lord of everything, and having Him involved in your life, and in the things going ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Scariest Prayer In The Bible

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 24, 2021

We must be willing to surrender completely to God’s will, no matter what.

The Scariest Prayer in the Bible March 21, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be willing to surrender completely to God’s will, no matter what. Focus Passage: Mark 14:32-42 Supplemental Passage: The word which came to Jeremiah from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Last Prayer – What’s In It For Me

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 12, 2023

The answer to the title's question is Eternal Life with God and Christ. The question is how does one obtain it.

Jesus Last Prayer – What’s in it for me Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 17 John 17:1 Jesus spoke these things; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, He said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son, that the Son may glorify You, 2 even as You gave Him authority over all flesh, that to all ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Moving From Prayer To Praise Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007

Praise is a vital part of prayer that moves us toward our answer. Yet we often forget to intersperse our prayers with praise and thanksgiving.

April, 2007 Moving from Prayer to Praise Prayer series #4 Psalm 63:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Most of the psalms are prayers and most of the prayers include praise. Throughout the Psalms you will notice the relationship between prayer and praise from David whether he was in a mountaintop experience or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Using Your Prayer Keys Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007

There are some specific ways scripture teaches us to pray that will help us to see more answers. This sermon points out 5 things to consider.

April, 2007 Using Your Prayer Keys Mark 11:20-26 INTRODUCTION: A few weeks ago I asked you to bring an old key and you did. These old keys are going to speak to us today. Not too long ago we used these keys to open doors, to start our cars, to open up a post office box, or a suitcase; but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-26

Denomination: Methodist

Lesson 1: What Is Prayer And Why Questions?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2014

Questions about Prayer Every Christian Must Answer

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is based on a relationship to God where you simply talk with God. 2. Prayer is communication with God. 3. Prayer is family relationship. 4. Jesus excludes praying in any other name such as Buddha, Confucius, and even Allah. “I am the way, the truth, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

In order to accomplish the divine command to forgive one another, you must first learn to live your life in prayer and intercession as Jesus commanded.

"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you that you may be sons of your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:44) Forgiveness will flow freely to a cold world only from a heart that is warmed by God’s love. Praying for those who have hurt you proves that you are a child of God and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6, Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Asking According To His Will (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 25, 2016

What are the keys to an effective prayer life? Perseverance! We are sometimes tempted to lose heart in our pursuit of an answer from God. This message explores four observations from Scripture about persisting in prayer.

Asking According to His Will (II) (12/13/15 www.lifechurchspringfield.org) Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Prayer

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

Prayer

Malachi 3:1-12 Prayer 10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-12

Denomination: Holiness