Sermons on Abiding Prayer:

Prayer - Pharisee Or Publican

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 22, 2010

This message talks about the differences in the prayer of the Pharisee and the Publican.

Text: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” (Mark 1:35). Was there a time in your life when you got up early while it was still dark, left the house to find a quiet secluded place where only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian Church

A Righteous Man's Prayers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2010

God wants you to become a person of prayer, who sees specific events & specific people specifically changed in answer to your specific prayers. Powerful specific praying brings powerful specific results.

JAMES 5:16b-18. A RIGHTEOUS MAN'S PRAYER [1 Kings 17:1; 18:1, 36-46.] Those of us who pray believe in the power of prayer, but we often do not fully realize what powerful praying can accomplish. But for those who live in obedience to God and experience the working out of God's Will in their ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

My Prayer For You

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

In this one-off message, Dave uses a passage in Philippians 1 to explain his prayer for the people of Wildwind.

My Prayer for You Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 9, 2009 Philippians 1:3-11 (NIV) 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Power Of Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010

This sermon deals with prayer with faith to believe that can do what we cannot.

Tks. to Jeff Stride for this sermon The Power of Persistent Prayer Daniel 10:1-10:14 ILLUS: There’s a supposedly true story of a Welsh woman who lived in a remote valley in Wales. She went to a great deal of trouble and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Audience & Content Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 8, 2010

The true and false audience and content of prayer

Why do many athletes pray before they compete? I’ve noticed with mixed martial arts fights, fighters gather with their trainers and recite the Lord’s prayer before a fight. Those that trash talk before a fight, putting down their opponent, are not the ones that I see praying. But the fighters who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Other

Daniel's Prayer Analyzed

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

Daniel’s prayer of confession is a model for the believer

Daniel 9 Prayer Analyzed I. His Preparing (v.1-3) A. Understood the Word (Understood the Times and God’s Clear Intentions Toward His People) B. Seeking by Prayer and Supplication (Actively Seeking the Favor of God) C. With Fasting (Keeping Body Under/Crucified the Flesh/Dying Daily) D. And ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Prayer God Will Answer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 28, 2009

God helps those who are helpless.

A Prayer God Will Answer Luke 18:9-14 Rev. Brian Bill 6/28/09 This has been quite a week in our world. It started with the uneasy situation in Iran to the news about “Jon minus Kate,” and then on to the deaths of Ed McMahon, Farah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Commentators and pundits are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Being A House Of Prayer

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Mar 28, 2009

We have become God’s Temple and ought to be a house of prayer.

1. Introduction a. The lens of Scripture is now in sharper focus b. Jesus travels from Jericho to the east and passes through Bethphage and then Bethany. As He nears Bethphage and the Mount of Olives He gives His disciples instructions regarding a mule. He tells them what to do, what to say when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Opposition, Prayer, And Victory Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 30, 2009

Preached in 1989. Sometimes opposition is deeply destructive and isolating; the only answer is through prayer, for ultimately integrity is given by the risen Christ.

Opposition comes in all shapes and sizes. Opposition: feeling that somebody is out to stop you -- it takes many different forms. Sometimes it is just outright, straightforward, political campaigning. Sometimes folks choose up sides and define the issues and go after each other, and that‘s all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Last Prayer Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 6, 2009

What does Jesus ask for us in his last prayer?

John 17:6-26 – Jesus’ Last Prayer What would you like written on your grave stone? – some say it’s a good exercise: GraveStone Quotes In memory of Anna Hopewell Here lies the body of our Anna Done to death by a banana It wasn’t the fruit that laid her low But the skin of the thing that made her ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-26

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Persistent Prayer Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Tonight in this part of Jesus Sermon on the Mount we will learn about the Power of Persistent Prayer.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 17 The Power of Persistent Prayer Pm service February 22nd 2009 Matthew 7:7-11 Introduction We are sorry to announce the passing of Mrs. Prayer Meeting. She died recently at the First Neglected Church on Ho-Hum Avenue. Born many years ago in the midst of a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Person Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 6, 2009

Five Aspects Of Prayer - From the Lord’s Prayer. 1. Come To God With PRAISE 2. Recognize Your POSITION 3. Ask God For His PROVISION 4. Ask For PARDON 5. Ask God For His PROTECTION (Sermon 5 in this series)

Becoming A Person Of Prayer It is said that Andrew Bonar, a great man of prayer, had three rules: (1) Not to speak to any man before speaking to Jesus; (2) Not to do anything with his hands until he had been on his knees; (3) Not to read the papers until he had read his Bible. I don’t believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questions About Prayer

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Mar 8, 2009

Fervent & Consistent Prayer move the heart of God

“QUESTIONS ABOUT PRAYER” Lighthouse Worship Center AM 3/08/09 INTRODUCTION: It’s been a rather busy week. Our Praise & Worship Team ministered on Monday night and did our church proud. I was so proud as pastor. Let me tell you, you all did a great job! Many of you, as well as myself, have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer + Faith = Healing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

When should we pray for health? When should we confess our sins? James compels his readers to think about their relationship to one another as a cause of their discomfort.

JAMES 5:13-16a PRAYER + FAITH = HEALING “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Intense Prayer 201 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 11, 2010

Exposition of Daniel's prayer in Daniel 9

Text: Daniel 9:4-19, Title: Intense Prayer 201, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/25/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Praying Hyde story, p. 205-206 The Pleasures of God, Piper B. Background to passage: In response to his vision of suffering in chapter eight, in addition to the reading of Jeremiah, Daniel is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-19

Denomination: Baptist