Sermons on Acceptable Prayer:

Jesus' Prayer Of Intercession

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008

What is oftentimes thought of a the model prayer is really a prayer that Jesus prayed for all believers.

JESUS’ PRAYER OF INTERCESSION John 17:1-26 INTRO: We often think of the Model Prayer as being the Lord’s Prayer, but it isn’t. The prayer that was the Lords’ is the prayer found in John 17. Let’s examine a few things about this prayer. I. THERE ARE ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of United Prayer

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008

Helping believers understand the value of corporate prayer

The Blessing of United Prayer Bishop David Ibeleme Scriptures encourage believers to come together especially in prayer - Acts 2:41ff. This type of prayer which involves a congregation or a group of believers is also called Congregational or Corporate Prayer. It is operated through the principle ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying The Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 1, 2008

There are many things that people pray for, but are we praying for things that really matter? Are willing to let God work through us as we pray?

John 14:12 – 14 reads, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Non-Christians And Prayer

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Jul 11, 2008

Does God hear and answer the prayers of Non-Christians?

Non-Christians and Prayer Selected Scripture 7-6-08 I have been asked by 1 of you to address a particular topic & since we have not started a new series yet, I thought today would be a good day to tackle it. It has to do with the issue of non-Christians & prayer. And the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Intimate Conversations (Prayer)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This sermon looks at the discipline of prayer.

Psalm 63:1-11 NIV A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer The Dark Side

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Jesus was a man of prayer. We know very little of his boyhood days, but a boy who at the age of 12 said, "I must be about my Father’s business" surely must have spent much time alone in communion with his Heavenly Father.

PRAYER THE DARK SIDE Jesus was a man of prayer. We know very little of his boyhood days, but a boy who at the age of 12 said, "I must be about my Father’s business" surely must have spent much time alone in communion with his Heavenly Father. After he was baptized by John the Baptist at the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-3

Elijah: Prayer For Priority Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Dec 26, 2007

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

Elijah: Prayer for Priority 1 Kings 18:17-18:39 “We have a skunk in the basement,” shrieked the caller to the police dispatcher. “How can we get it out?” The Police Dispatcher told her to “Take some bread crumbs, and put down a trail from the basement out to the back yard. Then leave the cellar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer's Missing Link Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 31, 2007

Jesus is no foreigner to prayer. He knows it intimately and He also knows that a heart that is unforgiving will make prayer ineffective and dead. The bondage of unforgiveness is something that will weigh us down so much that our prayers will be fruitles

Prayer’s Missing Link Griffith Baptist Church – 12/30/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-15 Key Text: Matthew 6:14-15 The Introduction When Narvaez, the Spanish patriot, lay dying, his father-confessor asked him whether he had forgiven all his enemies. Narvaez looked astonished and said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

One thing that you can notice as you look over his books is the number of prayers that Paul prays for his brothers and sisters in Christ. Several times he lets them know that he prays for them and many times he tells them exactly how he prays for them, w

This evening I would like for you to turn with me to 2 Thess. 1:11-12. I enjoy reading the letters of Paul to the churches that he had such a passion for. And one thing that you can notice as you look over those books is the number of prayers that Paul prays for his brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Holiness

Hezekiah: Prayer For Protection Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 3, 2008

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

Hezekiah: Prayer for Protection 2 Kings 20:1-7 As I have said each week, these are very obscure prayers. Sometimes hidden in the midst of a story or an unusual event in the Bible we find these people of God crying out to Him in prayer and we see through these prayers the mighty power of God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

The third in a series of four sermons entitled, ‘Prayer as a Second Language’

This past week, our elementary, middle, and high school students joined with thousands of other Indiana students in taking the ISTEP test. I have not heard a great deal of thankfulness from my two for the test but I sense there has been a great deal of thankfulness for the conclusion of the test. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Ask In Prayer

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 16, 2008

One of the most important activities in which a Christian should engage in is that of prayer.

How to ASK in Prayer Matthew 7:7 There was a pastor who had a parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. He learned that one of his deacons had a parrot. That parrot would only say, “Let’s kiss. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtuous Kingdom: Prayer Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 20, 2008

Sermon Objective: To encourage and explain the virtue of personal prayer.

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Prayer Mark 11:15-17 Sermon Objective: To encourage and explain the virtue of personal prayer. Series Intro: We are looking at Mark chapter 11 for the next few weeks. We have chosen to look at it from specific ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Fuel Up With Prayer Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 10, 2008

How to pray so that are prayers are not wasted but rewarded

Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Title: Fuel up with prayer. There is no doubt that one issue that has dominated our lives so far in 2008 is the issue of rising oil prices. And that’s because rising oil prices have a huge impact on virtually every area of our lives. For one thing it impacts the price of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Value: Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 17, 2008

As Christians, prayer is our number one responsibility.

True Value: Prayer Text: Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Knowing that intercessory prayer is our mightiest weapon and the supreme call for all Christians today, I pleadingly urge our people everywhere to pray. Believing that prayer is the greatest contribution that our people can ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist