Sermons on Acts Prayer:

Prayer And Friendship

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

God desires our company and wishes to have intimacy in our relationship with Him.

MANY OF US GREW UP WITH AND HAVE BECOME VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE MANY STORIES FROM AESOP’S FABLES. ONE SUCH FABLE IS ENTITLED “THE BEAR AND THE TRAVELERS.” IN THIS FABLE, IT IS SAID THAT TWO TRAVELERS WERE ON THE ROAD TOGETHER, WHEN A BEAR SUDDENLY APPEARED ON THE SCENE. BEFORE HE OBSERVED THEM, ONE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Attitudes Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Sep 3, 2007

Attitudes of Prayer

PRAYER ATTITUDES OF PRAYER Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 I. HUMBLE OURSELVES (v.14) -Humility is a God’s moral character. Through Christ presentation during his time God had shown us His humbleness a thousand years ago. -Humility is a healing from our Pride. God taught us to be humble because He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jonah's Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 17, 2007

Jonah turned to God in a desperate hour and found his salvation through faith, repentance, obedience.

Jonah’s Prayer Jonah 2:1-10 INTRO.: There are many different postures and techniques for prayer. When times are good and we pray for the sake of praying, then how and where may be something to discuss, . We may argue about whether to kneel or stand, bow our heads or hold our arms up, etc. but when ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Practice Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007

The practice of prayer helps us grow spiritually to know God better and become more like him.

[Background Image: Fresco of Michael Angelo on the Sistine Chapel, Imago Dei] Last week we looked at our need to grow spiritually, the Apostle Paul tells us in Col. 2:6-7, “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to live in obedience to him. Let your roots grow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Prayers Of A Prophet

Contributed by Robert Travis on Feb 1, 2007

The prayers of a righteous man availeth much.

THE PRAYERS OF A PROPHET 1Sa 12:19-25 19 And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto the LORD thy God, that we die not: for we have added unto all our sins this evil, to ask us a king. 20 And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Chair

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 12, 2008

The Mercy Seat or Atonement Cover represented the throne of God and the source of mercy. Here is where prayers were answered. The Prayer Chair is an interactive adaptation of this idea.

The Prayer Chair From Exodus 25:16-18 Atonement Cover as Mercy Seat A. Throne of God B. Power of Prayer Ill. Bob the insurance saleman. 1. New Christian 2. The Bet 3. The Dinner 4. The Kenyan Orphanage 5. Medical Supplies 6. The Celebration 7. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

This is perhaps the only instance in which any man has been told exactly how long he would live. Why God specified the time cannot be known now. It was, however, a full answer to the prayer of Hezekiah, and the promise is a full demonstration that God is

Power of Prayer (Isaiah 38: 1 – 8; Ref. 2 Kings 20: 1 – 11) Illustration: A boy prays / writes a letter to God. God is not a man who will answer in a small way or partially. God answers in a big way – so that you are challenged and bear a testimony for Him in your life. My own life holds ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayerful Tribute

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

A memorial day sermon focusing on the power of prayer and national security.

A PRAYERFUL TRIBUTE TO OUR TROOPS A Sermon for Memorial Day Sunday / May 27, 2007 Intro: The custom of placing flowers on the graves of the war began on May 5, 1866, in Waterloo, NY, and Waterloo has been recognized by Congress as the official birthplace of Memorial Day. In 1868, Gen. John A. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:2-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persistence Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008

Prayer is important to the Christian. There are 5 Reasons for Delay.

Persistence of Prayer Lu. 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray and not to faint 2 Saying There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying Avenge me of mine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hindrances To Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008

Do you know that your prayers are heard. There are some things that will stop your prayers from being heard.

Hindrances to Prayer We have been in a study of How to get prayers answered. We have looked at several things about prayer that all must be taken together for the proper results. If we had preached them all together we would have been here a long time and that is why we are on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

If Jesus was truly 100% man, how is it that He performed so many miracles of inhuman strength? PRAYER

The Power of Prayer If I told you that I could show you how to make millions of dollars like Donald Trump in one easy step, would you listen and do it? Guys, if I told you that I could show you how to win any girls heart with one simple action, would you do it? Girls, if I told you that you ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Prayer God Is

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 1, 2007

Some the things of Christ seem odd to the world, but through Prayer God is:

In Prayer God is Ephesians 3:14-21 Monte T. Brown October 7, 2007 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction Tell the joke about the man whose last name was Odd. How that all his life he was kidded about his last name. Before he died, he requested that his tombstone be left blank. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 13, 2007

This is a sermon based on a simple prayer that we teach our kids, but each one of us can apply to our lives.

“A Prayer of Thanksgiving” Psalm 95:1-8 11/10/2007 Rudyard Kipling, who was the author of “The Jungle Book”, was so popular that his writings were earning him about $ 10 per word. A few college students however didn’t appreciate Kipling’s writings, so they sent him a letter, enclosing with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-8

Denomination: *other

Standing In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

Prayer is the calling of every believer

Standing in Prayer Ephesians 6:18-20 August 19, 2007 Morning Service Introduction John Hyde is one of the most well known missionaries to India. One of his chief characteristics was an amazing prayer life. Early in his ministry he had an itinerant schedule and traveled from village to village. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God