Sermons on Adore:

Some Reasons For Unanswered Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 21, 2007

In today’s sermon I want to suggest some reasons why perfectly proper prayers may go unanswered.

Scripture Some time ago I read a story about a young boy who was praying for a bicycle for Christmas. But his family was very poor, and when Christmas morning came there was no bicycle. A family friend, who was not very sensitive, said to the boy, “Well, I see that God did not answer your prayer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prayer Of A Righteous Man

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A Lenten Service

The Prayer of a Righteous Man James 5:16 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. NIV This first week of Lent is focused on our prayer life. Lent is a season to revitalize and renew our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Strangers In A Strange Land

Contributed by Edward Nutter on Mar 23, 2007

We must reach those whose houses are built on the shifting sands of this world.

Strangers in a strange land Psalm 146:9 The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. Hebrews 11:8-13 8By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

Voices - Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 26, 2007

If the Christian life is KNOWING God, HEARING HIs voice, and OBEYING His leading, then it is essetial that believers learn how to tune their ears to His voice.

Voices – Can You Hear Me Now? March 18, 2005 Matthew 13:1-23 Sunday AM Video: Can You Hear Me Now – www.sermonspice.com Trans: Throughout our previous series, I continually stated that the Christian life is about knowing God, hearing His voice, and obeying His commands. Many of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks For What God Has Done Series

Contributed by Michael Prescott on Mar 27, 2007

We thank God for many things but do we thank him for the most important thing?

Colossians 1:12 Introduction For several weeks now, we’ve been working our way through Paul’s prayer for the church in Colossae. And thus far, what an awesome prayer it has been. Let’s take a look back at this prayer up to this point. How many people in your life would benefit if you prayed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Jesus Through The Holy Spirit: The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 29, 2007

For the Day of Pentecost, on the Holy Spirit, prayer, and the reality that God doesn’t do what I want Him to do...

Seeing Jesus Through The Holy Spirit: The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 May 27, 2007 Call To Worship Time: Acts 2:1-13 (NLT): “On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Prayer? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

A sermon looking at why we pray.

A mother and her children were taking a tour of New York City and were in awe of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The children were especially curious about the votive candles at the front of the cathedral, so the mother invited each of them to light one. She explained it was customary to say a prayer of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Q Is For Quiet Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "quiet".

Introduction 1. Sometimes it can get pretty exciting around our house... between Kay and I... our 4 children... 2 dogs, a cat, and several fish...and a frog... well, it seems like there is always something going on... There are times in my day when I just long for peace and quiet!! As the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15

Denomination: Nazarene

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

A message focusing on praying for others.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1 Timothy 2:1-3 INTRO: As I was visiting with the family of someone in the hospital recently I asked, “Is there anything we can do for you?” She replied, “Just pray for us.” After a service recently, one of the ladies of the congregation said to me as she left the church, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer's Prayer

Contributed by Adam Couchman on Jun 14, 2007

Responding to trial through prayers of praise and affirmation of God’s sovereignty.

The book of Acts was written by the same author of the book of Luke. In the first verse the Luke refers to his former book and it is addressed to the same person, Theophilus. Two of the major themes of this book, and particularly at the beginning where it is focussed upon the beginning of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Anglican

Disobedience Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

This is the first sermon in a series dealing with things that hinder our prayer life. This also makes a great Study for the Adult Sunday School class.

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------------------ LESSON #1: DISOBEDIENCE TEXT: ISA. 59:1-2 Isa 59:1-2 1 Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: 2 But your iniquities have separated between you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stubbornness Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

Part two of a series dealing with things that hinder our prayer life

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------------ LESSON #2: STUBBORNNESS TEXT: ZECH. 7:11-13 REVIEW: What was our lesson last week? Disobedience What is disobedience towards God? Sin What does sin do? It separates us from God What is the danger of allowing sin into our ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unbelief Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

the third sermon in a series dealing with things that hinder our prayer life

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------- LESSON #3: UNBELIEF TEXT: JAMES 1:5-7 REVIEW: What was our lesson last week? Stubbornness What is stubbornness towards God? When you close your ears to a message of truth and refuse to change. Why do pastors have to preach ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

this is the four sermon in a series dealing with things that hinder our prayer life

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------------------ LESSON #4: UNFORGIVENESS TEXT: Matt. 6:14-15 REVIEW: What was our lesson last week? Unbelief. When Jesus would ask, “believest thou that I am able to do this” what was he looking for? A seed of faith from which a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Neglect Of Mercy Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

the fifth sermon in a series dealing with things that will keep our prayers from being answered

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------- LESSON #5 NEGLECT OF MERCY TEXT: PROV. 21:13 REVIEW: What was our lesson last week? Unforgiveness Will god hear your prayers if there is unforgiveness in your heart? No unforgiveness will stand in the way of your prayers being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational