Sermons on Always Pray:

A,b,c’s Of Prayer

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Sep 3, 2020

You may have prayed different models of prayer. There is the Lord's prayer. There is the A.C.T.S. of prayer. The Apostle Paul gives us another simple model, The ABCs of Prayer.

A,B,C’s of Prayer Phil. 4:6-7 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." A - Avoid losing it. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:7, Philippians 4:6-7

Hope For Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 27, 2006

Are we living in the world’s last days? Jesus and the Biblical writers said that is not for us to know, and taught that we are to live our lives fully and freely, hoping in God always. Based on 1 Peter 4:7-19.

Hope for Uncertain Times Hope is Your Birthright, part 1 Wildwind Community Church August 27, 2006 David Flowers Life is hard, isn’t it? You hear that a lot. Life is hard. But next time you hear that statement, I want you to think, “Compared to what?” Life is hard. It takes up all of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

'mate In 2

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 29, 2018

A sermon on the poor in spirit, using as an illustration a famous painting, "The Chess Players." When the devil says mate in 2 and we turn the game over to God, He can always win the game for us. Amazing Grace!

‘Mate in 2 PPT 1 Series title Intro: The Beatitudes ss the name for the first major teaching Jesus gave, and it encompasses the beatitudes, the Lord’s prayer, and teaching on judging, forgiving others et cetera. His teaching is summed up in the name the beatitudes which comes from a Latin word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Grace In Jude Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 21, 2015

The praise and exaltation that Jude shows us in his doxology ought to be what drives us every day to share Christ with others. His love is never-ending, which means His grace is always available in abundant form!

God’s Grace in Jude Grace Sermon Series, Part 8 Jude 24-25 Introduction - Turn to the book of Jude (right before Revelation) - God’s grace produces tangible results in our lives -- It gives us peace for the future and hope to stand firm during trials -- God has given us His grace ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Theology Proper: Names Of God Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014

In the Scripture one's name is more than simply something you call someone, it is a reflection of their person--their character. By knowing the names of God, we can understand him better, and therefore, more fully worship and pray to him.

Names of God As we are seeking to know God more, one of the greatest ways to know God is by the names given in Scripture. In the ancient Hebrew culture, a name meant so much more than just what you called somebody, it reflected a person’s character. Satan means “opposer” or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Word Study: Healing

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 17, 2014

To show that GOD heals yesterday, today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) Hebrews 13:8 (Amplified Bible) 13:8 Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is [always] the same, yesterday, today, [yes] and forever (to the ages).

I. EXORDIUM: Are you healed? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD heals yesterday, today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) Hebrews 13:8 (Amplified Bible) 13:8 Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is [always] the same, yesterday, today, [yes] and forever (to the ages). IV. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Yes Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

The Yes of a Servant The first week of Advent always begins with the announcement of God Gabriel to this young teenage girl, Mary. There are three elements of this passage I want to focus on this morning: the chosen, the ruler and the call. When God want

The Yes of a Servant Luke 1:26-38 The first week of Advent always begins with the announcement of God Gabriel to this young teenage girl, Mary. There are three elements of this passage I want to focus on this morning: the chosen, the ruler and the call. When God wants to intervene in history, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Securing The City Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 14, 2016

Godly character and how you live your life is always your greatest defense against the enemy. Nehemiah appoints people who are faithful to God and trustworthy to follow God's commands to help him secure this treasured city.

Securing the City Nehemiah 6:15 – 7:5 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; shows faithful obedience to God - This morning, we continue our examination of this incredible story -- Nehemiah’s leadership has helped them complete the wall’s construction -- But ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sifted ... But Saved

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 15, 2007

Satan would like nothing more than to destroy you and your witness for Christ. But, even if you fail, Jesus has prayed for you and wants you, out of the failure, to strengthen others when you recover.

There are several events that have shaped the course of my life. Some have been quite dramatic. And because of the nature of the drama surrounding those events, they remain vividly etched in my memory. My wedding day, although over twenty five years ago, remains a fresh memory on the landscape of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015

The church and our nation don't seem to be in a good spot and need much prayer. The church in Ephesus was in a similar spot and Paul knew that they needed prayer desperately. Have we been focusing on praying for the church in our nation?

Opening illustration: A friend told me about a neighbor who years ago spent most of his spare time planting trees. The man seldom watered the young trees because he thought that too much watering spoiled them. (He came from the “no pain, no gain” school of plant care.) Pampered trees, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoid Enslaving Yourself To Sexual Sin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2021

St Paul shares the reason serious Christians are most careful to avoid sex with anyone other than his spouse, why sexual sin is always serious: it’s a sin against our very selves.

The overarching theme of today’s sacred scripture is the call of God to the individual, or what we call the “universal call to holiness.” Saint John Paul wrote in 1988: “We come to a full sense of the dignity of the lay faithful if we consider the prime and fundamental vocation that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 1 Samuel 3:19, 1 Samuel 1:10-11, John 1:35-42

Denomination: Catholic

"Create In Me A Clean Heart" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 11, 2011

During those times in our life when it seems we have no hope, we can read the words of David to know that God is always present. Jesus said, "I will never leave you or forsake you."

Spend time every day in God’s Word. Find joy in something each day. Work on self improvement. Try something new. Venture out and do something different. One of my favorite musical artists is a man named James Taylor. I’ve enjoyed his guitar playing and ballads for over 35 years. In the early ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Coming Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 26, 2017

The Holy Spirit did not come because the believers prayed but because the day of Pentecost had come, the day appointed for the “birthday of the church.” He baptized the believers into one body,so that they had a living connection with their sovereign Head

June 10, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Coming of the Holy Spirit Scripture: Acts 2.1-2.4a Acts 2.1-2.4a (KJV) 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer: #2: Power Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009

Sermon #2 in the Power of Prayer series focuses on the Power of Prayer when we are plugged into God. The example is given of Peter being released from jail by an angel after the people prayed for him. Acts 12:1-19

The Power of Prayer:#2-POWER Ephesians 1:19-21 CHCC: June 14, 2009 (from Discover the Power of Prayer by Max Lucado) SKIT: TUNE UP Ed: Today we’re talking about the power of prayer. I want to start with a song about prayer. (start strumming with noticeably out of tune strings) Lawrence: Um ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

O Jerusalem

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 9, 2022

The following sermon is going to review one of the most controversial passages in the Bible and suggest that it is not about double predestination but Paul's anguish over Israel whom he is praying might come to believe in Christ and become saved!

O Jerusalem! Romans 9:14-10:4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist