Sermons on Answers:

Prayer Changes Things Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Feb 18, 2007

If we come not just asking, but really seeking, we will receive God’s best. We can be encouraged to pray because God wants us to, and He desires to give us much more than the request that started the conversation.

Prayer Changes Things A Sermon on Matthew 7:7-11 The story is told of a young boy who wanted $100 very badly. He prayed for a long time, but nothing happened. Undaunted by the lack of response, he wrote a letter to God presenting his request once again. When the postal authorities received the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Reviving Prayer Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 26, 2007

What kind of prayer changes us, touches God and leads to his revival power being unleashed?

REVIVING PRAYER Audio is at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2007/02/sermon-reviving-prayer-1-kings-171-to.htm The following is a full set of notes, including background information and quotes I used whilst preparing my sermon entitled "Reviving Prayer" which was preached at Jubilee Church on ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer

Contributed by Ben Emmons on Mar 4, 2007

Biblical Conditions for answered prayers! While there is no formula to follow, God’s Word is very clear that certain things must line up for our prayers to be answered!

<Open in prayer> Prayer…sometimes we make it so complicated, like we have to come up with some profound words to keep God’s interest. Some people love to pray, while others are scared to pray, because they feel they don’t know how to do it right…after today’s message if you fall into that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Conditions Of An Effective Prayer (Series #3) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Mar 3, 2006

This sermons searhes the Scriptural conditions of an effective prayer.

Topic: The Conditions of an Effective Prayer Text: James 5: 16-18 Intro: 1. Biblical Examples of an Effective Prayer. a) The Prayer of the early believers for Peter’s release (Acts 12: 1-5) -King Herod seized Peter and put him in prison. He planned to kill him the next day for the pleasure of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer-Hearing God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 6, 2006

Believers can be certain that their sincere prayers of faith are heard by God.

A Prayer-Hearing God Part 1 (Reworked from a sermon preached by Jonathan Edwards in 1735) Psalm 65:1-2 Mar. 5, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Clip from "Meet The Parents" (DVD Chapter 5, Start @ 24:27-26:16 1 As Greg’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"The Prayer Jochebed"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 10, 2006

As you read this story in Exodus Chapter two, you can envision this to be the unfolding prayer of Jochebed, Point One: “Lord, I can no longer hide…” (Good Mother’s Day Message)

“The Prayer of Jochebed” Introduction: Jochebed is the mother of Moses. Moses is the author of the Book of Exodus. He is giving us an account of his birth and the account of his praying Mother. As you read this story in Exodus Chapter two, you can envision this to be the unfolding prayer of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer That Produces Results

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 13, 2006

What others dont realize is what it took to see those results...prayer, prayer and more prayer

The first thing that people think of when they hear about Pentecost is think about the results. -The sound of a rushing mighty wind -The tongues spoken -The transformation and boldness of Peter -The power of the Holy Spirit What others dont realize is what it took to see those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is My Relationship To The Cross?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 21, 2006

My prayer reveals how I view the cross

PowerPoint Keys + - New Slide > - Transition In X - Transition Out ☐ - Temple Graphic _______________________________________________________ Faith’s Action/Reaction > X -Fiery Serpents - Num 21:34-9 > X - Thieves on the cross - Lk 23:39-43 > X - Agrippa II - Acts 26:28 > We, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Prayer Of A Simple Man

Contributed by Selvan John on Mar 27, 2006

Powerful prayer of the Elijah, a man just like us.

Powerful Prayer of a Simple Man James 5:17, 18 17 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. NIV Elijah was an ordinary ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Press Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 11, 2005

This sermon features the woman with the bleeding diease. It has interesting insights as to why she wanted to touch the hem or the tassles of His garment.

Press Dr. Marty Baker / Mark 5:24-28 / October 30, 2005 www.stevenscreek.net Do you like being in a crowd? Sometimes I do, especially on a Saturday afternoon in the fall. I love the excitement of eighty thousand people gathered to cheer on their team. I love sitting in Williams Brice Stadium ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-28, Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Church Of God

The Divine Interplay Of Prayer In God's Unfolding Plan 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

This is the first 1/2 of a two part sermon addressing the link between God’s sovereignty to act without us and his requirement that we pray so that he can act.

I think in the last year we’ve learned much about what it means to pray. True enough most of our prayers are for healing and comfort but we certainly have been learning to pray by practicing I think. But praying, by definition is speaking to God, worshiping God, Thanking God, or imploring God to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Interplay Of Prayer In God's Unfolding Plan 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

This is the second 1/2 of a two part sermon addressing the link between God’s sovereignty to act without us and his requirement that we pray so that he can act.

Returning to our study of Genesis tonight, we are in chapter 25 and the story of Esau and Jacob, the story begins with the prayer of Isaac that his wife might bear children and in this setting ends with a tragedy of faithlessness – and an interesting peek into God’s sovereignty working out in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Listening God? Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This is a sermon on hinderances to our prayers being heard and answered.

Are you listening God? – Hindrances to our prayers being heard and answered Acts 1:12-14 Five things to check when you think God isn’t listening. 1. Are your motives right? James 4:3 2. Is there unconfessed sin in your life? Isaiah 59:1-2 It is strange that while praying, we seldom ask for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forgotten Prayers

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

When Zacharias met an Angel in the Temple, announcing the birth of his son, he was confronted with an answer to a long-forgotten prayer. Like him, we should be prepared to find forgotten prayers answered, and to perservere in praying for those things whi

First Sunday in Advent Luke 1:5-25 "Forgotten Prayers" Today is a day of beginnings. It is the beginning of the Christian year. It is the beginning of the season known as Advent, the four Sundays prior to Christmas. And, it is a beginning for St. Athanasius Anglican Church, because this is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Don't Be Surprised" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 8, 2005

Do you often think that because God doesn’t answer prayer quickly that He is not going to answer at all? That doesn’t matter. Don’t be surprised WHEN He answers your prayer.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches April 10, 2005 “Don’t Be Surprised” Acts 12:11-19 INTRODUCTION: When has God surprised you by intervening in a situation that you thought was hopeless? Probably you can think of a time when at the last minute things began to miraculously turn around, things started ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:11-19

Denomination: Methodist