Sermons on banning prayer: showing 286-300 of 96,118

The Prayer Of Nehemiah

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005

A look at the prayer life of Nehemiah, and how prayer affected his work and his life.

THE PRAYER OF NEHEMIAH Nehemiah 1:1-11 Key Verse and Theme: “When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.” (Nehemiah 1:4) 1. Nehemiah was a man of prayer. A. Nehemiah records a long time of prayer and fasting before he ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer's Of God Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 14, 2005

What happens when God prays?

THE PRAYER’S OF GOD - The spiritual discipline of listening in prayer Prayer is not a one way conversation. Yet, almost without exception we think of prayer as a human activity directed towards God. But prayer is also a divine activity directed towards humanity? Does God pray to us? It sounds ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Prayer Of Ezra

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 18, 2005

A prayer of repentance for the nation of Israel.

EZRA’S PRAYER Ezra 9:5:15 Key Verse and Theme: “What has happened to us is a result of our evil deeds and our great guilt, and yet, our God, you have punished us less than our sins have deserved and have given us a remnant like this.” (Ezra 9:13) 1. Who was Ezra? A. Ezra was a priest. (Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:5-15, Nehemiah 3:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Connecting In Prayer Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 22, 2005

Every Child of God has gone through a dry period in prayer and some have never really been able to enjoy the success in prayer that the Lord Jesus wants them to experience. This message can enable you to once again "Connect in Prayer" with our Lord Jesus

Turn Your Bibles to John 15:7 Title: Connecting In Prayer Theme: Five Truths to Success in Prayer Listen as I read John 15: 7, “If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.” Pray!!!! Introduction: Every child of God has gone through a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer To Be Rooted

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 23, 2005

Paul did not directly pray for material blessings to bestowed upon the Ephesians but he prayed for them to be rooted in Christ.

INTRODUCTION: What do you ask God for 2005? I used to ask God for new things every New Year, especially when I was still young and without God. Most of them are material things. I thought having them would make me a better person than the others. Then, I learned from the Bible that I don’t need ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Startled By Prayer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 7, 2005

A sermon on prayer from the lives of Hezekiah, Zechariah, and Cornelius.

Sermon for 9/4/2005 Startled by Prayer Introduction: Tell the story of the new minister going to call on a lady in the hospital. He prayed over her and she was healed. WBTU: At the UNC- Chapel Hill Campus House and I was praying and Michael Walker came up behind me and startled me. Thesis: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Powerfull Prayer Series

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Oct 29, 2006

This message shows us how to pray powerfully

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER Part One “Powerful Prayer” Adapted from a message by Wayne Field Luke 11:5-13 August 20th, 2006 Broadway Baptist Church INTRODUCTION At our Executive Board meeting this last Tuesday night Bro Phil gave all of us a challenge. He shared with us the fact that most of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayers Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by Allen Patterson on Nov 2, 2006

Prayer changes the course of events, changes the nature of circumstances and changes me.

Most of us treat prayer like the five-year old. One mother writes, “As my five year old son and I were headed to McDonald’s one day, we passed a car accident. Usually when we see something terrible like that, we say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so I pointed and said to my son, “We should ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer Of Sorrow Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2006

Why would Jesus pray to have the "cup" taken away, if He knew that wasn’t going to happen? Was His prayer simply an excercise in futility, or was there something more to it? I learned some surprising truths as I prepared this sermon.

OPEN: A minister noticed a young boy kneeling off to the side of the room after youth group and praying very fervently. As the preacher came within earshot of the boy, he was surprised to hear the boy saying: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." After the boy finished his praying the preacher approached him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Corporate Prayer

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

Hopefully each of us are burdened for the Lord to have His way with us as individuals while having His way with us as a church (i.e., a corporate body of believers). The fact is we all are in this together.We all have a huge responsibility to see God’s pl

CORPORATE PRAYER We continue to look closely at the importance of prayer within our church. Quite frankly, we need to hear from the Lord on several issues our church is now faced with. As well, we need to reckon ourselves to the fact that prayer is not an option for us. Rather, prayer must be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalms As Prayer

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 18, 2006

Psalms as prayer, Simple prayers model the use of the psalms of prayers. Do we offer simple prayers with expectation and desire and pain...The Psalmist shows us that we can.

Psalms As Prayer God is Great, God is Good Let us thank Him for our food. Amen Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should Die before I wake, I pray the Lord my Soul to take. God Bless Mommy, Daddy, Grand ma, Grand Pa, The dog, the cat …..Amen Prayers of children, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Congregational

What Is Prayer?

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 21, 2003

This outline illustrates what prayer is, the power in it, and how jesus prayed.

WHAT IS PRAYER? Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org (989) 362-7831 NKJ Luke 18:1 * Prayer is our approach to God. To persist in prayer and not to give up does not mean endless repetition or painfully long prayer sessions. Constant prayer means keeping our requests ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Bible Church

The Value Of Prayer

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16

“THE VALUE OF PRAYER” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 18:1-11 James 5:16 Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Plenteous Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003

Sermon on prayer

PLENTEOUS PRAYER JER. 33:1-3 Today I want to begin a series of sermons on prayer. Most of the messages will be based on the writings and sermons of Charles Spurgeon that famous 19th century preacher who was known as the prince of preachers. My goal in this series is to get you to pray more. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church

Pleading Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003

Sermon on prayer

PLEADING PRAYER PSA. 70:5 There was once a missionary went to Venezuela for the first time, struggling with the language. He visited one of the local churches and took a seat in the front row. So as not to make a fool of himself, he decides to pick someone out of the crowd to imitate. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 70:5, Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Bible Church