Sermons on Banning Prayer:

The Life Of Private Prayer Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 7, 2008

When you think of prayer do you think of those public prayers that people make. Do you compare yourself with those who give wonderful lengthy prayers? The importance should not be put on your public prayer life.

The Life of Private Prayer CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews All Scripture Marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. When you think of prayer do you think of those public prayers that people make. Do you compare yourself with those who give wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Prayer In Perspective Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 8, 2008

Think for a moment about what it would be like to be blind. No vision of blue skies, wind-blown trees, loved ones, favorite movie. Close yours eyes for a moment right now. Notice the absence of things. Notice all that is missing.

Keeping Prayer in Perspective Matthew 20:29-34 As we come to the end of our study in Matthew 20, we find a short story that is included in three of the four gospels. Keeping in mind our general rule of thumb that whenever the Bible tells us something three times it is of major significance, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Equals Priority

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jun 10, 2008

This message talks about the importance of praying for the lost.

Just a reminder - next week is father’s day. If you haven’t bought your father’s day gifts, you need to get busy... And, if you are needing a father to celebrate and buy for - all of our staff are now fathers! Last week I had the chance to baptize two of my children. It’s always a pretty special ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When Prayers Are Answered Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 15, 2008

When we look at answered prayer, do we wonder if the prayer will be answered?

When Prayers Are Answered Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scriptures marker ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Several years ago the was a book called, “the prayer of Jabez.” I have not read the book, so I won’t give you a critique on ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Before Battle Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 21, 2008

As we look at Jesus, see that he prayed before this battle. How do you pray as you prepare yourself, your soldiers, and your families for battle?

Prayer Before Battle By Keith J. Andrews www.chaplainandrews.com All Scriptures marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001.Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. http://www.chaplainandrews.com Access Everything From Sermons, to Briefings, to Daily News, and Comic Books. Most mornings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Prayer Of Intercession

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008

What is oftentimes thought of a the model prayer is really a prayer that Jesus prayed for all believers.

JESUS’ PRAYER OF INTERCESSION John 17:1-26 INTRO: We often think of the Model Prayer as being the Lord’s Prayer, but it isn’t. The prayer that was the Lords’ is the prayer found in John 17. Let’s examine a few things about this prayer. I. THERE ARE ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Habakkuk's Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007

This message deals with Habakkuk’s prayer and how we can look to God to strengthen our faith in difficult times.

"HABAKKUK’S POWERFUL PRAYER" Habakkuk 3 INTRO – Life is full of questions, isn’t it? Some questions are unimportant. Others have life-changing, life-altering implications. And then there are those questions that sound relatively unimportant, but definitely have life-changing implications. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah's Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007

This message is based on Jonah’s prayer in Jonah 2 and reminds us of our need to return to God when we’ve run from Him.

“3 POWERFUL PRAYERS – JONAH” Jonah 2 INTRO - A little girl was observed by her pastor standing outside the preschool Sunday School classroom between Sunday School and worship, waiting for her parents to come and pick her up for "big church." The pastor noticed that she clutched a big storybook ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

24.11 Prayer Is . . .? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2007

Jesus said "When you Pray" but what does that mean for us in 2007? And how do we put it into practice?

And then Jesus looked over the crowd and said Matthew 6:5 And when you pray. Prayer, what is prayer? Roger Babson “Prayer is the greatest unused power in the world.” Charles Trumbell “Prayer is realising the energies of God.” Phillip Brooks “prayer is in it’s simplest definition, is merely a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Prayer Before The Cross

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Sep 14, 2007

Examining Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane

The prayer Jesus prayed in the Garden, shortly before his death, reveal to us three characteristics of his life. 1. We notice his SORROW (v. 36-38) A. He was "sorrowful" (v. 37b-38): grived to the point of distress B. He was "very heavy" (v. 37c): full of heaviness C. He was "sore amazed" (Mk. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Church Of Prayer

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 21, 2007

The Jerusalem Church in Acts 2 "devoted thesmelves to ptayer." This messages presents to our local congregation how God is calling us to follow in their steps today.

Becoming a Church of Prayer --Acts 2:42-47 Sam Walter Foss was a New England poet in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His wife was a minister’s daughter, and their Church was College Avenue Methodist Church in Somerville, Massachusetts [SOURCE: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

9 Benefits Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006

This sermon show examples of prayer in the Book of Acts and the positive results of the prayer.

9 BENEFITS OF PRAYER By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Acts 2:42 “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer”. Results of Acts 2:42 a) Miracles, signs and wonders took place – v 43 b) Needs were met – V44 c) Souls were saved - ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Thankful Prayer Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2006

It used to be said that Christians looked like they’d been weaned on sour pickles and raised on prune juice. But that should never be so. We ought always to be thank filled people. Find out why.

OPEN: A farmer was sitting down to breakfast at local restaurant and bowed his head in prayer. A couple of young men at the next table thought that was a bit odd and they made fun of him quietly as he prayed. When he finished his prayer, they chided him: “Hey old man, does everybody pray over their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer - A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006

This outline teaches the basic aspects of prayer from the model prayer.

Prayer – A Matter of the Heart Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus here teaches the major principles of prayer. By using this model, He reveals each and every aspect of prayer. Praying “in this manner” will help us know how to pray and how to pray in faith and power. Outline I. Structure of Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Effective And Fervent Prayer

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 27, 2006

No matter how difficult our circumstances may be… it is in this process of prayer and faith that will build us stronger and, in the end, make our lives more blessed and enjoyable.

EFFECTIVE AND FERVENT PRAYER Adapted from - LET THESE BE OUR PRAYERS Sermon Central – 09.17.06 2Thessalonians 1:11-12 San Raphael, Prieto Diaz Sorsogon <Power Point available upon request.> INTRODUCTION My wife and I were married in 1971 and there was a popular country song entitled “I never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God