Sermons on Benefits Of Prayer:

Effective Prayer!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 20, 2021

'Effective Praying' Psalm 40 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: To be effective in prayer…you need to be saved (vs 1-2) To be effective in prayer…you need to be sharing (vs 3,5 & 9) To be effective in prayer…you need to be submissive (vs 6-8) To be effective in prayer…you need to be sanctified (vs 11-15) To be effective in prayer…you need ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Prayer Power Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 27, 2021

James has mentioned prayer several times in his letter. In chapter 5, James focuses on prayer's power and place in the life of a Christian, especially as it relates to our need for healing.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a five year old boy who told his daddy that he’d like to have a baby brother and that he was willing to do whatever he could to help bring that about. 1. The boy’s father paused for a moment and then replied, “I’ll tell you what, if you pray every day for two ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 18, 2022

Paul began chapter 2 with a command to all people to make prayer a priority and to do so by praying for everyone with all kinds of prayer. Then in verse 8, he gave a specific command to the men to lead the congregation by lifting up holy hands in prayer.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today with a wonderful story that the late Peter Marshall, who was the chaplain of the U.S. Senate, used to love to tell, called: “The Keeper of the Spring.” 1. Once there was a quiet forest dweller who lived high above an Austrian village along the eastern slopes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, James 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plans And Prayers

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 26, 2022

A month ago I saw a plaque that had a different take on Robert Frost's poem. It said something like this: “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by. Now where in the world am I?

Alba 7-24-2022 PLANS AND PRAYERS Romans 15:22-33 In determining the purpose in the will of God for us, sometimes we just don't get it right. There once was a middle-aged farmer who had been desiring for years to be an evangelist. He was out working in the field one day when he decided to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practice Prayer

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022

Practice Prayer

Practice Prayer   Scripture Luke 11:1-13   Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Where do we pray? How do we pray? When do we pray? What do we pray? Why do we pray? These are the questions each one of us asks at one point or another in our lives. Jesus addresses these questions with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Other

Prayer And Praise Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

Have you ever considered how you pray to our Lord?

Prayer and praise Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before Him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are His. We are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving; go into His courts with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, 1 Peter 2:9, Psalm 100:1, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 108:3, Psalm 111:1, Acts 16:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Introduction To Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 12, 2024

Prayer is communicating with God. It takes different forms, but basically it occurs when man talks with God and God talks with man.

TOPIC: AN INTRODUCTION TO PRAYER - LESON 1 INTRODUCTION You are about to begin an exciting spiritual adventure. In this school of prayer, you will learn about a powerful supernatural resource available to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:8

Intercessory Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 12, 2024

An intercessor is therefore one who takes the place of another before God, doing spiritual warfare for someone else. We must work with the Holy Spirit for this to be done. (Romans 8:26) Intercession is not praying for yourselves.

Intercessory Prayer Definition: a) Working with God in prayer by using our authority in this world to bring about His will for us and for others; b) standing in the presence of a king or high authority to obtain grace and the provision for the needs of others. An intercessor is therefore one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 27, 2024

This lesson explores the power of prayer in the name of Jesus. It also presents the associated practice of fasting. Prayer and fasting are powerful principles which release the power of God in the lives of believers.

SERIES: UNDERSTANDING POWER PRINCIPLES THE POWER OF PRAYER - POWER PRINCIPLE SIX OBJECTIVES: • Explain how prayer and fasting release God's power. • Define prayer. • Identify various levels of prayer. • Identify various types of prayer. • Identify hindrances to prayer. • Define ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Morning Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Morning Prayer

Psalm 5:1-8 Morning Prayer I. The Problem - 1 Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation. 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. i. The Desire to be Heard - 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. 1 John 5:14 And this ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Power In Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Power in Prayer

Psalm 6:1-10 Power in Prayer I. The Contrition in Prayer - (1-3) David's Cry - 1 O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD. The Demeanor of Suffering - rebuke me not in thine anger, The Depth of Suffering - 2 Have ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

A Telegram Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

A Telegram Prayer

Psalm 12 A Telegram Prayer I. The Cause of the Prayer - 1 Help, Lord The Source of Our Help - Divine Help The Sense of Our ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Practice Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER

Psalm 65 THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER 1. A Personal Practice (v 1-4) It's Praise - 1 Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: It's Price - 1 and unto thee shall the vow be performed. It's Profit - 2 O thou that ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

A Prayer Of The Afflicted Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

A Prayer of the Afflicted

Psalm 102 A Prayer of the Afflicted 1. Their Prayer - It's - Personal - 1 Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come unto thee Punctual - 2 Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble incline thine ear unto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily. Pressing - ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Church At Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 22, 2024

Acts 4:23-31 gives us several reasons why prayer is relevant.

Introduction Have you ever prayed, and God clearly answered your prayer? In his book Say It With Love, Howard Hendricks has a delightful story about a little boy who saw God answer his simple prayer. Hendricks writes: We had a lovely couple in Dallas several years ago. He sold his business at a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed