Sermons on Bless Pray:

Pray Great Prayers Series

Contributed by David Whitten on Aug 3, 2011

Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period.

dsw@gbcc07-17-2011 Pray Great Prayers Matthew 6:9-13 Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period. Thankfully There's an app for that! (show "Thy Phone" video from bluefish.tv) But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Pray Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 20, 2010

When you pray keep it sincere, secret, simple, and structured.

WHEN YOU PRAY Once upon a time there was a man who loved hunting. He wasn’t a Christian, in fact he would usually go hunting on Sunday mornings while everyone else was in church. One day he was hunting for bears. As he trudged through the forest he came upon a large and steep hill. He climbed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018

Introduction to the series based on the Lord's Prayer

1 Teach us to Pray Week 1 Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 6: 9-13 We’re starting a series for the summer called, "Lord, teach us to pray," based on the model prayer of Jesus found in Matthew 6 and the shorter version of that, which is in Luke 11. And over the next couple of months, we’ll take a look at some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Pray For The Persecuted Church

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

There are millions of christians in other countries who are facing horrible persecution for their faith. They are family to us and we need to pray for them.

You’ve probably noticed that I am always interested in history. I feel that you just can’t understand the way the world is today without learning how we got here. I was a history major in college. And one expression of that interest is learning about my own ancestors, genealogy. I am blessed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20, 2 Timothy 3:12

What Jesus Prayed For

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

I believe the limited revelation of the content of Jesus prayer - that is, the content of His prayer limited, for the most part, to this passage, rather than it being recorded each time He prayed, - is to help us to understand that the most important fac

“WHAT JESUS PRAYED FOR” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 17:6-26 "The more I practice this discipline, the more assured I become that the time spent praying for the congregation is one of the most important activities of the day." Norman Pavey Five reasons we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-26

Growing In Faith To Pray Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 15, 2007

How to overcome the common struggles to pray.

Growing in Faith to Pray Making the Impossible a Reality – Part 1 Deuteronomy 7:6-14 ILLUSTRATION. PRAYERS FOR RAIN There had been a severe drought, and the members of a rural congregation were deeply concerned that their crops would be ruined. One Sunday, therefore, the minister said to his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

The lords prayer explained

Teach us to pray Talk about the need to pray Luke 11:1 - 13 (NIV) 1One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Jonah: The Praying Prophet Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2018

Jonah comes to his senses inside the fish and he prays

“JONAH: THE PRAYING PROPHET” Jonah 2:1-10 David P. Nolte Jonah disobeyed God’s command to go to Nineveh and cry against it. He ran to Joppa to take a ship to Tarshish. God was a step ahead of him, though, and caused a great storm. Jonah was cast into the sea where immediately a giant ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Admirable Scheme?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 7, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 19: 1 – 37

2 Kings 19: 1 – 37 When all looks hopeless - pray 19 And so it was, when King Hezekiah heard it, that he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. 2 Then he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Praying For The Spirit To Come Series

Contributed by Adam Cruse on Jul 18, 2001

What should our attitude and praying be like since we have been enlisted in the war-time effort of spreading the gospel?

As your turning to Acts 4:23-31, I want to read what John Piper wrote concerning prayer. Listen to the imagery that he uses as he describes the true purpose of prayer. “Life is war. That’s not all it is. But it is always that. Our weakness in prayer is owing largely to our neglect of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Pray For One Another

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 8, 2009

Sermon is designed to motivate congregation toward prayer, especially praying for one another.

Pray for One Another James 5:16 3-22-09 Today we launch a new prayer ministry in this church. You were given a brochure describing it as you came in this morning. It is called Gateway Online Prayer Community. You’re probably aware of several ministries that are not yet in place as we restart ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Becoming A Praying Church

Contributed by Sherry Burton on Feb 17, 2007

I Thess 5:17 Pray without ceasing God wants us to become a praying church. And that is what we must do in order for our church to grow.

BECOME A PRAYING CHURCH Open In Prayer I. Read: 1 Thess 5:17 “Pray without ceasing” A. God wants us to become a praying church. And that is what we must do in order for our church to grow. 1. As I have told you in the past, Paul is not telling us to pray 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying & Sharing Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 4, 2021

‘Praying & Sharing’ Acts chapter 4 verses 23-37 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Christians Praying: • notice who is praying (vs 23-24) • notice when it was prayed (vs 23&29) • notice who they prayed to (vs 24-28) • notice what was asked (vs 29-30) • notice what happened next (vs 31) The Christians Sharing: • notice there was unity (vs 32) • there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Brethren

Praying Like Jesus

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 20, 2014

"Our Father" I find it interesting here that Jesus would teach us this phrase because Jesus Himself never uses that phrase."In heaven" Jesus reminds us here that we are not approaching an earthly father that is limited in his capabilities or his presence.

11-11-04 PRAYING LIKE JESUS/Ten Principles Of Prayer Luke 11:1-11:13 Have you ever thought about your prayer life? Have you ever examined it and wished that you could be better at communicating with God? Have you ever just felt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For The Lost Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

How to love and pray for the lost world as demonstrated by Abraham.

Ill. In 1886, Dr. John Pemberton’s concern took action. One day he introduced Atlanta, Georgia to his caramel-colored syrup concoction. He first distributed this concoction to Jacobs Pharmacy where Coca-Cola was sold for the first time. As it’s popularity rose, Dr. Pemberton’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist