Sermons on Boldness In Prayer:

Moving Beyond Prayer As 911 Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 17, 2013

A look at how we too often only pray in emergencies and some steps toward a deeper prayer life.

[Skit: Say that you’re going to demonstrate the way that we often pray. Say, “Dear God. . .” and have someone respond over the sound system, “911. What’s your emergency?”] EVERYONE BELIEVES IN PRAYER SOMETIMES: Everyone prays in an emergency. - Jonah 1:5. - ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Pt. 6 The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Steven Dobyns on Sep 19, 2013

pt. 6 of 7 on learning to pray. looking at people from the bible and how they connected to God through prayer. feel free to use any or all of this.

Learning to Pray Pt.6 The Lord’s Prayer Intro How many of you believe deodorant is important? How often do you use it? How many of you believe that changing your oil in your car is important? How often do you do it? How many believe it is important to have a clean house? How often do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer - Praying Like Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 22, 2013

This is the 3rd talk in a series, and this week the focus is on learning to pray by paying attention to the Master Teacher himself, and by learning from him. Then, we actually need to learn by praying!

Jesus said, “Your Father [in heaven] knows what you need before you ask him” (6:8). An elderly man was on his deathbed. He wasn’t afraid of dying or of death, but he was having trouble praying. When a pastor from the church visited him one day the old man told him about his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Anglican

Model Prayers For A Victorious Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 16, 2017

Prayer is so powerful and can do great things for the Lord. Nothing is impossible for the Man who believes in Prayer.

PRAYER INTRODUCTION ON PRAYER First, we see that prayer is the only powerful weapon on the earth. Jesus believed in it and also many men of God had great faith in it. • Abraham pleaded for salvation of the Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 18:17-33) • Jacob wrestled for his personal blessings so that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18

Denomination: Methodist

In-Pursuit—prayer Revived.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 14, 2020

The best way to live is one of life's biggest questions. I am totally convinced that the life Jesus invites us to in the gospels is the best way to live.

In-Pursuit—Prayer Revived. Hebrews 11:1-2NKJV The best way to live is one of life's biggest questions. I am totally convinced that the life Jesus invites us to in the gospels is the best way to live. In fact, I am so convinced that even if you could prove to me that God does not exist, that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Rebuild The Broken Situation

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020

Nehemiah, (flourished 5th century bc), Jewish leader who supervised the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the mid-5th century bc after his release from captivity by the Persian king Artaxerxes I. He also instituted extensive moral and liturgical reforms in rededicating the Jews to Yahweh.

Prayer Rebuild the broken situation 1. Nehemiah 1:1-11 2. Ezra 7:11-28 3. psalm 42 Background of the Book Nehemiah, (flourished 5th century bc), Jewish leader who supervised the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the mid-5th century bc after his release from captivity by the Persian king Artaxerxes I. He ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Ezra 7:11-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer Guide For Our Veterans

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 10, 2020

Jesus said there will be war until the end of time. The Bible tells us to pray on all occasions. We have the privilege to follow the example Samuel, pray!

Prayer Guide for Our Veterans 1 Samuel 12:23, “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord for failing to pray for you. Samuel was married and had a family. (1 Samuel 12:2) He had served as priest (1 Samuel 7) and Judge (1 Samuel 7:16; Acts 13:20) and he was a prophet. (Acts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Simple Prayer For Complicated Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 3, 2020

In a culture that wants to hear and tell lies and are obsessed with who has what and how much they have, this prayer is a breath of fresh air. Our culture is very self-centered but Agur's prayer is God-centered.

Lessons From The Prayer of Agur Proverbs 30:7-9 Introduction: In recent years a lot of public attention has been focused on prayer. Our courts have banned prayer from public schools, public functions, and public display. And as we've seen in protest, regardless of opposition, it hasn't ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer And Praise Brings The Answer.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 11, 2020

The Word of God teaches us how that praise with prayer brings the answer to not only our needs but is able to to exceedingly abundantly above all we can ask. God know what we need ever more than we know.

Prayer and Praise Brings The Answer. The Word of God teaches us how that praise with prayer brings the answer to not only our needs but is able to to exceedingly abundantly above all we can ask. God know what we need ever more than we know. Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV) Call unto me, and I will answer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Jeremiah 32:17

Prayer, Politics, Isaiah And Hezekiah Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 14, 2020

God took those pottery shards and put together, in the end, a beautiful mosaic, our Gospel tells us, of Joseph, Mary and Jesus.

December 17 of the 3rd Week in Advent 2020 Today’s Gospel makes no sense unless we know something about the history of God’s relationship with the chosen people, Israel. Genealogies in Scripture always mean more than we modern Americans understand. They always point in some way to the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Genesis 49:8-10

Denomination: Catholic

All We Have Is A Prayer Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020

When you consider the sin of mankind and the tumult of the nations, what hope is there for sinful man. The truth is that all we have is a prayer--and it's enough when you pray as Daniel prayed.

Pray to our only hope—an awesome loving God to Save us from our Sins Many of you know that I’m a fan of spectator sports. Each morning I generally have my devotions in two different places, in the Bible, and the sports page. As a sports fan, I’m familiar with mismatches—like when the #1 ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:1-20, Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Bible Church

Dangerous Prayers: Search Me! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 3, 2021

David asked God to search his heart, reveal his anxious thoughts, uncover his sins, and lead him in the way everlasting.

Dangerous Prayers: Search Me Psalm 139:23-24 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-03-2021 How’s Your Prayer Life? Let me start with a question that might make you feel uncomfortable… How’s your prayer life? For some of us that question makes us squirm in our seats. If ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dangerous Prayers: Speak To Me! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 10, 2021

We need to learn to be still, be willing to obey, no matter the cost what God tells us

Dangerous Prayers: Speak to Me! I Samuel 3:1-21 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-10-2021 We are in the last of the series of messages called “Dangerous Prayers.” The first week, we saw that Isaiah’s response to experiencing God presence, his own sinfulness, and God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great High Priestly Prayer Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019

First message in preparation for Easter.

THE ROAD TO THE RESURRECTION THE GREAT HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER TEXT: John 17:1-26 I. INTRODUCTION—WALKING TOWARD THE CROSS -We are walking with the Lord in this series of messages as He is moving toward the Cross and to His death that will cover the sins for the entire world. The Lord is well ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Answered My Prayer

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 17, 2019

A study in the book of Psalms 6

Psalm 6: 1 – 10 The Lord answered my prayer 1 O LORD do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled. 3 My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O LORD—how long? 4 Return, O LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel