Sermons on Bowing Prayer:

Persistence In Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

We fail in prayer as we do in every other area of life, and we are often frustrated, but Jesus says that we are to never give up, but keep trying and keep learning. Persistence will make you a winner in the long run.

A fisherman's experiment is described in a tract. It tells of how he caught a large black bass and instead of putting it in the frying pan he put it in a glass tank. Each morning he would bring a minnow to the tank and drop it in. The bass would make a dash for the minnow and soon finish him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Spontaneous Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Spontaneous prayer is much more meaningful and real than planned prayer. Planned prayer is usually locked into formulas, and we repeat the same requests over and over. This kind of prayer gets dull, and it is seen as a duty rather than a joy.

George Buttrick in his large book simply called Prayer tells of why the Acoma Indians in Colorado chose to live on the mesa. The rock gave them safety. The Apaches on the South and the Navajos on the North made them sitting ducks down on the plains, and so they headed for the rocks. A narrow path ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Patriotic In Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Paul is saying that no Christian can stay out of politics. If you are obligated to pray for politicians then you are involved on the highest level. The only way to stay out of politics is to stay out of the will of God on this issue of prayer for your leaders.

Paul was a man of authority who respected the authority of others. In Acts 23 it is recorded that he was struck on the mouth, and he began to rebuke the one who did it. Those who were near by asked, "Would you revile God's high priest?" Paul answered, "I did not know brethren ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Unanswered Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Jesus tells it like it is in the world of prayer, and in so doing He complicates things, and forces us to wrestle with the conditions for answered prayer.

The story is told of a Russian scientist who was found guilty of a crime against the state. He was sentenced to a prison in the middle of a desert. His cell mate was another scientist. He was determined to escape, and he urged his cell mate to join him, but he refused. After much planning he did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-14

The Pleasure Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The pleasure of prayer is that by means of it we become more Christlike, for in prayer we develop the spirit and perspective of Christ.

One of life's greatest pleasures is the pleasure of answered prayer. But the pleasure of one can be the pain of another. Dick Van Dyke tells some funny stories about children and answers to prayer. Five year old Mark gave a loud whistle in the middle of the pastors sermon. His grandmother ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:8

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 19, 2021

Jesus exorcises a demon, even as he reprimands the disciples for their failure to trust the one to whom their prayers ought to have been offered.

The Power of Prayer Jeffery Anselmi / General The Power of the Gospel / Prayer; Power / Matthew 17:14–20 Jesus exorcises a demon, even as he reprimands the disciples for their failure to trust the one to whom their prayers ought to have been offered. INTRODUCTION • Today we will come across a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dimensions Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 22, 2021

Jesus talked about the dimensions of prayer referring to the Lord's Prayer, Night Prayer, and the desirable prayer in our lives.

Theme: Dimensions of Prayer Text: Luke 11:1-13 Introduction to the Prayer: Jesus was praying in a certain place. Something motivated the disciples to come closer to the Lord. They could have astonished, amazed, and desired to pray like Jesus. Disciples learned many things from the lifestyle of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Prayer Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Our praise and adoration cannot exalt God objectively for He is already the highest and ultimate in majesty, but it does exalt Him subjectively by placing God in His rightful place in our lives and thinking

The point of interest in this passage is not the fact that Daniel and his friends prayed. This is neither unusual nor surprising under the circumstances. Their lives were at stake unless they had a direct revelation from God. One would be shocked if they did anything else but pray. One does not ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:19-23

Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 26, 2021

This is a Lenten sermon about Jesus' teaching his disciples about the power of faith and fasting in prayer.

Sermon: Powerful Prayer Primary Scripture Matthew 17:14 Opening Illustration– Survey about Prayer Focus Today: 2 Key Ingredients to powerful prayer Passage Background: --Jesus’ ministry winding down --The cross is in view --Jesus spent a lot of time teaching disciples and performing miracles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Matthew 17:21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Julia Cramer on Oct 30, 2021

Prayer - the whisper of the soul, has four dimensions. The mystery of Prayer connects us to God; it is the glue that fastens our heart to God and focuses our mind on Him. Prayer is the breath of the soul in sync with the song of the Savior.

How many of you are inspired by Art? Motivated by music? Stirred by a poem? Touched by colors, patterns, and designs? Moved by nature? Changed by Relationships? In a very similar way – we should be inspired, motivated, stirred, touched, moved, and changed by our Prayer Life. Prayer – The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, John 14:3

Denomination: United Methodist

The Altar Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

The Altar Series: how to pray. Teach how to pray. Model prayer. A.C.T.S. prayer. Goal is to take prayer to the next level and change how people think about prayer.

The Altar of Prayer Matt 6:5-15 Intro Last week – we learned about what it means to “Come to the Altar” It means to approach, to acknowledge, to respect God And if you recall, last week I said there were 2 primary ways of doing so. Both modeled in Scripture. Prayer and Praise Today I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Power Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 3, 2024

A sermon "putting it all together," prayerfully going through each piece of the armor together.

Stand: The Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:18-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 6-2–2024 F-16 Fighting Falcon This is a picture of an F-16 Fighting Falcon. Its wingspan is 32 feet and it measures 49 feet long. The top speed is 1,500 mph (Mach 2 at altitude). Its range is more than 2,000 miles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Prayers

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Places of Prayer, or implied prayer

Background to passages: places of prayer or implied prayer Luke 1:8–20 ESV Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And the whole multitude of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Offensive Prayer Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Two aspects of prayer as an offensive weapon

Background to passage: wrapping up the spiritual warfare passage following the filled with the Spirit passage. Ephesians 6:10–20 ESV Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving And Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 26, 2024

We do not lack knowledge, but need rather to tap into that which we already have.

THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER. Colossians 1:3-12. After introducing themselves, and acknowledging that those to whom they are writing are true Christians [i.e. 'saints and faithful brethren in Christ' (Colossians 1:1-2)], Paul and Timothy next “give thanks… praying always for you” (COLOSSIANS ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational