Sermons on Cadet Prayer:

"Prayers, Food, Praise, Growth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2008

Looking at the first Church in Acts for a model of who we can be.

Acts 2:42-47 “Prayers, Food, Praise, Growth” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org This is the first picture of the first group of individuals who made up the first Christian Church! They are our forbearers. They are our brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist

National Day Of Prayer, Guide

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2008

The Best way to pray for our nations is to pray according to the written Word of God.

National Day of Prayer, Biblical Guide Praise: “Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Place Of Prayer And The Open Heart

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008

Some "musts" for the Christian when it comes to the matter of prayer. 1- We must find God’s place 2- We must listen to God’s Word 3- We must respond to God’s will

INTRO. - ILL.- Shortly after the US Supreme Court outlawed prayer in public schools, a pupil in class heard her teacher sneeze and said, "God bless you." The teacher said, "Cut that out or we’ll both be in trouble." ILL.- One person said, "Now that there’s no more praying in schools, kids will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hannah's Prayer-The Sequel

Contributed by Aaron Jefferson Jr on Feb 7, 2008

Unless we over God thanks we will become complainers.

“Hannah’s Prayer - The Sequel” I Samuel 1:8-10 In its first day of release, the new Star Wars grossed over 28 million dollars. We have become enamored with sequels; we want to believe there is another story. These sequels or as in the case of Star Wars, prequels seem to speak to a desire in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Prayer That Changes Things Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 13, 2008

The world that we live in desperately needs God’s intervention, and so we need the kind of prayer that changes things. This sermon builds a case for why we need prayer and then discusses characteristics (honest, fervent, rises to take action, salvation)

The Kind of Prayer that Changes Things Grant van Boeschoten February 10, 2007 One of my favorite topics to talk about in life is prayer. One of my favorite things to do is to pray. Some people don’t see what all the commotion and fuss is about though. They don’t think that prayer is anything ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

A Nudge For Your Prayer Life

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 15, 2008

Task: To nudge people back to praying.

This Christmas I traveled to Sun City Center, FL to spend time with my parents and my brother’s family. I love going to see my folks in FL. My wife and I love the beach, the warmer weather, and I always get to go fishing in the bay. I bet you have a favorite place or two as well. Don’t you? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Crucifixion Of Christ- An Answer To Prayer Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 5, 2008

How the crucifixion of Christ is an answer to prayer.

Text; John 17: 1-5 Title: The crucifixion of Christ – An answer to prayer Introduction If you were to look at the events leading up to the crucifixion of Christ from a human point of view it would be natural for any of us to pray that such things would never be done to another human being ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul's Prayer For The Philippian Church Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Paul prays that the Philippian church would abound in love

#5 4-22-07 Paul’s Prayer for the Church of Philippi (1) Text; Philippians 1:8-10 Introduction: 1) The source of joy 2) Elements of joy, the joy of recollection, intercession, participation, and anticipation. I. Paul was a man of prayer A. He prayed continuously (4) B. He prayed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Teaches About Prayer

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008

What does Jesus teach about having an effective prayer life?

Luke 11:5-13 “Jesus Teaches About Prayer” • Vv. 2-4 Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray, while in our lesson Jesus teaches us about prayer. I. Be Persistent with Your Prayers (5-8) • Vv. 5-6 There is a friendship or a relationship that exists between these two people here in Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel: The Pay-Off Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 22, 2008

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

Daniel: The Pay-off of Prayer Daniel 6:1-6:28 In his book Deep Thoughts, Jack Handey writes: There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons. But then the karate ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

"The Power Of Agreeing Prayer"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 2, 2008

Power is found in praying in agreement with God and with my fellow Christians.

Today, I want to speak to you about the power of agreeing prayer. Jesus speaks of the importance of agreement in verse 19 of our passage. It is interesting to note that the meaning of the word used by our Lord for "agree" literally means to "symphonize." It is the word from which we get our modern ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping False Paradigms Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 9, 2008

Spiritual growth involves playing a sort of ping-pong with God, a casual back and forth exchange between God and the believer.

Escaping False Paradigms of Prayer (topical) 1. A young boy was observed by a minister in church praying very fervently; but much to the preacher’s surprise, he was also heard to say from time to time: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." So preacher approached the boy after he had apparently finished his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer: Provision For Power And Progress

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 28, 2008

This message speaks of the great issues needing prayer, and the great necessity of prayer, as the power source for all we do for Christ.

Prayer: Provision For Power And Progress Text: Luke 18: 1 Intro: We have all heard or read about great prayer-warriors, like Praying Hyde, David Brainard, Hudson Taylor, and George Mueller. More than likely, hearing of the great things that God did in and through these men fills us with utter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Out Of A Right Heart

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on May 8, 2008

This is a short study on John 15:4-8 that I used for a Wednesday night devotion. Prayer is the main theme.

We Are to Abide in Christ 4 dAbide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much efruit; for without Me you can do fnothing. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer For The Light To Go On

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 1 b

Ephesians 1b - Paul’s Prayer for the Light to Go On - July 16, 2006 Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 1. We have just begun going through this wonderful epistle of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or Asia ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational