Sermons on Comprehensive Prayer:

A Prayer Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 14, 2016

Paul loved the church at Philippi and was committed to praying for them. We need to share the same commitment to pray for the church. There are real people with real needs, that need specific prayers.

A Prayer of Purpose Philippians 1: 9-11 Following a gracious greeting and a word of thankfulness for their partnership in ministry, Paul offers a brief, but pointed prayer for the church in Philippi. Although his prayer is but three sentences long, it possesses great wisdom and reveals the heart ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Agreement

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 4, 2017

We are better together and stronger together. When we walk in harmony with our brothers and sisters we have a stronger impact for the Kingdom of God!

The Prayer of Agreement Lakewood COG | Speaker: Pastor Jonathan | August 30, 2017 Matthew 18:19 - “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-3, John 3:3-7, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Matthew 18:5-6, Matthew 18:7-14, Matthew 18:15-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2017

If you want to pray with great power, pray constantly, confidently, corporately, and fervently to pray effectively.

Three pastors were talking about prayer as a telephone repairman was working in the room. One pastor said that the key to effective prayer was in the hands. He always held his hands together and pointed them upward as a symbol of worship. The second pastor suggested that real prayer was ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Primacy Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 8, 2017

God cares about prayer and all peoples.

The Primacy of Prayer Mark 11:12-25 Rev. Brian Bill September 9-10, 2017 Play clip from Jesus Video. Some struggle with this depiction of Jesus because He seems angry and harsh. After all, how does this line up with the Charles Wesley hymn: “Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, look upon a little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

Paul promotes the purposes of prayer as Watchfulness, Thankfulness and Effectiveness.

42 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Prayer Of Jabez Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 10, 2017

In 2000 a little book by Bruce Wilkinson called, "The Prayer of Jabez" was published. It sold over nine million copies and received multiple awards. It was a good read and it drew attention to this otherwise overlooked prayer.

THE PRAYER OF JABEZ 1st Chronicles 4:9-10 In the year 2000 a little book by Bruce Wilkinson called, "The Prayer of Jabez" was published. It sold over nine million copies and received multiple awards. It spawned a number of other books as well as a line of merchandise. It's popularity started a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intercessory Prayer Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 16, 2017

You may have heard this term before but were not sure what it meant. In the simplest of definitions it's praying for someone else or on someone else's behalf. We should be interceding to help others both in our everyday lives and in our prayer lives.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER INTRODUCTION: You may have heard this term before but were not sure what it meant. In the simplest of definitions it's praying for someone or on someone's behalf. When we intercede for someone we are advocating for them. Intercession happens in life. If someone we know is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emotions In Prayer

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

There may be souls of spiritual depth who presume in themselves a meager capacity for prayer because they find interior silence unachievable.

“Clearly, then, the idea we have of God can make prayer difficult, if not impossible. We block our way to God by every wrong notion of God. That can happen if we dwell too much on God’s transcendent mystery, if we look upon him as distant and remote, as a God without eyes. A God unavailable to our ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Hannah's Prayer Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 30, 2017

As we continue our series on the prayers in the bible we come to Hannah. Hannah is a pivotal person when it comes to the area of prayer. On Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) her story is read as one of the most important passages of the day. Let's see why.

HANNAH'S PRAYER INTRODUCTION: Today we'll be talking about a wonderful woman of faith; her name is Hannah. For the Jewish people Hannah is a pivotal person when it comes to the area of prayer. On Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) her story is read as one of the most important passages of the day. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayers Of Desperation

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 7, 2017

when we are desperate for God; God begins to do amazing things in our lives.

Prayers of desperation 1 Samuel 1:1-21 Introduction- I have titled the sermon today Prayer desperation. Illustration- Jim Symbala (Pastor at Brooklyn Tabernacle) was in a prayer meeting when he noticed a women praying aside of him. He noticed her because in her prayer she became a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Nehemiah's Prayers Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 13, 2017

Nehemiah's contemporary, Ezra, had taken some of the exiles back to their homeland and rebuilt the temple. But the walls had been broken down and the gates had been burned. This is where Nehemiah comes in. Let's see how prayer factors into this endeavor.

NEHEMIAH’S PRAYERS In 586 b.c. Jerusalem was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar. He captured the Jews and exiled them to Babylon. Nehemiah’s time is 141 years later in 445 b.c., when the Persians ruled the land. Nehemiah's contemporary, Ezra, had taken some of the exiles back to their homeland and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Nehemiah 2:1-9, Nehemiah 4:1-9, Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Childlike Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2016

A lot of people think if they just had the right "formula" for praying that God would hear them. But that's not true. God's not impressed with your form, He's impressed with your childlike faith in prayer. So, how can I have that kind of faith in prayer?

I'd like you to recite the Lord’s Prayer with me: Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Fundamentals Of Prayer" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 1, 2016

Built around the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 6 regarding prayer.

“FUNDAMENTALS OF PRAYER” Matt. 6:5-15 INTRO – “God has strategically chosen to establish & utilize prayer as part of His sovereign plan for us. It is like oxygen to our spiritual lives. It provides the needed wind in our sails to propel everything we do as believers, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Postures In Prayer

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

The different positions we take when praying.

POSTURES IN PRAYER Mark 11:25 Our posture in prayer may or may not be an important matter; it all depends on the circumstances. The Bible reveals different postures of men during periods of Prayer. Moses stood before the Lord on the mount while the Lord appeared to him. Christ said, "when ye ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Power In Prayer Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016

As with everything else in life, prayer is the key to influencing secular culture and human government. Solomon's call to prayer serves as a pattern for discovering the power of prayer.

Every four years, this nation elects a political leader we call the President of the United States. This year’s election is fifty days away and there is both anticipation and anxiety as that day approaches. We go to the polls seeking to change the direction of the nation, or to stay the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-14

Denomination: Methodist