Sermons on comprehensive prayer: showing 106-120 of 96,542

Soldier's Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand the comforting and protective message of Psalm 121, emphasizing God's ever-present protection and care, especially in times of uncertainty and danger.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to take a dive into the comforting arms of Psalm 121. This particular psalm is a powerful message of God's ever-present protection, His watchful care, and the deep comfort found in His presence. It speaks directly to our hearts, especially in times of ...read more

Topics: Help, Lord

Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015

The church and our nation don't seem to be in a good spot and need much prayer. The church in Ephesus was in a similar spot and Paul knew that they needed prayer desperately. Have we been focusing on praying for the church in our nation?

Opening illustration: A friend told me about a neighbor who years ago spent most of his spare time planting trees. The man seldom watered the young trees because he thought that too much watering spoiled them. (He came from the “no pain, no gain” school of plant care.) Pampered trees, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Thankful Prayer Series

Contributed by Allen James on Nov 16, 2009

This is the second message the Eucharist series exploring Colossians 1:9-14 as Paul reveals three essentials for a thankful prayer.

INTRODUCTION: Authentic thanksgiving through prayer is a true REFLECTION of the gratitude in our hearts for GOD’S ACTIVITY (past, present, & future). Transition: Ex. of A.C.T.S. prayer. We must be careful not to reduce thanksgiving in our prayer to a section or checklist in preparation for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of My Dreams

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 9, 2009

The church as God intended it will be affirmative of one another’s gifts, evangelical in spirit, inquiring in mind, comprehensive in compassion, and empowered by Christ.

I have two requests to make of you this morning as we continue. Two things I need for you to do: First, I am going to ask our ushers to distribute a little document that I have prepared for you. It is something of an outline of today’s message, but it is also a starter kit for your vision of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To Life

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

God is the Creator, Center, and Comprehension of life.

THE SECRET TO LIFE John 1:2-5 By Cleavon P. Matthews August 2000 INTRODUCTION It is possible to be alive and still not have life. At this moment all of us are alive. We have the appropriate signs of life. We have brain function. Our hearts are contracting. Our major organs are performing. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Patriotic In Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

We need to remember that the man on the throne when Paul wrote this was none other than Nero, who was the most anti-Christian leader we can imagine. But Paul is urging Christians to pray for him, and Paul prayed for this man who would soon order the taking of his own life.

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

Prayer Is Altar Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016

Prayer Life is very important for every Christian. The prayer for individual growth, family and for all nations are important.

Introduction: Everywhere altars, every stone becomes, every tree, every river, every mountain is god and full of Altars. God hates all kinds of Idol worships. Rebellion is equivalent to Idol worship (I Sam 15:23), greedy is an idolater (Eph 5:5, Col 3:5) Do not make idols (Ex 20:4, Lev 20:1, Dt. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

A message focusing on praying for others.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1 Timothy 2:1-3 INTRO: As I was visiting with the family of someone in the hospital recently I asked, “Is there anything we can do for you?” She replied, “Just pray for us.” After a service recently, one of the ladies of the congregation said to me as she left the church, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Prayer Of Faith

1 Kings 18 v 41 - 46 James 5:16-18 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 17 Elias was a man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023

To emphasize the privilege and power of prayer, and how it can be used as a weapon when aligned with God's will.

Good morning, church! Isn't it a blessing to gather together in the house of the Lord today? We've got a timely message for you all. It's about our privilege of approaching our Heavenly Father, the power of prayer, and how prayer can be our weapon. In the words of the great Christian author, E.M. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Topics: Privilege, Approach, Father

The Heart Of Prayer Is Prayer Of The Heart

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Sep 6, 2017

Prayer that truly touches the heart of God and changes the world comes from a heart that is passionately dependent on God. Prayer is a great privilege and a great responsibility for believers.

The of Heart Prayer Is Prayer of The Heart Matthew 6:5-15 Prayer that truly touches the heart of God and changes the world comes from a heart that is passionately dependent on God. Prayer is a great privilege and a great responsibility for believers. While it is true that God is in-charge of what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church's Prayer: Prayer For Salvation Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 18, 2015

The church's top priority is to pray for people's salvation: that they come to know the Father through Jesus, the Son; and that they find freedom through Jesus, the Savior.

Several years ago, because of all the tornados in the area, a developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. Nine of the first ten buyers opted to pay the extra $2,500 for the room, which can also be used as a closet, bathroom, or vault when not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Abraham's Prayer: A Prayer For The City Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 21, 2015

If you want God to answer your prayer listen to Him first; then ask for things in accordance with his character and with a humble confidence in Him

In the movie, Bruce Almighty, Bruce (Jim Carey) is a reporter who made a fool of himself on national television, lost his job, was attacked on the street, and had an emotional blow-up with his girlfriend, Grace (Jennifer Aniston). With his world falling apart, Bruce takes a midnight ride to clear ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Isaac's Prayer: A Prayer For Children Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2015

If you want to lay hold of God’s willingness in prayer, just keep on asking God to keep His Word, counting on Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I've been good for six months now.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free