Sermons on Continued Prayer:

20 The Deep Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Dec 24, 2020

This devotion is about the prayer of repentance by Jonah from the belly of the great fish. This is the 20th of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where a comparison is made between Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

Jonah 2:1-9 - Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly. 2 And he said: “I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction, and He answered me. “Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and You heard my voice. 3 For You cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the floods ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-9, Romans 12:1, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Fueled By Prayer

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 16, 2020

Corrie Ten Boom asked: "Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” As we face the struggles of everyday life, we must keep our faith strong - and the way we keep our faith strong is to keep it fueled by prayer.

Faith Fueled By Prayer 1 Samuel 1:1 - 2:10 Introduction Corrie Ten Boom asked: "Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” As we face the struggles of everyday life, we must keep our faith strong - and the way we keep our faith strong is to keep it fueled by prayer. Our text centers ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Effective Prayer Meeting

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Oct 26, 2020

The effective prayer meeting is the one that produces results and brings solution to the issue at stake. Believers need to know the content and practice of result oriented prayer meeting.

THE EFFECTIVE PRAYER MEETING TEXT: ACTS 4:23-31 "And when they had prayed,the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost and they spake the Word of God with boldness" (Act 4:31). The effectiveness of a prayer meeting is measured by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tale Of Two Prayers PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

True acceptance with God comes not from self-righteousness or performance, but from humble, honest confession and receiving His mercy through Jesus Christ.

Some of us walked in today with weary hearts and distracted minds. The week has been loud. Deadlines and dishes, headlines and heartaches—so many voices bidding for your attention. But in the quiet place where you talk to God, what matters most? How do you come to Him? With polished phrases and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Topics: Prayer, Power

Prayer Brings Success PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025

The sermon encourages honest, simple prayer, trusting God to guide and provide, reminding us that He listens and shapes our lives through our prayers.

Good morning, church family. Some of us came in today with hurried hearts and full calendars, others with quiet questions tucked inside. Maybe you’re facing a decision that feels bigger than your wisdom. Maybe you’ve been waiting on an answer that seems slow. Can I remind you of something simple ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:12

Topics: Answered Prayer, Prayer

Ready Your Prayers Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the power and importance of prayer, encouraging believers to approach God with boldness and thankfulness, knowing that He hears their concerns.

Well good morning once again, friends! Glad you decided to join us for this final week of our series, “Live Ready”. We have spent three weeks now talking about how, biblically, we can be ready to respond to life’s toughest scenarios. Whether that be a personal painful experience we have, or an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-3, Acts 12:1-12

Topics: Prayer Power, Divine Guidance, Bold Faith

Sermon Series: Live Ready

Back To The Basics - Prayer Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction announces a new 4-week series called "Back to the Basics," focusing on the foundational aspects of Christian faith including prayer, scripture, confession, and service, starting with the importance of prayer in the life of a Christian.

Welcome church! Today we’re beginning a new 4-week series called, Back to the Basics. And as you may have guessed, it’s a series about the basics...the foundations of our faith. Over the next 4 weeks we’ll cover PRAYER, SCRIPTURE, CONFESSION, and SERVICE. It’s going to be an awesome journey ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Ephesians 6:18

Topics: Prayer, Spiritual Foundations, Christ's Example

Sermon Series: Back To The Basics

Responding To Unfulfilled Prayer Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Jun 8, 2021

In this present pandemic crisis, many are pondering on these questions. I prayed to God for healing, restoration, for growth... but my prayers were not answered at least not as expected. Does God decide not to hear my prayers? Is he despising me?

Beloved in Christ, God has given us the authority (John1:12) to become his child, whereby, to exercise the authority: to pray and to live in the fulfillment of his plan. A child of God releases healing and other deliverances from his life by the authority given by God. That same God exercises his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, Galatians 3:26, Deuteronomy 3:25-27, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9, John 9:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Prayers Are Not Answered

Contributed by James Dina on Jun 18, 2021

I cried to God and He has heard me, and attended to the voice of my prayer; Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor His mercy away from me.

WHY PRAYERS ARE NOT ANSWERED "I cry unto you, and you do not hear me: I stand up, and you didn't regard me" (Job 30:20) I prayed and cried to "the God that answers prayer" but He does not answer; Maybe He didn't hear me. That's the question that goes on in the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3, James 4:6, Jeremiah 29:11, Job 30:20, Luke 11:9, Luke 18:1, Luke 9:54, Mark 11:25-26, Matthew 6:8, Philippians 4:6, Proverbs 28:9, Psalm 18:6, Psalm 66:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Is The Key To Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 24, 2021

The story is told of a man who was driving through Kentucky and he picked up a hitch hiker. The young man got in the car and they were talking about:

• The red-necks who lived in that region. • And some of the strong brew they made in that area. The man who was driving from that region said, “Yes, I have lived here all my life and we make some strong brew, If I must say so myself.” The man stated he had some of that strong brew and asked ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship: Dependent In Prayer

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2021

'Dependent In Prayer' – Luke chapter 11 verses1-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The priority of Prayer (vs 1). (2). The Pattern for Prayer (vs 2-4). (3). The Persistence in Prayer (vs 5-8). (4). The Promises for Prayer (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you are a fan of Disney ad Pixar movies, then keep an eye out for “A113” • Because it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Revival And The Prayer Of Power Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2022

Unless the Lord builds the house, those who labor on it labor in vain. And unless we pray for God to build our upcoming Revival, all our labor will be in vain. But what should we pray for God to do?

A woman told of their family moving into a new house in town after years of living on a farm. Early the next morning, their 3 year old boy ran into the bedroom to wake them. “I dressed him and told him to play in the yard and to quit bothering us.” About 20 minutes later, he came running back. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Supernatural Power And Prayer

Contributed by Bud Rose on Sep 15, 2021

I want to speak to you about the three gifts of the Holy Spirit, which incorporate the voice of God. The gift of Prophesy, the gift of Tongues, and the gift of Interpretation of Tongues.

Supernatural Power And Prayer Introduction: There are a total of nine gifts of the Holy Spirit which fall into three different types of categories. They categories are: 1. The mind of God. This includes a. The gift of Wisdom b. The gift of Knowledge c. The gift of discerning of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Prayer Against Divorce

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 21, 2024

The divorce rate among Christians should be nearly zero instead of being equal to the unbelievers.

Mal 2:14 Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant. Mal 2:15 And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:14-16, Hosea 2:6-7, Matthew 19:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Be Faithful By Being Prayerful

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

After the Ark of the Covenant is transferred to the Temple, Solomon blesses the people and dedicates the Temple. He also turns to God in prayer for the provision and protection from any calamity that may come.

Be Faithful By Being Prayerful Introduction: After the Ark of the Covenant is transferred to the Temple, Solomon blesses the people and dedicates the Temple. He also turns to God in prayer for the provision and protection from any calamity that may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:35-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God