Sermons on Continued Prayer:

Model For Prayer

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000

Intro to the disciples prayer

Pattern For Prayer Matt.6:5-15 And now the Lord begins to show us how to pray! This has been commonly referred to as the Lord’s prayer.. Frankly , this is the disciple’s prayer.... Matt.6:9- he didn’t say, Say these word’s! " he said , In this manner therefore ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Plus

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Dec 9, 2000

This message draws upon several texts in the Epistle of James and shows how prayer accompanied by a relationship with God is powerful and effective.

This morning we are going to be looking at the book of James. The theme of the James’ letter in the Bible is “Faith Plus”. It’s good to have faith, but that faith must also make a difference in the life of action and in the works we do. The key verse of the entire letter of James would ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, James 1:6-7

Denomination: Holiness

Biblical Prayer

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

Sermon on the difference between active and passive prayer.

INTRODUCTION. A. Importance of prayer. B. Some ask question: "What is Biblical prayer?" THE TWO TYPES OF PRAYER: ACTIVE & PASSIVE. A. Passive prayer is internal prayer. Active prayer is done with the mouth. B. I used to believe that all prayer was to be done with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Encouragement

Contributed by Brian Fullerton on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: In Ephesians 6:10-20 , Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of spiritual warfare.

INTRO: In Ephesians 6:10-20 , Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of spiritual warfare. As Paul was writing this letter he was under house arrest in Rome - a P.O.W. of the spiritual warfare raging in the world. Paul probably had a guard close at hand to use as a model for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY DEPENDS ON INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1.

SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY DEPENDS ON INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1. We Need Others to Support Our Ministry With Their Prayers (:30) a. The Motivation for Intercessory prayer b. The Effort involved -- "strive" c. The Partnership -- "together with me" 2. We Need Intercessory Prayer to Protect Us From Opposition ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 8, 2001

Jabez prayed a model prayer that God would bless him, increase his territory, place his hand upon him and keep him from evil.

“Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ‘Because I bore him in pain.’ And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Provision Of Prayer

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 31, 2001

This is a lesson on how Jesus taught us to pray.

The Provision of Prayer Luke 11.1-13 (New Century Version) Midweek Bible Lesson October 15, 1997 Introduction The main focus of this passage is the Jesus’ primary teaching on prayer. It is this text that becomes the cornerstone for the church position and view of prayer. The passage begins with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Revival And Prayer Series

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 14, 2001

The very word Revival implies that things aren’t as good as they need to be. It implies spiritual decay and inactivity.

Last week, we talked about revival and the need for humility in seeking it. The very word, Revival implies that things aren’t as good as they need to be. To revive something implies that there is some kind of spiritual decay or inactivity going on and it needs to be revived, to be made alive ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:8, Isaiah 30:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crisis Prayer Series

Contributed by David Deborde on May 31, 2001

Jehoshaphat’s prayer in 2 Chronicles 20.1-19 as a model for our prayers in a time of crisis

The Crisis Prayer 2 Chronicles 20.1-19 The Crisis (vs. 1-2) - While we probably are not facing invasion by a foreign power, we all have problems in life - These problems come in a variety of shapes and sizes- relationship difficulties, school or work related stresses, health issues, etc.- but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Focus Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 5, 2001

What is a good pattern for prayer? Paul gives several good ones, and here is one of them.

I. In Prayer God is ACKNOWLEDGED (14-15) A. Relationship to Us (14) 1. Father of the Savior 2. Our Father B. Relationship to All (15) 1. Father of creation & mankind 2. NOT an argument of the universal fatherhood of God to all men II. In Prayer God is ASKED (16-19) A. Power of Christ (16) 1. Eph. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Sinners Prayer

Contributed by Joseph Sykes on Apr 14, 2001

The only case in biblical history of death bed salvation is rendered to a crook on a cross.

A Sinner’s Prayer Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, 1 Corinthians 2:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For Disappointment

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 19, 2001

Should have seen the look on the devil’s face when the next morning the cell was empty!

Prayer For Disappointment PSALMS 17:12-13 Elder J.L. Groce Calvary Tabernacle Molino, FL 1. God is the only all-knowing entity. 2. He knows the end from the beginning. 3. Eyes are as a flame of fire—nothing is hidden from Him. 4. Man, at best, can only make educated guesses. (Except what we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Of Agreement

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002

The "Prayer of Agreement" is a potential force unused by the modern church.

The Prayer of Agreement Mt. 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 them. (NIV) 2 Chron. 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Surprised By Prayer!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Prayer can open up for us insight into God's will when the way seems dark and uncertain.

Surprised By Prayer! Acts 12:1-19 The popularity of prayer has skyrocketed in recent months. Prayer, talking about prayer, writing about prayer, exploring patterns of prayers and the like have become more prevalent than Tiger Woods' fans at a golf tournament. Prayer has truly come to the forefront ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: To intercede for someone is to want more for them than it is in your power to give.

Thesis: To intercede for someone is to want more for them than it is in your power to give. Intro.: 1. In Richard Foster's book, Prayer, he says: "If we truly love people, we will desire for them far more than it is within our power to give them, and this lead us to prayer. Intercession is a way ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13