Sermons on Delay Prayers:

Scientific Evidence That God Answers Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on May 14, 2025

Millions of people testify of specific answers to prayer — healed relationships, unexpected provisions, physical healing, or guidance. This is a compiling of scientific studies that show the effects of prayer.

SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE THAT GOD ANSWERS PRAYER Millions of people testify of specific answers to prayer — healed relationships, unexpected provisions, physical healing, or guidance. Common stories include money or food showing up just when needed, dramatic encounters after praying for help, peace or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Prayers, Only One Answered Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 2, 2023

As we continue to look at different prayers in the Bible I was lead to this portion of scripture, where there are two men praying

“Two Prayers Only One Answered” Luke 18: 9-14 As we continue to look at different prayers in the Bible I was lead to this portion of scripture, where there are two men praying. Luke 18:9 “And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer – God’s Prescription For Persecution Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 12 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

There is a phrase we often use in our culture – we saved the best for last. I don’t know if the last part of James 5 is the BEST section because it is hard to measure that quantifiably. But one I can say for certain is that it is no doubt one of the most debated sections of the book of James and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Mothers Are Prayer Warriors For Their Children. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 8, 2024

Godly mothers are a blessing from God, and one of their most powerful weapons is prayer.

Godly mothers are a blessing from God, and one of their most powerful weapons is prayer. They are prayer warriors who intercede for their children, seeking God’s guidance, protection, and blessings. we’ll explore the importance of godly mothers as prayer warriors, using Bible verses to support this ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Psalm 121:8

Why Prayer Is Essential Before Sleep? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Sleep is a vital aspect of our physical and mental well-being, but how can we rest peacefully without first seeking God's guidance and protection?

Sleep is a vital aspect of our physical and mental well-being, but how can we rest peacefully without first seeking God's guidance and protection? Prayer before sleep is a crucial habit that brings us closer to God and ensures a tranquil night's rest. Let's explore Bible verses that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 3:5, Psalm 37:5, Isaiah 58:11  (view more)  (view less)

How To Get God To Answer Prayer

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 5, 2024

Last week of f2024 Month of Prayer and Fasting

Background to passage: Last Supper, farewell discourse John 14:1–13 ESV “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah 1: His First Prayer Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 9, 2024

The Book of Nehemiah has more than some people realize. This series focuses on the recorded prayers of Nehemiah as he, a Persian royal official, served the LORD God of Israel.

Introduction: The Book of Nehemiah is one that hasn’t been studied very often, as far as I know. There are some exceptions: Dr. Charles R. Swindoll wrote a book called “Hand Me Another Brick” a number of years ago, focusing on various aspects of Nehemiah’s life, times, and deeds. When I lived in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah 2: A Silent Prayer Of Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 13, 2024

There are times when we as believers simply cannot utter a spoken or verbal prayer. Nehemiah faced a similar situation when he could only pray silently. The LORD heard that prayer and answered.

Introduction: The first chapter of Nehemiah has the record of how he, a Jew in service of the Persian king, heard news about Jerusalem. It wasn’t good news and it drove Nehemiah to his knees, figuratively speaking, and he recorded one of the greatest prayers in the Old Testament. The news was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For The One-Sentence Prayers Of Nehemiah: Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 2, 2024

There are seven one-sentence prayers in the Book of Nehemiah. This outline lists each one and provides some thoughts about each one, followed by a conclusion.

Introduction: The Book of Nehemiah has a number of Nehemiah’s prayers, but certainly not all. Some, like the first, were several verses long; others, a little shorter, and then there were a number of one-sentence prayers. This outline cites the half-dozen or so of these very brief, very terse, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father, Who Art In Heaven, Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

This sermon focuses on God and his will and his kingdom. So the first thing Jesus teaches us is that prayer starts with God and then moves to us.

Our Father, Who Art in Heaven, Hallowed Be Thy Name Teach Us to Pray Matthew 6:9-13 Many of us have probably mindlessly prayed the words of the Lord’s Prayer and never really thought about what we were really praying for. And that’s part of what gives rise to this sermon series ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Give Us Day This Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

A sermon focusing us on Give Us Day This Our Daily Bread

Give Us Day This Our Daily Bread Matthew 6:9-13 There is a story about the President of Anheiser-Busch who went over to the Vatican for a private audience with the Pope. The meeting went something like this: “Holy Father, we are prepared to make a donation of $10 million to the church if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

sermon focusing on Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Matthew 6:9-13 A boy was in confession: Bless me Father for I have sinned... Father, I had bad thoughts... PRIEST : Did you entertain them? BOY : No Father... but they entertained me! A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Forgive Us Our Debts Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

A sermon focusing on Forgive Us Our Debts

Forgive Us Our Debts Matthew 6 Barbara Reynolds, former columnist for
 USA TODAY, wrote about an adult relative
who had abused her sexually when she was a child. She
described how one day, as an adult, she faced that
man and confronted him with the facts of the
incest, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

For Thine Is Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

A sermon focusing on For Thine is

For Thine is Matthew 6:9-13 Douglas Vincent tells the story of making a shut-in visit for the first time. He was scared to death. What could I do to help them? They were about to die and could barely understand me. Besides being scared, he said, I did not know if it was worth the time to go out to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

40 Days Of Prayer - Kicking Off Lent

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon kicked off our season of Lent by ushering in 40 days of prayer.

Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." 4 Jesus answered, "It is written: ’Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 3 John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed