Sermons on Demanding Prayers:

Prayer 102 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

This prayer is an expression of dependence upon God and confidence in His character. Jesus teaching concerning prayer is discussed.

Prayer 102 Matthew 6:5-15 3-6-05 Intro Everything you and I need for a happy, fulfilling life is found in the Lord’s Prayer. We need relationship with God which is inherent in the beginning of the prayer, “Our Father”. We need God’s will to be done in our lives. And we are taught to pray, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Anatomy Of Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Explores the power of prayer as a divine dialogue, emphasizing its necessity, prudent use, and the different types it encompasses in our lives.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sanctuary of faith and fellowship, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to deepen our connection with our Creator, our Father in Heaven. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Topics: Prayer, Power

Prayer For Revival

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002

EVERY BODY NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF FINDING THIER WAY BACK FROM FAILURE.

Prayer for Revival (Psalm 51) 1 ¶ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.>> Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Promises To Keep Before I Sleep Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2003

As young people we make many naive promises, which are diluted by the demands of the day. But God sends people to intervene with the truth, so that at the end we are able to praise Him for the grace that helps us feel some degree of fulfillment.

The shouts of today are so loud that I do not hear the echoes of yesterday, nor do I listen to the faint whispers of tomorrow. All I really know is what is clamoring in my ear right here, right now. That makes me lose perspective. The shouts of today are so insistently loud that I do not hear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

This is the third message in the series on prayer. This message speaks of the cost involved with praying.

Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Jeremiah 29:13 KJV And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. l. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Sep 9, 2010

Prayer is one of God’s greatest gifts to his people yet it is often reduced to blessings at meals and praying for our health and the health of our family and friends. Someone has said, “Many people pray as if God were a big aspirin pill; they come only wh

Play Video “I Prayer from Blue Fish” How is your prayer Life? How often do you pray? Why do you pray? Questions like these force us to examine our prayer life. If you are like most people you wish you could be better at communicating with God. Prayer is one of God’s greatest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer Of A Beggar

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 27, 2017

In Psalms 40 David outlines five steps that he took to have his walk with God restored: reflecting upon past deliverance, singing a new song, prayer of confession and protection from his enemies and the beggar asking God for speedy delivery.

THE PRAYER OF A BEGGAR Psalms 40 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We can all remember a time when we have waited patiently for God to deliver us from the dark pit of our sins. We know as children of God (John 1:12) and ambassadors of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah's Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 17, 2007

Jonah turned to God in a desperate hour and found his salvation through faith, repentance, obedience.

Jonah’s Prayer Jonah 2:1-10 INTRO.: There are many different postures and techniques for prayer. When times are good and we pray for the sake of praying, then how and where may be something to discuss, . We may argue about whether to kneel or stand, bow our heads or hold our arms up, etc. but when ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer's Of God Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 14, 2005

What happens when God prays?

THE PRAYER’S OF GOD - The spiritual discipline of listening in prayer Prayer is not a one way conversation. Yet, almost without exception we think of prayer as a human activity directed towards God. But prayer is also a divine activity directed towards humanity? Does God pray to us? It sounds ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 1, 2013

In the early church, their first response was to go to God in prayer. Is it also ours?

The Power of Prayer Acts 12:1-19 Introduction Set up church expanding – miracles and healings continuing ... It is important that we understand the importance of praying then and now The church would have never survived had others not been praying -- I think we can say if people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Weapon Of Prayer

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

God clearly tells us that the conflict we're waging is a spiritual battle...and our weapons are not carnal. But they're mighty...to the pulling down of strongholds. There is no greater work you can do for your family...your church...your pastor...or you

THE WEAPON OF PRAYER EPHESIANS 6:18 Once there was a man who went bear hunting. As he trudged through the forest looking for a bear, he came to a large and steep hill. He climbed the hill and just as he was pulling himself up over the last outcropping of rocks, a huge bear met him nose to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 18, 2022

Paul began chapter 2 with a command to all people to make prayer a priority and to do so by praying for everyone with all kinds of prayer. Then in verse 8, he gave a specific command to the men to lead the congregation by lifting up holy hands in prayer.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today with a wonderful story that the late Peter Marshall, who was the chaplain of the U.S. Senate, used to love to tell, called: “The Keeper of the Spring.” 1. Once there was a quiet forest dweller who lived high above an Austrian village along the eastern slopes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, James 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Model Prayer

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 9, 2005

On how Jesus prayed focusing on the Father and warnings that he gave us about prayer

SBC Philippi 10/5/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms The Model Prayer1 Matthew 6:5-13 Primary Purpose: Jesus encouraged us to pray focused on him and to pray for his kingdom This story about the Lord’s prayer is told in both Matthew and Luke 11:1-4. They differ in what comes before Jesus teaches his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

Prayer Of Jabez Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Dec 9, 2006

Jabez prayed to see beyond his situation and limitation and God answered his prayer - principles of Jabez prayer - a Prayer to The God of Jacob

Prayer of Jebez 1. Bless Me Indeed A. He prayed to God of Israel (to the One who changed the name of Jacob). B. Jacob got alone to pray – get into the closet and close the door behind you and pour your heart out. C. Jacob taught that God wrestle with men in prayer. God is in the business of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God