Sermons on Desirable Prayers:

A Call To Prayer

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 13, 2011

This sermon is about the need to believe that prayer has purpose and expectation. It uses Elijah as the illustration of our own prayers.

A Call To Prayer (James 5:13-18) Introduction: A. There are stories in the OT that cause me lift up God' power and in humility thank him for letting me see it. One of the great stories is that of Elijah on Mt. Carmel. B. Elijah was a great prophet. He saw his people in sin and called upon ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Honest Prayer

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 8, 2007

Prayer is a conversation with God in which we need to both speak and listen.

An Honest Prayer I can’t remember if I’ve told you all this before, but early in my pastoral calling I attended a conference that I was very passionate about. It was a conference talking about the spirituality of children and how we can help our children grow in their faith and in their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 30, 2014

Let not the substance of our faith not bear fruit at all, no matter how strong the test in darkness, we must stand and hold the blood stained banner for Christ Jesus.

Prayer Of Faith by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 30, 2014) “That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world” (St. John 1:9, King James Version [Jesus, the light of the world]). Father, bless your Holy Name in you do I trust. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Friends

Jesus And Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Jesus prayed to discover God's will.

A. JESUS’ PRAYER INTENSITY 1. He didn’t consider prayer a light thing. “And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44). 2. Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42

Denomination: Baptist

Pattern Of Prayer

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 24, 2014

Jesus taught a pattern for prayer not a rote one.

I decided through prayer that we will finish our study of the prayer “lead us not into temptation” next week. I also decided through prayer to do a message on Noah before we go to 2nd Thessalonians. A movie will be released next month about Noah starring Russell Crowe and so let’s be prepared for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Is Power

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Prayer is powerful

PRAYER Illus: The year was 1820 and Peter Richley was a grateful man. He had survived one of the strangest and most harrowing events known to mankind. The ship which he had been traveling on sank. He was rescued. By some strange twist of circumstance, however, this ship sank. He was rescued ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Intercessory Prayer Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 24, 2023

I was wondering.. How often do we pray for others? How often do we ask beyond our ability to help for others? When was the last time, you were burdened to pray and you just stopped what you were doing and prayed for someone?

“Intercessory Prayer” 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 I was wondering.. How often do we pray for others? How often do we ask beyond our ability to help for others? When was the last time, you were burdened to pray and you just stopped what you were doing and prayed for someone? I believe we are missing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Prayer

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 18, 2004

We are the intercessors for the world. Here are 8 things we should be praying for.

A teacher came into a classroom one morning and saw a group of boys huddled over in the corners on their knees. She was quite concerned. And she asked them, "What are you doing over there?" And they said, "Don’t worry. We’re just shooting craps." And she said, "Oh, what a relief. I thought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 26, 2021

This is a Lenten sermon about Jesus' teaching his disciples about the power of faith and fasting in prayer.

Sermon: Powerful Prayer Primary Scripture Matthew 17:14 Opening Illustration– Survey about Prayer Focus Today: 2 Key Ingredients to powerful prayer Passage Background: --Jesus’ ministry winding down --The cross is in view --Jesus spent a lot of time teaching disciples and performing miracles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Matthew 17:21

Denomination: Christian Church

Plenteous Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003

Sermon on prayer

PLENTEOUS PRAYER JER. 33:1-3 Today I want to begin a series of sermons on prayer. Most of the messages will be based on the writings and sermons of Charles Spurgeon that famous 19th century preacher who was known as the prince of preachers. My goal in this series is to get you to pray more. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church

Pleading Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003

Sermon on prayer

PLEADING PRAYER PSA. 70:5 There was once a missionary went to Venezuela for the first time, struggling with the language. He visited one of the local churches and took a seat in the front row. So as not to make a fool of himself, he decides to pick someone out of the crowd to imitate. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 70:5, Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Bible Church

House Of Prayer

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Jan 26, 2009

The main focus of the Church is to connect people with God.

House of Prayer Grant van Boeschoten January 25, 2008 I heard a great joke this week about a man who himself had a great joke to share. He was in a dimly lit restaurant and he leaned over to the lady at the table next to him and said, “Hey, would you like to hear a very funny blond joke.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-17

Jonah's Prayer Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Some of my resources come from John Hamby’s sermons as well as Jerry Giffords

“Returning to God” “Jonah’s Prayer” Jonah 1:17-2:1-10 Jonah’s story is simple. Jonah, a child of God, ran from his Father. God pursued his child on the wings of a storm. The storm, of course, forced Jonah to reconsider the path he had chosen. This short book is his record of those difficult days. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

National Prayers Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 23, 2007

The Apostle Paul is being led of the Holy Spirit to take the Body of Christ to the high level of intercession for those they love and for those in authority. The truths found in this portion of Scripture guide the children of God to a very effective form

Turn Your Bibles to 1 Timothy 2: 1-4 Title: National Prayers Theme: Praying for Our President and America Series: National Day of Prayer Listen as I read 1 Timothy 2:1-4, “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone -- for kings and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trinity And Prayer Series

Contributed by Peter Bines on Jan 22, 2008

This is the third and final sermon that looks at the Trinity and prayer

2 CORINTHIANS CH 13 V 14 INTRODUCTION Astronomer Percival Lowell who died in 1916 spent some 15 years looking at Mars and sketching what he saw as a complex network of fine lines connecting the polar caps with a number of darker areas. He maintained that that these lines were canals built by an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible